Swiss Identity

Lausanne exhibition goes to the heart of the pyramids

This content was published on Feb 23, 2001 The exhibition puts on display the results of a joint French-Swiss archaeological dig at the ruined pyramid of the pharaoh, Radjedef, near the city of Giza. The dig, which began in 1995, was led by Professor Michael Valloggia of Geneva University. “To the Heart of the Pyramid” shares with the public some of the discoveries…

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Bern and Kloten spring playoff surprises

This content was published on Feb 22, 2001 The team from the Swiss capital romped to an 8-3 away win in Davos on Thursday to take a 1-0 lead in their best of seven quarter-final encounter. The middle period proved crucial with Bern finding the net no less than six times. Five of those goals were scored at a rate of almost one…

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Federer through to Rotterdam quarter finals

This content was published on Feb 22, 2001 The Swiss number one lost the first set of the match against Grosjean but eventually triumphed 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 to progress to the tournament’s quarter-finals. “Sébastien is one of the hottest players on the circuit,” Federer said after his victory, “and it was important for me to defeat him, particularly because I was looking to…

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Grasshoppers and St Gallen to kick off championship round

This content was published on Feb 22, 2001 Defending champions St Gallen are currently lying second in the league table just one point behind the winter leaders Lugano. A win in Zurich on Friday would put Marcel Koller’s team back on top until at least Sunday when the Lugano restart their campaign with a home match against Sion. Lugano, St Gallen, Grasshoppers and…

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Carnival time comes to Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 22, 2001 Carnival season traditionally – but not always – starts before Lent, and stretches from January 6 until Ash Wednesday, and for centuries the “fat” days have been a time of celebration. Most of the fun is over by Ash Wednesday – but not all of it. The most famous Swiss carnival is the Fasnacht in…

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Prosecutor defends Swiss record on money laundering

This content was published on Feb 22, 2001 In an interview with the French newspaper, “Figaro”, on Thursday, Bertossa said Switzerland had been unfairly singled out since Britain, Liechtenstein and Monaco received at least as much money from dubious sources as Switzerland. He added that Switzerland had made substantial efforts to reduce money laundering, while those financial centres had done almost nothing. Bertossa…

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Federer victory pits him against Grosjean

This content was published on Feb 22, 2001 Federer needed just an hour and 11 minutes to see off Ilie, although the Australian pushed the Basel teenager to the limits during the first set. Broken on his first service game, Federer had to fight back to take the set on a tie-break. But Ilie was unable to keep up the pressure in the…

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Government rejects French criticism over money laundering

This content was published on Feb 21, 2001 Reacting to the report, published on Wednesday, the Swiss finance ministry said it “rejected any accusation of laxness” in its fight against money laundering. In a statement, it said the French report contradicted the findings of international organisations, which had attested to the country’s efforts to combat financial crime. “Switzerland is determined in its efforts…

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Hingis eases into Dubai quarter-finals

This content was published on Feb 21, 2001 The world number one saw off South Africa’s Joannette Kruger in straight sets, needing just 52 minutes to wrap up her 6-2, 6-1 win. Hingis, who is looking to build on last week’s title win in Doha, will now take on France’s Sandrine Testud for a place in the semi-finals. swissinfo with agencies

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Trossero calls up Kondé and Contini

This content was published on Feb 21, 2001 Twenty-one year-old defender Oumar Kondé, who plays in the German Bundesliga for SC Freiburg, has been called up to the 20-man squad, as has St Gallen midfielder Giorgio Contini. St Gallen goalkeeper Jörg Stiel has missed out on a place, though, following Marco Pascolo’s return from injury. The FC Zurich keeper is expected to deputise…

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