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Archives for 2015
Scientists explain Swiss heatwave
24 Heures. Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) have come up with a new explanation for the heatwave that has taken hold in Europe. Two forces appear to be at work. The first is a large body of hot or high pressure air in the troposphere, at 5,000 to 10,000 […]
Swiss army flies in to rescue cows from heatwave
24 Heures. The Jura region of Switzerland has been hard hit by the recent heatwave. So hard that the Swiss army was called in to install and fill water troughs for parched cows. According to one farmer, a cow’s comfort zone is between 5 and 20 degrees Celsius. Outside this range they aren’t happy and […]
World class golf and tennis in Switzerland
The hills around Lake Geneva will come alive this week as two of Switzerland’s most historic and prestigious international sporting events have cause for milestone celebrations. A rejuvenated Omega European Masters golf competition, played on the Seve Ballesteros course at Crans-sur-Sierre from July 20-26, welcomes back some of the world’s top players following a comprehensive […]
Should the UN pay its Geneva interns?
Three interns based in Geneva give their views on unpaid UN internships to the Geneva Interns Association who are raising awareness of the challenges faced by young people at the UN. Their comments address issues such as the difficulties around speaking out and the lack of incentives for employers to change current practices. To support […]
Solar impulse grounded until next year
The long trip from Nagoya, Japan to Hawaii, taking 5 days and 5 nights has taken its toll on the 100% solar powered aircraft. The large batteries that are so essential to the functioning of the Swiss plane overheated on this flight and have suffered irreversible damage. Despite the hard work of the Solar Impulse […]
Geocaching: great summer fun
Looking for a fun outdoor activity, with or without kids, this summer? Then play geocaching! It is treasure hunting using a GPS unit! Geocaching is most often described as a game of high-tech hide and seek, sharing many aspects with orienteering, treasure hunting, and waymarking. It is an outdoor activity in which participants use a […]
Swiss government makes big money from small speeding offenses
Tribune de Genève. According to the newspaper the number of fines has increased by 8.4% to 773,000. The increase in the number of small fines is particularly marked. In 2014 the state raked in CHF 70 million of traffic fines, the highest in seven years and a 21% increase on 2013. In 2013 the margin […]
The fashion trend banned in some Swiss swimming pools
24 Heures. A trend that started in the US in the 90s is now invading Swiss swimming pools, threatening to turn them into washing machines, requiring the addition of increased water treatment chemicals. Culprits are not easy to catch either according to those running public pools. The fashion called “sagging” involves wearing your pants below […]
Do you struggle to pronounce the names of Swiss towns?
Do you struggle to pronounce the names of Swiss towns? Does Montreux come out sounding like Montrow or does the zzz sound in Lausanne come out as an sss? Well it appears you are not alone. The English model and actress Cara Delevingne seems to have the same difficulty. The video clip below shows her […]