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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 Schwinger, traditional music and local specialities to celebrate…
L’ombra – The Shadow
The Shadow by Zaira Sellerio is a poem that explores with depth the feelings tied to lost love and enduring memory.
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Ricordo di una Nonna – Memory of a Grandmother
‘Ricordo di una Nonna’ (Memories of a Grandmother) by Zaira Sellerio is a touching tribute to the bond between grandmother and granddaughter, rich in memories, affection and gratitude.
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 cantons significant local consultations took place.
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L’ombra – The Shadow
The Shadow by Zaira Sellerio is a poem that explores with depth the feelings…
August 15, the peak of summer
On August 15, religious and civic traditions unite worldwide, celebrated under…
The swiss art of multilingualism
Most Swiss people regularly use multiple languages, with English playing a…
August 1st Swiss Celebrate Homeland
On 1 August, Switzerland celebrates the birth of the Confederation in 1291 by…
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100 years ago Liechtenstein embraced the Swiss franc
On April 11, 1924, the Principality of Liechtenstein officially adopted the…
The Journey of Saharan Dust to Europe
During the recent Easter vacations, very strong winds brought with them Sahara…
New exclusive offers for italians abroad registered with A.I.R.E.
Special discounts and benefits with Trenitalia for Italians living abroad who…
Federalism: A comparative analysis between Switzerland and other federal countries
Federalism is a system of government in which powers are divided between a…
Value Added Tax (VAT) Rates Worldwide: Overview of Consumption Taxes
The Value Added Tax (VAT) is one of the primary revenue collection tools in…
Queen Margrethe of Denmark Passes the Throne to Son, Now King Frederik X
On January 14, 2024, Queen Margrethe of Denmark officially abdicated, handing…
Motorway Vignettes 2024
The Alpine countries adopting the vignette-based motorway payment system will…
It’s Oktoberfest time
Oktoberfest (d'Wiesn in Bavarian dialect) is the world's largest folk festival…
Scenarios for a ‘new normal’ in geopolitics
A period of globalization, prosperity and relative political calm since the end…
Summer vacation
The term summer vacation or summer break refers to the school break between…
The real Made in Italy in Zurich on September 10th 2022
