August 1st Swiss Celebrate Homeland
On 1 August, Switzerland celebrates the birth of the Confederation in 1291 by uniting traditions, communities and the Swiss Psalm and is…
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 Elvetic Federalism between autonomy and cohesion
From medieval alliances to modern challenges: how federalism has shaped multilingual Switzerland and continues to be at the heart of its…
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…
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
PostBus symbol of Switzerland
Yellow Postbuses and their characteristic three-tone horn are distinctive symbols of Swiss public transport. More than 25% of the…
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,…
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
NATO history and role
NATO, as a collective security system, is based on the mutual commitment of its member states to defend each other against any external…
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.…
The charm of leap year between myth and reality
Every four years, our calendar reserves a special and unique day for us: February 29th. This occurrence is known as leap year, a practice…
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…
Queen Margrethe of Denmark Passes the Throne to Son, Now King Frederik X
On January 14, 2024, Queen Margrethe of Denmark officially abdicated, handing over the reins to her son, who assumes the title of King…