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“Furry animals”, a music-loving dog and Christmas markets: it’s time for good news!
What if we ended the week with a dose of good news? The “Tribune de Genève” team also wants to share positive and inspiring topics with you. Discover our selection.
Published today at 10:30 a.m.
Two tawny owls survey passers-by in a park in the Bavarian capital.
SASHA JUMANCA/WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
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At Caritas, a driving force to promote second chances
Camille Kunz poses in the Caritas sewing workshop, in Plan-les-Ouates, and wears a shirt made on site, under the L’Upcyclerie brand.
STEEVE IUNCKER GOMEZ
Camille Kunz, responsible for professional integration and the sales network at Caritas Geneva, brings objects and people back to life. Between sewing workshops and revaluation of donated objects, he created L’Upcyclerie, an ethical and committed brand, while strengthening professional training. Portrait.
Geneva pays tribute to 300 “poilus” from the Great War found in the archives
A ceremony took place Monday morning in front of the commemorative stele, on rue Jean-Sénébier, near the Bastions, in the presence of the authorities, including the mayor of the city of Geneva, Christina Kitsos (left), at the same time as was commemorated the armistice of 14-18.
LAURENT GUIRAUD
In Geneva, the war memorial has been enriched with 291 new names of French and Swiss soldiers who died during the First World War, found after careful searches. The Mémoires association inaugurated two commemorative monoliths in homage to these forgotten “poilus”, in the presence of the authorities.
Christmas markets to discover in French-speaking Switzerland
Our map lists around a hundred Christmas markets, from the quays of Geneva to the banks of the Doubs in Saint-Ursanne.
MATHIEU RUDAZ
Immerse yourself in the magic of Advent with our first map of the Christmas markets in French-speaking Switzerland. No need to go very far to enjoy mulled wine and twinkling lights: Romandy loves Christmas markets and is organizing more than a hundred of them at the end of 2024. Happy exploring!
It softens the lives of the elderly
David Jenni, director of Dôme Seniors.
DR
David Jenni, founder of Dôme Seniorsoffers essential support to seniors to ease their administrative and social daily lives. Thanks to its expertise and a network of volunteers, the association helps more and more people and aims to expand to other cantons. This enthusiast puts all his energy into serving the well-being of seniors, promoting social connection and autonomy.
The most beautiful nature photographs exclusively
Jose Manuel Grandío braves subzero temperatures to see an ermine leap into the air.
JOSE MANUEL GRANDIO/WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
The jury of the most prestigious nature photography competition in the world scrutinized no less than 60,000 photos to select the 100 best. Discover our selection.
Fabienne loves life with “Chopin”, her music-loving pug
Fabienne and “Chopin”. “He’s the man of my life!” smiles the Jura woman.
YVAIN GENEVAY
In Porrentruy, Fabienne Pedevilla experiences a unique complicity with Chopinher music-loving pug with a peaceful character. Passionate about books and music, she shares her daily life with this adorable dog who prefers the piano to “vocal singers” and hates aggression.
In the Favre family, all eight children fence
Eléonore, the mother, and Olivier Favre, the father, take a break. Their children fight a duel: Aurore and Angeline, Armand and Anatole, Achille and Hadrien (from left to right), Arthur and Aurèle (behind).
SÉBASTIEN ANEX/TAMEDIA
In Euseigne (VS), the Favre family is united around fencing: the eight children and their parents handle the foil with passion. Forming a real team, some even shine in international competitions, dreaming of the 2028 Olympics. Between friendly rivalries and complicity, the Favres embody the spirit of “One for all, all for one”, inspired by their mother, nicknamed “D’Artagnan “.
The incredible life of the first Swiss mountain guide
Nicole Niquille has not yet watched “Kaizen”, the Inoxtag documentary. But she talked about it with her nieces.
Yvain Genevay/Tamedia
Nicole Niquille, first female mountain guide in Switzerlandovercame adversity with inspiring resilience. Having become paraplegic after an accident, she continues to invest, notably by financing a hospital for women and children in Nepal. At 68, she keeps her spirit of adventure and her dreams intact, defying norms with infectious energy.
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