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Bad start for Lions

This content was published on Sep 8, 2001 More than 8,000 spectators crowded Zurich’s Hallenstadion to watch Lausanne open the evening’s scoring with a goal by Trevor Meier in the first minute. Edgar Salis equalised in the 27th minute, but two goals by Lausanne in the final period put paid to Zurich’s chances of continuing their winning ways from last season. The Lions…

Lugano new football leaders

This content was published on Sep 8, 2001 Friday’s match remained true to the formbook, bringing Lugano their fifth home win of the season and continuing Neuchâtel’s wait for their first victory on the road. Lugano had to come from behind after seeing one of their former players, Eddy Barea, put Xamax ahead in the 23rd minute. But within four minutes, the scores…

Graubünden minister stripped of his immunity

This content was published on Sep 7, 2001 The unanimous vote in the 120-member cantonal parliament on Friday opens the way for a judicial investigation and for possible criminal charges to be brought against the minister. Aliesch, 49, had asked to have his immunity taken away to enable him to defend himself. Last July, media reports revealed that Aliesch, whose police and justice…

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Big names scrape through

This content was published on Sep 7, 2001 Despite coming to Switzerland as the strong pre-tournament favourite, Els found himself one over par at the half-way stage and apparently heading out of the competition. But as late results trickled through it emerged that scores of one over par would just be enough to make it into the weekend. That news also came as…

Swiss court says hallucinogenic mushrooms are not drugs

This content was published on Sep 7, 2001 In their decision, the judges wrote that so-called “magic” mushrooms could be eaten, just like any other mushroom. Because of this, the food safety laws are applied to their trade. Unlike morels or truffles, these mushrooms can be harmful to the consumer’s health, particularly to mental health. The court says consuming them can provoke psychiatric…

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Research offers hope for BSE vaccine

This content was published on Sep 7, 2001 For the past 200 years, vaccination has proved the most effective way of controlling the agents, which cause infectious diseases. However, there has been little evidence that vaccines might be effective for protection against prion-related disorders. “It has never been possible to elicit a strong immune response against prions,” professor Adriano Aguzzi from the Institute…

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Life-saving events focus on cardiac arrest

This content was published on Sep 7, 2001 The events, part of the European Day of First Aid, are designed to show the public how to give Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, (CPR) which is crucial in the minutes following a cardiac arrest. With the help of the Swiss Samaritans, the Swiss First Aid Society and the Swiss Association of Military Medical Services, people from Graubünden…

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Hockey clubs face daunting season

This content was published on Sep 6, 2001 As well as domestic demands, the 2001/02 schedule must make room for the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City and for the world championships in Sweden. For the first time ever, the Swiss calendar seems likely to match the rigours of North America’s NHL. Last season’s league runners-up Lugano must also take into account a…

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Argentinian leads in Crans

This content was published on Sep 6, 2001 Following a delay due to frost in the unusually chilly Swiss resort, the 31-year-old Gonzalez fired his way around the high-altitude course in an impressive six under par to take the overnight lead. “Every player wants a low round like that,” said Gonzalez afterwards. “I hit the ball about 20 yards more at this altitude,…

Bern selected for Olympic bid

This content was published on Sep 6, 2001 Bern trumped its rival bidder, Davos, by a mere 24 votes, garnering 145 votes from a sports parliament made up of representatives from the country’s 32 Olympic sports associations. The Bern delegation jumped from their seats and shouted for joy when the news was announced after a secret ballot. “We are so happy to have…

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