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Border and customs

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

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250 articles on border and customs, newest first.

• Truck Breakdown at San Gottardo: Traffic Halted in Ticino

  A truck broke down at San Gottardo, causing a complete standstill of traffic in both directions. The situation has affected numerous cross-border workers and travelers passing through.

• With almost 70 kilograms of mozzarella in Ponte Tresa: a new case of smuggling

  An Italian driver was stopped in Ponte Tresa with over 67 kilograms of undeclared mozzarella. Another case of smuggling was recorded in Mendrisio

• Nighttime Roadwork on Via Lavizzari in Chiasso

  From April 7 to 18, 2026, Via Lavizzari in Chiasso will be affected by nighttime roadwork. The road will be closed to regular traffic from 20:00 to 05:00.

• Switzerland short on eggs: customs quota increased

  The Swiss Federal Council has decided to increase the customs quota for eggs by 71%, bringing it to 36,000 tonnes.

• Tries to pull a fast one at the border between Como and Switzerland: 7 kg of rare pure silver coins found in Mustang

  Italian citizen stopped at the Ponte Chiasso crossing with 7 kg of rare silver coins hidden in the trunk of a Ford Mustang

• A9: closures between Chiasso and Como, impact on cross-border commuters

  New closures on the A9 highway between Chiasso and Como from March 30 to April 2, 2026. Here are the alternatives for cross-border commuters.

• Brawl in Ponte Tresa

  Two people were hospitalized after a violent brawl in Ponte Tresa overnight.

• Brawl in the night in Lavena Ponte Tresa, two foreigners in hospital

  A night-time brawl in Lavena Ponte Tresa has left two foreigners in hospital. The police are on the scene to investigate.

• Francisca Trail, from Lavena Ponte Tresa

  The walk for the 10th anniversary of the Francisca del Lucomagno trail has started from Lavena Ponte Tresa

• Low Mendrisiotto merger at risk: debt stalls Terre di Breggia

  After 2.5 years of talks, the merger plan between Balerna, Breggia, Chiasso, Morbio and Vacallo founders on Chiasso’s 140-million debt. Rizza (Vacallo) demands guarantees, Arrigoni (Chiasso) replies: «We already cut 3 million a year». The Canton weighs suspension.

• Work in Prison: 15 Positions Available

  The Canton of Ticino is looking for prison guards. Deadline for the call: March 31, 2026.

• The Porous Border between Varese and Switzerland: A Frontier that Now Unites More Than Divides

  A precise image capturing the essence of a place where the border has never truly been a wall, but rather a membrane through which people, goods, capitals, and cultures filter daily, in both directions

• Aggregation of Basso Mendrisiotto: Rizza Criticizes Chiasso

  Vacallo Mayor Marco Rizza invites Chiasso to be more self-critical on the financial front.

• Chiasso in Emergency Mission: first response entities in contact with the population

  On April 26, 2026, Chiasso will host ten first response entities for the Emergency Mission, bringing agents and operators into direct contact with the population.

• Mission Emergency: Chiasso Becomes 'Capital' of Rescue and Safety

  On April 26, Chiasso will host the extraordinary event of Mission Emergency, where ten first-responder entities will present their daily work with stands in direct contact with citizens.

• Reduction of Radar Controls in Ticino

  The Ticino Cantonal Police is reducing the number of radar controls on the roads of the Canton of Ticino

• Chiasso joins Earth Hour 2026

  The city of Chiasso is joining the international Earth Hour initiative, turning off public lights on March 28 from 8:30 to 9:30 PM.

• I Controlli Radar in Ticino Diminuiranno: Cosa Cambia?

  The Lugano cantonal police announced that radar checks on Ticino roads will be reduced, but what does this mean for cross-border workers and residents?

• Over Three Tons of Narcotics Seized

  Ecuador has seized over three tons of narcotics at sea, thanks to a joint operation with the United States.

• Ticino, watch out for speed cameras: when and where speed checks will take place

  Mobile and semi-stationary speed checks in Ticino from March 23 to March 29, 2026.

• Riesgo-Lugano at Young Boys' Home Ground: a Decisive Challenge

  Lugano must face Young Boys in Bern in a crucial match for the season. Analysis, regulations, and strategies for Ticino cross-border commuters.

• Border Control and Arrests of Cross-Border Workers for Car Break-Ins in Ticino

  Two foreign nationals were detained near the Gaggiolo and Brogeda border crossings for committing multiple car thefts. The canton police conducted targeted operations between Mendrisio and Chiasso, highlighting a rise in vehicle intrusion cases. This incident underscores the growing presence of illegal activities linked to cross-border workers and the need to strengthen border controls.

• 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.