Buying and registering a vehicle in Geneva Geneva, Switzerland – If you have taken an international job in Geneva, chances are you may have shipped a vehicle to Switzerland, under the special tax free provisions for international organizations and the diplomatic corps. If however you are purchasing a vehicle in Switzerland, or otherwise do not qualify […]
Archives for April 2009
Geneva’s Cointrin Airport says it’s prepared for a pandemic
Geneva, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – Geneva’s International Airport announced Wednesday 30 April that it has raised its own “business continuity measures” by a level, to four, in the wake of the WHO’s upgrading to alert level 5 on Tuesday. The Airport Security Service is prepared to swing into action in case passengers arrive who show symptoms […]
Lake Geneva area: where people spent the weekend
Lake Geneva region, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – People in the region turned out by the thousands for several events 25-26 April weekend, undoubtedly thanks in part to spring putting in an appearance. Lake Morat (Murtensee) hosted its annual Slowup, one of series in Switzerland throughout the year. The weather was fine, the scenergy splendid, and 55,000 […]
Tour de Romandie to cause traffic disturbances in Vaud
Vaud, Switzerland (Genevalunch) – Traffic will be disrupted in canton of Vaud 29 April and 1-3 May due by cyclists racing in the Tour de Romandie. Traffic will be stopped progressively as the cyclists advance on their course. The Vaud cantonal police ask that drivers respect traffic restrictions and rerouting by security services (see schedule […]
Valais white asparagus: a Swiss delicacy
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK Head for the farmers’ markets before 10:00 a.m. if you want the day’s pick of fresh white asparagus, in season now for only another week or two in Valais, one of Switzerland’s best areas for growing it.