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Universities discouraging the exchange of ideas

Tertiary education increasingly fosters radical left-wing ideologies that undermine intellectual diversity and create an illusion of…

Copertina UN MONDO DIVERSO di Tiziano Gastaldi

Here is the new book “A Different World – scientific or pseudoscientific cocktail to keep the detractors happy”

Dr. Tiziano Gastaldi, author of several books in the field of medicine, including “The Quantum Leap in Medicine,” is also known as…

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“Il coraggio è femmina” by Zaira Sellerio to be released in September

The author, recipient of several awards for her works, including the International Women of Love Award offers her new novel, which can…

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It’s Oktoberfest time

Oktoberfest (d'Wiesn in Bavarian dialect) is the world's largest folk festival held annually between mid-September and early October since…

Poster I più bei libri svizzeri 2022 © BAK - Lisa Mazenauer

The winners of the 2022 “Most Beautiful Swiss Books” contest are here

The Federal Office of Culture (FOC) has named the winners of the 2022 "Most Beautiful Swiss Books" competition on the recommendation of the…

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The third edition of the Emna rumantscha is open

Inaugurated the third edition of the international week dedicated to the Romansh language (Emna rumantscha), promoted by the FDFA in…

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History and traditions of the Swiss Carnival

Carnival is celebrated in many different ways: carnival parades, music, masks and dressing up play an important role.

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New Year’s Eve history and traditions

The end of the year is approaching and it is a time for balance sheets and reflections but also for hopes, wishes, and expectations in the…

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Andermatt and Murten among world’s best tourist villages

The World Tourism Organization (WTO) has selected the world's best tourist villages, and for Switzerland, Andermatt (canton of Uri) and…

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Christmas markets

Christmas came with the pre-Christmas season, and with it came the famous Christmas markets, which originated in German-speaking countries,…

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Week of Italian Language in the World

The Week of the Italian Language in the World is an international cultural event that has been held every year since 2001 in October, at…

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530 years ago the discovery of America

It was October 12, 1492 when Christopher Columbus first landed on the American continent marking the end of the Middle Ages and the…

Bahnhof Schaan-Vaduz Photo by Azby on German Wikipedia

Liechtenstein celebrates Monument Day and 150 years of the railway

The Feldkirch-Schaan/Vaduz-Buchs railway line was built in 1872 with a great impact on the economic development of the country. The…

Una spiaggia affollata a Tropea, Calabria Italy

August 15 holiday with different traditions

Of very ancient pagan origins, this holiday is celebrated in many Catholic countries as the Feast of Mary's Assumption into Heaven.

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The night of St. Lawrence between traditions and legends

According to tradition, on the night of August 10, St. Lawrence's Day by observing the sky, one can admire shooting stars and make wishes.