Gadget Guru – The Recruiter Who Wasn’t; Basel Culture
When Ian the Gadget Guru is contacted by a "recruiter" with a tempting job offer, a few red flags quickly give the game away. Rather than simply ignore the scam, Ian decides to have a little fun, keeping the scammer busy for a couple of days before the inevitable request for money arrives. His story is a timely reminder to stay alert: scammers are persuasive, practiced and very good at making their demands sound legitimate.
Gadget Guru – The Recruiter Who Wasn’t – August 2026
When Ian the Gadget Guru is contacted by a "recruiter" with a tempting job offer, a few red flags quickly give the game away. Rather than simply ignore the scam, Ian decides to have a little fun, keeping the scammer busy for a couple of days before the inevitable request for money arrives. His story is a timely reminder to stay alert: scammers are persuasive, practiced and very good at making their demands sound legitimate.
This week brings plenty of entertainment around Basel: on Sunday, Münsterberg becomes the setting for Basel’s colourful Soap Box Car Race, with homemade racers speeding from Münsterplatz down Freie Strasse. Meanwhile, Sissach is hosting five evenings of open-air cinema, while Arlesheim offers two special outdoor film nights with food and entertainment. For something more leisurely, hop aboard the solar ferry for a 25-minute tour of Basel’s harbour and its industrial waterfront.
As Swiss As Possible Podcast – Sunday Shutdown, Now What?
When you move to Switzerland, one of the first real culture shocks may come on a quiet Sunday, when shops close, chores stop, and even everyday noise is discouraged, making the country’s strict rest culture surprisingly difficult for many expats to adjust to.
Health Matters – Tiger Mosquitoes; Gadget Guru – Cool Tech & Food Safety
The Asian tiger mosquito is spreading across Switzerland and has now become established in several cantons. Dr Michelle Wright from HealthFirst explains why this invasive mosquito matters, the infections it can transmit, and the simple actions we can all take to slow its spread.
Basel's English-language theater company Semi-Circle is presenting Robert Harling's «Steel Magnolias» at Kulturhuus Häbse in Basel from 11-14 June, with five performances including weekend matinees. Set in a small Louisiana town, this much-loved comedy-drama follows six women whose friendships help them navigate life's joys and heartbreaks, revealing the strength beneath their charm and humour.
James Blunt and The Great Leslie at Stimmen-Festival – 2 August 2024
«This is the miserable section of the concert», says James Blunt at the beginning of his STIMMEN-Festival show, tongue firmly in cheek. He laments that he always wanted to be a rock star, but ended up sitting behind a piano and writing sad songs instead. And indeed, it's undeniable that Blunt's repertoire includes many a melancholy ballad. But the surprise at a James Blunt concert is that you find out just how many uptempo songs he has recorded.
Fans shaking with excitement, friends crying in each other's arms over their favourite song, parents dancing and singing along with their kids, a stadium full of joy: all in a day's work for Taylor Swift. The pop superstar captured the audience's hearts when she came to Zurich on her Eras Tour. Casual fans turned into Swifties, diehard fans became even more devoted.
