April 1 in Switzerland
April 1, 2011, 4 Comments
The Swiss spaghetti harvest. A classic clip from the BBC Panorama programme that was broadcast in April 1957
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The Swiss spaghetti harvest. A classic clip from the BBC Panorama programme that was broadcast in April 1957
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Summer time! At the end of March the clocks in Switzerland (and across the European Union) all leap forward one hour.
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In the tram back from town today, I sat next to a pirate and opposite Pippi Longstocking – and that was just the...
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There’s one aspect of Swiss life that isn’t publicised, that never really makes it into the guidebooks and is generally kept rather...
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It’s Christmas Eve, it’s snowing and Bing is singing. What more could I ask for? So most Swiss haven’t ever pulled a...
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Nine shopping days left and still stuck for Christmas present ideas? Want something original? Then how about designing your own Swiss chocolate...
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The Swiss love a good festival. Everywhere from hamlet to city seems to have its own feast day:
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Yesterday was Remembrance Day in many countries, even if locally it was called Armistice Day, Veterans Day or Poppy Day. As I explained...
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