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Swiss Broadcasting Corporation rewards two journalists with its Media Prize

This content was published on Feb 14, 2001 Jaccard, who works for Swiss French Radio, was rewarded for his report on a survivor of the Gondo mudslide tragedy in canton Valais. His work was judged particularly bare and moving. Maurer, a journalist at Swiss German radio, received the distinction for his report on a debate in Bümplitz regarding the European Union. The SBC…

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Switzerland to step up fight against corruption

This content was published on Feb 14, 2001 The Council of Europe treaty targets domestic as well as cross-border corruption. It requires signatories to take legal action against officials – including foreign officials – members of international organisations and judges who offer or accept bribes. The criminal law convention has so far been signed by 31 states – including two non-members – and…

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Parliament chief calls for more transparency over members’ interests

This content was published on Feb 14, 2001 Switzerland’s highest ranking politician made the call after stepping down from BATI’s board in response to accusations that the company was involved in cigarette smuggling in the early 1990s. The company said smuggling may have taken place, but denied any involvement. Hess told Swiss German television that “to avoid uncertainty and to assure full transparency”…

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Medieval Bern reveals its secrets

This content was published on Feb 14, 2001 Stepping out onto the streets of the Old Town, on a frosty winter morning, it’s easy to imagine oneself in medieval Bern – the same crooked, cobblestone streets filled with horse-drawn carts and bustling market stalls – where sophisticated shops and sports cars now stand. Medieval archaeologist, Armand Bäriswil, says the layout of Bern’s old…

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Rapperswil pull clear of danger

This content was published on Feb 13, 2001 Coming into the match off the back of eight away defeats, the side from canton St Gallen roared into a 3-0 lead against the playoff favourites. In fairness to Lugano, fortune definitely favoured Rapperswil. Just moments after Bozon had missed an opportunity to level the scores at 1-1, Rapperswil stunned the home side with two…

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Davis Cup heroes continue to have good fortune

This content was published on Feb 13, 2001 Following the team’s weekend win in Basel over their first round tie opponents, the United States, both Bastl and Kratochvil won their matches. Bastl had to work hard to progress to the second round of the Copenhagen Open tournament. He beat Noam Behr from Israel 6-7 (5-7) 7-6 (7-1) 6-3. Kratochvil had an easier time…

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Swiss head for Lahti with low expectations

This content was published on Feb 13, 2001 Just days after the country’s alpine skiers returned from Austria with three world championship medals, their counterparts in the Nordic team are setting out with more modest ambitions. Harry Sonderegger, the head of the Swiss delegation, told swissinfo on Tuesday that top ten places would be the general aim of the squad, although he is…

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Top politician steps down from board of tobacco firm

This content was published on Feb 13, 2001 In a statement on Monday, the Swiss parliament said Hess had felt compelled to resign from BAT International’s board in the light of the smuggling allegations. “With this step, Peter Hess wants to leave no doubt that he unconditionally backs targeted combating of cigarette smuggling as well as the tightening of Swiss customs law with…

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Novartis factory shaken by explosion

This content was published on Feb 12, 2001 Police said that fire-fighters quickly brought the blaze under control. According to the results of checks done on the air at the factory, there is no evidence of danger posed either to the environment or humans. Basel’s criminal office has already launched a criminal investigation into the matter, Novartis said in a statement. The cause…

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Swiss Davis Cup heroes face next challenge

This content was published on Feb 12, 2001 At the weekend Switzerland enjoyed a shock 3-2 win over the United States in their first round encounter, with Swiss number one Roger Federer winning all three of his matches. “If I could have two Rogers I would be very happy,” Hlasek told swissinfo. “It just looks as though Roger was better than the others.…

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