June 01, 2005
Index
- Pope thanks Swiss Guard.
- Rich clients fuel bank profits.
- Zurich zoo welcomes Farha.
- Napoleon's pants say stomach cancer.
- Bern stadium will run on solar power.
- Schengen/Dublin: opening the door to the EU? Swiss citizens will be facing some important issues--the Schengen/Dublin agreement and so-called Partnership Law--when they step up to the ballot box on June 5 to cast their vote in the first national referendum of 2005.
- Why non-EU expats must fight to work: American-born Cathy Johnson had a job offer in her field of study, a Swiss employer on her side ... and, ultimately, a one-way plane ticket home to Chicago. Swiss News looks at what went wrong.
- Enjoying the ride: Sarah Springman isn't just one of the rare female university professors in the male-dominated field of civil engineering, she also excels in triathlon events and rowing. Swiss News spoke with the British-born professor about muscles and Swiss mountains.
- New kind of coach: coaches for teams and top performers are standard fare. Coaches for one and all--for everything from personal fitness to careers and, yes, even life itself--are a growing phenomenon. Swiss News reports on how the trend is playing out among some Geneva expats.
- Unser Bier: if you can dream it, you can do it; if you can drink it you can brew it. Unser Bier is Basel's youngest micro-brewery. It was born in 1998 of the dreams of a small group of home-brewers and in seven short years has made its mark on the city.
- Helping the poor to help themselves: The United Nations has named 2005 the Year of Microcredit-referring to small loans that assist developing countries--and Switzerland is jumping on board. Swiss News takes a closer look at how these loans are helping poor countries as well as Swiss entrepreneurs.
- What's on this month.
- Going out this month: the Swiss guide to food and drink.
- Ballooning in the Swiss Alps: flying over the Alps in a wicker basket is truly a unique experience. Safari trips with gas balloons--not the hot air Montgolfier types--often reach heights of over 4000 metres above sea level. Ahead of the International High Alpine Ballooning Weeks, August 7 to 20 in Kandersteg, Swiss News learns more.
- Making music: a Welshman living in the Geneva village of Avully, Steven Roberts enjoys a growing reputation as a premier guitar maker, and for founding the successful GENA Festival. Swiss News finds out more.
- Helping expats feel at home: looking at the market in Switzerland it is fair to say that there are very few true professional relocators. Flexibility, availability, know-how and experience are only a few of the criteria to keep in mind when choosing a relocation company.
- Are your employees prepared to relocate? People around the globe are on the move, making the current job market a small world. Corporate globalisation is becoming much more common, increasing the numbers of company personnel being sent overseas each year.
- The art of moving: the Swiss--particularly Zurchers--know all about the importance of attention to detail and quality of service. This is why they appreciate Harsch Transports' approach to home removals and fine art transportation. With well-established offices in Zurich, Basel and Geneva, Harsch Transports is clearly the epitome of the Swiss total commitment to quality.
- Baby's day out: with a little one at home and no support from the extended family, pursuing a career or simply taking a break for some 'me-time' can be quite challenging. Thankfully, Switzerland has a system that takes care of your baby's needs while you are away.
- Building bridges between cultures.
- Club news.
- Glacier fun.
- Practical learning: the Institute of Finance and Management--or IFM--is a private and bilingual university situated in the heart of Geneva, Switzerland. Founded in 1971, it is conveniently located in the city's university district, in an upscale and modern building.