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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…
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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La Sicilia, terra di magia e amore – Sicily, a land of magic and love
The short story Sicily, a land of magic and love by Zaira Sellerio is a delicate and symbolic narrative that combines legend, memory, and feeling.
The strong franc and the swiss economy
Between global safe-haven currency, high domestic prices, and cross-border consumption patterns
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Top news from Switzerland
La racchetta magica e il miracolo di natale – The Magic Racket and the Christmas Miracle
Ale, a ten-year-old boy, discovers a magical racket that helps him save his…
The knowledge-guarding cats
For centuries, libraries have used cats as defenders of books against mice: a…
Swiss Federal Advent Traditions
From Samichlaus in German-speaking Switzerland to Geneva’s Escalade, through…
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…
Top News from Europe
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…
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
