TROINEX, GENEVA – ‘Tis the season when the trocs begin. Troinex hosts a bike sale and a free fix-it-yourself bike workshop in addition to a second-hand kids clothing sale on Saturday 15 March.
Venetian Carnival in Annecy, France
ANNECY, France – This weekend, get your fancy mask ready and head to Annecy in neighboring France, for the largest Venetian-inspired carnival in the Lake Geneva region. Forget guggenmasks, here is all about being mysteriously beautiful.
Brit arrested with 30k of Khat in Geneva
GENEVA, Switzerland – A 38-year-old Brit was arrested on 9 March at the Geneva Airport on suspicion of trying to smuggle 30 kg of khat to Switzerland. The man, a UK resident arriving to Geneva from London, said he was unaware that the stimulant was illegal in Switzerland. It is not illegal in the United Kingdom or Holland.
Science in Film Festival at Cern
MEYRIN, GENEVA – Who ever said science had to be boring? The upcoming CineGlobe International Film Festival in Cern promises to keep you interested in and entertained by science.
Geneva-developed app: weapons of mass destruction and other forbidden weapons
GENEVA, Switzerland – The Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights has developed an iPhone application for those interested in international disarmament treaties.
Rally in Geneva in Solidarity with Venezuelan Protests
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GINEBRA, Suiza – Un grupo de venezolanos y personas solidarias con las demandas de miles de personas que han llevado al país latinoamericano en los últimos días a manifestaciones masivas, se reunieron en Ginebra frente a la entrada de la ONU en Ginebra. El grupo Suisse solidaire…
Lake Geneva, Switzerland featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition
GENEVA – Switzerland’s tourism office and Swiss airlines scored big after the Lake Geneva region and the Swiss Alps were featured in the 50th Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition.
Swiss Army Knives at the top of the US Navy Seals wish list
GENEVA, Switzerland – What do US Navy’s SEALs (Sea, Air, Land Teams) want for their survival kits? Answer: a good Swiss army knives
Geneva: Hijacked Plane Lands (update)
GENEVA, Switzerland – The Geneva airport temporarily closed this morning after Ethiopian Airlines flight ET-702 to Italy was hijacked and forced to land in Switzerland.
What’s on: International Wine Festival in Geneva
GENEVA, Switzerland – Geneva’s first international fair for those who know and love exceptional wines takes place this weekend. The salon international pour connaisseurs et amateurs de vins d’exception gathers together over 60 winemakers, deli houses and chocolatiers, from 14-16 February at the Event Ramada de la Praille. Conferences, wine tastings and other activities are planned until Sunday 16 February. Find All…
Candy Wrappers, Paper Clips, Macaroni and Soda Bottle Caps as Never Seen Before
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The Imaginative “Faces” – By Victor Nunes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ? . You might also like Sources: Victor Nunes bloguerrilla.it
Valentine’s Day in Geneva: Romantic on a Budget
GENEVA – Don’t let the wallet get in the way of a fun Valentine’s Day in Geneva. Here are some budget-friendly options for all ages.
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