GENEVA, Switzerland – Roman Polanski considered by many as a modern master of cinema —and also known for serving time in prison for unlawful sex with a minor and fleeing Hollywood for Europe just to end up under house arrest in Switzerland— is the subject of a film retrospective at Les Cinémas du Grütli in Geneva.
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Football Friendly: Team USA meets Switzerland in Zurich
GENEVA, Switzerland – Tickets for the football friendly between La Nati —Switzerland’s national team— and the USA’s Stars and Stripes are on sale now.
Champagne and Sparkling Wine Sale
GENEVA, Switzerland – Right on time for Valentine’s Day, Denner is lowering prices for all its selection of sparkling wines and champagnes.
In Geneva: Movies Only CHF5 for Older Residents
GENEVA, Switzerland – The city of Geneva is offering a series of movies at a reduced price for its older residents or aîné-e-s.
Watching the 2015 Super Bowl in the Lake Geneva Area
GENEVA, Switzerland – Super Bowl XLIX may be taking place in Glendale, Arizona in the US, but plenty of die-hard fans in the Lake Geneva region will be cheering at midnight. Here’s where:
Swiss Carnival Season is Here, Find Out Where!
GENEVA, Switzerland – Carnaval, carnival, fasnacht, karnivale and brandons are some of the names by which the festive season of street celebrations filled with parades, brass bands and masquerades, that usually take place before Lent, have begun in Switzerland.
Location of Speed Cameras Around Lake Geneva Revealed
GENEVA, Switzerland – The location of 94 speed cameras around Lake Geneva and canton Vaud have been revealed by cantonal authorities.
IWC Gala Brings Emily Blunt, Christoph Waltz and other celebs to Geneva
GENEVA, Switzerland – The 25th Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie – reserved for professionals – closed in Geneva on 23 January after showcasing 16 brands, including Cartier, IWC and Vacheron Constantin. The IWC’s Portugieser celebrated its 75th anniversary with the launch of eight new references, including the watchmaker’s first annual calendar and a gala in Geneva…
Where to Buy Cloth Nappies (Diapers) around Lake Geneva
GENEVA, Switzerland – More and more moms seem to be going back to our grandmothers’ ways by using washable cotton nappies or diapers, which are both eco-friendly… and a ton of work. If you are looking to go that route, here are a few resources in the Lake Geneva region including one that offers to do the washing for…
Forget Art Basel, Art Geneva is the Place to Be!
GENEVA, Switzerland – Geneva is seeking to establish itself as a major art city with its fourth annual international modern and contemporary art show, ArtGenève.
What’s On: January to April Concerts in Geneva
GENEVA, Switzerland – From Gregorian chants to Cuban music, from Thin Lizzie nostalgia, to a middle age rapper; here are a few notable concerts in Geneva and surroundings.
In Images: Switzerland Reacts to Charlie Hebdo Massacre
GENEVA, Switzerland – Twelve people, including four French Cartoonists well-known for their political commentary, journalists and police became the target of three masked gunmen who terrorized a city and brought an entire continent to their feet.