GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Part of Avenue de France and the Quai de Mont Blanc will soon be quieter thanks to new noise-reduction pavement. The city will keep the streets open to car traffic during the road works 17-27 August, but cycling lanes and parking places will disappear for a few days. The Tribune de Genève […]
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Swiss national wine competition: top wines named
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – The 72 finalists for the top awards at the Grand Prix du Vin Suisse (GPVS), the national wine awards have been announced. Wineries compete for six top slots in 12 wine categories, plus the title of Winery of the Year. The winners were named out of a field of 2,800 wines submitted […]
Top Swiss wines named: Grand Prix finalists, gold, silver
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – The 72 finalists for the top awards at the Grand Prix du Vin Suisse (GPVS), the national wine awards have been announced. Wineries compete for six top slots in 12 wine categories, plus the title of Winery of the Year. The winners were named out of a field of 2,800 wines submitted […]
When the moon shines in Spain …
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Three couples described by Spanish media as Swiss tourists paid police euros 200 each after they were caught in amorous positions in the back of a van in Ibiza. But the fines were not for sexual activity: the six were not wearing seatbelts. Police told Diario di Ibiza that while they have […]
Fêtes de Genève, weather lows, fireworks highs
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Yet another weather casualty: the Fêtes de Genève had half as many people as in 2013, the organizers said Sunday. One million visitors to the weeks-long summer festival drew to a close Sunday 10 August. The shortfall wasn’t particularly a problem for the city itself, which aims mainly to create a welcoming, […]