SUMMER Now is the time to think about what to do over the summer for your children. Camps are a good option. 101 For many parents, it’s that eternal conundrum – what to do over the holidays? For those who can’t get away, there’s actually plenty to do in the Lake Geneva region. Holiday camps […]
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Eco-warriors and morality police
I’m trying to be a better person, because of my children. It’s partly that I love them and I want to set a good example, of course. But it’s also because I have the feeling that they’ll tell on me if I don’t behave, and I’ll be in trouble with someone. Take the seven-year-old. She’s […]
Boost for Swiss start-ups
LAUSANNE Fathi Derder, Conseiller national and President of Le Réseau has announced government approval of a series of initiatives to boost start-up competitiveness. These include improving tax treatment of investors, creating a “fund of funds” to finance start-ups and establishing a second stock market (similar to AIM in the UK). These initiatives go a long […]
French elections: Round one, right wing won
GEX The first round of the French municipal elections confirmed the growing force of the right. With record breaking abstentions (38.7% failed to vote), towns such as Perpignan, Avignon, Forbach, Fréjus and Tarascon saw the Front National (FN) take the lead. More locally, the conservative parties (UMP, DVD and FN) have done well, especially in […]
The world wants more than chocolate from Switzerland
Switzerland has a very clear role to play on the international front. But this means playing intelligently and in a manner that exemplifies what Switzerland does best – mediation. As Pamela Taylor’s story notes, Didier Burkhalter may be on the right track with his dual role as President of the Confederation and Chair of the […]
Le News edition 20
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Does buying a home in Switzerland pay off?
Buying a home can seem like a more attractive financial option than renting, considering the equity that is built up over the years and that home prices continue to increase steadily. It is important, however, to take into account all of the financial costs of buying a home and what experts sometimes call “the two […]
Le News edition 19
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Le News edition 18
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Le News edition 17
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