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…
Innovation and energy policy between Switzerland and Italy
Since the establishment of the Italian state in 1861, Switzerland and Italy have enjoyed traditionally good relations, characterised by…
Public holidays in the Swiss Confederation
In Switzerland, the 26 cantons that make up the Swiss Confederation are free to set their own public holidays, with the exception of 1…
Excellent bilateral relations between Switzerland and Liechtenstein
Relations between Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein are excellent, and the two countries are bound by strong ties of…
Free entry to Italian museums and parks for AIRE registered Italians
Italian citizens living abroad who are registered in the Italian Registry Office (AIRE) are entitled to free admission to museums,…
Swiss libraries launch new national platform
The Library Am Guisanplatz (BiG), the Alexandria Library Network, together with 490 libraries are now part of the National Library Network…
Swiss Customs Museum opens exhibition season
The Customs Museum presents the tasks of the FCA and explains what the borders and border guards are used for, in the past and today.
The Alpen Sinfonietta Journeys – music for bees
This project stems from the awareness of the proponents of the fundamental role of pollinating insects and their importance for the…