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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
Christmas markets
Christmas came with the pre-Christmas season, and with it came the famous Christmas markets, which originated in German-speaking countries,…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
Federalism Award 2022 to the Forum for Italian in Switzerland
The Forum for Italian in Switzerland wins the Federalism Award for its commitment to the Italian language and culture taking into account…
High school maturity adjustment for exam-free access to universities
The Federal Council has launched the consultation process for the total revision of the Matura Ordinance (MCO) and the Administrative…
Conference Italophony and the role of public service media
On Saturday, 7 May 2022, the Forum St. Katharinen in St. Gallen hosted the conference L'italofonia e il ruolo del servizio pubblico dei…
Swiss Papal Guard recruits Oath
On May 6 of each year, on the anniversary of the sack of Rome in 1527, the new recruits solemnly take their oath in the San Damaso…
Conference “Italophonie and the role of public service media”
Analysis of the situation of Italian in the context of Swiss plurilingualism considering: the demographic and sociolinguistic aspect, the…