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…
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,…
The last cardboard suitcase
This poem entitled "L'ultima valigia di cartone" - The Last Cardboard Suitcase deals with the theme of emigration and the experience of…
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…
Perception of Switzerland abroad
Switzerland's image abroad is very positive even in 2022 because of its landscape, chocolate, cheese, watches, financial center and a…
530 years ago the discovery of America
It was October 12, 1492 when Christopher Columbus first landed on the American continent marking the end of the Middle Ages and the…
End of the era of Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Shortly after Mikhail Gorbachev, the last president of the former Soviet Union, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom also left us at…
Mikhail Gorbachev and a part of history goes away
Mikhail Gorbachev died in Moscow on August 30, 2022: With his policies, he put an end to the Cold War and was a major protagonist of…
Celebration of August 1, 2022: Speech by Federal President Ignazio Cassis in Knonau
Federal President Ignatius Cassis (FDP) made the first stop of his "Tour de Suisse" by train in Knonau, Canton Zurich at the Stöckweid farm…
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…