Swiss News back issues from June 2003:
Recycling mad. (News).(the Swiss are top recyclers of plastic bottles)
Jun 01, 2003 ... Switzerland is the world champion in the recycling of plastic battles, with 80 per cent returned to factories after use. The high recycling rate can be partly explained by the fact that the Swiss are an ecologically-minded nation, as well as the large number of high-tech recycling plants ....
A new Swiss high seas hero. (News).(Bernard Starom)
Jun 01, 2003 ... Landlocked Switzerland is celebrating another sailing success after Bernard Starom navigated his way to victory in the Around Alone yachting race. His 60-foot single-hull yacht completed the fifth and final stage of the competition ahead of a dozen other boats. The 39-year-old ...
Swiss to hand over Abacha files. (News).(Sani Abacha)
Jun 01, 2003 ... The Federal Court has given the go-ahead for Switzerland to assist the Nigerian authorities probing the financial dealings of the late dictator Sani Abacha. Judges rejected an appeal aimed at stopping the transfer of financial documents relating to Abacha's bank accounts in Switzerland. ...
NY kids get breath of Fresh Air. (News).(New York teenagers visit Switzerland)
Jun 01, 2003 ... Oliver Jordan, a 13-year-old boy from New York City, was more impressed on his first visit to Switzerland by the lack of police sirens than than be was by the Alps. He also hopes be has eaten his last fondue. Oliver was one of 15 teenagers taking part in a cultural visit ...
Tougher sanctions. (News).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003 ... Switzerland's banking regulator has called for tighter sanctions to combat abuse in the financial sector, including insider trading. The Federal Banking Commission said the measures should include a special sanctions panel, higher fines and simplified procedures, The government ...
Flight ban challenge. (News).(German restrictions on flights to Zurich)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003 ... Swiss transport minister, Moritz Leuenberger, has appealed to the European Commission to lift German restrictions on flights into Zurich airport. The restrictions were imposed in April after the Swiss parliament refused to ratify an aviation accord with Germany. Under European ...
Lynx thriving in Switzerland. (News).(lynx population number over 100)
Jun 01, 2003 ... The lynx, which was reintroduced to the Swiss Alps in the 1970s, is flourishing better in Switzerland than in any of its neighboring countries. Other alpine nations such as Austria, Italy and France have also made attempts to reintroduce animal, but with less success. The ...
New e-health card carries privacy threat. (News).(electronic health card)
Jun 01, 2003 ... A new electronic health card aimed at improving the efficiency of the Swiss health system is causing concerns over data protection and privacy. The e-health card will resemble a credit card and store personal details about the holder as well as his or her medical history. Such a ...
No German police at G-8 summit. (News).(Switzerland will use its own police forces for protection during G-8 protests)
Jun 01, 2003 ... The Swiss government said it would not ask Germany to send reinforcements to support Swiss police during the upcoming G-8 summit. Massive protests are expected in Geneva and Lausanne, and local officials have requested extra police to be drafted in. One possibility had been to ...
Work-related stress taking its toll. (News).(on Swiss employees and economy)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003 ... Employees in Switzerland are finding themselves under more and more stress at work. Redundancies in many firms are adding to the strain on those who remain, and even bosses and staff working in personnel departments are feeling the pinch. A study conducted three years ago showed ...
Thank you, Swiss News. (Letters to the Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
Jun 01, 2003 ... I am a subscriber to Swiss News and am very pleased to see that the journal now includes legal advice to subscribers on the many issues that face both resident and nonresident foreigners. R. Hampton, Switzerland Last week, I attended a meeting at an association formed ...
Viewpoint: Euthanasia in Switzerland. (Letters to the Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
Jun 01, 2003 ... The subject of assisted suicides carried out in Switzerland by non Swiss nationals with the help of various Swiss organizations has received much media attention of late - and most of it critical. Whilst assisted suicide is not a particularly popular topic, there are, ...
Web survey results.(results of public opinion polls on various issues in Switzerland)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003 ... 9-16 April Should the Swiss federal government impose a moratorium on military exports to the United States and all other countries waging war? Yes: 57% No: 43% Responses: 678 16-23 April As a precaution against the ...
Picking up the pieces.(Switzerland's possible role in postwar Iraq)
Jun 01, 2003; ... Swiss News finds out that though the Iraq war has not majorly impacted the Swiss economy, it has taken its toll on the global economic scene-effects of which have trickled into the cracks of the local economy. Swiss News also casts an eye over the Swiss role in building up Iraq. ...
Win some, lose some. (Politics).(results of Switzerland's referendums on popular initiatives)
Jun 01, 2003 ... The proponents of all seven popular initiatives came away empty handed at the ballot box at the recent round of referendums held on May 18, while the two proposals of the Swiss government garnered thumbs up from the citizenry. Noteworthy is that voters resoundingly slapped down most of the ...
Mystery man.(science fiction author Erich von Daniken)(Interview)
Jun 01, 2003; ... Erich von Daniken, author of 28 books on extraterrestrial life and other such eyebrow-raising topics, has devoted most of his life and knowledge to the 'Unknown'. Star Wars' portrays wonders from the alien world, 'Star Trek' takes you 'where no man has gone before', 'The ...
SARS: killing timepieces.(Baselworld Watch and Jewellery Show affected by decline in attendees from Far East)
Jun 01, 2003; ... Just as Basel was getting set for its lavish annual watch and jewellery fair, the terror of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) struck. As a result, many of the East Asian countries were banned from entering into Switzerland to participate in the event. Swiss News traces the ...
Is lady luck with you tonight?(overview of casino industry in Switzerland)
Jun 01, 2003; ... A year after the return of casinos to Switzerland, Swiss News delves into the casino scene in the country, casting an eye of interest on the entertainment, the wins, the profits, the games ... and the ethics of gambling. Lights, music and a lot of action. Typically, the casinos ...
World of mysteries. (Business Unusual).(Mysteries of the World amusement park near Interlaken Switzerland)
Jun 01, 2003; ... Erich von Daniken has sold some 62 million books worldwide, making his career analysing scientific theories of mysteries and setting out to find answers to the questions that no one else has been able to get. Based on the concept of this author, is Switzerland's 'Mysteries of the World ...
Swiss Tourism rolling with the punches. (Money).
Jun 01, 2003; ... Switzerland has a lot to offer when it comes to tourism, whether it's the country's splendid winter holiday resorts, summer hiking in the Alps or mini-breaks in the major cities. However, the current economic and political situation is making times somewhat harder for those active in this ...
Logitech gets innovative. (Financial News).(posted its fifth successive year of record sales and profitability)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003; ... The Swiss computer peripherals company, Logitech, has posted its fifth successive year of record sales and profitability. Net profit for its fiscal year rose by 32 per cent to $99 million (CHF136.32 million) on sales of $1.1 billion. The company's chairman and co-founder Daniel ...
Migros profit drops. (Financial News).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003; ... Switzerland's largest retailer, Migros, made less profit last year, despite having bettered its market position and increasing its general turnover. The company saw its 2002 profits drop by more than 30 per cent to CHF178 million ($128 million). Migros blamed the ...
Coop profit grows. (Financial News).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003; ... Switzerland's second largest retailer, Coop, appears to be closing the gap on its main rival, Migros. On Tuesday, Coop announced a ...
Credit cancelled. (Financial News).(UBS and Credit Suisse withdraw credit from Switzerland's national airline, Swiss)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003; ... Switzerland's two leading banks have withdrawn a CHF400 million ($292 million) credit from the national airline, Swiss. The two banks, UBS and Credit Suisse, hold about ten per cent of shares in Swiss, which is struggling with the weak demand for air travel. The ...
Credit Suisse returns to profit. (Financial News).(Credit Suisse Group)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003; ... The Credit Suisse Group is back in the black after reporting a first-quarter net profit of CHF652 million ($485 million). The figures have raised hopes that Switzerland's second biggest bank has turned the corner after posting the worst loss in the company's history in 2002. ...
Lower sales at Bon Appetit. (Financial News).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003; ... Swiss food trading and logistics group Bon Appetit reported a 5.5 per cent sales decline for the first quarter of 2003. The decline is said to be due to the Easter business falling later in the year compared with 2002. The catering division was also hit by the drop in sales. In ...
Winterthur to sell US unit. (Financial News).(will sell Republic to a investor group led by private equity specialist Wand Partners)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003; ... Switzerland's Winterthur insurance is to sell US insurer, Republic, to a investor group, led by private equity specialist, Wand Partners. Winterthur said the deal, which still needs approval of the ...
Kuehne & Nagel: acquisition. (Financial News).(may acquire a larger German transport company or a financial stake in an existing cooperation)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003; ... Swiss-based transport and logistics company Kuehne & Nagel may acquire a larger German transport company or a financial stake in an existing cooperation, the group's chairman ...
SMI gainers & losers: April.(Swiss Market Index figures April 2003)(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003 ... <Pre> SMI Gainers & Losers: April GAINERS: 31.3.03 30.4.03 Swiss Life50.0084.80 69.60% Kudelskik 16.4023.45 42.99% Adecco37.5552.00 38.48% CS Group 23.5032.40 37.87% Swiss Re 66.3089.25 43.69% ABB...
What's on.(summer tourist events in Switzerland)(Calendar)
Jun 01, 2003 ... Your holiday. Switzerland. MySwitzerland.com Festivals ADELBODEN 5 June: Open air concert with the Musical Society and the Adelboden Choir, Arena Nevada. Info: Tel. 033 673 80 80 www.adelboden.ch ASCONA-LOSONE ...
On the Rocks. (Going Places).(travel to the Aletsch-Bietschorn region of Switzerland)
Jun 01, 2003 ... City Profile Aletsch Glacier Region Location: Canton of Valais Altitude: 650-3,200m Inhabitants: ca.15,000 There's no use in beating around the bush: the Aletsch region is simply breathtaking, so breathtaking in fact that the ...
Simply beautiful: Sion. (Swiss City).(travel to Sion Switzerland)
Jun 01, 2003 ... City Profile: Location: Canton of Valais Altitude: 510m Inhabitants: 27,000 Sion is often referred to as "the town with castle character." And indeed, there is no shortage of castles in and near Sion. But Sion obviously has much more to offer ...
Art 34 Basel. (Art & Culture).(Art Basel international art festival)
Jun 01, 2003; ... The international art world will congregate in Basel June 18-23, where the 34th edition of Art Basel will bring together 270 galleries, offering a peerless selection of 20th-and 21st-century art. Art means many things to many people: a profession, a passion, a source of status ...
FIT, EASY, LIGHT custom-made experience in Zermatt. (Advertorial).(Seiler Hotels Zermatt and the Riffelalp Resort)(Advertisement)
Jun 01, 2003 ... Seiler Hotels Zermatt and the Riffelalp Resort have put together a couple of packages for the summer 2003 to suit the tastes, constitution, and ages of all guests. These holidays are classified as "FIT", "EASY" or "LIGHT" and leave plenty of room for relaxation, fine eating, socializing ...
Try some Curry! (Advertorial).(Curry-Beiz restaurant in Switzerland)(Advertisement)
Jun 01, 2003 ... The Curry-Beiz is now 20 years old. Some of you have known of its early beginnings, others have often lamented not knowing of Curry-Beiz earlier. So here's some catching up. Undeniably, the pivotal feature at Currz Beiz is the cuisine. While most dishes are based on traditional ...
Addressing foreign concerns. (The Legal Eagle).(Swiss travel employment and immigration law)
Jun 01, 2003 ... Gabrielle Grether, a Swiss lawyer and partner of Grether MacGeorge GmbH in Basel, answers some of our readers' legal questions. CITIZENSHIP WHEN MARRIED TO A SWISS Q: I am a Canadian living in Switzerland for the last three years. I am married to a Swiss citizen. What ...
Trotting along with grace. (Expat Profile).(Canadian-born horse breeder and trainer Nicole Crampton Meyer)
Jun 01, 2003; ... Canadian-born Nicole Meyer breeds and trains horses at her stable in Lucerne. Her greatest pleasure comes from helping riders to understand their mounts rather than merely control them. Nicole Crampton Meyer sits curled up on a huge leather sofa. Behind her, heat pours out of a ...
Decriminalizing cannabis.(Swiss Parliament considers changes to Narcotics Act)
Jun 01, 2003; ... During its summer session in June, the Swiss Parliament is expected to take another big step toward decriminalizing the consumption of cannabis-better known as marijuana. Growland, a tiny store on Bern's Herrengasse, was Switzerland's first "Hanfladeli" or "hemp shop." In the ...
American Club of Zurich. (Club News).(Calendar)
Jun 01, 2003 ... Jun. 6: FATS at Splendid Bar. Jun. 13: Greek Dinner at Restaurant Apollo Jun. 14: Wine Tasting at the Liebgotts Jun. 20: TGIF--at Hotel St ....
Anglo-Swiss Club Lausanne. (Club News).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003 ... 10 Jun: Summer Barbecue at Vallorbe. A walk, archery followed by a big-fire barbecue with the food you take along. Jun. 15: A guided tour in English of the Chateau d'Aigle-wine and vineyard museum at the Castle of Aigle. ...
English Speaking Club Zurich. (Club News).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003 ... Jun. 3: Schloss Au-a German guided tour of this castle by art historian Prof. Peter Zeigler. Register by May 30 with Rolf at Tel. 01 730 48 07. Jun. 19: Lecture by the Pigeon Controller of the ...
Geneva English-Drama Society. (Club News).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003 ... May 27: A play reading by GEDS Youth Section. Jun 17: ...
International Men's Club Zurich. (Club News).(Brief Article)
Jun 01, 2003 ... Jun. 5, 12, 19: "Round Table" at the Riverside Sports Bar, Marriot Hotel, Zurich. Resererve three days prior to the event. Call: 01 786 34 82. Jun. 26: Round Table and ...
Indian Association of Geneva. (Club News).
Jun 01, 2003 ... Jun 7: Antakshri-a mega mix of ...
Swiss American Society of Bern. (Club News).
Jun 01, 2003 ... Jun. 21: Summer Solstice: walk, talk and quiz along the route from Barenbgraben to the Dahlholzli. ...
The British Residents' Association. (Club News).
Jun 01, 2003 ... Jun 13: Queen's birthday party at Hotel Beau Rivage, Place Pury, Neuchatel. Reserve your places by June 11. Send in your reservations to Mrs. Anne Droz, Avenue du Mai, 34, 2000 Neuchatel. June 17: Celebrate the Queen's birthday in Zurich and Lucerne at restaurant Belvoir Park ....
Zurich Comedy Club. (Club News).
Jun 01, 2003 ... Mondays, 7.45 p.m. at St Andrew's Community ...
Fortuna. (Language Corner).
Jun 01, 2003; ... Although you might not be aware of it, two types of fortune are looking down on you from the astrological sky. There is "The Lesser Fortune" (Fortuna minor) known as Venus, the Latin name of the Greek goddess of love Aphrodite. As she was born from the sea's foam, Botticcelli's most famous ...
A farm adventure. (Only in Switzerland).
Jun 01, 2003 ... Swiss News continues its monthly series about the trials and tribulations of an English family living in Switzerland. Englishmen in the Alps--Chapter 11 I was walking through the local town when a group of five teenagers approached me, and asked me something in German. I ...