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Plaschy hangs up ski boots for last time

This content was published on Jul 30, 2001 The downhill skier, who hails from canton Valais, said he had decided to quit the sport because he no longer felt driven to take part in international downhill racing. “It no longer gives me any pleasure to compete,” the 28-year-old said in a statement. “I will still ski in the future, but only for enjoyment,”…

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Bronze medal for Swiss water skier

This content was published on Jul 30, 2001 Di Pasqua came in third with a 63.8 metre jump, right behind Denmark’s Jesper Cassoe and Britain’s Jason Seels, who achieved the best performance, with 65.4 metres. The Swiss waterskier had come out fifth in the preliminary heat of the jump contest, before finishing third on Monday. Switzerland’s 1999 European champion, Christina Muggiasca, was less…

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Millions to be distributed for Holocaust claims

This content was published on Jul 30, 2001 Earlier this month, Judge Edward Korman, the US magistrate overseeing implementation of the settlement and distribution of the SFr2.15 billion ($1.25 billion) given by Swiss banks, ordered that at least $43.7 million be distributed now. UBS and Credit Suisse had agreed to pay the $1.25 billion into a special fund during the 1998 settlement. Part…

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Basel hosts tennis tournament

This content was published on Jul 30, 2001 Some of the world’s best players are expected at the Basel PreCon, including Patty Schnyder, Miroslava Vavrinec and Emmanuelle Gagliardi. Several top-30 players are also participating in the tournament, which lasts until August 5. These include Argentinia’s Paloa Suarez and Romania’s Jelena Lichovtseva, as well as newcomers such as Spain’s Marta Marrero and Germany’s Jana…

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Paleo Festival hailed a “success”

This content was published on Jul 29, 2001 For six sold-out days, 200,000 happy punters enjoyed more than 100 concerts under sun-soaked skies. Daniel Rosselat, the event’s organiser, said this year’s festival had been “something special”. The British band Texas set the 26th Paleo rolling on Tuesday night, setting the scene for a star-studded line-up that included St Germain, Ben Harper, the Young…

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Sauber team fails in Hockenheim

This content was published on Jul 29, 2001 Finland’s Kimi Raikkonen managed to complete 13 circuits of the track before having to abandon with a mechanical fault. His teammate, Germany’s Nick Heidfeld, crashed out on the first lap after Pedro della Rosa smashed into the back of his car. Germany’s Ralph Schumacher, driving for the Williams team, won Sunday’s race. Brazil’s Rubens Barrichello…

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Swiss to celebrate National Day with flagwaving and fireworks

This content was published on Jul 29, 2001 For many, the day’s celebrations start with a hearty brunch offered at hundreds of farms across the country. Some celebrants flock to lakeshores and riversides to grill their own food, invariably lugging along cheap sausages, which have become symbolic of the holiday. Crowds gather in town squares in the evening for gigantic fireworks displays, and…

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Water quality of Swiss lakes good, but bathers cautioned on rivers

This content was published on Jul 29, 2001 The water quality of Swiss lakes overall is good, and bathers can plunge in without concern. The lakes generally are cleaner than the rivers, said Hans Schudel, section chief for drinking and bathing water of the Aargau cantonal laboratory. The Aare river, Lake Lucerne, Lake Zurich and Lake Constance, among others, were all rated good…

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Protesters march against Genoa violence

This content was published on Jul 28, 2001 Police in Bern said around 500 people carrying flags and banners took part in the demonstration, which generally passed off peacefully apart from the odd firework being thrown. Similar protests took place in other European capitals, with demonstrators calling on the Italian government to release all anti-globalisation protesters still held in prison. They also demanded…

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FC Zurich back on top as Lucerne sack their manager

This content was published on Jul 28, 2001 Sion moved into second place after scoring a late winner against Grasshoppers, while newly promoted Young Boys, who won 4-0 away to Lucerne on Friday, dropped to third after holding the top spot for just 24 hours. However Saturday’s results were overshadowed by events off the field after it was announced that Lucerne would be…

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