BERN, SWITZERLAND – The Swiss government is revising entry rules for non-Schengen citizens, in line with European Union changes affecting entry, documents and visa regulations. Starting 21 August Switzerland will require non-Schengen visitors to provide official identity documents, such as passports, that have been issued within the past 10 years and that will be valid […]
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Travel: How to stay connected in Japan
Republished with permision from Vedovini.net
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND -Before I went to Japan I had heard that internet connectivity would be a problem.
And, as surprising as it can be, given that Japan is one of the most connected countries in the world, if you go unprepared it can actually be an issue because free wifi is not really that common.
3,000 Swiss engines whistle salute for young train conductor
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – Three thousand Swiss train engines blew their whistles simultaneously at 14:00 Friday 2 August in a salute to the 24-year-old engine driver who was killed Monday when his train crashed head-on into another in canton Vaud. He was buried at Cessy, France, near Geneva at the same time Friday. He had received […]
Swiss pilot hit at altitude by laser
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – The pilot of a Swiss flight from Zurich to Brazil (date unknown) was temporarily blinded recently by a laser, shot from the ground, when his plane was already at high altitude over Lucerne, 20 Minutes reported, with the information confirmed by Lucerne police. A man with a laser pointer was arrested, then […]
Airline Swiss profitable, parent profits halved
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – Airline Swiss had a strong first six months in 2013, ending the period with profits of CHF72 million, an 18 percent increase over the first half of 2012. Turnover increased by 3 percent to CHF2.52 billion. Parent company Lufthansa showed profits halved during the second quarter of 2013, but says its operational […]