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This weekend's skiing conditions brought to you by the Monts Jura Ski ResortSwissVille Broadcasting tarafından oluşturuldu

Would you be able to recognise a stroke? Dr Michelle explains the key signs to look out for and the importance of thinking and acting FAST.SwissVille Broadcasting tarafından oluşturuldu

Margaux Creagh explains what's happening at the UN this week... 1. Lives of 10 million children at risk as conflict rages in central Sahel 2. Black Sea Grain Initiative talks held in Geneva 3. Human Rights Council Update 4. Open to the pubic : Ciné Onu : "Under the Fig Trees" - Tuesday 21st March. Registration required in advance.…

Moldovan Film Director Ion Gnatiuc talks about FIFF, in particular the New Territory: Republic of Moldovan section showing 7 feature films and 10 short films produced in Moldova, which he personally curated for the festival. We also talk about bringing humour into documentary film and how there are approximately 2 and a half cinemas in the Republic…

Lou Bouzonnet is Recruitment Events Officer and EHL alumni. She explains what we can expect to discover at the upcoming Open Day on the 1st April. Lou also shares some of the skills that you learn in hospitality and hospitality management, that are adaptable to a wind range of careers, even outside of the hospitality industry itself. Register for t…

Swiss Vapeur Parc is an amusement park in Le Bouveret in Canton Valais. It operates around ten real steam locomotives, running on coal and water - just like a full-scale steam locomotive. There are also more than thirty small-scale model buildings to discover and 130 listed species of plants and trees to see from aboard the trains. The park is now …

The Breakfast Show team were joined in the studio this morning by stars of the upcoming GAOS show Sister Act. Image: GAOS cast Phil Tuff and Juanita Kalibala in the WRS studio Joanita Kalibala and Phil Tuffs spoke to Katt Cullen about the upcoming feel-good musical based on the blockbuster movie. When aspiring nightclub singer, Deloris van Cartier,…

Let’s go on a cinematic journey… From 17 - 26 March the Fribourg International Film Festival will be screening a hundred short and feature films from all over the world. This year’s highlights include culinary films, Moldovan cinema, family pictures and director Fatih Akin presenting his favourite movies. Artistic Director Thierry Jobin expllains w…

Blood pressure: what’s it all about? Dr Michelle explain what the readings actually measure, the definition of high blood pressure and hopefully motivates you to check yours!SwissVille Broadcasting tarafından oluşturuldu

On this week's UN Roundup: 1. Tropical Cyclone Freddy on track to become record breaking storm. 2. 2023 Sustainable Development Goals progress report 3. Human Rights Council UpdateSwissVille Broadcasting tarafından oluşturuldu

Dr Xavier Tenorio is a Plastic Surgeon and Director of Aesthetics Clinic in Geneva and Gstaad. He specialises in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. He talks about the concept of beauty on the WRS Breakfast Show, and shares his thoughts on what we need vs what we want. Listen to the podcast with WRS' Katt Cullen on the Breakfast Show on …

Ovarian cancer isn’t the most common cancer in women, but it is one of the most difficult to detect. Dr Michelle explains the four most common symptoms to look out for and the importance of getting checked out by your doctor or gynaecologist.SwissVille Broadcasting tarafından oluşturuldu

On this week's UN Roundup: 1. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights publishes latest report on Myanmar 2. Mental health support essential for Türkiye and Syria 3. Human Rights Council UpdateSwissVille Broadcasting tarafından oluşturuldu

You don’t have to be careless, care less. You don’t have to be fearless, fear less. Invited Ghosts is a show about about forgiveness. It's a show about the ghosts of the past and who benefits from the act of forgiveness; is it the person who commits a wicked act, or the person who needs to move on? The show is a creative collaboration between Briti…

Private schools in Geneva are fighting a new cantonal law which is designed to align the public and private sectors. But it’s been done at very short notice. Mark Butcher spoke to Sean Power, President of the Geneva Association of Private SchoolsSwissVille Broadcasting tarafından oluşturuldu

AIWC Geneva open their clubhouse doors this coming Wednesday 8 March - on International Women's Day - for three open-house sessions over morning, afternoon and evening. The clubhouse is located in Eaux-Vives, Geneva. AIWC President Maria Stotts spoke to Katt Cullen on the Breakfast Show to explain the activities and community building within the gr…

This week, Dr Michelle catches up with Matthias Herren who helped set up Heart2Heart, the English-language service of La Main Tendue/Die Dargebotene Hand. Heart2Heart helps people who need a supportive ear, be it that they are in crisis, or they have daily worries that are getting on top of them. Find out more:https://www.heart2heart.143.ch/…

Coming soon! The 10th edition of Courts Carougeois. Filmakers can submit films until midnight on the 4th April at midnight. This year's theme is 'rights and rituals'; how these fill our days, years and lives - as well as how our identities can form around them. To participate in the competition, short films of no more than 3 minutes should be submi…

The Eternal Triangle – with a twist. Robert, Emma & Jerry are good friends. Robert is married to Emma and is Jerry’s best friend. On the surface, everything is fine except… Jerry and Emma have an affair. Robert finds out about it, but doesn’t let on to Jerry that he knows. Leading lady Alannah Burns and Director Gary Bird talk to WRS's Katt Cullen …

Have you ever thought of becoming a teacher? The Initial Teacher Training program at the Ecolint Institute of Learning & Teaching is a post graduate level initial teacher training course in Geneva and offered through a collaborative partnership with Durham University UK. This full-time, face-to-face course runs for one academic year with daily pres…

This week Dr Michelle is joined by Christine Blom and Bianca King to talk about mindfulness meditation and how this can deepen practices of loving kindness. You can find out more, including information about a day-long mindfulness retreat at https://www.genevamindfulness.com/SwissVille Broadcasting tarafından oluşturuldu

On this week's UN Roundup 1. Türkiye and Syria Earthquake aid update: Last week, the Secretary-General announced the launch of a $1 billion humanitarian appeal for the people of Türkiye. The funding covers a three month period - will assist 5.2 million people and allow aid organizations to rapidly scale up vital support including food security, pro…

One is a seasoned Cincinnati rapper, the other embodies Biel's alternative spirit. Napoleon Maddox and Miro Caltagirone have a common love of hybrid genres and blending sounds. RADIO JAM is somewhere between a concert and a theatre show, exploring the musicians' personal stories through music; both recorded and live. See the show at the Grütli Arts…

The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is responsible for around 70% of cervical cancers and is also linked to other genital cancers as well as cancers of the mouth and throat. HPV vaccination is offered as standard to all 11–14-year-olds in Switzerland – boys and girls. In this Health Matters, Dr Michelle explains more.…

Bernadette Willemin talks to the WRS Breakfast Show team about the Seychelles - known for its beaches but is actually so much more. We discuss local culture, island hopping, accommodation options, as well as fresh fish and papaya. Join us...SwissVille Broadcasting tarafından oluşturuldu

What's on at the UN this week? 1. More aid reaches Syria’s quake victims - but there are already warnings that it’s not enough. There is currently only one UN-authorised crossing from Turkey to Syria. 2. Education Cannot Wait: A High-Level Financing Conference held in Geneva - hosted by Switzerland and Education Cannot Wait; the UN’s Global Fund fo…

We’re being urged to skip supermarkets this month – and explore other and more environmentally aware shops. Around the region there are more food cooperatives opening. Shops which for the most part buy from local producers and make sure they’re paid fairly. One such shop is Le Nid in Geneva. Mark Butcher spoke to Caroline Dommen who’s a member of t…

Stats from the Swiss Paediatric Surveillance Unit showed that invasive group A streptococcal infections in children were higher than usual during 2022. Dr Michelle discusses possible reasons for this and symptoms and signs to be alert for in our children.SwissVille Broadcasting tarafından oluşturuldu

The current exhibition at the Natural History Museum in Geneva now - called All Against the Earth - looks at melting glaciers, global warming and the erosion of biodiversity. More than the science behind fire, famine, flood and drought, this exhibit has been carefully curated to invoke an emotional response in us all about the planetary limits, tha…

On the UN Roundup today: The Secretary General Antonio Guterres will brief on his priorities for 2023 at 10 am New York time today – this will be publicly broadcast. It’s expected that shaking up climate resilience financing will feature highly. He told media that “we need to be honest about the brutal injustice of loss and damage suffered by devel…

Antigel kicks off this Friday 3rd February for 3 weeks. There will be over 100 events in and around Geneva. There's a selection of music, sport, art and culture and just general fun things to do, like a roller skate party! This festival gets creative, in the both the activities and events they offer and also the places they propose to do them. Fest…

In this week’s Health Matters, Dr Michelle gives some ‘First Aid in 5’ advice – the latest guidance on the first aid for burns.SwissVille Broadcasting tarafından oluşturuldu

Amy Carroll is a Communication Coach who wants you to have more of what you want, more often, with less hassle, through working on power dynamics. She wants to use the welcoming energy of Bali to open people up and allow for some "Bali break-throughs". This retreat is aimed at leaders who want to take their communication skills to the next level. A…

ESCACancerSupport helps English speakers in the region who have been affected by cancer - whether directly or indirectly. Alana Dunsmore, the communications and awareness manager, came in to the WRS studios to talk about the work ESCACancerSupport does and events coming up.SwissVille Broadcasting tarafından oluşturuldu

On the UN Roundup today: 1 - A new global alliance between UNAIDS, UNICEF, WHO and other partners aims to end AIDS in children by 2030. Their first focus will be preventing vertical transmission of HIV during birth, and breastfeeding - which can be around 25% of all cases in some countries. 2. The World Meteorological Organization host a three day …

When was the last time you wrote something down? Can you type faster than you can write? Next week Oakhill School will host a webinar: Handwriting in the Digital Age; why it still matters and how adults can help. This webinar will focus on how to help kids and young people who struggle with handwriting; identifying common issues with handwriting, a…

The upcoming Expat-Expo in Basel takes place this Sunday 29 January at the Congress Center at the Basel Messe. Organiser Ed McGaugh explains all on the WRS Breakfast Show...SwissVille Broadcasting tarafından oluşturuldu

We’ve all felt the cold in this last week or so – especially if you’ve been up in the mountains! So, with the cold snap set to continue for a while, a timely reminder about hypothermia in this Health Matters: how to recognise it and what to do.SwissVille Broadcasting tarafından oluşturuldu

WRS' Katt Cullen spoke to Myles Sanko, a.k.a. "The Lovechild of Soul" about how he feels about that particular title, his experiences working with Gregory Porter and the philharmonic orchestra of Luxembourg, as well as what he has in store for the concert at the Espace Vélodrome in Plan-les-Ouates on Friday 3rd February.…

In this week's UN Roundup: 1. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres will take part in the Ocean Summit in Carbo Verde today and is expected to discuss the plastic debris threatening local marine fauna and biodiversity. 2. The first UN Humanitarian Convoy Reaches the Soledar area in Ukraine: We hear from OCHA's Jens Laerke about vital aid to the reg…

Did you ever have dreams of becoming a Hollywood star? Seeing your name on the Hollywood walk of fame? All you needed was one big break – and tinseltown is for you. One young man who grew up in the Pays de Gex maybe on that path right now. David Barbeschi wrote a short film, which won a couple of awards, is now in Los Angeles – writing film scripts…

We're talking musical theatre on the WRS Breakfast Show this morning. After the success of the Geneva premiere of The Last Five Years, LYMPA are back! This time they're upgrading from a 90 seat venue to the Salle Jean Jaques Gautier in Chêne-Bougeries, which has a capacity of 500 - for one night only - this Saturday 21st January. The performance fo…

Samir Boulaouche from Interlaken Tourism explains more on the WRS Breakfast Show. Interlaken is in the Bernese Oberland in Central Switzerland. As the name suggests, it is right between two lakes, which makes it particularly stunning! But apart from the natural beauty, which is clear to see, what else makes Interlaken such a great hotspot this wint…

Have you ever tried ‘Dry January’? Dr Michelle discusses the benefits and explains some Swiss resources in English for those worried about their personal alcohol intake or that of those close to them. English speaking Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Switzerland: English-speaking meetings for family and friends of those with an alcohol problem:…

On this week's UN Roundup: 1. UN Secretary General to participate in World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland this week. Secretary General, Antonio Guterres will be traveling to Davos this week. 2. The UN human rights office, OHCHR appeal to Greek authorities to dismiss the trial of 24 volunteers and activists who rescued migrants in distress at …

Voltaire's Attic is a non-profit association based in Ferney Voltaire in Neighbouring France. They're behind some particularly creative events that have promoted young artists and musicians in the region, including FestiVolt and ArtZoo. This coming Saturday 28 January, they'll be hosting Soirée Chez L'Aubergiste, a fundraising event for this summer…

Have you made your New Year’s Resolutions this year? Are you starting to fall off the waggon already? Dr Michelle explains SMART New Year’s Resolutions with tips to keep you on track.SwissVille Broadcasting tarafından oluşturuldu

There’s a fascinating exhibit currently taking place at the Geneva museum of the History of Science. It’s called MOUNTAINS - A LABORATORY FOR SCIENTISTS. It’s hands on and it's great for the whole family. Open now until 23 April 2023. Curator Stéphan Fischer explains on the WRS Breakfast Show...SwissVille Broadcasting tarafından oluşturuldu

The WRS Ski Report is brought to you in association with Mont Jura - 41 km of Alpine skiing and 130 km of Nordic skiing right on Geneva's doorstep Every week the latest ski conditions from the best resorts around the region, in Switzerland and France.SwissVille Broadcasting tarafından oluşturuldu

As the festive season and end of year draw closer, for many, it’s a time to connect with loved ones, give and receive gifts, and support others. In this last Health Matters of 2022, Dr Michelle looks at how random acts of kindness can boost happiness and overall well-being and invites us all to consider how we will practice kindness during the holi…