Lukas Engelberger, head of the association of cantonal health directors, has recommended making Covid certificates compulsory for riding on Swiss ski lifts, reported Le Nouvelliste. Verbier lift in 2020 © Le News According to Engelberger, … [Read more...]
News and Features
Swiss minister accused of breaking constitutional principle
Constitutionally, the title of president in Switzerland is only ceremonial. All seven members of the Federal Council, Switzerland's executive, have equal power and are required to govern by harmonious consensus, a principle known as collegiality. … [Read more...]
Covid tests to remain free for Geneva’s students
Last week, the Federal Council mandated Covid certificates for entry into universities and other tertiary educational institutions, catching many by surprise. UNIGE - source: Wikipedia For the unvaccinated or unrecovered the only way to obtain … [Read more...]
FILM: DUNE – incredibly thrilling
17 September 2021. By Neptune DUNE **** The word for this futuristic film is grandiose. It is a blockbuster that is serious and somber, yet incredibly thrilling. You know you have landed in exceptional territory as the music begins to soar … [Read more...]
One more reason why Switzerland is so expensive
There are many theories on why the prices of certain goods and services are so high in Switzerland. A well-known economic phenomenon can be added to them. © David Taljat | Dreamstime.com Theories that help to explain Switzerland's high prices … [Read more...]
Guides
Hiring a cleaner – around half break law on Swiss accident insurance
Brought to you by quitt.ch - No. 1 provider of registration and administration services for domestic help in Switzerland. Corona virus information In our Coronavirus FAQ, you will find answers to key questions related to Coronavirus and home … [Read More...]
8-step guide to hiring a nanny in Switzerland
Brought to you by quitt.ch - No. 1 provider of registration and administration services for domestic help in Switzerland. Corona virus information In quitt's Coronavirus FAQ, you will find answers to key questions related to Coronavirus and home … [Read More...]
Activities
Vaud’s vineyard touring and wine tasting season is fast approaching
The wine tasting season is approaching in Vaud, the Swiss canton stretching around the shores of Lake Geneva. With its six distinctive wine growing regions and eight appellations, Vaud is Switzerland’s second largest wine producing region. … [Read more...]
Here’s why the Chateau de Chillon is Switzerland’s most-visited castle
The Chateau de Chillon is the most-visited historic building in Switzerland. There must be a reason, beyond the fact that it’s easy to get to on the edge of Lake Geneva near Montreux. You enter the Middle Ages as you cross the little castle’s … [Read more...]
The Swiss town on the 2019 New York Times’ places-to-visit list
Every year the New York Times assembles a list of 52 recommended places to visit. This year it lists Vevey at number 49. 2019 is a big year for Vevey. It is the year of the Unesco-recognized Fête des Vignerons, an event held every 20 to 25 … [Read more...]
