1260 + A new section for readers - A round up of other articles, news and features in Switzerland

 There's a new section on Living in Nyon called

1260+

 This is a selection of  useful and interesting articles, news, features and radio interviews to be found on other English websites across Switzerland. We'll give you the links to each article or programme for you to click through to keep you up to date with all things Swiss!  Why 1260? This is the post code/zip code of Nyon. In this selection there are articles on

fun street signage in Switzerland, fondues in Geneva, a news item on tougher road restrictions, links to a consumer advice radio programme,  advice on renting skis and more.

1260+  Nyon, Geneva, Lausanne

Useful articles -

Two articles on Know it All Passport

. The first is on a

unusual Christmas gift idea  

-  presents made from authentic Swiss Army Blankets.  Click here The second is on

Insiders Tips to Geneva

. From flea markets to fondues, this is a particularly useful article for newcomers and visitors to the city.  Click here

Two articles on Moms-in-Vaud 

The first is an article on the

various outdoor ice rinks that have now opened  in Geneva and in the Canton of Vaud

Click here The second is on the  

Garbage/ Rubbish bag tax

which will be introduced on the 1st January 2013. Click here

 News and Features on Geneva Lunch

News item entitled  

Tougher Road Measures in January Spelled Out

. Click here   Feature series on

Refugees and Asylum seekers in Switzerland.

Click here 

Two articles on Newly Swissed

A Primer on Renting Skis,

  In this article the author refers to a ski shop in the German speaking side of Switzerland, however the information is still very useful for anyone who is about to rent skis this season. Click here

Funniest examples of signage in Switzerland

- We love this one!  An article with great photos to make you smile! Click here

Diccon Bewes author of Swiss Watching 

Fun feature on

The (almost) Swiss President of the United States -

Click here

Radio Interviews 

World Radio interviews available to listen again - Series of radio programmes on consumer advice. From pollutants in outdoor jackets to travel insurance tips

.

Click here