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Zurich Lions falter in clash with Ambri

This content was published on Sep 15, 2001 The Lions were hoping to repeat their stunning performance against Lugano, but their bad luck throughout the week came back to haunt them on Saturday, when they were defeated 3-1 by Ambri. Lions coach, Larry Huras, had harsh words for his team, saying: “We have too many players without heart. Professionals give their all, but…

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Zurich Lions take out Lugano

This content was published on Sep 15, 2001 The defending Swiss champions sharpened their claws before Friday’s match against Lugano, who have been runners-up for the last two seasons. After only 7 minutes of play, Larry Huras’ team was leading by four goals to nothing. Scorers for the Lyons included Reto Stirnimann, Raeto Raffainer, Stefan Schnyder, Bruno Steck and the 17-year-old Tim Ramholt.…

Young Boys stay top of table despite defeat

This content was published on Sep 15, 2001 The result leaves Young Boys just ahead of its nearest rivals at the top of the table. The Bern side managed just one goal in a disastrous away match against St Gallen. The home side hit the back of the net four times, leaving them just one point behind Young Boys in the overall standings.…

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Some 150 Swiss still unaccounted for

This content was published on Sep 15, 2001 The ministry said it had received word between Friday and Saturday that some 130 Swiss were safe, leaving 150 still unaccounted for. It added that in addition to the two passengers who were known to have died, a further six Swiss were thought to have perished when the twin towers collapsed shortly after being rammed…

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Government rules out end to deportations

This content was published on Sep 15, 2001 “Each amnesty begets another and the government does not intend to embark on this path,” Ruth Metzler said in several newspaper interviews. Metzler criticised the way cantonal authorities were handling cases of illegal immigrants. Although many requests for permission to stay in Switzerland had been rejected, she said local authorities had failed to evict them.…

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Swiss airlines and airports step up security

This content was published on Sep 15, 2001 In a statement on Friday, the Swissair Group said it could fulfil all the obligations regarding security that have been laid down by the FAA for the resumption of flights to the US. Swissair spokesman Jean-Claude Donzel revealed that there would be “very severe security measures” implemented for flights to the US. “If we want…

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Swiss schools offer prestigious hotel training

This content was published on Sep 15, 2001 The Swiss School of Hotel and Tourism Management (HTF), based just outside of Chur in an old spa hotel, is among the Swiss elite. Its more than 500 students represent more than 40 nationalities. With some 15 internationally recognised hotel management schools in Switzerland the HTF’s John Carr told swissinfo why the country has become…

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New service launched for foreigners being repatriated

This content was published on Sep 15, 2001 SwissREPAT will provide advice to cantons responsible for repatriations, and it will lead foreigners through airport procedures. The service will also supply special agents in cases of forced repatriation. The service will ensure closer cooperation among the Foreign Ministry’s federal travel bureau, Zurich’s cantonal police and airport police. By the end of October, it will…

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Bush visits site of catastrophe

This content was published on Sep 15, 2001 The US president, who was accompanied by New York’s mayor Rudolph Giuliani and New York Governor George Pataki, said he “admired” rescue workers’ efforts to find possible survivors. “Thank you for your hard work, thank you for making the nation proud,” he told them with a loudspeaker. Exceptional safety precautions were taken for Bush’s visit…

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Muslims in Switzerland fear revenge over US attacks

This content was published on Sep 14, 2001 “I am afraid to go shopping alone now,” Halida Hatipoglu, a Muslim living in Zurich told swissinfo. “I wear the traditional headscarf so people can see I’m a Muslim and I’m worried that I might experience physical or verbal abuse.” Cases of violent retaliation, including hate mail and death threats, have been reported not just…

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