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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,…

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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

Oberalppass Image by Monika from Pixabay

Upcoming reopening of the Swiss Passes

As spring arrives, the Swiss Passes are once again preparing to welcome mountain and adventure lovers. From the majestic peaks of the Alps…

A Frecciaargento train stopped at the station Image by Anthony Davey from Pixabay

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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Motorway Vignettes 2024

The Alpine countries adopting the vignette-based motorway payment system will have some changes in the New Year

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Weak growth for Swiss winter tourism

According to tourism forecasts, after a record summer, the number of overnight stays in Switzerland will only increase by 0.4 per cent to…

Il carro di un birrificio sfila alla cerimonia di inaugurazione Bild von David Mark auf Pixabay

It’s Oktoberfest time

Oktoberfest (d'Wiesn in Bavarian dialect) is the world's largest folk festival held annually between mid-September and early October since…

Vacanze al mare Photo by Pexels on Pixabay

Summer vacation

The term summer vacation or summer break refers to the school break between school years and the academic year break, which can last from…

Euroairport from the air Image by Aero Icarus from Zürich, Switzerland, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Trinational Airport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg

The Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg EuroAirport is the only tri-national airport in the world, built by Switzerland on French territory in the…

Kulmhotel Gornergrat das höchstgelegene Hotel der Schweizer Alpen. Photo by Xavier von Erlach on Unsplash

Helvetic summer tourism rising due to return of Asian guests

According to tourism forecasts published by BAK Economics on behalf of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), in the summer of…

Flughafen Zürich Photo by (C) Flughafen Zürich AG

The 75th anniversary celebration of Zurich Airport

77 years ago, on May 5, 1946, Zurich voters overwhelmingly said "yes" to the loan to build the current airport, thus laying the foundation…

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History and traditions of the Swiss Carnival

Carnival is celebrated in many different ways: carnival parades, music, masks and dressing up play an important role.

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Renovation of the Monte Generoso Railway completed

The last section of the new track on the line leading to the peak was laid on January 31, 2023, completing the century-old railway…

Il Catamarano Giove jet della flotta Alilauro

Lauro, a dynasty of the sea between tradition and innovation

Honorable Salvatore, son of the pioneer of shipping in the Bay of Naples: "Our commitment with means and technology for sustainability and…