According to the recent annual “Global Powers of Consumer Products” report issued by Deloitte, despite a slowdown in the global economy, the world’s 250 largest consumer products companies generated sales in excess of $3.1 trillion in 2012. This resulted in an average company size of $12.5 billion in net sales. With net sales of over […]
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Slow-up Lac de Morat – 27 April, 10h-17h
An original way to discover the Lac de Morat area by bike, on skates or by walking along car-free routes. Tastings of delicacies and regional specialties and many music events around the course. slowUp Lac de Morat Tel: +41 26 670 39 39 www.slowup-lacdemorat.ch
Geneva. HelveticDanse – 25-30 April, 19h30
Keen to showcase the vitality of the swiss ballet scene, the HelveticDanse festival welcomes three famous swiss ballet companies: Ballett Zurich, Ballett Basel and the Béjart Ballet Lausanne. A unique opportunity to see four world premieres from these companies and three classic performances from the Béjart Ballet Lausanne. Bâtiment des Forces Motrices Place des Volontaires […]
Geneva. BBC Symphony Orchestra – 29 April, 20h
Sakari Oramo (conductor) Leonidas Kavakos (violin) Johannes Brahms Concert for violin and orchestra in D maj, op. 77 Dieter Ammann (Swiss composer) “Boost” for orchestra (2000-2001) Edward Elgar Variations for orchestra on the original theme “Enigma”, op. 36 Victoria Hall Rue du Général-Dufour 14 1204 Genève www.culturel-migros-geneve.ch CHF 34 to CHF 92. Concessions: CHF 15.
Geneva. La magie du cheval – Until 21 April
For horse lovers and fans of equestrian shows, the Sacha Houcke troupe is staging a magical and original show where horses, acrobats, and other performers share the stage to provide a vivid spectacle for the whole family. Fri: 20h Sat & Wed: 15h and 20h Sun: 10h & 15h Place d 150ème Rue du Vieux […]
Montreux. Polymanga – 18-21 April
Annual convention for fans of Japanese culture! Performances by widely celebrated Japanese manga artists, cosplay shows and competitions. Presentations and discussions with prominent members of the pop culture community. This is the gathering for manga, video games and Japanese culture fans. 2M2C (Stravinsky auditorium) Montreux Grand Rue 95 1820 Montreux www.polymanga.com Ticket prices: 1 day […]
Taoua project defeated
LAUSANNE. In a close vote in the referendum on 13 April, the planned commercial and residential project, Tour de Beaulieu, nicknamed the “Taoua” was rejected by 51.9% of Lausanne voters. Turnout for the vote was 37.6% which according to the municipality was unusually high for such a vote. The controversial project had been the source […]
Chateau Chillon, Easter at Chillon – 20 April, 10h-16h
Children can let their imaginations soar on Easter Sunday by decorating eggs and hanging them on a tree in the chateau’s Bernese Garden. The target is to have 2,014 eggs on the tree! One egg per person until stock runs out. The workshop is open from 10:00 to 16:00. Château de Chillon Av. de Chillon […]
Online extortion – beware ransomware
The Reporting and Analysis Centre for Information Assurance (MELANI) has just released its latest report on cyber threats and the protection of personal and business information. One aspect, which is particularly worrying for everyday computer users, is extortion malware or ransomware. This is used to extort money from the owners of infected computers. The principle […]
