QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE CONCERT
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 17th, 2011
Details of this event are now available.
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Magazine article on British Residents in France
Posted in Uncategorized on Nov 30th, 2011
Do you live in France but work in Switzerland? I am a writer for an English language magazine (Living France) and I’m writing about the frontalier experience. I would love to speak to you about your life, why you’ve chosen to live in France, and the lifestyle you have. The article will feature three different people/families and [...]
ROMANDIE EAST’S NEW CHAIRMAN
Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 28th, 2011
A warm welcome to Farrol Kahn, the new Chairman of the Romandie East Region, who has succeeded Andrew Wells following the latter’s return to the United Kingdom. 11 Sep 2011 He joined the BRA last year after moving from the UK and is the author of a number of books, particularly on aviation medecine, and [...]
CONSULAR NETWORK IN SWITZERLAND
Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 14th, 2011
The British Embassy has now completed its restructuring of the consular network in Switzerland, which has been underway since summer 2010. The objective of the restructuring has been to ensure that British citizens can access the right professional consular assistance as quickly as possible in the event of need. We have therefore centralised and expanded [...]
Switzerland, a very short introduction
Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 10th, 2011
For expatriates, Swiss ways and customs might sometimes appear peculiar. How can you improve your chances to integrate better? How can you make the most of your professional expertise in the specific context that characterizes Switzerland? To help you understand what makes Switzerland so Swiss, the EPFL is organizing a new course: Switzerland, a very short introduction in 6 [...]
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Posted in Uncategorized on Jul 10th, 2011
The BRA Council, together with other British organizations in Switzerland is organizing a grand gala in the Victoria Hall, Geneva on 21 April 2012. Watch this space for more details.
Revised Articles of Association
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 27th, 2011
Following the decisions taken at the AGM 2011 a new version of the Articles of Association is available for you to download on our “Documents” page.
NEW CONSULAR STRUCTURE
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 22nd, 2011
With the closure of the Honorary Consular network, the British Embassy is now beginning to finalize its consular structure for Switzerland. Underpinning the centralized provision of all consular services in Berne will be a network of Wardens whom the Embassy will be able to contact in the case of an emergency. Wardens will differ from [...]
VOTES FOR BRITISH EXPATS?
Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 22nd, 2011
Under UK law, expatriates who have spent more than 15 years abroad are denied the vote. But World War II veteran, Harry Shindler, who lives in Italy, has gone to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in an effort to change the British Government’s mind. As a result of his submission, the ECHR has [...]
Changes to the Honorary Consul Network
Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 15th, 2011
The British Community will be aware that in October 2010 the Consulate-General in Geneva closed, with the Consular services being centralised to the Embassy in Berne. In conjunction with the Regional Consular Director for North West Europe we have now undertaken a review of the Honorary Consul network in Switzerland to ensure that we are [...]