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April Fool’s Day Traditions

April Fools' Day, a day dedicated to pranks and hoaxes celebrated every year on 1 April, is a tradition that crosses cultural boundaries,…

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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

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Novel Baby Giulia

Zaira Sellerio recommends reading the book by her colleague and friend Maria Rosaria De Simone, which tells how a city like Rome hides many…

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Switzerland introduces HVF III truck tolls

From 2025, payment for industrial vehicles will only be handled via Set/Eets electronic toll collection, eliminating terminals and manual…

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Melting glaciers shift the border between Italy and Switzerland

The two countries have reached an agreement to revise the border that separates them, made necessary by melting glaciers.

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E là incontrai mia Madre

The author won an award at the International Poetry and Art Competition ‘At your feet’ in Mercogliano (AV) for her poem ‘And there I met my…

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Liechtenstein celebrates its National Day

August 15, which officially coincides with the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, is a significant holiday deeply rooted in the country's…

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Europe’s biggest challenge comes from within

Europe’s diverse cultures and shared Christian heritage have driven its historical success, but its identity is falling by the wayside.

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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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Mental health crisis: Societal cohesion vs. economic progress

The prevalence of mental health issues in an era of material progress begs the question: Is society to blame?