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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
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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…
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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Top news from Switzerland
September 28, 2025 a popular vote between innovation and tradition
September 28, 2025 will remain a historic day for Switzerland: the people cast…
Specchio – Mirror
The poem expresses intense nostalgia and profound pain for loss, with evocative…
German-speaking Switzerland removes French from primary schools
Some German-speaking cantons are removing French from primary school to focus…
Il Profumo dell’Amore – The Scent of Love
The Scent of Love is a poetic prose that exalts the power of authentic love,…
Top News from Europe
European elections 2024
The 2024 European elections were held in the 27 member states of the European…
World’s largest direct air capture plant operational
Swiss Climeworks has started operations of its largest direct air capture and…
Digital geopolitics and the rise of cyberwarfare
Europe must undertake major reforms to protect itself amid the digitalization…
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…
The real Made in Italy in Zurich on September 10th 2022
