WARNING: I rarely feel the need to alert readers to explicit content. But some may find the topic distasteful. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – The identity of the Swiss parliament secretary who posted hundreds of naked “selfies” on Twitter — many of which had been taken inside the Parliament — has been revealed in international media. The woman has been…
Author: Laila Rodriguez-Bloch
In Photos and Videos: Geneva Festival Fireworks, the Bomb!
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Fireworks galore this weekend around Lake Geneva but none more epic than those of the Fetes de Geneve which blasted through the night before an approximate 400,000 people.
Ukraine Supporters Protest Against Russia In Geneva
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – “Putin get out of Ukraine”, “Stop Putin’s terrorism” and “Freedom to Nadiya Savchenko” -an Ukrainian pilot captured by pro-Russian rebels-, were some of the slogans shouted by a small group of protesters on 9 August in front of the United Nations in Geneva. Photos of the group clad in blue and yellow and draped…
The Fetes de Geneve Fireworks to be the Loudest in Record
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – The Fetes de Geneve fireworks that take place on 9 August at 22:00 promise to be the loudest pyrotechnics in record -in Geneva and probably in Europe- with more than 50 large-scale Cherry Bombs.
Don’t Miss the Carouge Town Fair
CAROUGE, GENEVA – From 29 to 31 August head to Carouge for the annual Vogue or town’s fair.
The Azzurri Spoils Barcelona’s Party with a Swiss Kick in Geneva
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Napoli beat Barcelona 1-0 in a friendly match in Geneva, the first loss of the pre-season for La Liga’s all-time favorite.
Olé! Malaga Beats Qatar in Friendly Match in Switzerland
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – The wait is over: Guillermo Ochoa has made his debut with La Liga’s Malaga in a game that tilted 4-1 in favor of the Spanish squad over the Qatar national team.
Football Friendly: Malaga vs Qatar in Zurich, Switzerland; Mexico Guillermo Ochoa to Star
READ THE RESULTS – UPDATE HERE. ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – The Qatar national squad meets the FC Malaga of Spain – and star Guillermo Ochoa, in what is to be a second football friendly on Wednesday 6 August at 19:00 in Switzerland.
Fishing Lessons for Kids on Lake Geneva
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Kids aged 10 and up are invited to participate on Sunday 17 August in one of several fishing workshops by the Association pour la sauvegarde du Léman.
Geneva Football Friendly: FC Barcelona vs Napoli
READ THE RESULTS HERE. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Suffering of World Cup blues? Fear no more as two of Europe’s best football clubs meet in Geneva this Wednesday 8 August at 20:00 at a friendly that promises to be a pre-season blowout.
Celestial Summer Show: Meteor Showers & Supermoon
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Finally, a reason – actually two – to remember this summer for something else than it being the coldest in record in two decades.
Bike this Saturday Rain or Shine
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Rain or shine – and chances are it will rain – Geneva hosts its monthly Samedi du vélo on 2 August and 9 September.
All About Geneva 