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This month, visual artists from more than 20 countries are transforming the Swiss town of Vevey’s public spaces, both inside and out, as part of the Images Vevey Biennale. Take a trip there with the The Guardian 👇📸 theguardian.com/artanddesign/2…
Lia Wälti Arsenal Women, Manuel Akanji Manchester City, Fabian Schār Newcastle United FC, Noelle Maritz Aston Villa Women, Luana Bühler Tottenham Hotspur Women - & now Seraina Piubel West Ham United Women. Great to add to the list of #Swiss players in Engand‘s top leagues, along with 🇨🇭 coach Fabian Hürzeler Brighton & Hove Albion
When you meet the author of your summer reading - thank you Torsten Bell for an insightful exchange on “Great Britain?” and on stimulating investments, driving growth in cities outside London, creating a stable political framework & transforming 🏴 steel plants.
Marking 75 years of the Geneva Conventions Swiss Embassy UK. In a polarised world these laws save lives during conflict: “There’s no time for scepticism, only time for continued action on behalf of #IHL & the people this body of law is supposed to protect.” Pierre Krähenbühl
The one set of rules we all agree on. 75 years on from their adoption, the#GenevaConventions remain as vital as ever. A pleasure to host ICRC Director General Pierre Krähenbühl,ICRC UK & Ireland Head Philip Spoerri, and an expert panel to discuss the necessary future of #IHL #GC75London
Play Build Play ♻️ This Sunday (22.9), join a celebration of play and design for all ages at the the Design Museum. Part of London Design Festival, don’t miss 🇨🇭 architect Sébastien Tripod and AA Material Arcade’s game – which uses materials sourced from the scraps of London’s workshops.
“Aareschwümme” comes to the 🇬🇧capital? Looking forward to following Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan Sadiq Khan’s plans to make more of London’s River Thames swimmable. In 🇨🇭 capital Berne, some workers already commute to their offices via a river swim – maybe London is next!
Thank you SoS for Science & Innovation Peter Kyle for highlighting the importance of CERN at its 70th anniversary. Having so many brilliant 🇬🇧scientists in 🇨🇭 is another asset for our intense bilateral #science cooperation. Great to hear Mark Thomson’s priorities for CERN.