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Family and school

Family allowances, childcare, school and apprenticeships: family life for cross-border workers.

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• Smartphones in School: DECS Changes Course, but People's Initiative Remains

  The Department of Education, Culture and Sport (DECS) of Canton Ticino has announced new guidelines on the use of smartphones in school, but the people's initiative for a total ban is not withdrawn.

• Smartphone Ban at School: The Measure Extends to Liceo Lugano 3

  Starting from April 13th, students at Liceo Lugano 3 will have to deposit their smartphones at the beginning of classes and will not be allowed to use them during breaks between hours of the same subject.

• How Much Will the VAT Increase Cost Families in Ticino

  A VAT increase to 9.6% would weigh between 300 and 1,400 francs annually on Ticino families, with impacts varying by income and household composition.

• Compulsory Schooling, Total Ban on Cell Phones Takes Effect in Ticino

  From 2024 in Ticino, compulsory schools ban the use of cell phones both inside classrooms and on school grounds: a measure aimed at promoting concentration and learning.

• Ban on mobile phones in compulsory schools in Ticino

  From March 30, 2026, Ticino extends the ban on mobile phone use in compulsory schools, involving all educational institutions.

• Smartphone Ban in Ticino Schools: New Measures

  Starting March 30, Ticino extends the smartphone ban to all compulsory schools to protect the health of young people.

• Asylum Seekers and Ukrainians: Now Allowed to Work in Switzerland

  New federal ordinances now permit asylum seekers and holders of S protection status, including Ukrainians, to engage in gainful employment in Switzerland, even in Ticino.

• The Ticino delegation: 'We discussed the representation of Italian speakers in the Federal Administration'

  The Ticino delegation held a meeting with the human resources managers of a federal department to discuss the representation of Italian speakers.

• Private security under fire after Nebiopoli

  UDC MP Tuto Rossi asks government for clarification on agent selection and training after violence incidents in Chiasso.

• Ticino, a historic turning point for cross-border apprentices

  The National Council approves the reform that extends the validity of the G work permit for cross-border apprentices in Ticino.

• G Permit Reform: A Breakthrough for Cross-Border Apprentices

  The National Council has approved the Schmid motion, extending the validity of the G permit for the entire apprenticeship period, thus simplifying bureaucratic procedures.

• Tension at the border: Stop to family allowances for cross-border workers

  The tension between Canton Ticino and Italy intensifies with the threat of suspending family allowances for cross-border workers. Quadri's motion aims to ensure that INPS provides accurate information to avoid double payments.

• Family Allowances for Cross-Border Workers: Quadri's Motion

  Lorenzo Quadri calls for interventions to ensure the correct management of family allowances for cross-border workers in Ticino.

• Yes to the G Permit for Cross-Border Apprentices in Ticino

  The National Council approves the G permit also for cross-border apprentices, facilitating young people's access to the labor market during their training period.

• Ticino Strengthens School Safety After Crans-Montana

  The DECS is working on fire prevention measures following the New Year's incident in Crans-Montana.

• Petrol Heads Towards 2 Francs: Impact on Cross-Border Workers in Ticino

  The conflict in the Middle East and the prospect of price increases up to 2 CHF/litre are putting pressure on workers and families in Canton Ticino.

• Ticino: New Aspiring Officers for the Police Academy 2026

  The Police Academy of the Fifth Examination District (SCP 2026) has welcomed 21 new recruits in Giubiasco, ready for a two-year training program to enhance cantonal security.

• New Officers: Ticino Strengthens Cantonal Security

  In Giubiasco, the Cantonal Police School launches the SCP 2026 training program, aiming to integrate 10 new officers and enhance safety in the Canton.

• Migrants at Seghezzone: 2 Million in Savings Expected

  New prefabricated structure in Giubiasco for 88 asylum seekers, with estimated savings of up to 2 million Swiss francs.

• Family Bonus 2026: Benefits for Cross-Border Workers

  Discover all the bonuses and benefits for cross-border worker families in 2026: family allowances, tax deductions, and new measures.

• Cross-border workers with children: daycare centers in Ticino

  Costs, waiting lists, and subsidies for daycare centers in Ticino: a complete guide for cross-border workers with children.

• SUPSI: Willi-Piezzi to lead teacher training department

  Daniela Willi-Piezzi, currently Director of Basic Education, will take the helm of the Department of Formation and Learning from May 1, 2026. An internal choice focused on experience and dialogue.

• Daycare in Ticino: A 2026 Cost Guide for Border Workers

  Monthly fees up to 2,800 CHF, months-long waiting lists, and a subsidy maze. Here is the practical guide for cross-border parents choosing daycare in Ticino.

• Buying a House in Italy: When Ticino Is Too Expensive

  More and more Ticino residents, especially young families, are moving to Italian border areas to buy property, becoming cross-border commuters.