3,110 guides and insights for cross-border workers
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3,110 entries · Updated 2026-08-07
- Los Vencedores: the film about the Falklands seen by the inhabitantsThe director Pablo Aparo presents at Locarno his documentary that tells the conflict of the Falklands from the point of view of the resid…
- VPOD requests anti-canicola directive for Ticino State and schoolsThe VPOD union asks the Council of State for a structured directive to manage heat waves in public offices and schools, inspired by the G…
- Does the freedom of the market also apply to those who work?Lorenzo Onderka, supporter of Avanti con Ticino&Lavoro, raises an interesting question about market freedom and its application in the pu…
- Drought: duty-free maize imports for Ticino farmersExtraordinary measure of the DEFR until 31 October 2026 to guarantee fodder to farmers affected by the crisis. Imports of maize up to 60%…
- Torrid heat and work: unions meet the Ticino Government for new measuresUNIA, OCST, USS and VPOD unions call for intervention thresholds based on scientific indices to protect workers during heatwaves in Ticino
- Used SUV or compact: the smartest choiceFor border crossers Varese-Milan-Ticino, a used compact reduces operating costs and facilitates daily travel compared to an SUV, accordin…
- Claudio simonetti, monsieur peur: the special pardo at the Locarno film festivalHorror soundtrack composer awarded a special Pardo at the Locarno Film Festival for scoring the genre from Deep Red onwards
- The scratch on the beard of the artistic director at the Locarno Film FestivalIn the soft and voluminous beard of the artistic director lies a declaration of intent for Swiss cinema, with investments increasing by 2…
- Border workers in Ticino: +0.6% quarterly, -0.6% annuallyAt 79,121, slight growth in the second quarter of 2026. Decline on an annual basis, sign of weakness.
- Enough complicityA group of people demonstrate against the companies that finance the genocide in Palestine in Locarno
- More pensions: pensions are falling, they cover the last salary less and lessRetirement pensions decreased by 16% since 2002, cover less than 60% of the last salary.
- Increase in active border workers in SwitzerlandSecond quarter 2026: 79,121 border workers active in Ticino, +0.6% compared to the first quarter.
- Slight increase in frontier workers in Ticino: the figuresThe number of border workers in Ticino increased by 0.6% compared to the previous quarter, with a total of 79,121 people.
- Birth of a child for border workers: registration and cheques 2026 over 20 kmOperational guide for border workers Ticino-Italy: child birth, personal registration, family allowances and consular practices in compli…
- Bags: Zurich closes in green, New York allows itself a getawayCooling tensions between Washington and Tehran keep the Swiss Market Index above the line.
- Cantonal deficit Ticino: -49.7 million, improvement for border workersThe deficit estimated at -49.7 million francs in June 2025 improves by 8.3 million compared to the budget, with a direct impact on AVS/AI…
- Birth of a border child within 20 km: registry 2026Practical guide for border workers within 20 km of the border: registration of the newborn, family allowances and consular procedures acc…
- Urgent work must be done on the road leading to SerpianoThe Municipality of Mendrisio has requested a credit of 1.2 million francs for the safety of the roads and the three bridges.
- Case of Delmastro, Avs's protest to the Chamber with blindfoldsThe deputies of Alleanza Verdi and Sinistra blindfolded themselves in the room to protest against the lack of access to the chats between…
- Litigation in front of Tradate station: 30-year-old injuredAn argument between non-EU citizens degenerated into a fight and a 30-year-old man was injured.
- Bag up, route on the island of 15,000 points?New all-time highs on the Dow Jones and S&P-500 push toward the psychological milestone of 15,000 points, inducing analysts to a more ser…
- Swiss on the run across the border for accommodation154,700 Swiss live in border regions. 70% of Romans find rents too high. Como and Varese among the regions concerned.
- Business indicator companies: recovery in almost all sectorsThe economic situation of Swiss companies improves according to the KOF Institute of the Federal Polytechnic of Zurich, with an indicator…
- Living in the heart of Bellinzona: quality of life and homesDiscover what it means to live in the historic centre of Bellinzona, among the UNESCO castles, the Saturday market and an advantageous re…
- 10 million initiative in Switzerland: those opposed to 52% in the surveyIn June 2026, the second SSR survey overturned the fronts: the no to the UDC initiative rose to 52%. Details and percentages.
- Locarno Film Festival: culture as a linkThe Locarno Film Festival opens with 'Les Yeux Verts', exploring themes of trauma and resilience through cinema in Piazza Grande.
- Frontier: early retirement planning 2026Operational guide for the single border crossing: impact on AVS, second pillar and tax management between Switzerland and Italy within th…
- Poste Italiane is looking for financial advisors in the province of VareseThe company is looking for graduates/undergraduates for promotion and sale of financial, insurance and financing services until 26 August
- Frontier: Accident at work and LAINF insurance in 2026Discover the latest news on LAINF accident insurance for border workers in 2026, with a focus on 'over 20 km' and an operational checklist.
- Pre-festival in Locarno: an event between lights and lights (too many)The 79th edition of the Locarno Film Festival opens with a screening of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" that sparks perplexity and discussion.
- Cadenazzo-Quartino: smart traffic lights start August 29The new smart traffic lights between Cadenazzo and Quartino will come into operation from the end of August, improving traffic management.
- First day in Ticino: checklist for families with childrenKnowing the necessary documents for the first day of work in Ticino is essential for border workers who work in Switzerland and reside in…
- Inflation in Switzerland drops to 0.4% in JulyInflation in Switzerland stood at 0.4% in July, after 0.5% in June and 0.6% in April and May.
- Lucibello: "No personal enrichment or fraudulent use of funds"The chairman of Disti defends himself against the accusation of improper use of funds, ensuring transparency and compliance with procedures.
- Littering, labour and aviation: the news of 1 AugustFrom the fines for littering to the extension of reduced work, here are the news for August 1st.
- Locarno Film Festival: tickets and info for border workersPractical guide to follow the projections in Piazza Grande. Information on prices, reservations and return management in Italy for fronti…
- Coworking and shared workspaces in LuganoPractical guide for self-employed and frontier workers: tax, social security management and choice of workspaces in Ticino.
- Best typical Ticino restaurants in LuganoGuide to the grottos and taverns of Lugano. Discover traditional dishes and how to manage the budget between Swiss salary and personal in…
- Spreads in currency exchange: what it is and how much it really costs youThe spread in currency exchange: what it is and how much it really costs you. Find out how it works and how you can avoid paying too much.
- Vallemaggia, a maxi-construction wedding saves 100 jobsFour construction companies are joining forces to form the new VDM Holding Ltd. Operational since 2027, the operation aims to ensure soci…
- The best coworking spaces in Lugano and Ticino: costs, services includedDiscover the best coworking spaces in Lugano and Ticino, with costs, services included and who is ideal for those who work independently…
- Zurich transport company, "that's why we chose Chinese buses"VBZ purchased eight standard buses and twelve Chinese articulated models for a total of 20 vehicles.
- Cross-border commuters: Buying a property in Switzerland as an investmentRestrictions for non-residents, taxation, differences with the purchase of the first home.
- "Ready to work in the restaurant industry as well." Suter is indignant: "Also?"Lisa Bosia announces her move to Italy due to lack of job opportunities and the debate on the catering sector as a professional reality i…
- Warehouse worker in Ticino: salary, companies and G permitFind out everything about salaries, main companies, G permits and work shifts for cross-border warehouse workers in Ticino.
- Teatro Periferico in Locarno: reflections on memoryThe Teatro Periferico brings to the stage at the Paravento in Locarno a reflection on memory, analyzing its lights and shadows in the cul…
- ECB and SNB: What's Next for Italy-Switzerland Border ResidentsThe decisions of the European and Swiss central banks affect the CHF/EUR exchange rate, which has implications for cross-border commuters.
- He drives an ambulance and works six days a month: "I earn 2300 euros"Dream working conditions for those who drive an ambulance in Spain: 2300 euros net with six days of work a year.
- Cross-border commuters in Valais: a different reality from TicinoIn Valais, Italian workers are not at the center of the political clash as in Ticino.
- Slowdowns on the A8 motorway between Milan and VareseSlowdowns are expected on the A8 motorway between Milan and Varese due to the replacement of the sound-absorbing barriers between Castell…
- Frontier workers in crisis: Switzerland pays the price of revolutionSwitzerland is preparing for a possible financial earthquake due to the reform of the management of unemployment benefits for cross-borde…
- EU reform, cost for Switzerland: one billionSwitzerland is likely to pay a high price for a social reform approved by the European Union.
- Stop to S4 trains in Seveso and Camnago from 3 to 23 AugustDuring the period of the works, connections will be guaranteed by buses departing from the vicinity of the Town Hall of Seveso and from t…
- Smartworking for cross-border commuters extended until 30 June 2023The medida has been extended until 30 June 2023 for Ticino cross-border commuters
- 10,000 cross-border workers return to Switzerland: long queuesAccording to the source, about 10,000 Italian border workers have been called to work in Switzerland, with long queues at the border.
- Incomplete staff: Hcap Women 'frozen'Ambrì Piotta announces that the blue and white team will not be registered for the women's competitions of the 2026/27 season.
- Criminal records, Bern approves data agreement with ItalySwitzerland has given the green light to the study of an agreement for an exchange of data with Italy. The agreement aims to simplify the…
- New rules for teleworking for border workers between Italy and SwitzerlandAs of Monday, February 9, 2026, the new rules govern the teleworking of border workers between Italy and Switzerland.
- Border health: 120 euros per month for medical salariesLombardy applies the contribution from 3% to 6%: funds to border doctors to curb the flight to Switzerland.
- Temporary work in Switzerland continues to growTemporary working hours increased by 1.5% in the first half, while permanent contracts fell by 19.4%.
- Living in Varzo and working in Ticino as a border workerPractical guide for those who choose Varzo as a residence while working in Ticino: tax, new agreement, social security and income managem…
- Data jumble and old border taxes: clarity neededThe transitional regime 2024-2033 for frontier workers prior to 17/7/2023 creates confusion: exemption €7,500 vs deductible €10,000 for n…
- Works SP23 Lomazzo-Bizzarone: one-way alternating from 3 to 7 AugustThe circulation along the SP23 Lomazzo-Bizzarone will be regulated by an alternating single direction to allow asphalt work.
- Lombard Odier sentenced to CHF 3 millionThe Federal Criminal Court has sentenced the Geneva-based private bank Lombard Odier to a fine of 3 million francs in the Karimova case.
- Living in Besano as a border worker: a guide for pros and consPractical analysis on travel times, taxation with the new agreement, advantages and disadvantages of choosing Besano for those who work i…
- Swiss Franc: Is Upward Pressure Returning?The Eur/Chf exchange rate has gained more than 2% since the end of May, rising above 0.93 francs for the first time since January.
- Frontier workers: it matters where you work, not the company headquartersThe Revenue Agency clarifies: the tax regime of frontier workers depends on the place of the physical service, not on the employer's addr…
- Beko Cassinetta, strong concern emerges from the table in the ProvinceMetalworkers' unions are concerned about non-compliance with commitments
- Moving to Porto Ceresio by border crossing: pros and consPractical analysis for those who live in Porto Ceresio and work in Ticino: taxation, 2024 agreement, contributions, LAMal and refunds.
- Competition Commission investigates expensive fuels in TicinoCouncillor Benoît Gaillard raises suspicion of understandings on gasoline prices after Etzelpark's arrival in Bellinzona.
- Living in Porto Ceresio and working in Ticino as a border workerPractical guide for border workers between Porto Ceresio and Canton Ticino: taxes, procedures, mobility and costs according to the regula…
- Fines on public transport: the fund that pays for the needyThe association Freiheitsfonds Schweiz supports people in financial difficulties to avoid alternative detention in case of non-payment of…
- Temporary work in Switzerland: returns to growth in 2024After three years of decline, the temporary labour market is up 1.5%. Analysis of Swissstaffing data and implications for the industrial…
- After the Zali case: Ticino looks to the futureThe resignation of Minister Zali marks a delicate moment for the Canton of Ticino. Politics tries to turn the page and resume daily work.
- Pensions August 2026: INPS payroll and changes in amountAnalysis of the timing of the INPS coupon of August 2026 and the factors that affect the amount of the pension for workers.
- Border health tax: trade unions and Canton against double taxationA legal opinion commissioned by the Canton of Ticino rejects the 2024 'health tax': it is a tax that violates the 2020 treaty.
- Efficiency in real estate: how professionals workBecause successful real estate agencies in Ticino do not waste time on social media but focus on the operational management of real estate.
- UBS cuts other jobs: it falls below 100,000The UBS banking group reduces its workforce to 99,085 employees following the integration of Credit Suisse. Target: 13.5 billion in savin…
- Construction in Ticino: the challenges of the sector before the summerThe point of the situation between procurement, material supply and the critical issues related to summer temperatures with the SSIC.
- UBS and Credit Suisse: the results of the integrationThree years after the announcement, CEO Sergio Ermotti confirms tangible results and overcoming the initial challenges for the banking gr…
- Serious accident at work in VallemaggiaA 29-year-old resident of Bellinzonese was seriously injured in Piano di Peccia after being hit by a beam falling from a bridge crane.
- Construction in Ticino: stop penalties for extreme heatSSIC calls for fair conditions for construction sites during heatwaves, avoiding contractual penalties for delays caused by extreme tempe…
- Warm at work, elegance mandatory in SwitzerlandMost employees in Europe can wear what they want in the workplace, but in Switzerland it's different.
- Suspend reversal OF border source tax quotaThe deputy Plr Cristina Maderni and other senior councillors ask the Council of State to suspend the reimbursement to Italy of the portio…
- Lugano, asphalt works: construction site on Thursday in Via Alla BozzoredaThe asphalt works in Via Alla Bozzoreda in Lugano will be contained to a single cycle at night between 8.00 pm on Thursday 30 July and 5.…
- There is absolutely no systemic errorTicinonline denies the rumours about systemic errors in the treatment of border workers.
- Moving to Maccagno from border crossings: driving for and againstLiving in Maccagno with Pino and Veddasca working in Ticino: tax analysis between the new agreement, deductibles and journey times for th…
- Customs will be more streamlinedFederal Office of Customs and Border Security cuts 25 management positions
- Cross-border commuters: Ticino applies the full withholding rateOpting for the Omnibus Decree now means being taxed in Ticino at 100% of the tables instead of 80%. There is time until the end of 2026 t…
- Living in Maccagno with Pine and Veddasca as a border workerPros and cons of living in Maccagno with Pine and Veddasca working in Ticino: taxation, agreements and management of daily commuting.
- Italy Tax Residency and RW SanctionsThe Tax Court of First Instance of Vicenza annuls the deed of imposition of sanctions for failure to complete the RW framework, as the re…
- Living in Maccagno with Pine and Veddasca and working in TicinoPractical guide for border workers: connections, taxation and daily life between Maccagno and Ticino in compliance with current regulations.
- More What if the trains were financed by those who take the plane?A popular initiative wants to tax every flight departing from Switzerland and return most of the proceeds in the form of train travel vou…
- Moving to Luino by border crossing: pros and consSetting at source, double taxation and exemption for frontier workers.
- Ticino Music is done in four (concerts)The Ticino Music Festival continues with a day full of events that will accompany the public from afternoon to evening.
- Living in Clivio, Ticino border worker: pros and consTaxes, duties, permits, travel times: what to consider before moving to Clivio.
- Predictive markets and new platform: Trump's businessThe Trump family expands its activities in predictive markets with the launch of the new Truth Api platform.
- Ticino: Italian border workers are scarce, now they are a resourceThe drop in Italian border workers in the Canton of Ticino creates problems for local businesses, overturning the old accusations of the…
- Moving to Clivio as a border crosser: practical pros and consComplete guide for those who work in Ticino and consider living in Clivio: tax advantages, travel times and practical considerations.
- Living in Clivio and working in Ticino as a border workerComplete guide for border crossers who choose Clivio as a residence for commuting to the Canton of Ticino, including connections and tax…
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How to use this index
How this collection is built. The editorial archive collects fiscal analyses, practical guides, commentary on rulings and cross-border news for Italian residents working in Ticino. Each article is classified by category (tax, healthcare, employment, cross-border life, news) and depth (800-1200 word news pieces, 1500-2500 guides, 3000+ deep-dives). The most read topics: the 2024 Italy-Switzerland fiscal agreement and cantonal "ristorni", LAMal vs SSN, net-payslip calculations, commute costs, cost of living Como-Lugano-Varese-Mendrisio.
How to use it. The practical guides (linked from the homepage "Resources" block) are the right starting point for the once-in-a-career decisions every frontaliere faces: opting for LAMal or the Italian SSN, choosing between G permit and Swiss residency, sizing the impact of the 2024 concurrent regime, sizing the LPP. The daily news desk covers regulatory changes, court rulings, border queues, fuel prices and Ticino employer moves on the hiring front. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter from the homepage for the digest.
Cross-border worker deep-dive
Why a dedicated editorial archive matters for cross-border workers. Most of the decisions an Italian frontaliere takes — LAMal vs SSN, G permit vs Swiss residency, canton choice, managing concurrent taxation — are taken once in a career and affect the net pay for years or decades. The generalist Italian media narrative often oversimplifies or stops at headlines; the Swiss-portal guides are in German or French and assume Swiss-system fluency. This archive fills that gap: Italian writing, the perspective of an Italian-resident worker, Swiss data verified at source.
How to combine the guides with the site's tools. The guides are designed to sit alongside the operational tools: read the 2024 fiscal-agreement guide then run your real net in the salary simulator under both regimes (old frontaliere vs new concurrent); read the LAMal vs SSN guide then compare real premiums on the LAMal-premiums page for your work commune; read the commute guide then check live border-wait times on the crossings map. Newsletter subscribers (link on the homepage) get the weekly digest + alerts on regulatory changes.
Frequently asked questions
When is the editorial archive updated?
News pieces are published Monday to Friday at 08:00 CET, covering the most relevant topics from the previous day: Italian and Swiss regulatory changes, court rulings, border-crossing traffic, fuel prices, USTAT data, moves by major Ticino employers on hiring and layoffs. Practical guides are refreshed quarterly or when a regulatory change requires an update (e.g. new fiscal agreement, annual LAMal update, LPP reform). Deep-dives on specific topics (fiscal residency, title conversion, G permit structure) are published 1-2 times per month and indexed in the archive by category and depth.
Can I receive articles by email?
Yes, the weekly newsletter sends every Monday morning a summary of the 5-7 most relevant articles of the week, alerts on regulatory changes relevant for the cross-border worker, the new USTAT data and a recap of Ticino labour-market trends. Subscribing is free from the homepage; subscribers also access reserved content: historical LAMal premium data per comune (10 years), the company database with publication cadence of listings and the advanced salary simulator including the personally chosen pension fund LPP.
Are the guides written from Italian or Swiss sources?
The guides are curated by Italian editors based between Como and Varese with direct cross-border experience, in collaboration with tax advisors licensed in both countries and with periodic feedback from expert readers (lawyers, accountants, cross-border union representatives). Swiss data sources (cantonal USTAT, federal BFS, AVS, IAS) are always cited in the article with direct links to the original documents; Italian sources (Agenzia delle Entrate, INPS, MEF) likewise. When an interpretation is controversial or evolving (e.g. fiscal agreements in transition) the guide presents the different interpretations rather than a single one, and indicates the expected updates.
Can I suggest a topic or report an error?
Yes, the feedback tool is linked from the homepage ("Report/Suggest" section). Topics suggested by readers are incorporated into the editorial plan within 2-4 weeks if relevant for the majority of readers, or treated in ad-hoc articles if very specific. Error reports (wrong data, broken link, outdated fiscal interpretation) are corrected within 48 hours from verification. Editorial transparency is one of the founding values of the site: updated articles show the change history at the bottom, and the site maintains a public changelog of the main updates.
What sets this archive apart from generalist blogs about cross-border work?
Three things: (1) the perspective is exclusively that of an Italian resident worker (not someone living in Switzerland, not someone selling tax services, not someone selling financial products); (2) data verified at source rather than summarised from secondary references — every statistic links to the original USTAT/BFS/Agenzia Entrate document, not to another site; (3) integration with operational tools (simulators, calculators, border maps, company indexes) that turns guidance into concrete action. The generalist blog describes; this archive puts the data to work.
Closing thoughts for the cross-border worker
Operational reflections on the cross-border profession. Working in Ticino while keeping Italian residency is a choice that is evaluated through three overlapping lenses. The first is economic: the net differential between a Swiss and Italian salary must always be translated into net-per-hour invested, including the commute that absorbs 10-14 hours a week between fuel, motorway tolls, peak-hour queues at the border and vehicle maintenance. The second lens is fiscal: from 1 January 2024 the new Italy-Switzerland agreement introduced concurrent taxation for new cross-border workers, while historical ones (those with an active contract on 17 July 2023) retain the previous Swiss-only regime. The gap is 5-12 percentage points on the net, and is a variable to factor into calculations before signing a contract, not afterwards. The third lens is quality of life: the smoothest border crossing relative to residence, the actual working hours, the option of remote work up to 25 % of the time (the bilateral maximum negotiated from 2024).
Real commute costs and their impact on net pay. The most under-estimated figure on cross-border forums is how much commute actually weighs on disposable net pay. A petrol car doing 50 km a day between residence and workplace consumes 5-6 litres per day (≈ 1,200-1,400 km a month), with a fuel cost of EUR 280-360 monthly at Italian 2026 average prices and somewhat less when refuelling on the Swiss side (Mendrisio is competitive for those returning via the Sottoceneri). On top of that comes the motorway toll (EUR 80-120 monthly across A2/A9 and Bregaglia), maintenance (depreciation + servicing + seasonal tyres, EUR 90-130 monthly), parking on the Swiss side if the employer does not provide it (EUR 80-180 monthly in central Lugano and Mendrisio), and accelerated vehicle wear (faster depreciation). The total is EUR 530-790 monthly, equivalent to a 9-13 % decrease on the average cross-border net. The salary simulator and the commute-costs page help quantify this before agreeing on the contract.
Towards a conscious choice in 2026 and beyond. The question "is it worth being a cross-border worker?" no longer has a universal answer like 10 or 15 years ago. It pays if: your sector offers a net differential ≥ 50 % over the Italian median (healthcare, finance, senior IT, specialised engineering), residence is within 60 km of the border, the company offers a contract with remote work explicitly in the 25 % allowance, and commute costs stay below EUR 600 monthly. It does not pay if: the sector is non-specialised (retail, hospitality, generic construction) and the differential is below 30 %, residence is beyond 90 km from the border, the employer does not sponsor the G permit before signing, or the usual border crossing has average wait times above 25 minutes at peak hours. The grey zone (middle sector, middle distance, middle costs) is where the site offers the most value: simulators, real data and practical guides that translate the personal decision into comparable figures. Subscribe to the newsletter from the homepage to receive the weekly digest of USTAT data, regulatory changes and biggest hiring companies.