News - WRS
WEBWet summer keeps swimmers away. Far fewer people visited swimming pools this summer than in previous years. The main reason was the gloomy weather at the start of summer. Tweets by @wrs. English Speaking Radio in Switzerland I Local News, Events & …
Simon Manley: UK ambassador to UN in Geneva - McKay Interview
WEBJul 6, 2022 — Download Episode. Wednesday, 6 July 2022 - 26 minutes. Michael McKay speaks to the UK’s Permanent Representative to the UN and other international organisations in Geneva, Ambassador Simon Manley. He has been in this very busy diplomatic post for just over a year now, coming from Madrid before Geneva, where he was Ambassador to Spain.
Swiss food chain threatened by US giant - WRS
WEBFeb 1, 2024 — A successful Swiss fast-food start up is being threatened by a US giant. The chain Burek King – named after the traditional Turkish dish – is being sued by Burger King. The US company says the names are too similar. A complaint was lodged with the Federal Institute of Intellectual Property – which has backed the burger chain.
Russian strike on Swiss NGO building - WRS
WEBJul 25, 2024 — Russian strike on Swiss NGO building. The premises of the Swiss Foundation for Mine Action were hit by a Russian missile strike on Wednesday morning in Kharkiv, in eastern Ukraine. The extent of the damage is still being assessed, and the Swiss NGO says it hopes to have operations running again as soon …
Possible charge for Lauterbrunnen - WRS
WEBMay 16, 2024 — The picturesque village of Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Oberland is considering following the lead of Venice - and bringing in a daily charge for visitors.
Switzerland needs to return to 'war footing' - WRS
WEBMar 22, 2024 — Switzerland needs to return to a war footing – as it was during the Cold War. That’s the opinion of a Swiss People’s Party national parliamentarian Benjamin Fischer. At the height of the cold war in 1969, the government sent a civil defence booklet to all households in the country. It was designed to create ‘inner resilience’.
Rare move by former ministers - WRS
WEBFeb 8, 2024 — Next month voters will be asked if pensions should pay a 13th monthly payment. Backers say pensioners are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.
Swiss News Pod - WRS
WEBSep 2, 2024 — The daily news from Switzerland as read live on the WRS Breakfast Show
Paleo 2022 comes to a close - WRS - worldradio.ch
WEBJul 25, 2022 — Paleo Festival 2022 has come to a close last night with performances from Lil Simz and Stromae. Artists earlier in the week included Kiss, DJ Snake, Sting and Rag n Bone man.
Geneva reveals 1st August celebrations - WRS
WEBJul 2, 2024 — The City of Geneva has unveiled its plans to mark national day on August 1st. The activities will centre around the Parc des Eauc-Vives. Starting out with a free brunch for 500 people – registration is required – which will focus on local produce. The mayor, Christina Kitsos, says the land binds us together. There’ll be traditional Swiss ...