Neuchatel, Switzerland (GenevaLunch.com) – Use of transport by individuals has doubled in Switzerland from 1970 to 2008, but growing use of transport for merchandise shows an even more dramatic change, tripling in 30 years. The figures are part of a new statistical study of shifts in transport use in Switzerland, released Monday 21 June by […]
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Great dining while on Lake Geneva
Lausanne and Geneva, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – The CGN boat company’s summer schedule goes into effect Sunday 13 June, which means the tourist cruise boats will be operating fully. Among the special offers are fine dining cruises, with wonderful meals from the Geneva port prepared by the kitchen staff working under one of the region’s best […]
Ten lovely Swiss Syrahs among winners in France
Ten Swiss Syrah wines have brought home awards from the Mondial du Syrah in Ampuis, France 2-4 June. They were among the 130 prize-winning wines, with 37 golds and 93 silvers. The one gold award went to Vins des Chevaliers SA for its barrel-aged Valais AOC Syrah 2008 (Patrick Z’Brun). Silver medal winners: barrel-aged Valais […]
TGV Geneva-Paris down to three hours in December
Bern, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – The 2011 train schedule will cut the travel time between Paris and Geneva to three hours, a reduction of 25 minutes starting in December, the CFF rail company announced Friday 4 June. The new schedule will significantly improve service between Geneva and La Plaine. Lake Geneva region residents will also find […]
New at Swiss supermarket: Balkan foods
By Ellen Wallace, GL editor The Swiss supermarket chain Migros has just introduced seven new food products from the Balkans that it will carry regularly, to answer a growing demand, it says. The products, from Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, are: Vegeta, a trendy mix of spices and herbs, from Croatia Podravka beef slices, Croatia Podravka […]