Early on Sunday 29 March 2020 – at 2am to be precise – Swiss clocks will move forward one hour. © Stcool | Dreamstime.com This means you will miss one hour of sleep and it will be darker when you get up. On the plus side, it will … [Read more...]
News and Features
Coronavirus: Verbier emerging as a Covid-19 hotspot
A doctor in the resort has sounded the alarm after a jump in the number of positive cases in the municipality of Bagnes, where Verbier is located, according to the newspaper Le Nouvelliste. © Liamwh7 | Dreamstime.com Local … [Read more...]
Coronavirus: Swiss test rate now higher than South Korea’s
On 26 March 2020, Switzerland's federal government announced the number of Covid-19 tests conducted so far in Switzerland. © blurf | Dreamstime.com South Korea, a nation often cited among those with high test rates, now trails … [Read more...]
Coronavirus: the fallibility of fatality rates
Naturally, many of us would like to know the fatality rate of Covid-19. But at this stage it is guesswork. Here are some of the problems with the most popular fatality rate calculations. © Peter Ekvall | Dreamstime.com The most … [Read more...]
FILM: SUPER FILMS available online, to view again
27 March 2020. Now that all cinemas are closed, see if you can get these fine films online. SUPER FILMS, to view again…. by Neptune For those who are sick of watching the incessant, very troubling news on the VIRUS…. Off the top of my head – … [Read more...]
Guides
7-step guide to hiring a cleaner in Switzerland
Brought to you by quitt.ch Corona virus information In quitt’s Coronavirus FAQ, you will find answers to key questions related to Coronavirus and home employees. 1. What do cleaners cost in Switzerland? Cleaners are expensive in Switzerland. Prices … [Read More...]
Setting up a business in Switzerland – a guide
Brought to you by Winbiz online accounting for Swiss businesses. So you have decided to start a business. You have a business plan and are ready to get started. Before you launch you need a name and possibly a company. Broadly there are two options … [Read More...]
Activities
Places to go for early season skiing in Switzerland
Mention skiing in November and it is likely to draw blank expressions, or comments like: "It’s too early, there will be no snow". While this is true for some resorts not all ski domains were created equal. A recent study shows that in 2015, snow … [Read more...]
Switzerland’s spectacular dams and their uncertain future
Switzerland’s 604 hydroelectric plants aren’t just powerhouses for clean energy. Some dams are also dramatic destinations. But their source of fuel is literally drying up. By Bill Harby Switzerland’s glaciers are shrinking. In 2015, of 99 Swiss … [Read more...]
20 ice skating rinks around Lake Geneva. Get your skates on!
Ice skating season is here so get your skates on! There are ice-skating rinks all over Geneva, Vaud and neighbouring Fribourg. Entrance prices vary and all rinks have skates that you can hire. The links below will take you to the relevant websites … [Read more...]
