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

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• Fire at Malpensa Terminal 1: issue resolved

  A fire broke out at Terminal 1 of Malpensa Airport, but the issue was quickly resolved.

• Fire at Malpensa Terminal 1: Firefighters' Intervention

  A short circuit caused a small fire at Malpensa Airport's Terminal 1 on May 2, 2026. No injuries reported.

• Somma Lombardo medical service moves to Lonate Pozzolo

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

• Swiss Guards: 2025 marked by Pope Francis' death and conclave

  The year 2025 was exceptional for the Pontifical Swiss Guard, marked by the death of Pope Francis, the conclave, and the jubilee.

• Ticino speed checks: radar locations 4-10 May

  The cantonal police and local police announce the locations of mobile and semi-stationary speed checks.

• Suspected gas leak, metro station temporarily closed

  Farringdon station in London evacuated and closed to traffic due to an accidental suspected gas leak.

• Radar always active: where from 4 to 10 May

  The cantonal police announce speed checks in various locations in Ticino from 4 to 10 May 2026.

• After the bridge, the water: Ticino weather 2026

  Sunny weekend, but from Monday rain and cooler temperatures. Here's what to expect.

• May 1st 2026: 10 km traffic jam at the Gotthard

  10 km tailbacks at the north portal of the Gotthard, slowdowns also in Chiasso and Brogeda. Here's what travelers need to know.

• A9 night closure: changes for cross-border workers

  From 10:00 PM on May 4th to 5:00 AM on May 5th, nighttime closure between Lomazzo Sud and Como Centro towards Chiasso. Mandatory detours for cross-border workers.

• Sesto Calende: fines for roads damaged by fiber optic sites

  The local police of Sesto Calende have started checks and fines for roads damaged by fiber optic construction sites, funded by the PNRR.

• Nighttime brawl in Como's via Brogeda, two hospitalized

  A nighttime brawl in via Brogeda, Como, involved three people, two of whom were hospitalized.

• Made in Switzerland: 2026 changes

  New rules for using the Swiss cross and 'Swiss Made' label from 2026. Here's what changes for products and consumers.

• Brivio Bridge: 14 million for refurbishment, up to 40-minute delays

  The Brivio Bridge construction site, with a 14 million investment, will cause up to 40 minutes of delay for travelers.

• Medical guard active for the 1st May bank holiday: what to know

  Continuity of Care active until 8 AM on Monday 4th May. Saturday Paediatric Clinic active on 2nd May. Emergency number 116 117.

• A2 traffic chaos: over an hour delays between Chiasso and Lugano

  Nightmare morning on the A2 northbound with delays up to one hour and forty minutes. Accidents and police checks complicate traffic.

• Red alert on A2 between Chiasso and Lugano

  Delays up to one hour and forty minutes between Chiasso and Lugano Nord due to a breakdown vehicle. Slowdowns also on cantonal roads.

• A2 towards Lugano: heavy traffic, delays up to 1h30

  Delays between Chiasso and the San Salvatore tunnel, estimated between one and one and a half hours.

• A2: heavy traffic and delays over an hour

  Lane reduction causing delays up to 100 minutes between Chiasso and Grancia. Police present for checks.

• Malpensa: €6m in cash seized in 3 months

  Finance Police and Customs checks reveal violations for over €6 million in undeclared cash.

• GEV Insubria Olona: protecting Ticino's environment

  The Insubria Olona Volunteer Ecological Guards educate about respecting the environment and protect flora and fauna in Ticino.

• Varese Hospital: Closures for May 1st and San Vittore

  Changes to healthcare service hours for the May 1st bank holiday and San Vittore's patronal feast in Varese.

• Clash at Ponte Chiasso customs: one injured, one hurt

  An incident at the Ponte Chiasso customs involved two people, leaving one injured and one hurt. Here's what happened.

• Swiss to end in-flight duty-free sales

  From late September 2026, Swiss will stop selling duty-free products on board. The offer will move online.