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.
AI skills impact on Swiss wages; First Swiss Osprey pair in 112 years; Solothurn man convicted for feeding his rabbits ravioli
In a new survey carried out by Manpower recruitment agency, 56 percent of Swiss employers said they are willing to pay a wage premium for skills related to artificial intelligence; among companies with more than 250 employees, this figure rises to 66 percent.
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.
Zurich Airport introduces larger liquid allowance; Littering fines up to 250 francs will be nationwide; Basel Yodeling Festival ends with parade
Up till now, passengers could not transport more than 100 ml of liquids in their carry-on luggage. Now, travellers departing from Zurich airport will be able to bring up to two litres of liquid into the cabin, thanks to the introduction of new scanners.
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.
Poverty in Switzerland is often invisible, and the minimum standard of living cannot always be achieved by one's own effort. Since 1936, Winterhilfe has been helping those affected by poverty with services that are intended to relieve them and protect them from slipping into social assistance.
