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

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• Eight cases of citizenship income fraud uncovered by the Guardia di Finanza

  The Guardia di Finanza of Varese has uncovered eight cases of fraud related to citizenship income and inclusion allowance, causing a damage of over 140,000 euros.

• Two Ticino residents join Swiss Guards

  Davide Iannalfo and Mattia Canonica swear in as Swiss Pontifical Guards. Ticino is the second canton for number of guards

• Match in Cornaredo: road closures and diversions expected

  On Sunday, May 10, 2026, the match between FC Lugano and FC St. Gallen will cause road closures in Cornaredo/Molino Nuovo. Here are the details.

• G7 in Evian: stricter border checks with France

  From June 10 to 19, enhanced checks at crossings with France for the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains

• Noise peaks in Casorate Sempione near Malpensa. Mayor: temporary situation

  Environmentalists report noise peaks up to 90.5 dBA. Mayor Cassani confirms the discomfort but reassures: the situation is temporary.

• Summer 2026 in Chiasso: an event a day

  Over a hundred events will animate Chiasso's summer from May to September 2026. Discover the program and what to expect.

• Car overturns near Fornasette border, one injured

  Road accident with overturned car near the Fornasette border crossing, Italian driver injured

• A13 Lumino-San Vittore: open day for environmental compensation

  On Saturday, May 9, 2026, guided tours of the environmental compensation works along the A13 between Lumino and San Vittore.

• Fire in Casciago, Varese: situation under control

  A building catches fire in Casciago, Varese. The situation is under control. No injuries reported.

• Car overturned at Fornasette border crossing: police and rescuers intervene

  A road accident involving a car with Italian plates occurred at the Fornasette border crossing, in the municipality of Tresa. Police, firefighters, and rescuers were on the scene.

• Cornaredo: a billion promises and a million cubic meters of concrete

  Discussions on the revival of the Cornaredo area in Lugano, with criticism of extreme densification and unkept promises

• Ticino Park: intensified checks for May Day weekend

  Thanks to checks and awareness, uncivil behaviors have decreased in Ticino Park during the May Day weekend.

• Fire in Chiasso: two workers hospitalized after roof blaze

  A fire caused by open flames involved a roof in Chiasso, with two workers hospitalized. Here's what happened.

• G7 Evian: border closures, what changes for cross-border workers

  Anti-G7 protests and possible partial closures of border crossings with France. Here's what you need to know if you live in Italy and work in Switzerland

• Rooftop fire in Chiasso, 30 evacuated

  A fire broke out on the roof of a building in Piazza Indipendenza, Chiasso, leading to the evacuation of around thirty people.

• Fire in Chiasso: 30 residents evacuated from a building

  A fire on the roof of a building in Chiasso led to the evacuation of 30 people. Two workers were slightly injured.

• Blue parking in Como: residents fooled, empty streets despite promises

  Blue parking spots in central Como, excluded from the reform for residents, remain empty. Councilor Paola Ceriello denounces the situation.

• Disasters become a board game at Leventina Museum

  New interactive exhibition from the Middle Ages to today on how Ticino communities have faced landslides, epidemics and fires

• Car rental tips for cross-border workers

  Compare rates, check the vehicle's condition, and verify insurance coverage to avoid unpleasant surprises

• Varese honors San Vittore with Andrea Chiodi's Girometta d'oro

  Varese honors San Vittore with Andrea Chiodi's Girometta d'oro, Mera & Longhi and the 'super grandma' aged 102

• Lugano vs YB: crucial match before moving stadium

  Lugano hosts Young Boys in a crucial game for European cup access. Last matches at Cornaredo before moving to Ail Arena.

• Foreign drivers risk fines on Faido-Chiggiogna

  Drivers with foreign plates risk fines and accidents to avoid A2 queues in Ticino.

• Lega Ticino proposes one-week Italy border closure

  The Ticino League proposes closing borders with Italy for a week to see the effect, quoting Jannacci.

• Somma Lombardo medical service moves to Lonate Pozzolo

  The emergency medical service temporarily moves to Lonate Pozzolo until July for renovations.