GENEVA – Several online outlets today point at a bizarre video shot in the premises of CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, whose lab in canton Geneva carries out high-energy physics research. The video, which CERN officials say was shot “without official permission or knowledge”, also raises questions of security in the premises late at…
Swiss train attack claims first fatal victim, no terrorist link, man stopped attacker
SWITZERLAND – A senseless train attack that occurred on Saturday 13 August on a Swiss train in northeastern Switzerland has claimed its first fatal victim. A 34-year-old woman who had been critically injured died today as did the attacker. Two more persons including a 6-year-old, remain in critical condition. Meanwhile, authorities in canton St Gall have shed…
Geneva police in alert after six are injured in Swiss train attack
Updated on Sunday 14 August: suspect is dead, one victim also died. Read the follow up here. GENEVA – St Gallen cantonal police have confirmed a knife and arson attack at around 14:20 in a train near the Salez station between Buchs and Sennwald in northeastern Switzerland.
Geneva Festival, Thonon and Evian fireworks: where to watch?
Geneva Lake Festival & Evian fireworks: where to watch?
What’s on (and free) in Geneva in August 2016
GENEVA, Switzerland – We are heading to the end of summer but by the number of (free) events, there is still plenty to do outdoors. Here’s my selection of what’s on in Geneva (and beyond) in August.
Celebrating Swiss National Day on 1 August in Geneva
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POST UPDATED FOR SWISS NATIONAL DAY 2016 GENEVA, Switzerland – The Swiss celebrate this 1 August, 724 years of togetherness after a day in early August 1291, when three cantons, Uri, Schwyz and Unterwald (today Nidwalden and Obwalden), signed a Letter of Alliance to protect each other. The 1291 agreement paved the road for what would…
Where to watch fireworks for the 14 July French National Day
Lake Geneva, France – Happy 14 July France! In a few hours, our neighbors in France will be commemorating the start of the French Revolution (marked by the Storming of the Bastille in 1789) and the beginning of the République with music and fireworks.
Geneva offering free French lessons this summer (and at the park!)
GENEVA, Switzerland – For the second year in a row the city of Geneva is offering free French lessons. Unlike 2015, classes will be given in two parks instead of four; high turn out is expected.
What’s on (and free) in Geneva in July 2016?
GENEVA, Switzerland – After an absence in June, here’s my selection of what’s on in Geneva (and a few beyond) in July 2016. The ultimate 2016 Geneva summer guide, coming up soon!
Neighborhood fleamarket in St Jean gives way to more art and music in Geneva
GENEVA – After being away for a while, I came back to Geneva to find music, street theatre, food stalls and a temporary flea market installed at my doorstep: La Ville est a vous de St Jean.
Bol d’Or Mirabaud: Winds favor beautiful sailing competition over Lake Geneva
https://www.instagram.com/p/BGgcP4NQzu7/ GENEVA – After a little over eight hours of sailing—and a few hundred thousand francs in training, salaries and equipment—the catamaran Ladycat has won the Lake Geneva Bol d’Or Mirabaud.
Healthy restaurant option near Nations Plaza
GENEVA – Tucked away in the culinary desert that is the Nations neighborhood of Geneva, hides Takinoa, a delish healthy eatery offering ASC and MSC certified fish, local in-season products, healthy and tasty menus to the lunch crowd in the area.
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