Learn about the events each week at the United Nations with Margaux Creagh and Katt Cullen. Margaux works within the Press and External Relations Team at the United Nations Information Service in Geneva. She is responsible for drafting press releases for the media, diplomatic representations, non-governmental organizations, and the public, on key m…

In this episode of the WRS Breakfast Show, host Katt Cullen is joined by cast members David McClenaghan and Hannah Sellers, who will soon star in the GEDS upcoming production of Shakespeare in Love. The play explores the passionate and turbulent romance between the iconic playwright, Will Shakespeare, and the aspiring actress Viola de Lesseps. Shak…

Swiss study shows women who suffer a cardiac arrest are less likely to survive compared to men, particularly if their cardiac arrest happened outside of a hospital. Dr Michelle looks at the evidence.Di SwissVille Broadcasting

On this morning's Breakfast Show, we speak with World Ironman Champion and Elite Athlete Loubna Freih, who is embarking on an incredible adventure to cross the Alps from Vienna to Monaco. The project is called ALPINE QUEST. Starting March 1st, Loubna will be joined by mountain guide and close friend, Mélanie Corthay, as well as other elite female a…

In this episode, Alex Marrable from TutorsPlus offers valuable advice for parents of students preparing for final exams, such as IGCSEs, IB, and A Levels. As exam stress intensifies, parents play a critical role in supporting their children. Alex explains how stress can manifest in various ways, from healthy motivation to overwhelming anxiety, and …

It’s ski vacation time! Listen in to Dr Michelle’s step-by-step guide on how to respond to an accident in the mountains.Di SwissVille Broadcasting

Since being treated for breast cancer, Fran has realised the next stage in her recovery is not just physical - but mental. She now helps others to move into the next stage of life with positivity and strength. Fran speaks to Mark about her work and her new mission. Find out more on Fran's Link TreeDi SwissVille Broadcasting

This week Dr Michelle discusses a dangerous trend that has recently emerged on social media – the so-called ‘Paracetamol Challenge’. Listen in so you can inform yourself and the young people in your life of the dangers.Di SwissVille Broadcasting

Christian Hadjipateras is raising awareness for those who, like himself, were born with facial differences, with a particular emphasis on the psychological impact it can have. Having been born with complex craniofacial anomalies, he underwent multiple reconstructive surgeries in the UK, US and France up until his mid-twenties. He began writing abou…

WRS' Katt Cullen interviews Sabine Hutcheson, Head of Secondary Admissions at Geneva English School, to explore the benefits and impact of outdoor learning. Sabine shares insights into how outdoor education goes beyond traditional classroom settings, fostering essential life skills like teamwork, resilience, and problem-solving. From hands-on scien…

Dr Michelle explores the power of social connection for both physical and mental well-being including the challenges faced by Expats.Di SwissVille Broadcasting

Is the engagement ring as we know it dead? Katt Cullen talks to Alfredo Arredondo and Irina Miric from fine jewellers Agua de Oro, based in Geneva and Zurich, to explore the dramatic shift away from traditional diamond engagement rings. Together, they dive into the history of the engagement ring, from its origins to how diamonds became synonymous w…

Helvetic Clinics handles hundreds of Swiss based patients a year looking for faster - and cheaper – dental treatment, It does involve a trip to Budapest, but you will be well looked after. Mark Butcher spoke to Pierre Chaker and Jean François Empain from Helvetic Clinics and asked why go to Budapest for your teeth? The Growing Trend of Dental Touri…

Mischa Damev, Artistic Director of the CLASSICS season of Migros Culture Percentage, is bringing an innovative approach to classical music with the aim of rethinking traditional concert formats. He’s focused on pushing boundaries and exploring new ideas while staying rooted in the core of classical music tradition. As Damev oversees over 25 concert…

On today's Breakfast Show, Dr. Daniele Labriola, University Applications Advisor at TutorsPlus, shares his expertise on how to navigate the complex world of university applications and career choices. With over 10 years of experience helping families prepare students for top-tier higher education, Dr. Labriola discusses when to start thinking about…

This week, Dr Michelle tackles bad habits – how to understand them and, more importantly, how to overcome them.Di SwissVille Broadcasting

Katt Cullen speaks with Fanny Baert, a certified life and career coach and founder of Change With Me, serving clients in Geneva, neighbouring France and beyond (online). Specialising in guiding individuals through times of transition, Fanny explains the pivotal moments when people seek out coaching, such as career changes, relocations, or shifts in…

This week, Dr Michelle talks about a device that has the power to save lives in just moments - an Automated External Defibrillator (or AED for short) - the importance of using one quickly, and how you can locate an AED in an emergency. Check out the Defikarte.ch and Staying Alive Apps to help you locate your nearest AED in an emergency.…

Geneva Secretariat Intern Association (GSIA) is a vibrant community of hundreds of interns in Geneva, dedicated to organising engaging activities that foster connection and collaboration. This Thursday, they're collaborating with the Village du Soir for a unique concert: “Soul & Soir”. "Soul & Soir", hosted and headlined by rap, jazz and neo-soul a…

Calling all budding writers! In this episode, Quade Hermann from the Geneva Writer's Group speaks with WRS' Katt Cullen about their Literary Prize 2025. They’re inviting writers from around the globe to submit works of fiction & non-fiction (up to 1500 words) and poetry (up to 50 lines) by January 31st to enter the competition. Winners will receive…

A unique photo exhibition is on now at the Espace Candide in Ferney Voltaire. For many years Robin Bielik travelled the world for work – but made sure he had his camera on him. If he came across a wedding – he took a few pictures. A collection of those are now on display. Robin sadly died last month, while the exhibition was being planned. Mark But…

In this week’s Health Matters, Dr Michelle dives into winter immunity - why it’s harder to stay healthy during the colder months, and how we can all support our immune systems.Di SwissVille Broadcasting

Jim's has been selling British goods in the region since 1996. It now sells other international goods from the US, Asia, South Africa. Chris Anderson, Jim's son, joined Katt Cullen on the WRS Breakfast Show to share some big news about a partnership with Manor, their Christmas market stand filled with great gift ideas at the Centre Manor Chavannes,…

Diana Casalis arrived in Geneva 15 years ago and started sharing her life on instagram around a decade ago. When her following online grew to 10K, she quit her job and threw a party. Now she shares parts of her life to over 30K followers, including great restaurants, events and outings with the family. She talks to Katt Cullen on the WRS Breakfast …

Sue Lake from notebynote organises a Christmas sing-a-long every year. This year it will be held on Saturday 14 December at 2pm at the Salle Communale in Chéserex. No need to register in advance. All are welcome. No singing experience necessary, but enthusiasm required. She joined us this morning in the WRS studio...…

One way to get into the Christmas spirit is visit Carouge. Christmas in Carouge covers a wide range of activities – such as the lights, the Christmas market and that the shops are open on Sundays in December. Ioana Siebold is from the Association of Carouge Businesses and Mark Butcher asked her, what are the highlights of Christmas in Carouge……

After hearing the potential health benefits last time, Dr Michelle shares some top tips for practising cold water swimming safely.Di SwissVille Broadcasting

Dr Michelle dives into the potential benefits of cold-water swimming in this Health Matters. Tune in next time for some important tips on practising this activity safely.Di SwissVille Broadcasting

Tatty Macleod is a British-French comedian who grew up in France to British parents. She makes hilarious online content about her life across two cultures to over 378'000 followers on Instagram and 210'000 on TikTok. Her short sketches are as astute as they are funny, often delving beyond the stereotypes and playing multiple characters. Her stand-u…

Internationally-renowned Ukrainian a cappella sextet, ManSound, is bringing its spirited vocal versatility to Suisse Romande. They will perform the music that has brought them wide acclaim at jazz concerts in the United States and across Europe. ManSound has taken part in more than 50 jazz festivals, performed three times at the Lionel Hampton Jazz…

World Press Photo is a collection of press photographs that tell the story of the most pressing news from last year, including sport and current events, told through images. The subjects range from refugee tragedies and natural disasters to the joint international effort to save the monarch butterfly from extinction. The exhibition is a look back a…

This year marks 65 years that Air Canada has been operating out of Zurich, and 15 years from Geneva. To mark these anniversaries in Switzerland, Air Canada have kindly offered WRS the opportunity to offer our listeners 2 x roundtrip flights to Air Canada destinations in Canada or the USA. Enter the competition below (open until 23:59 Saturday 30 No…

It's pantomime time already! Oh no it isn't! Oh yes it is! Tickets are selling well for the upcoming GAOS pantomime ALADDIN, that will be performed at the Theatre des Marens 6-8 December & 12-15 December. In this year's panto, Abanazar, an evil magician, has discovered the secret to becoming Master of the Universe. All he needs is an enchanted oil …

Before the US presidential election, we spoke to John Antonakis who’s a Professor of Organizational Behaviour at the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Lausanne. He and his team had come up with a model that predicted a Trump victory when many of the polls were unclear. He and his model, has been proved right – which is annoying…

This Tuesday at the Hotel Intercontinental there’s an exhibition by some of the UK’s top boarding schools. These schools are often options for parents who may travel for work. They provide an element of stability for the child’s education. Mark Butcher spoke to Will Petty from the educational consultants Bonas MacFarlane who’s organising the show a…

On April 10, 1912, the RMS Titanic set out on her maiden voyage from Southampton, England. The most luxurious and modern ship of the time, the Titanic collided with an iceberg on April 14, 1912 at 11:40 a.m. and sank 2 hours and 40 minutes later on April 15, with the loss of nearly 1,500 lives. More than a century later, Lausanne commemorates this …

The association 'Grands-parents pour le Climat' was created by seniors who are speaking out and taking action in the face of climate change, which threatens to jeopardize the future of their descendants. It aims to foster positive and constructive intergenerational dialogue, but also to establish cooperation with the political world. The associatio…

Lorraine McDowell is a geneticist and President of 'Expanding Your Horizons' - an association that's aimed at encouraging young girls (11-14yrs) in school in the Geneva area to explore the world of #STEM As the association's President, she works with a dedicated committee of volunteers to run a biennial science conference for young girls. This year…

How can you boost your vitamin D this winter? Dr Michelle explains why this is important and her 4 top tips.Di SwissVille Broadcasting

The world is a tumultuous place and often peace is difficult to secure and keep – but why? In a new book, ‘The Peace Formula’, Professor Dominic Rohner examines how successful peacekeeping works and why modern governments seem to be unable to strike the right deals. Rohner,a professor at the Geneva Graduate Institute and the University of Lausanne,…

As the days grow shorter and darker, this week Dr Michelle tackles the topic of Seasonal Affective Disorder which impacts 2-3% of people living in the northern hemisphere during the winter months.Di SwissVille Broadcasting

Trained as an architect, but switched to cuisine after a stint in Japan and falling in love with the concept of conscious dining, Anou Boccasam hosts regular supper clubs, or tables d'hôte. Typically 14 people per evening gather around her table in Eaux-Vives at À Table Chez Anou to dine and discuss together (in French and English). She serves trad…

Neuchâtel’s annual chocolate event is on – Chocolatissimo! If you love all things chocolate you will love this. It takes place 2 - 9 November 2024 with demonstrations and workshops throughout the city. Mark spoke to Clea Frey from the Neuchâtel tourist office. He asked the simple question; what is chocolatissimo?…

This week’s podcast is about Carl and Martin’s Grand Tour for Movember! Check out "Carl & Martin's 'Movember' Grand Tour | Biel Edition" Check out "Carl & Martin's 'Movember' Grand Tour | Zurich Edition"Di SwissVille Broadcasting

The season has just begun for the LIONS, Geneva's professional basketball team! Playing once again in the top-tier Swiss Basketball League (SBL), they'll face last year's champions Fribourg Olympic, this Saturday 2 November at 6pm at the Pavillon des Sports in Geneva. Team Captain Noé Anabir and Coach Patrick Pembele join us in the studio to tell u…

Every year a team of dedicated volunteers collect Christmas gift boxes for children in Eastern Europe - spreading a bit of seasonal cheer to those who don't have much. The beauty of the boxes are that they can - and should - contain some toys, sweets and chocolate. But also have items such as toileteries and school supplies. Exercise books, pens, p…

All things Scottish going on this Saturday. Firstly, the St Andrew's Fair with loads of Scottish - and African - goodies on sale. That will be followed by a Ceilidh (reserve ahead is necessary - email below) All at the same place: Salle Communale des Delices, Route de Colovrex 20, 1218 Grand Saconnex. All organised by the Church of Scotland in Gene…

Sally Freedman is a football expert, Senior Sports Communication Manager, sports author, and a huge fan of the game. She tells us what's happening in the world of football this week on the WRS Breakfast Show.Di SwissVille Broadcasting

There’s a lot we can do with pork – from ham to bacon to chops - but a young woman from a relatively unknown area of India wants to expand our knowledge of what can be done with a pig. Mutunulu Keyho is a student at the Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland at Le Bouveret in Canton Valais on the shores of Lake Geneva. She comes from Nagaland in North E…

On November 1 and 2 in Rolle, the DiVINes! salon suisse des vigneronnes will welcome 45 winemakers from Switzerland's six winegrowing regions, all under one roof. It's the fourth edition of the festival that celebrates female wine-makers in Switzerland. Across 2 days they'll have special guests wine (and olive-oil) tastings and workshops. Coraline …