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Swiss handballers halfway to world championship

This content was published on Jun 5, 2000 Urs Mühlethaler’s team were able to open up a three goal lead in the last twelve minutes of time to win the match. Goalie Christian Meisterhans played a large part in keeping that lead in the closing stages of the game when he saved a penalty and a rebound shot. After the win in front…

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Geneva fights losing battle against border criminals

This content was published on Jun 5, 2000 Last year over 1,300 vehicles were stolen in Geneva, many of them by gangs from Lyon and elsewhere in France. The Geneva border guard service is no doubt about the seriousness of the problem. “To them Switzerland, and especially the Geneva area, is like a supermarket,” says Salvatore Mirata, spokesman for the border guards and…

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Hug bids farewell with a win

This content was published on Jun 4, 2000 36-year old Hug held his ground at the centre of the ring from the start, and dominated the bout with a variety of moves, including the famous “Andy kick”. Filipovic remained on the defensive for most of the fight, only taking the initiative in the fourth round. Hug announced his retirement from the ring well…

Hingis survives scare to reach quarterfinals

This content was published on Jun 4, 2000 The only surviving Swiss player in the men’s draw, Roger Federer, lost to Spain’s Alex Corretja. Hingis won the first set but then conceded seven consecutive games before rallying to win 6-3, 0-6, 6-1. Top seeded Hingis admitted she had given up hope of winning the second set after falling behind. “I knew just get…

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Wallimann-Bornatico calls for discussion of a professional parliament

This content was published on Jun 4, 2000 In an interview with the “Sonntagszeitung” newspaper, Walliman-Bornatico said the current system has been treated as a “sacred cow” for too long. “In the long term, Switzerland cannot have a parliament that is so badly paid, that only those who are wealthy enough stand for election,” she said. Wallimann-Bornatico said she thought the issue would…

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Swiss terrorist arrested in Corsica

This content was published on Jun 4, 2000 French police took the 45-year old Ticinese into custody on Friday after he was arrested without a struggle. They were acting on an international arrest warrant issued for his part in the kidnapping and murder of the ex-Italian prime minister, Aldo Moro. Baragiola-Lojacono was an ex-member of the Italian left-wing extremist group, the Red Brigade.…

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Federal Court announces new deadline in airport row

This content was published on Jun 3, 2000 The judge in charge of the case, Heinz Aemisegger, said recent decisions by the German and Swiss governments had created a new state of affairs in the legal dispute. He said Germany’s decision to tear up an agreement with Switzerland governing flights to and from Kloten, and the Swiss government’s approval of an increase in…

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A step towards curing backache

This content was published on Jun 3, 2000 Back problems have always perplexed the medical profession. As bipeds, humans are particularly prone to backache, but as yet no cure exists for this often agonising condition. As any sufferer will attest, painkillers, physiotherapy and regular exercises usually provide only temporary relief. That may be changing, however, with the development of a new shoe, which…

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Basel exhibition brings African chic to Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 3, 2000 “Boubou” is a francophone word for the colourful West African robes worn by indigenous people across the region. The word itself is a French variation of “mbubb”, meaning garment in the Malian language, Wolof. A full Boubou consists of three pieces: a pair of trousers, a shirt, and the huge, wide robe with open sleeves…

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Taking to the hills….by scooter

This content was published on Jun 2, 2000 Sales of lightweight, foldable scooters, also known as trottinetts or kickboards, are really taking off. The Swiss manufacturer, Micro Mobility Ltd, whose Micro-Skate Scooter is the most common model on the streets, has expanded production to keep up with demand. Micro Mobility pitches its scooter to an adult market, as an environmentally friendly, and seriously…

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