We’re in for a hot summer – according to one of the worst weather predictors ever.
In Zurich, the traditional Böögg – the explosive packed snowman on top of a bonfire – took 26 minutes to explode.
According to legend – the faster the head explodes, the warmer the summer. 26 minutes is fairly reasonable, it has taken up to an hour in the past – but it’s known the Böögg is wrong most of the time.
The origin of the Böögg stretches back hundreds of years and is linked with the start of spring.
UN workers plan demonstration
UN workers are planning an unprecedented demonstration on Thursday – May 1st, international labour day.
French homeowners maybe able to claim back currency losses
Cross border workers who bought in a house in France, after taking out a loan in Swiss francs maybe able to make a claim back against any losses due to currency rate changes.
Students and staff to fight Uni cuts
University students and staff across the country are planning several protests as the Federal Council debates budget cuts to higher education and fee rises.
Warning of renovation scams
With the return of the warmer weather – if may be time for a spring renovation of our house or flat.
Swiss business hails US talks
Swiss business leaders are hailing the success of the visit by Federal Councillors, Karin Keller-Sutter and Guy Parmelin to Washington.
Geneva police can't be identified in riot gear
The fact that Geneva police officers do not have any identifying marks on their riot equipment is a threat to human rights and the right to protest - say organisations, including Amnesty International.
