On 24 April, Marc Vuilleumier, the director responsible for the integration and protection of the population presented a welcome gift to the 140,000th inhabitant of the commune to celebrate the city’s growth. Lausanne has seen a steady increase in its population from 124,800 in 2000. The rise is mainly due to the number of foreigners […]
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Geneva: in the red but under control
The city has announced an annual deficit of CHF 35 million for 2013, although in a statement it said the deficit was due to an extraordinary payment of CHF 120 million made to the city’s new inter-communal pension fund to cover underpayment in previous years. Without this exceptional item, officials report that the city would […]
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According to the recent annual “Global Powers of Consumer Products” report issued by Deloitte, despite a slowdown in the global economy, the world’s 250 largest consumer products companies generated sales in excess of $3.1 trillion in 2012. This resulted in an average company size of $12.5 billion in net sales. With net sales of over […]
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Slow-up Lac de Morat – 27 April, 10h-17h
An original way to discover the Lac de Morat area by bike, on skates or by walking along car-free routes. Tastings of delicacies and regional specialties and many music events around the course. slowUp Lac de Morat Tel: +41 26 670 39 39 www.slowup-lacdemorat.ch
Geneva. HelveticDanse – 25-30 April, 19h30
Keen to showcase the vitality of the swiss ballet scene, the HelveticDanse festival welcomes three famous swiss ballet companies: Ballett Zurich, Ballett Basel and the Béjart Ballet Lausanne. A unique opportunity to see four world premieres from these companies and three classic performances from the Béjart Ballet Lausanne. Bâtiment des Forces Motrices Place des Volontaires […]
Geneva. BBC Symphony Orchestra – 29 April, 20h
Sakari Oramo (conductor) Leonidas Kavakos (violin) Johannes Brahms Concert for violin and orchestra in D maj, op. 77 Dieter Ammann (Swiss composer) “Boost” for orchestra (2000-2001) Edward Elgar Variations for orchestra on the original theme “Enigma”, op. 36 Victoria Hall Rue du Général-Dufour 14 1204 Genève www.culturel-migros-geneve.ch CHF 34 to CHF 92. Concessions: CHF 15.
Geneva. La magie du cheval – Until 21 April
For horse lovers and fans of equestrian shows, the Sacha Houcke troupe is staging a magical and original show where horses, acrobats, and other performers share the stage to provide a vivid spectacle for the whole family. Fri: 20h Sat & Wed: 15h and 20h Sun: 10h & 15h Place d 150ème Rue du Vieux […]
Montreux. Polymanga – 18-21 April
Annual convention for fans of Japanese culture! Performances by widely celebrated Japanese manga artists, cosplay shows and competitions. Presentations and discussions with prominent members of the pop culture community. This is the gathering for manga, video games and Japanese culture fans. 2M2C (Stravinsky auditorium) Montreux Grand Rue 95 1820 Montreux www.polymanga.com Ticket prices: 1 day […]
