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The New Chapter for Nyon’s Library is Written. Welcome to L’INTERLUDE
@Photo: Christian Bonzon / City of Nyon / February 23, 2026 If you’ve walked past Avenue Reverdil recently, you may have noticed something quietly taking shape just a short walk from the train station. On 17 March 2026, Nyon’s library reopens under a new name: L’INTERLUDE. This isn’t just a relocation. It’s a rethinking. Bringing everything together on one ground-floor site at Avenue Reverdil 4, the Ville de Nyon has reshaped the library into something more central, more vi
Seema Sharma
Mar 32 min read
Nyon Strengthens Its Youth Offer with a New Teen Space and the Relaunch of a Youth Council
@Ville de Nyon The Ville de Nyon is expanding its youth offer with a new dedicated space for 14–25-year-olds and the relaunch of its Youth Council. Together, these initiatives aim to give young people more places to meet, express themselves and take part in local life. A New Youth Space at La Redoute From Friday 6 March 2026, a new “Espace Jeunes” opens at the Maison de quartier de la Redoute (Chemin de la Redoute 12). It will run every Friday from 5pm to 8pm and is managed b
Seema Sharma
Mar 32 min read
Your Guide to the 2026 Vaud Municipal Elections Part II
How to fill in your ballot without second-guessing yourself By now, your voting envelope may already be sitting on the kitchen table. Inside: multiple ballots, party lists, blank lines, and instructions that can feel... a little overwhelming at first glance. If you’ve ever opened a Swiss voting envelope and thought, “Right. Let me have a coffee before I tackle this.” (Definitely me.) You’re not alone. In Part I , we covered who can vote and the key dates for this spring’s mu
Seema Sharma
Feb 275 min read
Swiss Tax Reform. Why Homeowners Should Pay Attention Now
With Switzerland set to abolish the imputed rental value, what does this mean for homeowners in practical terms? To help us make sense of it all, we turned to our go-to translator of tax language, Alex Clarke at Albatross Group, to break down what we know so far and what to consider next. Real Estate Update: Abolition of the Imputed Rental Value What it means for homeowners in Switzerland On September 28, 2025, Swiss voters approved the abolition of the imputed rental value w
Seema Sharma
Feb 262 min read
CHF 30,000 to Support Artistic Creation. The FAC Competition Returns to Nyon
Artists and cultural creatives connected to Nyon, take note. For the fifth consecutive year, the Fondation pour les arts et la culture de Nyon (FAC) has launched its annual call for projects, offering a total of CHF 30,000 in financial support for artistic creation in 2026. The competition is open to Swiss artists and artists residing in Switzerland, across all artistic disciplines; from visual arts and performance to music, literature, theatre and beyond. A project rooted
Seema Sharma
Feb 152 min read
Les Hivernales 2026 is Warming up Winter in Nyon
Just when winter starts to feel a little long, Les Hivernales returns to remind us that festival season in Nyon doesn’t only belong to summer. From 26 February to 1 March 2026 , the much-loved winter festival returns for its 16th edition, bringing live music, DJ sets and performances to venues across Nyon and nearby Gland. @les Hivernales Live music across multiple venues Over the years, Les Hivernales has become something of a winter ritual for locals. It’s not just about
Seema Sharma
Feb 152 min read
Local Elections in Nyon. A Conversation with Dr Ariane Schwab Hug (les Vert-e-s)
With local elections approaching, we sat down with Dr Ariane Schwab Hug to discuss her journey into politics, the priorities she’s focusing on in Nyon, and why voting matters for both Swiss and non-Swiss residents. Dr Ariane Schwab Hug, a child psychiatrist and member of the Green Party, was elected to Nyon’s Conseil communal in 2021 and is running again this year. Living in Nyon holds no affiliation with any political party. We offer space for candidates to share their persp
Seema Sharma
Feb 134 min read
Paléo Festival Goes Solar And Wins Best Major Festival in Europe
Big news for Nyon. The Paléo Festival Nyon is starting 2026 with two major announcements: the launch of its own solar farm AND being named Best Major Festival at the European Festival Awards. As the festival prepares for its 2026 edition (Tuesday 21 – Sunday 26 July) and looks ahead to its 50th anniversary in 2027, Paléo is reinforcing both its international reputation and its long-term sustainability ambitions. A Solar Farm Next to the Festival Site From this year, Paléo wi
Seema Sharma
Feb 133 min read
A New Way to Connect with The Nyon Time Bank
What if you could swap skills instead of money? What if an hour of dog walking, language practice, tech help, gardening, childcare or simply companionship were all valued equally? That’s the idea behind the Nyon Time Bank , a new bilingual community project currently taking shape in Nyon. The initiative is being developed by Sophie Evans, a Nyon resident who believes that community support doesn’t always need to involve money, just time and willingness. The initiative has alr
Seema Sharma
Feb 122 min read
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