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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.

• Ticino cross-border permits: -16% in 2025, but checks

  Irregular notifications for cross-border workers in Ticino decrease, but authorities warn: we can't let our guard down. Here are the 2025 data.

• Yellow alert for thunderstorms across the province of Varese

  The Civil Protection of the Lombardy Region has issued a yellow weather alert for thunderstorms across the entire province of Varese, with risks of damage and hydraulic criticalities.

• Financial Guards' Checks: 226 People Identified in Como

  Operations by the Financial Guards in the province of Como: 226 people checked, 3 illegal workers discovered, and narcotic substances seized

• Made in Switzerland: what changes for Swiss products

  Discover the new rules for the use of the Swiss Made brand and its economic impact. The Federal Institute of Intellectual Property has amended the regulations.

• Coldiretti at Brenner: Stop to Fake Made in Italy

  Varese farmers join the protest to modify the customs code and combat fake Made in Italy

• Massive deployment of the Guardia di Finanza in Como: 36 patrols and 77 officers

  Intense checks in Como: undocumented workers and seized drugs. Here are the details of the operation.

• Ticinese volunteers on humanitarian mission in Ukraine: the seventh mission of HUNPA

  Ticinese volunteers are preparing to bring medical assistance and comfort to the Ukrainian population affected by the war.

• Enhanced checks in Airolo: double verification for cross-border workers

  New radar checks are coming for those entering Switzerland from Airolo. Double verification for cross-border workers, longer waiting times.

• Amazon Made in Italy Days 2026: 5,500 Italian excellences on global stage

  From May 13 to 19, 2026, Amazon will showcase 5,500 Made in Italy products across 11 international markets. Collaboration with Ice Agency.

• Radar in Ticino: speed checks from April 27 to May 3

  The cantonal police and local police announce speed checks in Ticino for the week from April 27 to May 3.

• Chiasso: A Day Discovering the First Response Entities

  Question: Who are the first response entities in Chiasso? Answer: Canton police, Chiasso municipal police, Federal customs and border security office, etc.

• Lavena Ponte Tresa Celebrates Freedom: Success of the 2026 Civic Baptism

  The community of Lavena Ponte Tresa celebrated the 81st anniversary of Liberation with a well-attended ceremony that featured the young people of the town.

• Tribute to the Angels of Ponte Chiasso: heroes who saved Jews from the Nazis and Fascists

  Commemorative plaque discovered for Giuseppina Panzìca, Giovanni Gavino Tolis, and Paolo Boetti, awarded the Gold Medal of Civil Merit for saving hundreds of Jews at the Italian-Swiss border

• Ponte Chiasso: blood draws at the parish thanks to a nurse

  In Ponte Chiasso, a volunteer nurse offers blood draw services at the local parish, while the Obiettivo Salute Committee calls for a permanent healthcare facility.

• Chiasso Customs: Traffic Restrictions for Event

  On Friday, April 24, 2026, from 9:20 AM to 10:00 AM, traffic will be diverted towards Maslianico/Pizzamiglio for a ceremony honoring the Angels of Ponte Chiasso

• Como, tribute to the Angels of Ponte Chiasso: symbolic plaque unveiled

  Finally, a plaque in honor of the Angels who saved lives during World War II has been unveiled in Ponte Chiasso. Here are the details.

• From life to canvas: seven women in art in Chiasso

  An exhibition in Chiasso celebrates the art of seven women, bringing culture and inclusion to the OSC Day Center

• Intervention at Gandria customs: four goats rescued

  The Federal Customs Administration and Border Security saved four goats that were endangering traffic circulation.

• Goats at Gandria customs: accident risk and authorities' intervention

  Four goats caught the attention of customs authorities, risking causing two accidents. Here's what happened.

• Hail in Bellinzona and weather alert for Lugano and Chiasso: what changes for cross-border workers

  On Sunday, 19 April 2026, hail struck the Bellinzona area while mobile thunderstorms affected Lugano and Chiasso until 20:43. Weather alert level 3 for hail risk issued: here are the procedures for cross-border workers and residents.

• AIL Arena in Lugano: open days on 30 and 31 May to discover the new home of FC Lugano

  On 30 and 31 May 2025, FC Lugano will open the new AIL Arena with two days of free events: guided tours, a Fan Village, and a competition with a Renault Clio up for grabs.

• Ammonia leak in Stabio: what you need to know and how to react

  On Thursday, April 16, 2026, an ammonia leak occurred at the Rapelli food factory in Stabio. Authorities have urged residents to close doors and windows within a 1 km radius. No serious injuries were reported, and an immediate evacuation was carried out.

• A8-A9 closed at night towards Chiasso: alternative routes for cross-border workers

  From Wednesday 22 to Thursday 23 April 2026, the A8-A9 branch towards Chiasso will be closed at night for maintenance work. Cross-border commuters heading to Ticino should use alternative routes via Lainate Arese, Origgio and Saronno.

• Federviti launches resolution: Ticino wine first choice, imports only as last resort

  The annual Federviti assembly in Biasca highlighted 2025 as the year with the lowest yields in the past 25 years and declining consumption. President Cadenazzi calls for prioritizing local wine at public events and a refreshed committee.