Lebanon
(3 February 2021) The Lebanese Union of Food Importers claims that the food supply of the country's population is threatened due to the severe economic crisis and the strict restrictions imposed as a result of covid-19.
by Elisabeth Willi, home economics teacher and psychologist
(5 February 2021) Even in prosperous Switzerland, people can become unexpectedly unemployed due to company closures, wage cuts or illness. Previous crises and today's Corona crisis leave many traces. Through no fault of their own, household income no longer covers expenditure, bills can no longer be paid and the family budget gets overstretched. Strokes of fate such as separations or deaths also often reduce income.
(30 January 2021) jw. When buying a new electronic device, you might just be in for an unpleasant surprise. Does any of this sound familiar to you?
by Ursula Cross
(30 January 2021) In a writing competition on the topic of "Generations", the text below won 1st prize in the "Children's" category. The text by the 11-year-old boy truly warms the heart. A welcome treat in these unpredictable and, for many, very stressful times.
Human relationships are and remain paramount to our well-being, no matter what age. Children in particular are dependent on true human relationships for learning and developing empathy. But older people also suffer from the lack of human encounters.
The text below radiates the value of human relationship at every age. A deserved winner.
The “sunroot” fills you up
(15 January 2021) The Jerusalem artichoke brings variety to winter cooking – and satisfies you for a long time with few calories. In Switzerland, the season for this large tuber lasts until March.