Apple recalls wall plugs sold in Europe

Geneva, Switzerland – Some Apple AC adapters sold in Switzerland, Continental Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Argentina and Brazil, could cause an electric shock.

What’s on in January in Geneva

GENEVA, Switzerland – After a six months hiatus, I am back with a new selection of what’s on in Geneva and surroundings this January-February. 

David Bowie’s glam connection to the Lake Geneva, Switzerland area

GENEVA – Synthpop may have originated elsewhere, but one of its stars made the Swiss Riviera, home. At least for a while. Glam rock’s poster child, David Bowie, passed away today at age 69; and while life on the limelight was elsewhere, Lake Geneva was certainly important. 

Of Nails and Doors

GENEVA – The last job on my Sunday chores list involved repairing one of the original interior doors in our circa 1913 Geneva flat. I say circa, because that is the date stamped on the abutting building of identical construction to ours.

Who is what in Swiss Government 2016

BERN – Switzerland’s will “to guarantee employment and prosperity” is the theme portrayed by the Swiss Federal Council in its 2016 official photo taken inside a Swiss factory featuring five factory workers. 

Strike 3: suspects blow up cash machine in Geneva

GENEVA, Switzerland – The normally quiet Geneva countryside was rocked by an explosion after vandals blew up an automated teller machine (ATM) in the commune of Troinex, today Monday at 02:15.

Fury as Geneva protesters vandalize buildings

GENEVA, Switzerland – Geneva’s police and security councilor, Pierre Maudet has slammed the vandals that scrawled slogans and graffiti on several historical buildings, monuments and businesses in the city centre, causing tens of thousands of francs in damages.