GENEVA, Switzerland – ¡Bienvenidos a Ginebra! If you are new to Geneva, love films and enjoy Latin American culture, then this is an annual event you need to remember: Festival Filmar en América Latina.
Switzerland Says No More to Special Cabaret Visas
BERN, Switzerland – The Swiss federal government announced it will stop issuing the so-called cabaret visa to non-EU residents as of 1 January 2016.
It Was a Diamond, Sapphire and Watches Sort of Millionaire Week in Geneva
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Geneva – considered a major world centre for jewellery auctions – had a fantastic week after the ultra rich dropped hundreds of millions of francs in one-of-a-kind watches and jewelry.
Parents of US Teenager Killed by Police to Testify Before UN Committee in Geneva
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – The parents of the African-American teenager shot eight times by police in the US state of Missouri sparking riots and civil unrest, are in Geneva where they will testify before the UN’s Committee against Torture. The Committee is a “body of 10 independent experts that monitors implementation of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman…
Trial Ebola Vaccine Volunteers Wanted in Geneva
BERN, SWITZERLAND – The Swiss agency for the authorisation and supervision of medicinal products, Swissmedic, has fast-tracked an experimental trial of the VSV-EBOV Ebola vaccine at the University Hospital of Geneva (HUG).
WWF Wants Your Help to Stop Food Waste in Switzerland
MORGES, Switzerland – The Swiss chapter of the World Wildlife Fund is seeking signatures to stop food waste / food loss in Switzerland.
Iconic Swiss Photographer Who Captured Picasso, Che Guevara Dies
GENEVA, Switzerland – The world of photojournalism is mourning the death of one of its greatest, iconic Swiss photographer René Burri, 81, who died in Zurich this week.
Here Come the Animals – Alpine Cattle Descent or Desalpage
GENEVA, Switzerland – This past weekend the beautiful city of Annecy in neighboring France, held its annual désalpe/désalpage or return of the animals to the Rhone valley from Alpine pastures, where they spent their summer. The moment was captured by the official city photographer, and, since “A picture is worth a thousand words,” I leave thee with…
Training Sessions Begin for the Escalade and the Run of the Marmite in Geneva
GENEVA, Switzerland – Thinking of running l’Escalade the first weekend of December? Begin training now by participating in the eight free sessions offered by the city of Geneva.
Netflix Video Streaming Service in Switzerland
GENEVA, Switzerland – “Welcome to Netflix! A subscription service providing streaming access to movies and television shows through certain Internet-connected TV’s, computers and other Netflix-ready devices”, says the promotional offer that hopes to turn Swiss TV viewers into subscribers.
Scenes Seldom Seen: Geneva Police, Protesters Face Off During Bicentennial Celebration
GENEVA, Switzerland – A Geneva police parade quickly turned into an encounter between cops and protesters that left three people injured on Saturday 4 October in Plainpalais.
Geneva-London New High-Speed Rail Connection
GENEVA, Switzerland – News that the Eurostar (the same high-speed train that connects London to Paris) could soon operate a Geneva-London route via Lille, is cause for celebration among commuters who currently make the journey via Paris.
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