Nyon has long been keen to develop its green credentials and live up to its self-proclaimed sobriquet “Cité de l’énergie”. Putting its money where its mouth is, the city has announced that it is running a seminar on 24 November on how to save money by cutting heating bills. Its aim is to inform the […]
Timeless value: The world’s most expensive and most complicated watch fetches CHF 23 million
The Henry Graves Supercomplication re-established its status as the most valuable timepiece in auction history, selling for CHF 23.2 million and beating expected sale price of CHF 15 million. The previous record price of $11 million was set by the same piece in 1999. Five bidders competed for this masterpiece of horology which went to […]
Bitcoins: on the way out?
GENEVA As a crypto-currency bypassing banking regulations, bitcoin’s merit as an alternative to traditional transactions is compounded by a versatility second to none. By facilitating virtual payment for goods and services, bitcoins enable decentralized exchanges by avoiding third-party involvement. The 2007-08 financial crisis prompted bitcoin’s introduction in 2009. Though not illegal in Switzerland, the judicial […]
Where to commemorate Armistice Day in Suisse romande
Roughly 20 million Europeans perished between the years 1914 and 1918. Various commemoration services are being held throughout the region on Tuesday. A service of commemoration will be held on Tuesday, 11 November 2014 at 11:00 at the British & Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, St. Martin’s Church in Vevey. And afterwards, HE the British Ambassador […]
Urgent Notice: Dangerous product recall
One of the exhibitors at the Léman International Fair in Lausanne last weekend has reported that their gift to attendees is potentially dangerous to use. The company and the organisers have been very quick to respond to concerns and have asked anyone who received the free gift, not to use it and to discard immediately. […]
Update: Le News focusing on digital – monthly in print
Le News is further shifting it’s focus towards digital and will now be appearing monthly in print, while its e-newsletter will continue to be sent out weekly by email. The next print edition will be on 4 December 2014. Please click here to subscribe to the Le News weekly e-newsletter. SPECIAL OFFER: We are offering […]
Cancer – No need to be alone!
Fighting a battle against cancer is a heavy burden – a trusim but nevertheless it needs to be said – dealing with the illness while living in a foreign country, estranged from your closest support structure and trying to communicate in a language that is not your own, seems almost beyond manageable. For over 15 […]
Republicans take control of the Senate in US mid-term elections: Update Thursday 6 November 06h00
Americans in Switzerland woke up on Wednesday morning to news that the GOP had taken back control of the US Senate, gaining a majority for the first time in eight years after grabbing Democratic seats in North Carolina, Colorado, Iowa, West Virginia, Arkansas, Montana and South Dakota. As of Thursday at 06h00, three seats are […]
Leman International Fair in Lausanne
The Leman International Fair at Beaulieu in Lausanne is always vibrant, eclectic and a pleasure to visit. Doors open at 11. 00 on Sunday 2 November. Entry is free and if you are a new arrrival in the area you will find over 100 exhibitors keen to help you settle in. If you’ve been here […]
Mail from America
Netflix, a company that established its online streaming service in 2003, has officially arrived in Switzerland. Yes, it took a full 11 years for Switzerland to realize that unlimited, on demand TV and movies was the way to go. Netflix is a way of life here in the United States. You don’t say “I’m going […]
