Tag Archives: Geneva

Autumn

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Cristina Popa

From an old archive

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Unpaid #UN Intern Sleeps in Tent in Geneva

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Cristina Popa

It has come to my attention that UN interns are forced to live in tents to be able to complete their internship at the UNOG in Geneva. Thanks to the article published by Tribune de Geneve, I have learnt that … Continue reading →

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Reza Deghati at #SIGEF2014: Art and Education for Social Change

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Cristina Popa

A humanitarian at heart, Reza Deghati is a worldwide famous photojournalist whose work you may admire on the covers of National Geographic amongst other places. I was lucky enough to listen, interpret and admire part of his work at SIGEF … Continue reading →

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Accident de Personne(s) à Morges

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Cristina Popa

Many things can be said about Switzerland. Well, the country or the confederation itself is a brand. The excellent railroad system makes no exception here. So there I was last week in the ICN from Basel heading to Geneva on … Continue reading →

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Woodrow Wilson Celestial Sphere, UN Geneva / Daily Prompt: Moved To Tears

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Cristina Popa

Daily Prompt: Moved to Tears This is the last time (although not recent) that I was actually moved to tears when taking pictures: here is the Woodrow Wilson Celestial Sphere Memorial at United Nations Palace, Geneva. I guess it’s mainly … Continue reading →

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Marché Aux Puces or Flea Markets: Amazing Plainpalais

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Cristina Popa

Truth is that I did promise over here to do a post on flea markets and Plainpalais in Geneva is my favourite flea market not only because it’s full of interesting things and my cobalt coffee mug is from there, … Continue reading →

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