Switzerland 2026 between sports and diplomacy
A year of major national and international events, featuring the Olympic Games, world-class sporting competitions, and strategic diplomatic…
2026 as a milestone for federalism and direct democracy in Switzerland
2026 is shaping up to be a crucial year for Switzerland, with some of the most important dynamics of federalism, such as direct democracy,…
Swiss Federal Advent Traditions
From Samichlaus in German-speaking Switzerland to Geneva’s Escalade, through Christmas markets, ice rinks, and Advent rituals, the holiday…
The first snowflakes of the 2025/26 season close the Alpine passes and open the ski resorts
Winter peeks out over the Swiss Alps: alpine roads go into ‘hibernation’ and the first ski lifts open, with ticket prices slightly up and…
La macchina dispettosa – The mischievous machine
Max, the mischievous car by Zaira Sellerio, lives adventures filled with humor and nostalgia, teaching the value of friendship and freedom.…
NRP and federalism: strengthening cohesion between cities and the countryside
The Swiss New Regional Policy (NRP) aims for balanced development across urban, rural, and mountainous areas, reducing regional disparities…
EES Launches across Schengen for Extra-EU travelers
Fingerprints, facial recognition and electronic registration for extra-EU citizens: more security and short-stay monitoring
The swiss cat ladder phenomenon
Between architecture, animal welfare, and civic responsibility, the “cat ladders” tell a unique story of Swiss culture
September 28, 2025 a popular vote between innovation and tradition
September 28, 2025 will remain a historic day for Switzerland: the people cast their vote on important federal issues, while in several…
German-speaking Switzerland removes French from primary schools
Some German-speaking cantons are removing French from primary school to focus on English. But in the other linguistic regions the situation…
ESAF 2025 Glarnerland
The ESAF 2025 Glarnerland in Mollis from 29 to 31 August will be the largest festival of Swiss Schwingen and Alpine culture, with 270…
August 15, the peak of summer
On August 15, religious and civic traditions unite worldwide, celebrated under different names and meanings but connected by themes of…
The swiss art of multilingualism
Most Swiss people regularly use multiple languages, with English playing a prominent role alongside national languages.
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…
AI and federalism in Switzerland
The challenge of artificial intelligence meets the complexity of the Swiss federal system. An analysis of the opportunities for effective…
Switzerland between cycling, walking and health
Slow mobility and quality of life: between Alps and cities, a European model of sustainability