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.
‘No to 10 million’ will likely be defeated; Grand Prize for yodeling singer Nadja Räss; Swiss public transport among the safest in Europe
Though earlier surveys indicated that the ‘No to 10 million’ proposal would be approved in the June 14th national referendum, two polls show a different result, as it looks like Swiss voters will narrowly reject it.
Both polls found the ‘no’ camp gaining strength in recent weeks, with 52 percent of voters planning to turn down the hard-right’s bid to impose limits on immigration.
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.
