Public transport should reduce cross-border cars by 2019 GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – The new name of the Ceva project, the regional train service that will link France and Switzerland around the Lake Geneva area, is Léman Express. Officials from the two countries announced the new name Friday morning, after 7,884 people voted online during the first […]
Geneva wine awards, spotlight on the best
Fine blends, aromatic whites from 2014 vintage GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Gamay, Pinot Noir, Chasselas, Cabernet Franc and a blend were the official Geneva stars Wednesday evening at the canton’s annual wine awards, the Sélection des vins de Genève. The awards evening at the Hôtel de Ville shows off some of the best wines in the […]
Swiss wine news roundup: Hublot’s winner, Vinea full, Geneva winners, Giroud
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – It’s a busy wine news season in Switzerland. A corporate wine for watch clients; Vaud in Japan High-end watchmaker Hublot last week named Patrick Fonjallaz’s “Dézaley de L’Evêque” 2014 its 2015 wine of the year, with 1,000 bottles slated to carry the company’s name and be served to its clients. Hublot last […]
Expats who live abroad vs those who never leave home
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND / EDITOR’S NOTEPAD – Journalists beware: the annual Mercer rankings for expensive cities came out Wednesday, but this year the arrival of Chinese and other Asian cities underlines the serious mistake of giving the figures credence, for readers at large. The numbers are meaningless, unless you have a fat corporation behind you when […]
Great new directory for Swiss wines
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – One of the best tools I’ve seen yet, for wine-lovers in Switzerland, is now officially launched, and it’s a gem. The Swiss Wine Directory has been in the making for several months – the idea is great, and as I’ve watched it evolve since its pre-launch and trial phase for the wine […]