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Switzerland counts the cost of Hurricane Lothar

This content was published on Jan 16, 2000 In this report, we speak to sawmill owners in the tiny central Swiss canton of Nidwalden about their fears of a glut of cheap and poor quality wood on the market. The head of the Timber Industry and Sawmills Association explains what measures he would like to see the government take to minimise the impact.…

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Maier favourite for Lauberhorn, despite Swiss hopes

This content was published on Jan 15, 2000 There are high hopes that today’s running of the 70th Lauberhorn downhill skiing race could result in a long awaited Swiss victory. But most believe that Hermann Maier of Austria will power his way to another World Cup win. In Friday’s final training run, Maier, who has a mammoth 400-point lead in the overall standings,…

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Austrian win in Wengen, but Maier must settle for second

This content was published on Jan 15, 2000 As many expected, it was glory for Austria at today’s World Cup downhill in Wengen, with Austrians occupying five of the top seven places. But the hot favourite before the race, World Cup overall leader, Hermann Maier, had to settle for second in the 70th running of the world-famous Lauberhorn race. The winner turned out…

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Swiss government bans poultry imports from Italy

This content was published on Jan 14, 2000 Switzerland has slapped a temporary ban on all poultry imports from Italy, over fears they could carry a highly contagious form of bird flu. The Federal Veterinary Office is blocking deliveries of chicken and other fowl products at the border to keep the infection from spreading to flocks here. It said there was no risk…

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Classic Lauberhorn downhill kicks off

This content was published on Jan 14, 2000 The classic Lauberhorn downhill is considered one of the toughest races on the entire World Cup circuit. It is the longest course in men’s skiing, boasting very fast straights like the Hannegg section, where skiers reach speeds of up to 150km an hour, and slow passages like the Brüggli corner, where racers must slam on…

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Men skiers gear up for 70th Lauberhorn downhill

This content was published on Jan 14, 2000 The classic Lauberhorn downhill is considered one of the toughest races on the entire World Cup circuit. It is the longest course in men’s skiing, boasting very fast straights like the Hannegg section, where skiers reach speeds of up to 150km an hour, and slow passages like the Brüggli corner, where racers must slam on…

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Anti-Doping Agency pledges to clean up sport

This content was published on Jan 13, 2000 The World Anti Doping Agency, which was set up last year to try to clean up international sport after a series of major doping scandals, has ended its first meeting in Lausanne with a surprise pledge to introduce some new measures in time for the Olympic Games in Sydney this summer. WADA’s board of representatives…

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Berne to clear streets of beggars

This content was published on Jan 13, 2000 While residents of Berne may enjoy a very high standard of living, city officials are not resting on their laurels. The authorities have announced that they want to rid the city of beggars. Berne is one of the few Swiss towns or cities where begging is not prohibited, however “the phenomenon is increasing and correspondingly,…

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An emotional night at the opera

This content was published on Jan 13, 2000 Emotion and opera often go hand-in-hand. But even by operatic standards there was something special about the first night of a production of Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte at Geneva’s Grand Théatre. Long used to watching Armin Jordan conduct the Orchèstre de la Suisse Romande, the Geneva audience gave a warm reception to his 25 year-old…

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