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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.

Fürstentum Liechtenstein Image by Elias from Pixabay

Liechtenstein celebrates its National Day

August 15, which officially coincides with the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, is a significant holiday deeply rooted in the country's…

Olimpiadi Parigi 2024 Image by myshoun from Pixabay

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.

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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 Jahre Schweizer Franken im Fürstentum Liechtenstein

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.…

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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…

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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…

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To adopt or not to adopt? Pondering the euro question

History shows that various monetary and exchange rate regimes can work well or poorly, depending on the countries’ circumstances and…

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla crowned in Westminster Abbey

A ceremony full of tradition and innovation attended by, in addition to the British Royal family, Monarchs, Heads of State and dignitaries…

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St. Gotthard North-South Axis

Traffic jams with long waits are occurring more and more often, especially at the two portals of the Gotthard freeway tunnel. It often…

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100 Years of Switzerland-Liechtenstein Customs Treaty

On March 29, 1923, Liechtenstein and Switzerland signed the treaty to include the Principality of Liechtenstein into the Swiss customs…

Scorcio del Mercatino di Natale di Einsiedeln - Svizzera - Image by Chris Sche-Bo

Christmas markets

Christmas came with the pre-Christmas season, and with it came the famous Christmas markets, which originated in German-speaking countries,…

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Swiss Papal Guard recruits Oath

On May 6 of each year, on the anniversary of the sack of Rome in 1527, the new recruits solemnly take their oath in the San Damaso…

Svizzera e Liechtenstein intendono lasciare un'impronta comune

Excellent bilateral relations between Switzerland and Liechtenstein

Relations between Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein are excellent, and the two countries are bound by strong ties of…

Quo vadis, Europe?

In the aftermath of the catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan, Europe has been brutally confronted with its inability as a geopolitical…