EES Launches across Schengen for Extra-EU travelers
Fingerprints, facial recognition and electronic registration for extra-EU citizens: more security and short-stay monitoring
Ricordo di una Nonna – Memory of a Grandmother
‘Ricordo di una Nonna’ (Memories of a Grandmother) by Zaira Sellerio is a touching tribute to the bond between grandmother and…
Farewell to paper mail in Denmark
From 2026, a definitive stop to paper mail. Red mailboxes will also disappear, while Switzerland remains more cautious
August 15, the peak of summer
On August 15, religious and civic traditions unite worldwide, celebrated under different names and meanings but connected by themes of…
Between nature and silence the car-free villages to discover
Enchanted places where modernity gives way to silence, nature and a slower, more authentic lifestyle.
The election of Pope Leo XIV: Geopolitics of the papacy
In a world teetering between authoritarianism and apathy, the new pope has a choice – challenge injustice or repeat the mistakes of silence…
Reform of Italian citizenship ius sanguinis
Decree-Law no. 36 of 28 March 2025 introduces restrictions on the recognition of citizenship by descent and anticipates a bill to…
Europe’s micronations between history and diplomacy
Journey to the continent's smallest sovereign states: between centuries-old monarchies, thousand-year-old republics and delicate balances…
Pope Leo XIV the first US pope
From Illinois to the Papal Throne: Robert Francis Prevost, an Augustinian, missionary and theologian, is the 267th Pope of the Catholic…
Easter between spirituality and popular customs
The Christian celebration that embraces the mystery of salvation and renews humanity's hope
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,…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…