Archive for the ‘Switzerland’ Category
A Sum Up of 8th Annual Human Rights Youth Summit — Creating Leaders through Human Rights Education
Geneva—United Nations representatives, human rights NGOs and leaders of civil joined youth delegates from 30 countries at the 8th Annual International Human Rights Summit in Geneva August 26-28, 2011. With the United Nations estimating $7 billion dollars is generated by human trafficking annually, with 700,000 to 4 million women and children sold into forced prostitution, labor [...]
September 5, 2011
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The Beau-Rivage Palace Highlights Lausanne Switzerland’s Dazzling Art Scene
New York – August, 2011: In a continuous effort to incorporate Lausanne’s dynamic art and culture scene into each guest’s experience, The Beau-Rivage Palace (pictured, at right) has developed an arrangement with the nearby Fondation de l’Hermitage, offering access to the prestigious private Hahnloser Collection.
August 25, 2011
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Zürich is Switzerland’s Capital of Film and Creativity, Culminating in the Zürich Film Festival
Starting on 22 September, Zürich will be transformed into a film capital for eleven days. The Zurich Film Festival allows a large audience a glimpse of the work being done by young up-and-coming filmmakers from around the world and will also present the coveted «Goldenes Auge» award in the competition category. The festival will present [...]
August 24, 2011
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Kunsthaus Zürich Presents: Miro Monet Matisse – the Nahmad Collection
From October 21, 2011 to January 15, 2012, the Kunsthaus ZĂĽrich will for the first time present an exclusive exhibition of masterpieces from the private collection of the Nahmad family. The exhibition will feature over one hundred paintings by Picasso, Matisse, Kandinsky, Monet, and many others. The second generation of the Monaco-based Nahmad family collects [...]
August 10, 2011
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Fantoche – An International Animation Film Festival to be Held in Baden, Switzerland 2011
You think cartoons are only for kids? Not so! “Fantoche” is the name of one of the world’s leading festival for animated film. This pulsating event in Baden, near Zurich, offers a unique look at the unbelievable diversity within the world of film animation. All visitors come to be enchanted by the irresistible fantasy and [...]
August 3, 2011
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The Magic of the Mountain, the Charm of the River in Ticino, Switzerland
Located in the most southern area of Ticino, Monte Generoso offers a magnificent view over the Alps and the lakes’ region. A myriad of paths take you among the very special traces of a rural past. Including, for example, the “nevere”, which in the past were used to preserve milk and cheese.
July 28, 2011
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Experience Lake Geneva Aboard a 100-Year-Old Steamboat
New York – Â 2011: This summer, guests at Lausanne’s Beau-Rivage Palace, which dates back to 1861, have another way to experience the area’s rich history, aboard La Suisse, a 100-year-old boat. La Suisse has been sailing the waters of Lake Geneva since 1910, and while the picturesque setting of mountains and vineyards has remained the [...]
July 28, 2011
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Arrival Duty Free – buy tax-free goods after landing in Zurich Airport
Passengers arriving from other countries can now also enjoy duty-free shopping, thanks to Zurich Airport’s “Duty Free Store Arrivals.” Since 1 June 2011, passengers arriving at Zurich Airport have had the chance to purchase duty-free goods at the 650 m² “Duty Free Store Arrivals” outlet in baggage hall 2.
July 13, 2011
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Swiss Airlines Have Increased the Allowed Weight of Carry-On Luggage
After Lufthansa and Austrian airlines unified the baggage regulations, SWISS Airlines are also joining the unified baggage regulation policy. On the 1st August 2011 the SWISS starts with a new one piece concept, which will allow the customers to take more baggage not only on European flights, but also on long distance flights to Africa [...]
July 6, 2011
Posted in: Airlines & Railways, Switzerland
The Beau Rivage Palace Invites Guests to The 45th Montreux Jazz Festival
New York – June 17, 2011: This July, guests of Lausanne’s Beau-Rivage Palace can join music fans from around the world at the 45th Montreux Jazz Festival. Founded by Claude Nobs in 1967, the two-week festival showcases more than 1,000 musicians through workshops, film screenings, exhibitions, and special projects. This year’s festival will take place [...]
June 17, 2011
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