GENEVA — Deville, a late-night TV comedy show airing in the German-speaking region of Switzerland has produced an acidic, tongue-in-cheek video poking fun not only at Donald Trump but at “Swissisms” such as anti-EU sentiments, corrupt banking, infringed women’s rights, assisted suicide and racism.
Chateau de Divonne’s restoration after fire to last until mid-2018
GENEVA — Dramatic photos published today by managers of the Chateau de Divonne reveal the extent of the damage caused by a massive fire at the iconic castle in neighboring France.
On Syria travel ban, Swiss remind US of the Geneva Conventions
GENEVA — US President Donald Trump’s executive order to ban travelers from seven Muslim-majority nations from entering the country, has sparked a global backlash including from neutral Switzerland which stated that such ban is “contrary” to the Geneva Conventions.
Thousands gather at Women’s March in Geneva
GENEVA – Around two thousand people weathered the bitter-cold in Geneva, Switzerland to peacefully protest Donald Trump’s divisive and exclusionary rhetoric and presidency calling for dignity, inclusion and equality.
Fire engulfs iconic Château de Divonne, a 4-star castle hotel
GENEVA – A sizable part of the well-known 4-star Château de Divonne in the French side of the greater Lake Geneva region, was completely destroyed by a fire that erupted on the evening of 18 January.
Icy winds over Lake Geneva, big chill to continue
GENEVA, Switzerland – Iced trees, streets and harbors, delayed and/or canceled trains, buses and boats are the result of the icy winds that have hit the Lake Geneva region these past few days — and don’t put your parka away just yet — MeteoSwiss is forecasting below-freezing temperatures for the remainder of the week.
Two men in critical condition after being “violently assaulted” in quiet Geneva neighborhood
GENEVA – Police are investigating a violent beating that occurred on the evening of 6-7 January in the otherwise quiet St Jean neighborhood in Geneva. The attack happened late Friday evening when two men in their 30s were “violently assaulted” near the Milèant bus stop on the Rue de St Jean.
Third fire in Geneva, this one in the St Jean neighborhood
GENEVA – After two fatal fires occurred within a matter of hours on 1 January, he city of Geneva has been hit by a third blaze, this one in the St Jean neighborhood.
What’s On and free in Geneva in January 2017
GENEVA, Switzerland – Happy 2017 — here’s this month’s top picks for events in the city and canton of Geneva. A few favorites are highlighted in blue — a few kid-oriented activities in green.
The Flottins, an alternative magical town comes to an end in Evian, Lake Geneva
. EVIAN (Lake Geneva) – There are only a few days left until the end of one of the most magical displays in the Lake Geneva region, the Flottines. For the past ten years, this giant outdoor exhibit has come to life thanks to the Theatre de la Toupine artists in Evian, neighboring France. The “fabulous village” for kids and grownups…
Geneva: Two fires in one day leave two elderly women dead (updated)
Story updated on 4 January. GENEVA – Two elderly women have died after severe burns received in two separate fires that erupted in Geneva within a matter of hours.
What’s on and free on New Year’s Eve 2016 and New Year’s Day 2017 in Geneva
GENEVA – Here’s a list of a few free events to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Geneva and a selected few paying events. Just remember that 31 December is a Saturday and supermarkets close at 18:00, and that on Monday 2 December many supermarkets also close… so, do your shopping early. On the 31st, Geneva celebrates the reestablishment…
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