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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.

Concorso AI TUOI PIEDI 2024

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.

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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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?

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European elections 2024

The 2024 European elections were held in the 27 member states of the European Union between June 6 and June 9, as unanimously agreed by the…

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World’s largest direct air capture plant operational

Swiss Climeworks has started operations of its largest direct air capture and storage facility in Iceland called Mammoth.

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Digital geopolitics and the rise of cyberwarfare

Europe must undertake major reforms to protect itself amid the digitalization of economies, communications and security.

100 Jahre Schweizer Franken im Fürstentum Liechtenstein

100 years ago Liechtenstein embraced the Swiss franc

On April 11, 1924, the Principality of Liechtenstein officially adopted the Swiss franc as its legal tender, abandoning the Austrian krone.…

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The Journey of Saharan Dust to Europe

During the recent Easter vacations, very strong winds brought with them Sahara sand, the deposition of which gave a striking yellow filter…

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New exclusive offers for italians abroad registered with A.I.R.E.

Special discounts and benefits with Trenitalia for Italians living abroad who are regularly registered with A.I.R.E. to travel in Italy…

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Federalism: A comparative analysis between Switzerland and other federal countries

Federalism is a system of government in which powers are divided between a central government and various sub-national units of government,…

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Value Added Tax (VAT) Rates Worldwide: Overview of Consumption Taxes

The Value Added Tax (VAT) is one of the primary revenue collection tools in many countries around the world and can vary significantly from…