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Young Swiss smoke more than ever before

This content was published on Nov 8, 2000 The “Smoking out” conference was aimed at proposing measures to dissuade teenagers from taking up the habit. “Lucerne was a market for ideas and projects,” Ueli Locher, deputy director of the federal health office said. “At the national level, we are trying to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy which includes not only projects and…

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Lausanne go for glory in Amsterdam

This content was published on Nov 8, 2000 After securing victory at the Pontaise stadium two weeks ago with a goal from Argentinian striker Javier Mazzoni, Lausanne need only draw in Amsterdam to ensure their progression to the third round. A defeat by a single goal would also be enough if the Swiss side manage to score at least once themselves. Lausanne’s league…

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Swiss pay price for terrible start

This content was published on Nov 8, 2000 The Canadian side, made up chiefly of players based in Switzerland, stunned the home side with three goals in the first eight minutes of the match. The Swiss team finally came to life in the second period with goals from debutant Marc Reichert, Michel Zeiter and Julien Vauclair. But swift replies from Lonny Bohonos, Craig…

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St Gallen and Basel in need of wins

This content was published on Nov 8, 2000 St Gallen will at least have a home advantage of sorts as they welcome Belgian league leaders Bruges. Following a 2-1 loss in Belgium, Marcel Kollers side will again be playing at Grasshoppers Zurich’s Hardturm stadium, since St Gallen’s own ground does not conform to UEFA Cup standards. Koller will keep his line-up under wraps…

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Federer takes first round in Lyon

This content was published on Nov 8, 2000 Federer disposed of Escude in straight sets, winning the first 6-3. He battled to overcome the Frenchman in the second, eventually taking it in a tie-break (7-6). The 19-year-old from Basel was dominant in his serving game, and didn’t concede a single break-point to his opponent. In Thursday’s second round match he will play the…

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Birthday blues for Rosset

This content was published on Nov 8, 2000 The Genevan had been hoping to defend the title which he won in the Russian city last year, but instead suffered a shock first round defeat to home favourite Andrei Stolyarov. Seeded fourth for the tournament and ranked more than 80 places above his opponent, Rosset appeared to be cruising to victory when he took…

Swiss puzzled by bomb in Warsaw embassy

This content was published on Nov 7, 2000 A spokeswoman in Bern, Daniella Stoffel, said no warning had been issued and no-one had claimed responsibility. She said Polish police were investigating. The device was discovered by the janitor in the waiting room, after the embassy had closed on Monday. It was packed with about one kilogramme of explosive and filled with nails. Stoffel…

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Swiss financial sector to face new pressure

This content was published on Nov 7, 2000 A Swiss official for the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Mark Pieth, warned that Switzerland would come under renewed international pressure unless it could stop the haemorrhage and ensure all financial institutions comply with the rules. Pieth, who is chairman of the anti-corruption working group at the OECD, says the difficulties go further…

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Geneva resurrects classic ballet out of Africa

This content was published on Nov 7, 2000 The ballet was considered a groundbreaking work when it was first staged in 1923, both because of its use of Africa as a reference point and because of composer Darius Milhaud’s pioneering mix of jazz and classical music. The rarely seen ballet is to be performed next month at Geneva’s Grand Theatre. But visitors can…

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Krueger welcomes Canadian challenge

This content was published on Nov 7, 2000 The match will also be an opportunity to avenge the 5-3 defeat inflicted by Canada in the quarterfinals of this year’s championships, a game which Switzerland had been winning 3-2 with just seven minutes to go. The Canadian team that takes to the ice in Zurich should pose slightly less of a challenge than the…

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