Articles: #geneva
McKay Interview: Andre Schneider, CEO of Geneva Airport
The McKay Interview
On this week's McKay Interview, Michael McKay speaks to the new CEO of Geneva International Airport, Dr André Schneider. Geneva airport is one of the smallest and oldest international ai...
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What's on at the UN? Stand-up for Migrants
UN Roundup
Stand-up for migrants is a comedy event, in French and English, at the Victoria Hall this Thursday 20th December.
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In Geneva in English; in December & January
Mid Morning Mix
Christopher Park joins us in the studio to talk some of the great Winter events from the Ville de Genève. All events mentioned can be found in the Arts and Culture in Geneva in ...
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What's on at the UN? Art against violence
UN Roundup
Image: Private Sector Side Event of Geneva Conference on Afghanistan. 27 November 2018. UN Photo by Violaine Martin Geneva Conference on Afghanistan, Tues to Wed 27-28 Novemb...
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Swiss-based good reads
Want to read some books based in Switzerland? We've compiled the ultimate list for your pleasure.
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McKay Interview: Genevois Public Transport with Anne Hornung-Soukup (12 November 2018)
The McKay Interview
Anne Hornung-Soukup is the president of TPG, the transport public genevois. With the TPG network spanning across the French-Swiss border, there are a lot of factors to consider in running...
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Meet Fred - a frustrated bunraku puppet
Mid Morning Mix
Hijinx Artistic Director & Director of Meet Fred, Ben Petitt-Wade, explains the show and introduces us to Fred himself.
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What's on at the UN? Geneva Peace Week
UN Roundup
Image: genevapeaceweek.ch All UN Member States are reviewed every five years and it’s Saudi Arabia’s turn today. Tomorrow is China’s turn, followed by Mexico, Ni...
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Whats on at the UN? First global conference on air pollution
UN Roundup
The World Health Organization is hosting its first Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health (until 1 November). There is a Gala Concert, “China Meets West,” at t...
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In Geneva in English; in November
Mid Morning Mix
Christopher Park, from the Ville de Geneve, joins us in the studio to talk some of the great events happening in Geneva this November. All events mentioned can be found in th...
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Let's talk about Fake News
The Breakfast Show
We've all heard the phrase being thrown about more and more over the past couple of years. But what is fake news? Where does it come from and who is profiting from its exist...
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McKay Interview: Global Risk and Resilience with Jean-Marc Rickli (October 15)
The McKay Interview
Jean-Marc Rickli, from the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, discusses what puts Switzerland at risk and the measures taken to keep security as a national priority. Join Michael McKay...
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Whats on at the UN? Indonesia tsunami & World Print Day
UN Roundup
The UN Geneva Escalade training session is on 21st October. You can watch the Climate Change press conference right now, live or on catch-up. Register now for the presen...
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ART SEEN - Fire & Clay
ART SEEN
Uli Van Neyghem visits the Fire and Clay exhibit of Ceramic Art at the Gagosian Gallery in Geneva.
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In Geneva in English; in October
Mid Morning Mix
Christopher Park joins us in the studio to talk some of the October events and activities from the Ville de Genève. All events mentioned can be found in the Arts and Culture in ...
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Greg Arnold - "Against the Wheel" album release
Mid Morning Mix
Greg Arnold and long-term collaborator Toby May joined us in the WRS studio to talk about Greg's forthcoming album 'Against the Wheel'.
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Walking with Dinosaurs - talking to the people that bring dinosaurs to life
Mid Morning Mix
Katt meets WALKING WITH DINOSAURS's Resident Director Ian Waller and Lead Voodoo Operator Amanda Maddock at the Geneva Arena.
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What's on at the UN? Investigator Françoise Hampton explains worrying developments in Burundi
UN Roundup
Image: Françoise Hampton, Member of the UN Commission of Inquiry on Burundi briefs the press, Palais des Nations. 5 September 2018. Photo by Violaine Martin Used with the permission ...
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Swiss Up! Philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Swiss Up!
Today Dario looks at the life and influence of the Geneva born philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. He often upset authorities in Geneva and France - but did a great deal in promoting Switzerland.
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The Red Pill Conference, Geneva
The Breakfast Show
For more information or to purchase tickets to the event, visit the official website. The Red Pill conference, at the Starling Hotel, Geneva, is a major ...
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Whats On At The UN? - Syria & Yemen talks and WHO fitness report
UN Roundup
Daniel Johnson gives us a round up on the Yemen talks due to start this week, the Syria talks starting next week, including Steffan de Mistura's words of warning about any attack on I...
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Swiss Up - 20 years since SR111 crash (3 September 2018)
Swiss Up!
It's 20 years since the Swissair flight, SR111, from New York to Geneva crashed, killing 229 people. The crash shocked the country, especially Geneva. The flight was nicknamed 'the UN shutt...
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In Geneva in English; in September
Mid Morning Mix
Christopher Park, from the Ville de Geneve, joins us in the studio to talk some of the great events happening in Geneva this September. All events mentioned can be found in the A...
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UN Roundup: Reflections on Kofi Annan and the plight of the Rohingya children
UN Roundup
On this week's UN roundup, Daniel looks at the legacy of Kofi Annan. A new report by Unicef on the Rohingya children and a talk next week on how international humanitarian law is struggling to ...
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