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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…

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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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August 1st Switzerland in Feast

Ogni 1° agosto, la Svizzera celebra la sua Festa Nazionale, un'importante commemorazione della nascita della Confederazione, avvenuta nel…

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The charm of leap year between myth and reality

Every four years, our calendar reserves a special and unique day for us: February 29th. This occurrence is known as leap year, a practice…

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Federalism: A comparative analysis between Switzerland and other federal countries

Federalism is a system of government in which powers are divided between a central government and various sub-national units of government,…

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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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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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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.

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…

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New Year’s Eve history and traditions

The end of the year is approaching and it is a time for balance sheets and reflections but also for hopes, wishes, and expectations in the…

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Andermatt and Murten among world’s best tourist villages

The World Tourism Organization (WTO) has selected the world's best tourist villages, and for Switzerland, Andermatt (canton of Uri) and…

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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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Speech by President of the Confederation Ignazio Cassis at the Federal Alpine Wrestling and Games Festival ESAF

Speech by President Ignazio Cassis in Pratteln on the occasion of the ESAF federal wrestling festival (in German, Italian and French)

Una spiaggia affollata a Tropea, Calabria Italy

August 15 holiday with different traditions

Of very ancient pagan origins, this holiday is celebrated in many Catholic countries as the Feast of Mary's Assumption into Heaven.

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The night of St. Lawrence between traditions and legends

According to tradition, on the night of August 10, St. Lawrence's Day by observing the sky, one can admire shooting stars and make wishes.