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Your Swiss employment rights
March 25, 2020 09:02 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBMany people are understandably concerned and confused about their working rights as many are told to work from home, or forced to go into the office. Will you get paid? What are the obligations for your employer? Can yoiu choose not to go into work if you think it's too dangerous for you or your loved ones. We spoke to employment lawyer Renuka Cavadini from the law firm, Page and Partners. You can also find out more on their website, www.e-avocats.ch/
Health Matters: Covid-19: Ali's story (25 March 2020)
March 25, 2020 03:33 - 4 minutes - 6.37 MBListen in to Dr Michelle’s conversation with Ali about her personal experience with COVID-19
Angus' Homeschooling Tips
March 24, 2020 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.19 MBAs schools across the country have now closed, parents are now taking on the daunting task of homeschooling their kids. Angus Macdonald has put together some top tips for all children working from home and the parents that are now looking at managing them: 1 - Routine 2 - Environment 3 - Communications & Expectations Angus Macdonald teaches Mathematics and Theory of Knowledge at the International School of Lausanne.
Daniel's tune for Tuesday is 'All That Meat And No Potatoes'
March 24, 2020 10:28 - 4 minutes - 3.82 MBDaniel's tune for Tuesday is 'All That Meat And No Potatoes' by WRS
Local restaurant feeding front line workers at Geneva Hospital
March 24, 2020 08:55 - 7 minutes - 6.85 MBLocal restaurant feeding front line workers at Geneva Hospital by WRS
Health Matters: Adapting to Corona Virus stress (23 March 2020)
March 23, 2020 12:29 - 3 minutes - 4.99 MBAs home schooling enters its second week in Switzerland and those of us who can are continuing to adapt to teleworking, Dr Michelle talks about coping with stress at this difficult time.
Daniel motivates us with smooth gospel sounds of Carrie Smith
March 23, 2020 11:02 - 4 minutes - 3.81 MBDaniel motivates us with smooth gospel sounds of Carrie Smith by WRS
What's on at the UN? Antonio Guterres to launch COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan
March 23, 2020 10:37 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MBDaniel Johnson from the United Nations brings us up to date with the latest figures from the WHO on coronavirus and Antonia Guterres is to launch the COVID-19 Global Humanitarian Response Plan - what exactly does it include?
McKay Interview: Morten Scholer, author of Coffee and Wine (23 March 2020)
March 23, 2020 09:30 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBOn this edition of the McKay Interview - Michael speaks with Morten Scholer, who's written a book about arguably two of the most important things in the western world - coffee and wine.
Latest exam news - what the crises means for the IB and the Maturité
March 23, 2020 08:58 - 8 minutes - 7.86 MBSean Power, Director General of the Institut Florimont in Geneva explains how the International Baccalaureate will determine grades and the latest plans for the Swiss Maturité.
Dig It! Micro Greens (23 March 2020)
March 23, 2020 04:02 - 4 minutes - 5.9 MBIt's the time of year when keen gardeners are starting to plant the first seeds for the vegetable plots. If you'd like to have a go for the first time, here are a few suggestions, including easy veg for right now and how to grow micro greens with Tara Lissner, Director of the Swiss Gardening School.
Michelle says One Reason with Tracy Chapman
March 20, 2020 10:54 - 3 minutes - 4.17 MBMichelle says One Reason with Tracy Chapman by WRS
Michelle is seeking sunshine - George Michael & Elton John
March 20, 2020 10:54 - 4 minutes - 3.71 MBMichelle is seeking sunshine - George Michael & Elton John by WRS
Kids in Mind: talking to children about Covid-19
March 19, 2020 09:40 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MBFamily routines will be disrupted at the moment and young children will sense the uncertainty and the fear from parents and their friends. How should parents react and explain to their children about the current situation - and not pass on their worries? Child psychologist Dr Rebecca Weber talks to Mark and Katt with her thoughts and suggestions.
Health Matters: avoid ibuprofen for Covid-19
March 19, 2020 09:05 - 3 minutes - 4.98 MBDr Michelle explains the advice to avoid ibuprofen for COVID-19 symptoms – take paracetamol instead. You can find a list of ibuprofen and paracetamol-based drugs available in Switzerland here: https://www.bag.admin.ch/bag/en/home/krankheiten/ausbrueche-epidemien-pandemien/aktuelle-ausbrueche-epidemien/novel-cov/haeufig-gestellte-fragen.html
FIFF - Thierry Jobin, Artistic Director
March 19, 2020 07:33 - 9 minutes - 9.92 MBFollowing the cancellation of the 34th edition of the Fribourg International Film Festival, the organisers shifted their focus to creating a 34.5 abridged edition of their 2020 programme. This will take place at other festivals, online, on TV and at special one-off events throughout the year. Artistic Director Thierry Jobin talks about the solidarity of film festivals throughout Switzerland, the importance of cultural events and how creative people are coming together to present alternati...
Latest Covid-19 news on Twitter : @CoronaEnglish
March 18, 2020 12:03 - 7 minutes - 7.14 MBA few days ago a Zurich based Swiss journalist decided there needed to be an English language news feed on the latest Corona Virus information in Switzerland. It has already got thousands of followers. We spoke to Marco Kamber and you can follow his feed on @CoronaEnglish
Health Matters Covid 18 March 2020
March 18, 2020 10:54 - 4 minutes - 5.66 MBIn today’s special Health Matters update, Dr Michelle discusses COVID-19 symptoms based on what we know so far.
Michelle's unapologetic 'THIS IS ME!'
March 18, 2020 10:42 - 4 minutes - 6.47 MBMichelle's unapologetic 'THIS IS ME!' by WRS
John Zimmer - your public speaking questions answered
March 18, 2020 04:44 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBJohn Zimmer has always had an appreciation for good public speaking. He believes that with practice and commitment anyone can improve their public speaking skills. John has had plenty of practice! In his work as a lawyer, he worked with a firm that specialized in litigation. He continues to hone his communications skills with Geneva Toastmasters Club. John's website is : mannerofspeaking.org
Michelle's Monday with Tina Turner
March 17, 2020 14:15 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MBMichelle's Monday with Tina Turner by WRS
Michelle's smooth tune choice is Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
March 17, 2020 14:14 - 3 minutes - 5.16 MBMichelle's smooth tune choice is Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong by WRS
8 - Yan Baczkowski - Spring skiing at its best, from EUR 19 a day
March 17, 2020 13:39 - 3 minutes - 3.65 MB8 - Yan Baczkowski - Spring skiing at its best, from EUR 19 a day by WRS
3 - Katt tries to convince Mark to do the zipline (and talks jewels!)
March 17, 2020 13:39 - 4 minutes - 3.71 MB3 - Katt tries to convince Mark to do the zipline (and talks jewels!) by WRS
5 - Nicholas Guitton talks about Jura Venture
March 17, 2020 13:39 - 5 minutes - 4.72 MB5 - Nicholas Guitton talks about Jura Venture by WRS
6 - Yan Baczkowski on the Olympic hopefuls hitting the slopes
March 17, 2020 13:39 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MB6 - Yan Baczkowski on the Olympic hopefuls hitting the slopes by WRS
7 - François Bailly-maitre on mountain biking & Jurasick activities
March 17, 2020 13:39 - 6 minutes - 5.81 MB7 - François Bailly-maitre on mountain biking & Jurasick activities by WRS
4 - Franck Ouvrard - Head Chef at La Catheline restaurant - talking cheese
March 17, 2020 13:33 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MB4 - Franck Ouvrard - Head Chef at La Catheline restaurant - talking cheese by WRS
2 - Yan Baczkowski on conditions this weekend
March 17, 2020 13:30 - 5 minutes - 5.21 MB2 - Yan Baczkowski on conditions this weekend by WRS
1 - Yan Baczkowski introduces the region
March 17, 2020 13:30 - 4 minutes - 4.26 MB1 - Yan Baczkowski introduces the region by WRS
Dig It! Tree Houses (16 March 2020)
March 16, 2020 11:22 - 4 minutes - 6.16 MBWith all the terrible and stressful news around right now, take a moment to dream a little with Alain Laurens, founder of the leading European tree house company, La Cabane Perchée http://www.la-cabane-perchee.com/en/home/
Health Matters: Flatten the curve, March 2020
March 16, 2020 11:18 - 2 minutes - 3.97 MBIn a special Health Matters COVID-19 update, Dr Michelle explains why we need to ‘stay at home’ and also about the Corona Check online tool if we’re worried about symptoms: https://coronavirus.unisante.ch/en
Andy Cohen on his film Beijing Spring (2020)
March 13, 2020 12:15 - 6 minutes - 12.2 MBhttps://www.acfilmsinc.com/bejing-spring
Notebynote Singers
March 13, 2020 11:57 - 5 minutes - 9.54 MBSue Lake runr a number of choirs, concerts & events around the Nyon area. One of them is a 'community choir' called the 'notebynote singers'. This group is open to all ladies, regardless of previous musical experience. Sue also runs children's and men's choirs. Sue tells us how she's seen music change people's lives and the experiences that she's had witnessing a significant difference in the health and enjoyment of life of adults in the community. https://notebynote.eu/
Ella gets ready for the weekend with Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
March 13, 2020 11:43 - 3 minutes - 4.49 MBElla gets ready for the weekend with Israel Kamakawiwoʻole by WRS
Ella LOVES the Red Hot Chili Peppers
March 13, 2020 11:40 - 2 minutes - 2.9 MBElla LOVES the Red Hot Chili Peppers by WRS
Ella gets over the hump day with Aussie artist Missy Higgins
March 13, 2020 11:40 - 5 minutes - 7.47 MBElla gets over the hump day with Aussie artist Missy Higgins by WRS
Ella knows all the words to Salt-N-Pepa's Shoop
March 13, 2020 11:39 - 1 minute - 2.3 MBElla knows all the words to Salt-N-Pepa's Shoop by WRS
Health Matters: Covid-19, be safe at work (10 March 2020)
March 10, 2020 13:18 - 3 minutes - 4.91 MBDr Michelle explains the new advice from the Federal Office of Public Health for workplaces, including special measures for those at higher risk of developing severe illness.
Dig It! Yellow Shrubs? (9 March 2020)
March 10, 2020 13:13 - 4 minutes - 6.18 MBDon't like yellow in the garden? Try Viburnum x bodnantense "Dawn" or "Charles Lamont" with pale pink flowers and lots of fragrance, or the shrubby honeysuckle Lonicera fragrantissima, which rejoices in the fabulous common names "kiss-me-at-the-gate" and "sweet breath of spring.
Gadget Guru - Daisy music maker
March 10, 2020 10:41 - 4 minutes - 6.43 MBGadget Guru - Daisy music maker by WRS
McKay Interview: Philip Barnes, MD of the Savoy Hotel, London (9 March 2020)
March 10, 2020 09:12 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBOn this edition of the McKay Interview, Micheal speaks to Philip Barnes, the Managing Director of one of the world's top hotels - the Savoy in London. Michael also discovers a Geneva link with the hotel.
Ella gets motivated on a Monday by Groove Armada
March 09, 2020 13:14 - 3 minutes - 5.45 MBElla gets motivated on a Monday by Groove Armada by WRS
Suzi's ready for the weekend in the snow with Avicii
March 09, 2020 08:33 - 4 minutes - 3.69 MBSuzi's ready for the weekend in the snow with Avicii by WRS
Jamie Raines AKA Jammidodger on WRS - pre FIFDH
March 06, 2020 12:58 - 5 minutes - 7.91 MBJamie Raines AKA Jammidodger on WRS - pre FIFDH by WRS
Robert from Manivelle Coop
March 05, 2020 12:25 - 5 minutes - 8.95 MBRobert from Manivelle Coop by WRS
Suzi's throwback track is to her teen years loving Hanson
March 05, 2020 10:21 - 4 minutes - 4.27 MBSuzi's throwback track is to her teen years loving Hanson by WRS
Suzi's getting through the hump day with fellow Aussies Tones and I
March 04, 2020 09:27 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MBSuzi's getting through the hump day with fellow Aussies Tones and I by WRS
Suzi dedicates Creedence Clearwater Revival to Karen for Tuuuune Tuesday
March 04, 2020 09:26 - 2 minutes - 2.22 MBSuzi dedicates Creedence Clearwater Revival to Karen for Tuuuune Tuesday by WRS