22 November 2019. FROZEN 2 (LA REINE DES NEIGES 2) **1/2 I should think that at this time of year lots of parents are thinking of taking lots of children to see Frozen 2 as a Christmas treat, remembering the very beautiful and hugely successful Frozen 1 which we all saw six years ago. […]
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How an average Swiss household spends its income
Recently published figures show that average (mean) monthly household income in Switzerland in 2017 was CHF 9,917 (US$ 9,963). This is equal to CHF 119,004 (US$ 119,554) a year. Income is made up of salary income (CHF 6,320; 64%), freelance income (CHF 984; 10%), investment income (CHF 494; 5%) and money from the government (CHF […]
Nowhere is safer than Switzerland
For 2020, Libya, Somalia, South Sudan and the Central African Republic are the riskiest countries to visit, according to International SOS, a health and security company. The ranking, which considers medical risk, travel security and road safety, lists Switzerland as the safest nation, alongside Iceland, Greenland, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Luxembourg, Slovenia and Andorra. These countries, […]
Thanksgiving 2019: where to go in Switzerland
Every year on the fourth Thursday of November – the 28th this year, Americans come together with family and friends to reflect, be thankful and consider those in need, while sharing a traditional, usually sizable, meal. The traditional thanksgiving feast is not for committed vegans. The turkey is the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving table, but […]
Extinction Rebellion blocks private jet terminal in Geneva
Over the weekend, members of the group Extinction Rebellion blocked passenger access to Geneva airport’s private jet terminal for two and a half hours. The Facebook video above shows part of the protest. One of the roughly 100 participants described private jet travel as “absurd”. A tiny portion of the population is having an excessive […]
331 suspected terrorists banned entry to Switzerland
Switzerland’s Federal Office of Police (Fedpol) recently released figues on entry bans between 2016 and 2018, according to Le Matin. The information was released in response to a request by Barbara Steinemann, a national councillor and member of the Swiss People’s Party (UDC/SVP), who requested more detailed information on the two Swiss nationals involved in […]
Switzerland’s invisible pollution problem
Plastic pollution is a well-known problem. However, few have heard of micro rubber pollution. Like micro plastic, micro rubber is largely invisible. From 1998 to 2018, researchers estimate that 200,000 tonnes of micro rubber, shed from vehicle tyres as they move along the road, has accumulated in the environment in Switzerland. Bernd Nowack from Empa, […]
What the Dickens! – English language theatre in Lausanne
The Village Players is an English language theatre group based in Lausanne, Switzerland, which puts on two theatrical productions a year for the public in Lausanne. In the run up to the Christmas season this year they are putting on a performance entitled: WHAT THE DICKENS! A Christmas Carol goes wrong, written and directed by […]
Most Swiss prefer home grown eggs, meat and dairy
Recently published statistics suggest most Swiss prefer home grown animal products. Three quarters (75%) of those surveyed said they preferred Swiss eggs and more than half preferred Swiss meat (51%) and dairy products (59%). Reasons for preferring local animal products were to support local farmers (nearly 25%), low food miles (15%) and product quality (15%). […]
40% of over 50s in Switzerland want to work beyond retirement, suggests survey
40% of workers currently aged between 50 and 64 would like to continue working beyond retirement age, according to a survey conducted by Deloitte. Switzerland’s growing demographic imbalance is not only putting pressure on Switzerland’s social security system but also reducing its pool of labour. According to UBS, by 2030, the Swiss labour market will […]
