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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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EES Launches across Schengen for Extra-EU travelers

Fingerprints, facial recognition and electronic registration for extra-EU…

Cat ladders Image by Kalispera Dell, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The swiss cat ladder phenomenon

Between architecture, animal welfare, and civic responsibility, the “cat…

Votazioni Svizzera - Image by Grok

September 28, 2025 a popular vote between innovation and tradition

September 28, 2025 will remain a historic day for Switzerland: the people cast…

Specchio image by Grok

Specchio – Mirror

The poem expresses intense nostalgia and profound pain for loss, with evocative…

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Zaira Sellerio, in occasione della presentazione del suo libro

Zaira Sellerio among the finalists of the international award “Donne D’Amore

On May 22, 2023, at the Campidoglio of Rome, will be held the award ceremony of…

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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…

Crasi fra le bandiere della Confederazione Svizzera e della Repubblica Italiana

Switzerland will be removed from the Italian black list

Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter and Italian Finance Minister Giancarlo…

Poster I più bei libri svizzeri 2022 © BAK - Lisa Mazenauer

The winners of the 2022 “Most Beautiful Swiss Books” contest are here

The Federal Office of Culture (FOC) has named the winners of the 2022 "Most…

Maximumkarte mit Einzelbriefmare (Sujet Liechtenstein) Image by zollvertrag.li

100 Years of Switzerland-Liechtenstein Customs Treaty

On March 29, 1923, Liechtenstein and Switzerland signed the treaty to include…

Job meeting Image by Ronald Carreño from Pixabay

Certified IFRS 17 Insurance Financial Analyst

IFRS 17 is a revolution in the way (re)insurance financial statements are…

Time change Image by annca from Pixabay

Daylight saving time returns

Daylight saving time begins next Sunday: at 2:00 a.m. in Switzerland and most…

Clean energy Image by Maria Maltseva from Pixabay

The U.S. is subsidizing clean energy. What about the EU?

American efforts to advantage its clean energy sector may sting Europe, but…

Fornitura di Gas Photo by Gerd Altmann on Pixabay

Oil and gas: The investment gap dilemma

The 2022 energy crisis produced higher prices and policy changes that…

conferenza stampa di presentazione del marchio “Federitaly 100% Made in Italy” con l’annuncio della partnership della Federazione del Made in Italy con la Dfinity Foundation.

Presentation of the “FederItaly 100% Made in Italy” Brand

On Feb. 15, a press conference was held to present the "Federitaly 100% Made in…

The real Made in Italy in Zurich on September 10th 2022

Un negozio di prodotti tipici italiani Foto di Robert Allmann da Pixabay

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