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Switzerland plays host to young victims of Balkan conflicts

This content was published on Aug 14, 2000 The 103 young visitors come from destitute homes. Many suffered serious physical injury during the wars in Kosovo and Bosnia and some lost one or both parents. For many, their earliest memories are of war, and its aftermath, and their two-week holiday in Switzerland will be the first time they have seen a place untouched…

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Prevention body against urine tests for apprentices

This content was published on Aug 14, 2000 In a communiqué from its headquarters in Lausanne, it said such tests were not reliable and posed a threat to people’s private lives without contributing to prevention. “The tests are far from being reliable and are easy to manipulate. They also are a violation of people’s privacy if they are carried out unwillingly,” said Michel…

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Cézanne exhibition draws the crowds in Zurich

This content was published on Aug 14, 2000 Officials said on Monday a total of 193,000 people attended the exhibition, which began in May and was due to have closed at the end of July. It was, however, extended for two weeks because of popular demand. In the past 12 years only two shows at the fine arts museum have surpassed that figure.…

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IMF funds: Geneva judge steps up probe into Ticino banks

This content was published on Aug 14, 2000 “It is a very complicated matter,” Laurent Kasper-Ansermet was quoted as saying. He added that two banks in Ticino had been searched. “The evidence we have to piece together is of a very complex nature. It was easier for me to check it in person,” he said. Last month, Kasper-Ansermet ordered police to search and…

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Pre-season blow for Ambri

This content was published on Aug 14, 2000 Lebeau withdrew from a pre-season friendly game after apparently breaking his left hand, and is unlikely to be available for selection for at least four weeks. The new season starts on September 9. He is one of several Canadians playing for Ambri. Lebeau and Dan Marois have recently been joined by Gilles Thibaudeau, who played…

Fribourg company plays it again with a difference

This content was published on Aug 14, 2000 The company will supply VideoFinish broadcast images which will enable viewers to compare two or more competitors in a sports event simultaneously. It is the first time the application will be used at an Olympic event. “These innovative special effects will heighten the action at the games,” said Stefan Kurten, ZDF team leader. “With an…

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Taiwan sweeps Tchoukball titles

This content was published on Aug 14, 2000 Taiwan’s teams won convincing victories over Britain in Sunday’s final: the men took their game 60-42 and the women secured their gold medal with an equally solid win of 49-29. Switzerland came third in both categories, a disappointment for the hosts and inventors of the sport. Tchoukball was created in Geneva 30 years ago and…

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Detained Ticino judge forbidden to see lawyer

This content was published on Aug 14, 2000 Verda’s lawyer, Mario Molo, was informed by the special prosecutor, Luciano Guidici that he could no longer consult his client, who is being investigated for alleged breach of confidentiality rules, partiality in court and accepting bribes. Verda is suspected of helping the alleged boss of an international cigarette smuggling ring, Gerardo Cuomo. He was arrested…

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Roman arena hosts rock orgy

This content was published on Aug 14, 2000 The little festival is also growing. New seating has allowed the organisers to boost the arena’s capacity from 6,000 to 8,000. A smaller stage in the town has also been redesigned to boost capacity. Twenty-two bands and singers will be performing at the festival between Thursday and Saturday. The event will be opened by Heather…

Switzerland pins hopes on lucky 13 for Sydney

This content was published on Aug 14, 2000 The relay team missed the qualifying time by 100th of a second on Friday at the Weltklasse meeting in Zurich. But, at another meeting in La Chaux de Fonds, the team made the grade, largely thanks to Alain Rohr. Rohr recorded the best Swiss time this year over 400 metres covering the distance in 45:77…

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