The election of any American president, whether by popular mandate or not, is a matter that does not just concern the United States but the entire planet. Global Geneva America’s editor William Dowell explores the possible impact of Donald Trump and his still vague new policies may have on the United Nations as well as […]
First direct flight to Sion, near Verbier, from London Heathrow, arrives
20 Minutes. Back in August last year, the French language newspaper Le Nouvelliste, reported that Swiss would start test flights direct from London Heathrow to Sion in Valais this February after Switzerland’s military stopped using the airport. Over the weekend the first aircraft and its passengers made the first 1:50 minute flight. The aircraft, an Embraer […]
The ski cola index – why Swiss resorts’ lower cola prices could be a bad thing
The website HomeToGo.fr has published its Ski Cola Index, a list of cola prices at certain European ski resorts. The prices are for a 330 ml cola in restaurants on the mountain. On this measure, Swiss resorts are far from the most expensive. The most expensive Swiss resort, Verbier, came in 6th, with a 330 ml […]
A message from Switzerland to the President. It’s terrific, it’s that good it’s ridiculous.
If anyone says the Swiss don’t have a sense of humour, send them this video. Aired on the Deville Late Night Show, a comedy show produced by Swiss broadcaster SRF, it is a message from the “Swiss government” to US President Donald Trump. It’s terrific, it’s that good it’s ridiculous. Nearly 10 million have viewed it on YouTube. […]
Dual nationals should give up one passport, says Swiss politician
20 Minutes. On 12 February 2017, Swiss will vote on whether to make it easier for third generation residents to become Swiss. The Swiss People’s Party (UDC/SVP) is firmly against the plan. Now UDC national councillor Erich Hess is voicing his annoyance at allowing naturalised foreigners to keep their other nationality. “We will never know […]
Swiss petition to ban Trump visiting fails to take off like the one in the UK
A Swiss petition to ban Trump visiting fails to take off like the one in the UK. A parliamentary petition in the UK attracted over one million signatures in a few days. By Sunday, 4 February 2017, over 1.8 million had signed it. UK parliament must discuss the issue and has scheduled to do so […]
A recent purchase shows how hard it is to trust product packaging
Volkswagen shocked the world when it was revealed it was cheating on emissions tests on a grand scale. Now some television makers may be gaming the energy efficiency ratings of some of their televisions, according to the Economist. In their efforts to compete and sell more, some brands decide to cut corners. Sometime transgressions are major, […]
Fake posts on social media can lead to criminal proceedings in Switzerland
20 Minutes. Anyone who posts false information on Facebook that triggers a police investigation risks criminal proceedings. A recent case in Zug provides an example. Two young people recently attacked a 52 year old man in the city of Zug, slashing the corner of his mouth. Shortly after the attack, a woman posted a comment on […]
One in four Swiss military recruits is overweight
20 Minutes. In 2015, 19% of Swiss military recruits were overweight and 6% were obese, according to World Health Organisation measures. The University of Zurich was asked by the Swiss federal office of public health to analyse the BMI (Body Mass Indicator) data of 36,669 male recruits between the ages of 18 and 21. Swiss […]
Swiss-based Iranian researcher makes it to the US after third attempt
The last week has been difficult for Dr. Samira Asgari. She had packed her bags, moved out of her flat, said goodbye to her friends and was on her way to Harvard to continue her genomics research. At least that is what she thought. Last Saturday she arrived at Frankfort airport, ready to board a flight to Boston […]
