`  :*in 1882, the first horse-drawn tram wends its way through Zurich’s city centre, and this was followed in 1894 by the first electric tram through the city on the banks of the Limmat. Zürcher Verkehrsverbund :*Carl Lewis, a favourite of the Zurich fans, clocks 10.07 and wins the 100m for the sixth and last time. Weltklasse Zürich :*FC Zurich will be facing FC Bassersdorf, a club from the greater Zurich area, in the first round of the Swiss Cup this Saturday. FC Zurich :*The hotel's elevated location, between the pulsating life of the city and a refreshingly natural green zone, provides a magnificent view of the city of Zurich, the lake and the Alps. Dolder Grand :*From the heart of Zurich, you're at the airport or the nearby main railway station in no time at all. Swiss Exchange :*Headquartered in Zurich and Basel, Switzerland, UBS is present in all major financial centers worldwide and employs about 61,000 people around the world. UBS :*The academic excellence of the University of Zurich brings benefits to both the public and the private sectors not only in the Canton of Zurich, but throughout Switzerland. University of Zurich :*The cost of the extension of the Zurich National Museum is calculated at CHF 111 million. Landesmuseum Zürich :*In September Christoph Becker succeeded Felix Baumann as the new director and the electorate of Zurich voted in favour of a loan of 28.5 million Swiss francs for renovation of the Kunsthaus. Kunsthaus Zürich :*Zurich’s first permanent theatre, it was established in the form of a joint stock company by theatre-loving citizens. Zurich Opera House :*Since the appointment of David Zinman as principal conductor, the Zurich Tonhalle Orchestra has developed into one of the world’s finest orchestras. Tonhalle Orchester :*Zurich is not only a favoured production site, it is also highly regarded by visitors for its cultural and gastronomic diversity and the countless opportunities for repose and relaxation it has on offer. Zurich Film Festival :*SRG begins a regular television service with German and French-language programming broadcast from Zurich and Geneva. SRG SSR :*In the Canton of Zurich a remarkable 34 percent of employees use English in their work. NZZ :*Zurich, Tel Aviv, Cape Town and Lima were named the best airports in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and South America respectively. The Economist :*Küsnacht, the suburb of Zurich stretching along the shores of the lake.. The Times :*The Greater Zurich Area is Switzerland’s economic center.. Greater Zurich Area :*The brochure ``Canton of Zurich“ presents information on characteristic features of Zurich in a postcard format on 148 pages and demonstrates the international flair of the canton. Canton of Zurich :*  `