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World Aids Day observed in Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 1, 2000 Marches were held in several cities including Bern, Basel, Fribourg, Geneva, Sion and Zurich, with the rally in Geneva followed by an inter-denominational religious service. All official cars in Bern carried the red ribbon, a symbol of solidarity with HIV/Aids sufferers. The federal health office published a statement in the press reminding the public that…

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Switzerland criticised for wartime policy towards gypsies

This content was published on Dec 1, 2000 An independent commission of historians has strongly criticised Switzerland’s policies towards gypsies during the Second World War. Swiss scientists also come under fire for contributing to the theory of Aryan supremacy. A report, released on Friday, said Switzerland carried out a systematic policy of expelling gypsies or refusing them entry, without regard for what might…

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Swiss still prefer to holiday at home

This content was published on Dec 1, 2000 The office said on Friday that while the number of trips abroad increased by one per cent in 1999, over 5.7 million stays were recorded in Switzerland, making it the top destination for Swiss holidaymakers. It was followed in popularity by France, Spain and Italy. Among western European countries, Germany saw the biggest increase in…

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World Aids Day seeks to renew awareness of disease

This content was published on Dec 1, 2000 In its annual publication on HIV/Aids research in Switzerland, the Foundation highlights the changing nature of the disease in developed countries. It says that while multi-drug therapies have enabled thousands of people infected with HIV to lead near-normal lives, they are in danger of encouraging a laxer attitude to safe sex. The Foundation also says…

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Llaneras takes top spot in Zurich six-day

This content was published on Nov 30, 2000 The riders covered a distance of 20 kilometres on the indoor wooden track at Zurich’s Hallenstadion on Thursday night. Llaneras and his team mate, Baffi, clocked an average speed of 53.046 kilometres when they won the fourth day of the event. They now have a 147-point total in the intermediary rankings. The team consisting of…

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Ascona celebrates centenary of Monte Verita

This content was published on Nov 30, 2000 Nearly every famous artist of the period spent time in the community on Monte Verita. It began as a “back-to-nature” movement in reaction to the rapid industrialisation of Europe. But in its heyday from 1900 until the outbreak of the Second World War, Monte Verita became a haven for those seeking alternative lifestyles. The anarchists…

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Switzerland eliminated from basketball tournament

This content was published on Nov 30, 2000 The defeat – the third in succession after losses in the past week to England and Latvia – means that Switzerland cannot qualify for the finals of the championships in Turkey next year.. Switzerland started off brightly against Croatia, holding their own for much of the match. Five minutes into the encounter in Fribourg on…

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Unesco World Heritage committee adds Swiss site to list

This content was published on Nov 30, 2000 The castles in Bellinzona were declared a World Heritage Site at a meeting of the committee in Australia. They are among 71 natural and cultural sites nominated this week for inclusion on Unesco’s list, which counts 630 sites worldwide. The decision is recognition that the castles represent a unique example of medieval military architecture. Built…

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Unesco World Heritage committee adds Swiss site to list

This content was published on Nov 30, 2000 The castles in Bellinzona were declared a World Heritage Site at a meeting of the committee in Australia. They are among 71 natural and cultural sites nominated this week for inclusion on Unesco’s list, which counts 630 sites worldwide. The decision is recognition that the castles represent a unique example of medieval military architecture. Built…

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