EES Launches across Schengen for Extra-EU travelers
Fingerprints, facial recognition and electronic registration for extra-EU citizens: more security and short-stay monitoring
Switzerland between cycling, walking and health
Slow mobility and quality of life: between Alps and cities, a European model of sustainability
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…
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,…
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…
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
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.
Universities discouraging the exchange of ideas
Tertiary education increasingly fosters radical left-wing ideologies that undermine intellectual diversity and create an illusion of…
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.
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?
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…
Motorway Vignettes 2024
The Alpine countries adopting the vignette-based motorway payment system will have some changes in the New Year
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…
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…