BERN, SWITZERLAND – Swiss drivers have quickly embraced the law that went into effect in January 2014, requiring cars to have their lights on during the day. A study by BPA, the Swiss Accident Prevention Council, shows that Swiss Germans are a bit better about respecting the law, 94 percent, than French-speaking Swiss drivers, 90 […]
Archives for August 2014
Downton Abbey wines, now ready for your British butler
British fans of Downton Abbey will be happy with the news that season 5 is now being filmed in Bampton, in the UK – and many of them will also be pleased to have a chance to sample the kind of wines that Carson, the butler is often seen pouring. The Downton Abbey red and […]
Rhaetian Rail train hits mudslide, 11 injured (update 3)
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – A Rhaetian rail train slammed into a mudslide that covered the rails on a steep stretch between Coire and St Moritz Wednesday at 12:30, leaving five people in serious condition and six others less seriously injured. One of the carriages fell 10 metres into a ravine before it was stopped by trees. […]
Vineglorious! Swiss wine book in English out soon
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Swiss wines will soon have a boost internationally, with the first English-language book on Swiss wines in 20 years going on sale 1 September. The official launch of Vineglorious! Switzerland’s Wondrous World of Wines is at the Vinea Swiss Wines Fair Saturday 6 September in Sierre. I’ll be selling and signing the […]
Generic absinthe makes the heart grow fonder
Neuchatel town loses its battle to claim absinthe PGI status ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – Absinthe, Fée Verte and La Bleue can’t be claimed by the Neuchatel town of Val-de-Travers for PGI (protected geographical indication) status, a Swiss federal high court ruled 12 August. The court in St Gallen overturned an August 2012 decision by the Federal […]