BERN – Sexually transmitted diseases—mainly gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia—are up in Switzerland and the rest of Europe in comparison to 2015.
What’s On in November and December 2016 in Geneva
GENEVA, Switzerland – November, end of fall, winter at our door. Fear not, a few (free) events are in store. Dear readers, here’s this month’s selection of events for Geneva. I will not be posting a separate list of events for December. Instead, I have posted a few here, the Christmas markets list will be published separately, as…
ICRC calls on parties in conflict to respect the Geneva Conventions (video)
GENEVA – The Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC, has just unveiled a video that uses some of the same rhetoric used by governments when launching attacks: “we will not falter”, “we will fight fire with fire”… albeit, for very different reasons.
The Birds! No horror, just birds over Geneva (video)
GENEVA – This is no horror story. Instead, it’s a visual ode to the season, and to the millions of migratory birds that go over Europe each year – 5.5 million this year alone. According to BirdLife Suisse—an organization of bird-watchers who met at 59 observation stands over Switzerland over the first weekend of October—50,871 birds crossed the Swiss skies…
Open call to young designers on the art of eyewear
GENEVA – Up to six young designers with a keen knack for art and eyewear might receive €3,000, as part of the so-called O-Six for Art grant. The money comes from the family-owned Italian Thema Optical company, which produces high-end eyewear.
Sidecars and speed bikes race and exhibit weekend in Geneva
GENEVA – This weekend takes place the traditional Course de côte de Verbois – a motorcycle race and exhibit in Russins, canton Geneva, now in its 60th edition.
Police: couple arrested for selling drugs in Geneva
GENEVA, Switzerland – A couple has been arrested after a drug bust in the Plainpalais neighborhood of Geneva.
Dozens evacuated after fire in Geneva apartment building
Updated with information on the fire occurred in Libellules on Friday 7 October. (See bottom of page) GENEVA, Switzerland – More than 40 residents of two buildings in Petit-Saconnex in canton Geneva had to be evacuated after a fire broke out early in the morning.
Geneva to fund your photography project
GENEVA, Switzerland – The city of Geneva is offering a CHF25,000 grant to proven photojournalists/documentarists or photography artists interested in pursuing a photo project in Switzerland or abroad.
What’s On This Fall? Events for October 2016 in Geneva
GENEVA, Switzerland – Leaves are falling, days are getting cooler and shorter… yeap, fall is here. After a glorious summer, we will soon be surrounded by gray skies. Gotta get busy this October! Here’s my selection of what’s on in Geneva (and beyond). A few favorites in blue. Namasté.
Filming: extras wanted in Geneva and Lausanne
GENEVA – Ever wanted to be in the big screen? Here’s your francophone chance!
Over 100 foreign colleges/universities host open day in Geneva
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – More than 100 international colleges and universities are hosting an open day in Geneva on 28 September.
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