Why countries worldwide are cautious of Chinese exports
Beijing’s aggressive export strategy faces mounting resistance worldwide. Even countries friendly to China are erecting barriers to…
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…
L’uomo sulla neve – The man in the snow
‘The Man in the Snow’ is a poignant poem that takes its inspiration from a real-life event that happened to an acquaintance of the author…
Donald Trump begins mandate as 47th President of the United States
The President issued an unprecedented series of executive orders in the early hours of his term, decisively dictating the political line…
The age of substitute religions
Having largely turned away from Christianity, society now relies on new ideologies for meaning
80 billion profit for the SNB in 2024
CHF 3 billion will be distributed to the Confederation and the cantons, while the distribution reserve is back in the positive
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…
La vittoria dell’aglio e della cipolla – The garlic and onion victory
“The Garlic and Onion Victory” is a poem-narrative that weaves an educational message with a charming fairy-tale tone and an important…
Ma Babbo Natale esiste? – Does Santa Claus even exist?
The author skilfully interweaves childlike curiosity with the enchantment of the Christmas feast, creating a tale that awakens the deepest…
New train timetable 2025
The new SBB timetable will come into force on 15 December 2024, bringing numerous changes to Swiss public transport. Find out what changes,…
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
Swiss vote result of 24 November 2024
In the federal vote on 24 November 2024, the Swiss say yes to the uniform financing of healthcare, but reject the expansion of motorways…
Il Dio uomo – The God man
The poem offers an intense and heartbreaking reflection on the condition of women forced to live in relationships of submission and…
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…
Central banks weigh economic growth against inflation control
Despite some victories in the U.S. and the eurozone, policymakers now face the challenge of maintaining economic growth while restraining…
Dante and Beatrice in modern times!
Zaira Sellerio's poem, a contemporary take on Dante's dreamlike journey, is striking for the way it interweaves classical elements of the…