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Border and customs

Crossings, waiting times, customs checks and transit: the border day by day.

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302 articles on border and customs, newest first.

• The Transit Tax Could Work Like the Pedemontana: Who, What, Where, When, Why

  The transit tax could be introduced in Switzerland to discourage traffic that crosses the country without bringing direct economic benefits. National Councillor UDC Paolo Pamini has proposed an automatic electronic taxation system, similar to that used by the Pedemontana between Como and Malpensa.

• Switzerland Introduces Transit Tax, EU Commission Objects

  The Swiss government has introduced a transit tax to reduce traffic and improve quality of life for residents, but the EU Commission is not pleased with the decision.

• Porrentruy to restrict access to municipal pool for non-residents

  The Porrentruy Municipal Council has approved a legal amendment allowing the Municipal Council to impose restrictions on access to the outdoor municipal pool.

• Control Operation in Mendrisiotto Construction Sites: No Irregularities Found

  Thorough checks in seven construction sites in Mendrisiotto: 66 workers involved, no irregularities detected. Here's what emerged.

• Switzerland Transit Fee 2026: New Rules, Costs & Impact

  Switzerland transit fee 2026: updated rules, costs and what cross-border commuters need to know about the new Swiss transit tax.

• Transit Tax in Ticino: What Changes for Foreign Drivers

  Starting from 2026, foreigners crossing Ticino in their cars without significant stops will be required to pay a dynamic transit fee. Analysis and practical details.

• Transit Tax in Ticino: Approval and Economic Impacts

  The transit tax, approved by the Swiss Parliament, could influence the costs for cross-border workers and cantonal revenues. Here's what to expect.

• Another Heavy Vote: Yes to a Transit Tax for Drivers Passing Through Switzerland Without Stopping

  The National Council approves a motion that introduces a transit fee for those crossing Switzerland without stopping, aiming to ease congestion on main routes like the Gotthard.

• Shocking Calls: Phone Scams Targeting Seniors in Ticino, Risks and Prevention

  Two seniors in Ticino fall victim to phone scams in the Mesolcina region. Here's what happened, how to protect yourself, and the preventive measures taken by local authorities.

• Smuggling at the borders: Illicit goods and cigarettes on the rise

  According to the Federal Customs Administration and Border Security (UDSC), 1.6 million illicit cigarettes were seized in 2025, a significantly higher number than the 950,000 recorded the previous year and almost doubled compared to 2023.

• Site inspections: Ticino flawless, Como in chaos

  66 workers checked in the Mendrisio area: zero irregularities. Across the border, €42,500 in fines and 3 reports.

• Camedo, the buffet ready to become the perfect event location

  The old FART building in Camedo will be transformed into a hub for regional promotion. The renovation will be completed by late spring.

• The Centovallina is back in circulation between Camedo and Domodossola

  From March 19, 2026, the railway line between Camedo and Domodossola will be reopened and international services will resume normally.

• 15 kg of Cocaine Seized at Brogeda: What Changes for Frontaliers

  Massive Cocaine Seizure at Brogeda: 15.3 kg of Pure Cocaine Hidden in a Custom-Made Compartment. Investigations Ongoing, Possible Enhanced Controls.

• Brogeda: 15 kg of cocaine seized at the border

  A major operation by the Guardia di Finanza at the Brogeda crossing point: 15 kg of pure cocaine, divided into 14 bricks and hidden in a car’s double bottom, have been seized. A hard blow to illicit trafficking.

• Dominican with Swiss car and trafficker: arrest at border in Chiasso

  A Dominican citizen with a Swiss-registered car was arrested at the Chiasso border crossing with over 15 kilograms of cocaine

• Farewell to Antonio Cannavale: The grief of the Lavena Ponte Tresa community for the historic 'gentle postman'

  The disappearance of Antonio Cannavale, the former municipal administrator of the 1980s and the 'gentle postman' of Lavena Ponte Tresa, has caused deep sorrow in the community.

• Chiasso's Public Green Spaces are Sufficient, According to the Municipality

  With 8.7 square meters of public green space per inhabitant, Chiasso exceeds the national average.

• Lavena Ponte Tresa: drug dealing ring intercepted

  The local police of Lavena Ponte Tresa intercepted a drug trafficking ring with a raid at the home of a suspected dealer.

• So What?! The Chiasso Jazz Festival: A Unique Experience in 2026

  The Chiasso Jazz Festival, taking place from March 12th to 14th, 2026, offers an exceptional musical experience in an ever-evolving setting.

• The Chiasso Post Office is moving to Via Bossi: here's what's changing

  The Yellow Giant has decided to relocate the Chiasso Post Office to Via Bossi. The Municipality has already given its agreement. Let's discover the details and the consequences for cross-border workers.

• A new space for migrants opens in Chiasso: ‘Dagatrà’

  ‘Dagatrà’ provides a refuge and a socialization space for migrants in Chiasso, with activities for all ages.

• A2 Giornico: construction site starting Monday, disruptions for cross-border commuters and goods

  A2 junction renovation in Giornico until 2026: queues up to 40 minutes, mandatory alternative routes for those crossing the Brogeda border

• Trucks in Queue and Disruptions at the Brogeda Crossing: What We Know

  Between roadworks and inspections, freight traffic at the Ticino-Lombardy border faces significant slowdowns in March 2026.