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Swiss Federal Advent Traditions

From Samichlaus in German-speaking Switzerland to Geneva’s Escalade, through Christmas markets, ice rinks, and Advent rituals, the holiday season showcases how Switzerland can bring together diverse…

Zaira Sellerio il Coraggio è femmina

Success for the presentation of the book Il coraggio è femmina at the Italian Chamber of Deputies

Zaira Sellerio presents the book Il coraggio è femmina (Courage Is Female) at the Chamber: a successful event dedicated to the strength and resilience of women.

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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, the distribution of power between the Confederation and the…

Venezuelans celebrating at the Obelisk in Buenos Aires the capture of Nicolás Maduro by the U.S. Image by Roberto Fiadone, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Venezuela key in Trump’s national security strategy

In a historic military operation, the U.S. has detained Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, raising questions about his regime’s future and regional stability.

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Opening Swiss Passes 2025

With the arrival of spring, the Swiss Passes reopen to mountain and adventure…

Birth,Crucifixion,and Resurrection of Christ Image by Follower of Hans Memling, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Easter between spirituality and popular customs

The Christian celebration that embraces the mystery of salvation and renews…

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PostBus symbol of Switzerland

Yellow Postbuses and their characteristic three-tone horn are distinctive…

April Fool’s Day Traditions

April Fools' Day, a day dedicated to pranks and hoaxes celebrated every year on…

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Equity

Swiss Earnings Structure Survey (ESS) 2020

In 2020, the median wage of a full-time job in the Swiss economy as a whole…

Mucche all'alpeggio in alta montagna

The cow as ambassador of Switzerland

The cow is a symbol in Switzerland and can be found everywhere in different…

Facilitated taxation for Italian pensioners abroad

Italy provides various benefits for Italian pensioners living abroad (AIRE) and…

Treno SBB CFF FFS in sosta su una banchina

Swiss Railways celebrates 175 years

Swiss Federal Railways, a model of efficiency in terms of passengers,…

Sirena allarme Svizzera

Fallout shelters and emergency management in Switzerland

Bomb shelters began to be built as a result of the spread of nuclear weapons.…

The best cheese in the world is Swiss

Swiss Gruyere wins the 34th edition of the "World Championship Cheese Contest"

Il franco svizzero è una delle monete più stabili del pianeta

Swiss franc reaches parity with the euro

It has not happened since 2015 (when the Swiss central bank abandoned the…

Regione Alpina

Alpine Convention

The Alpine Convention was the first international treaty in the world to…

Andrea Schenone pushes “Swiss Federalism” at “La Res Publica”

The president of the well-known association based in Gommiswald was interviewed…

How long will high inflation last?

A return to low inflation is likely to take years, not months. Policies for…

International Conference

“AI, Art & Media and the New AI Economy”

11 June 2026 – 6:00 PM 

Liceo Artistico Italo Svizzero / Italian Swiss Art High School

Parkring 30, 8002 Zurich

swiss ai conference

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