From time to time Living in Nyon features articles which are written by guest writers. For this post, Phillipe Martinet, a local deputy and councillor in Gland for the past 25 years, has written about his perspective on local Swiss politics. He sums up what he feels he has (or hasn’t!) achieved in the 25 years that he has been […]
Politics Evening and Wine Tasting in English
Response to the “Swiss Politics for Dummies” talk in English taking place on the 28th, has been incredible, so much so, a waiting list for the event has now been established. If you would still like to come, send an email to cnp at bluewin.ch and I will put you on the list and let you know if there are […]
The race is over and Rossellat romps home as Mayor
Lots of children waited in the crisp, cold sunshine on Saturday to run in the first of many races in Noviodurun. There was a fun atmosphere in the town coinciding with the usual bustle of the Saturday market. Here are the children setting off in Grand Rue accompanied by Centurion football players. Meanwhile over at […]
Running for mayor and running round Nyon
Two events are coming up in Nyon this weekend. The first is the local elections when the citizens of Nyon vote on Sunday (along with other issues) for their new mayor. This is the culmination of months of campaigning by all three candidates including a public debate last week. Bernadette Nelissen was at the debate […]
Just when you thought the Nyon political race was over, another one has begun
If last month’s local elections didn’t provide enough excitement for you, Nyon is giving you that extra frisson over the next two months as the position of mayor is now up for grabs. Who has the best overall view of the town? It’s an interesting situation right now as Bernadette explains: “At the moment two […]