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Swiss steer clear of Britain over foot-and-mouth fears

This content was published on Apr 12, 2001 The manager of the British Tourist Authority, Colin Joy, told swissinfo that Britain stood to lose as much as SFr250 million ($146 million) in revenue from Swiss tourists as a result of the crisis. He said the figures were based on data from the major Swiss tourist operators, which have reported a marked decline in…

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Geneva court frees Borodin on SFr5 million bail

This content was published on Apr 12, 2001 No travel restrictions were imposed on the former Russian presidential adviser, even though the court cited “a risk of flight”. It said he would have to make himself available for any further proceedings. Borodin will be spending Thursday night at the Russian diplomatic mission in Geneva. His lawyers said he will fly to Russia on…

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Hingis eases into next round of Amelia Island tournament

This content was published on Apr 12, 2001 The world number one, who had a bye in the previous round, had no trouble defeating Virginia Ruano Pascal, 6-2, 6-1. Hingis, playing in her mother’s absence for the first time since her shock first round defeat at Wimbledon in 1999, polished off her Spanish opponent in less than an hour and two quick sets.…

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Canyoning trip organisers to go on trial in December

This content was published on Apr 12, 2001 The authorities said the trial would take place on December 3, more than two years after the disaster occurred. It will be held in a ballroom in the town of Interlaken instead of a courtroom to accommodate the expected crowds. The public trial will be held in Interlaken, near the Saxet river gorge where 18…

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In the footsteps of Hemingway and Nabokov

This content was published on Apr 12, 2001 “Hemingway was a traveller. He liked trains. His friends said he knew all the train timetables of the world by heart,” explains Evelyne Lüthi-Graf, Montreux’s archivist. She was responsible for creating the walk. Hemingway is only one of the many celebrities or artists who eventually found fame and left their mark on Montreux. Lüthi-Graf named…

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Mountains that block the sun

This content was published on Apr 12, 2001 Highsmith was able to paint a vivid picture of Ticino in the sentence that opens the story: “It was, it is, a land of mountains that block the sun, a land of granite outcroppings, of trees that cling to the slanting hillsides but nevertheless grow straight up…” She is believed to have written the story…

Pop stars melt snow in eastern Alps

This content was published on Apr 12, 2001 The German singer, Nena – who became an overnight star with her 1980s hit, “99 Luftballons” – will kick off the festival on April 15 in the Austrian resort of Ischgl. She’ll be followed a week later by the English group, Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, who’ll perform on the open air stage in Samnaun. An…

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Swiss ice hockey team beaten by late Swedish goal

This content was published on Apr 11, 2001 The result ensured that Ralph Krueger’s men made a losing start to the five friendly matches scheduled before the world championships in Germany. More than 11,000 fans in Zurich’s Hallenstadion saw the Swedish visitors ‘steal’ victory with the single goal from Mikael Renberg. A draw would have certainly been a more fitting end to a…

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Penalty joy for Lausanne and Servette

This content was published on Apr 11, 2001 The match between Lausanne and Basel was the only game to involve two top division sides, not that the quality of football on offer was anywhere near top-class. After 83 goal-less minutes, Basel appeared to have been given an important advantage, with the sending off of Lausanne defender Remo Meyer. But Basel were unable to…

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Dutch decision kindles right to die controversy

This content was published on Apr 11, 2001 Swiss churches have condemned the Dutch move saying life is God-given and cannot be cut short. However, organisations which support people’s right to die have called for changes in the interpretation of Swiss law. Active euthanasia is forbidden in Switzerland but “indirect active euthanasia” is allowed. A physician may use drugs to relieve the pain…

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