The University of St. Gallen in Switzerland recently compiled a list of the 500 largest family businesses around the world. There are some surprising companies in the list. Household names and some you might have never heard of. The United States is the clear winner based on total number (101) and combined revenue (US$2 trillion) […]
Switzerland: heavy drinking linked to education among women
On 12 May 2015 the OECD released its report on OECD alcohol consumption. Over the last 20 years alcohol consumption has declined slightly in the OECD, however this total masks growth trends among women and young people. It appears that men are on average consuming less. Wealthier, better educated people also drink more than average […]
The United Nations is too old and afraid to solve the world’s problems
The United Nations (UN) will turn 70 in October 2015. It has surely delivered enormously to humanity since it began in 1915. However, is it well positioned to take on the world’s current and future challenges? In an article published on 12 May 2015, Ian Richards, President of the Coordination Committee of International Staff Unions […]
Crédit Agricole 2015 Swiss (Tennis) Open in Gstaad, Switzerland
July 25 – August 2, 2015 The quirky ATP tennis tournament known as ‘Wimbledon of the Alps’ celebrates its 100th anniversary with a packed side programme of events, including a ‘legends’ exhibition match on Sunday July 26 and the transformation of the entire village to a state of 1915 chic. Recent years have seen home […]
Omega European Masters 2015 at Cran-Montana, Switzerland
July 20 – July 26, 2015 Some of the world’s best golfers return to the haut-plateau at Crans-Montana, and the course named after three-time champion Seve Ballesteros, for the most picturesque and photographed tournament on the European Tour. After investing ten million Swiss francs in course improvements and switching its date to a more favourable […]
Festival of May – an exceptional series of chamber music concerts in Suisse Romande
27 – 28 – 29 May 2015 Two expats in Switzerland from different centuries, connected over time by a passion for music and art that’s celebrated at the Festival de Mai—an exceptional series of chamber music concerts in Suisse Romande that celebrate music and art in the spirit of Isabelle de Charrière. The picturesque village […]
Geneva museum night: 160 exquisite cultural activities spread over 29 venues!
16 – 17 May 2015 This Saturday evening Geneva opens 29 museums, together offering 160 activities, workshops, screenings, visits and tasty nibbles. Starting on the evening of 16 May 2015, the event runs until the early morning of the 17th and then continues through Sunday. The theme this year “La Nuit des Exquis Musées“ evokes […]
Unique summer opportunity at EPFL for undergrad students
Every year at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), the School of Life Sciences offers 25 high-potential international undergraduate students full access to its top researchers and labs through its Summer Research Program (SRP). The selection is tough; 25 selected out of nearly 600 applications makes the programme’s acceptance rate even more […]
Push “The Button” now! Society and your status depend on it.
Reddit has a truly bizarre, totally fascinating and absorbing new subreddit called “The Button” that started on 1 April 2015. Comprising a timer counting down from 60 seconds and a button – It allegedly serves no purpose. All users see the same button and every time someone pushes it, it resets to 60 seconds. Your […]
Conservative victory in UK election
According to the BBC, David Cameron‘s Conservative party has won the largest share of the votes and a controlling majority. The Tories (Conservatives) won 331 seats compared to Labour’s 232, giving David Cameron’s party a clear majority in the UK’s 650 seat parliament. The Liberal Democrats took 8, the Scottish National Party (SNP) 56, UKIP […]
