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Davis Cup tennis action underway

This content was published on Apr 6, 2001 Rosset was only formally named to the Swiss line-up on Thursday, although his inclusion had been expected. Davis Cup captain Jakob Hlasek said he had never questioned Rosset’s suitability, despite the player’s terrible form this season. “Marc has worked well since his return from (the ATP tournament in) Key Biscayne,” Hlasek said. “His tennis is…

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Luca and Laura top list of favourite names

This content was published on Apr 6, 2001 In 1999, the most recent year for which statistics are available, around 1,200 Swiss boys were named either Luca or Lukas. The second most popular choice was Marco or Marc, which was given to about 700 newborns. For girls, Laura topped the list – about 700 girls were so christened. If “Lara” is added to…

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Vikings and beetles take to Flims/Laax ski slopes

This content was published on Apr 6, 2001 The only thing in common among the bathtubs, Viking ships, go-carts and Volkswagen beetles entered into the race will be the skis attached to their undersides. It will be the seventh time the resort in canton Graubünden has held the race. It has become more popular every year, drawing on the imagination of about 30…

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Bhutto faces retrial for corruption involving Swiss firms

This content was published on Apr 6, 2001 At their original trial two years ago, the couple were found guilty of accepting bribes from the Geneva-based Société générale de surveillance (SGS) and its subsidiary, Cotecna, in return for awarding them multi-million dollar public contracts. Bhutto and Zardari each received five-year prison sentences, in addition to a fine of $8.6 million. The Supreme Court…

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Swiss teach Kosovars how to run a penal system

This content was published on Apr 6, 2001 Twenty-four staff from middle and higher prison administration took part in the course, organised by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. Switzerland has been involved in the rebuilding of the judicial system in Kosovo since June last year, following a request from the then United Nations Special Representative, Bernard Kouchner. The Agency says a…

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Ice hockey championships go to the wire

This content was published on Apr 6, 2001 An emphatic 5-1 victory over Lugano on Thursday saw the Zurich Lions level the best-of-seven final series at three wins apiece, to set up a dramatic finale on Saturday. Although the deciding match will be played at Lugano’s Resega stadium, the nature of the Lions’ performance on Thursday appears to have shifted the balance of…

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Lucerne bring in Ponte

This content was published on Apr 5, 2001 The side from central Switzerland are hoping that the former Swiss international can help them overcome their current difficulties both on and off the pitch. As well as fighting relegation from the country’s top division, Lucerne are also facing a financial struggle. The 46-year-old Ponte has been brought in to find a new replacement for…

Swiss men through to semi-finals of curling world championships

This content was published on Apr 5, 2001 Skipper Andy Schwaller led his team to a narrow 5-4 victory over Norway and won the right to face Canada in the semi-finals which begin on Saturday. After a poor start to the match, when the Swiss failed to win a single point in the first two ends, the Norwegians gave their opponents a chance…

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Hlasek confirms Rosset’s return

This content was published on Apr 5, 2001 “I made my decision on Tuesday evening,” Hlasek said following Thursday’s draw. The Swiss captain insisted that Rosset’s terrible form this season (he has not yet managed to win two matches in a row) had not led him to question the player’s suitability. “Marc has worked well since his return from (the ATP tournament in…

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Playing ice hockey to become a recognised profession

This content was published on Apr 5, 2001 The former minister for sport, Adolf Ogi, first proposed the idea of a sports apprenticeship in 1999. In August, his ambition will become a reality, when the first 10 hockey apprentices will start their apprenticeship. Their training won’t be confined to just skating around a rink and occasionally hitting the boards. The course also focuses…

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