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Thu, Jan 23, 2003

Shoot-Down Order in Switzerland

Economic Conference Just as Important to Swiss as Super Bowl

The World Economic Forum's annual meeting starts today in Davos, Switzerland; and Defense Minister Samuel Schmid (below) has let it be known that aircraft that violate the no-fly zone around the meeting might get intercepted, and even shot down, by the Schweizer Flieger Und Fliegerabwehrtruppen (Swiss Air Force).

If warnings are not obeyed, there is a good chance of one-sided aerial combat. "All aircraft flying in Swiss airspace will be identified. That way we will have a few minutes to react in the case of emergency," defense ministry official Colonel Peter Egger told reporters last week, as the policy was announced.

The equivalent of a TFR extends to 5000 meters, and does not include major air routes.

Big shots slated to attend are US Attorney General, John Ashcroft, and Secretary of State, Colin Powell; many foreign dignitaries, including some heads of state, are also expected to make an appearance. With a motto like, "Committed to Improving the State of the World," you'd expect some awfully (self) important people!

This year, unlike the 2001 Davos meeting, Switzerland is allowing anti-capitalist protestors. In 2001, the meeting was moved to New York (in recognition of the WTC destruction), and protestors in Switzerland opened up on businesses in other cities there, causing considerable damage.

FMI: www.weforum.org

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