February 20, 2025
Abolition of rental value in Switzerland
Abolition of rental value: parliament gives green light, but with possible cantonal tax on second homes
February 19, 2025
Switzerland and Liechtenstein strengthen cooperation in the field of innovation
New cooperation agreement to promote high-risk projects, support start-ups and foster economic and social growth in both countries.
February 16, 2025
Switzerland is the world’s smartest country
A new ranking puts Switzerland in first place for intelligence, followed by the United Kingdom and the United States.
February 13, 2025
Febbraio – February
Zaira Sellerio's poem Febbraio is a short composition that, with simplicity and lightness, captures the essence of this unpredictable…
February 8, 2025
Why countries worldwide are cautious of Chinese exports
Beijing’s aggressive export strategy faces mounting resistance worldwide. Even countries friendly to China are erecting barriers to…
February 1, 2025
Schengen entry for non-EU tourists changes
The ETIAS, an electronic authorisation system similar to the US ESTA for visa-free travellers from outside the EU, will be introduced in…
January 26, 2025
L’uomo sulla neve – The man in the snow
‘The Man in the Snow’ is a poignant poem that takes its inspiration from a real-life event that happened to an acquaintance of the author…
January 24, 2025
Donald Trump begins mandate as 47th President of the United States
The President issued an unprecedented series of executive orders in the early hours of his term, decisively dictating the political line…
January 17, 2025
The age of substitute religions
Having largely turned away from Christianity, society now relies on new ideologies for meaning
January 9, 2025
80 billion profit for the SNB in 2024
CHF 3 billion will be distributed to the Confederation and the cantons, while the distribution reserve is back in the positive
January 8, 2025
Romania and Bulgaria in the Schengen Area
Romania and Bulgaria are fully in the Schengen area as of 1 January 2025 with the consequent abolition of border controls. A boost to…
January 5, 2025
La vittoria dell’aglio e della cipolla – The garlic and onion victory
“The Garlic and Onion Victory” is a poem-narrative that weaves an educational message with a charming fairy-tale tone and an important…
December 20, 2024
Ma Babbo Natale esiste? – Does Santa Claus even exist?
The author skilfully interweaves childlike curiosity with the enchantment of the Christmas feast, creating a tale that awakens the deepest…
December 13, 2024
New train timetable 2025
The new SBB timetable will come into force on 15 December 2024, bringing numerous changes to Swiss public transport. Find out what changes,…
December 10, 2024
Bye-bye to FM radio in Switzerland arrives DAB+
From 2025, FM radio (Ultra Short Wave - OUC) will give way to DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting Plus) technology, which offers a number of…
December 7, 2024
A Visa will be required for entry into the UK from 2025
From 2 April 2025, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will be required even for short stays costing £10