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Family and school

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

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• Cross-border commuters in Ticino: salary and requirements for cleaners

  The cleaner is a worker who takes care of the maintenance and upkeep of buildings, plants and infrastructure. In Ticino, the border cleaner can work in different areas, such as companies, schools, hospitals and shopping centers.

• The program of Avanti con Ticino&Lavoro is also decided by the people of Ticino

  The Avanti con Ticino&Lavoro party will submit its 2027-2031 legislative program to the realities of the territory before its final approval.

• G Leave for Apprentices: Farewell to Annual Renewals

  Historical turnaround for over 700 young cross-border apprentices: the G work permit will be valid for the entire duration of the internship, eliminating the annual bureaucracy.

• German and French courses for Italian-speaking border workers

  Concrete information on German and French courses for Italian-speaking border workers in Ticino, with schools and funding available.

• Life as a frontier student: registration and costs for USES/SUPSI

  Commuting university students can enroll in USI/SUPSI without problems, but they must be aware of the differences between the status of working border worker and that of commuting student.

• Post Sanela closes: what changes for patients in Ticino

  The Post Office shall discontinue the computerised folder service by the end of 2026. Here are the procedures for saving data and the future of the health system.

• Cross-border commuters: possible removal of tax deduction for children

  One initiative proposes to eliminate the tax deduction for the children of cross-border workers with children abroad.

• Aslam Orientation Days for young migrants start in Busto Arsizio

  At the Malpensa Fair in Busto Arsizio, the first event of the BRIDGE project to train 300 young migrants in 4 years, responding to the demand for skilled labour.

• Radio Materia: Volunteers of Banca Etica and sports books

  Today on Radio Materia we talk about volunteering and sports books. Two appointments in the afternoon.

• Artificial turf in Ticino schools: risks for kids and hidden costs

  Parents and experts warn about the dangers of artificial turf in Ticinese schoolyards: excessive heat, microplastics, and environmental impact. Everything you need to know about a choice that’s also under scrutiny across Europe.

• Guide for cross-border workers: Ticino childcare

  Everything you need to know about costs, waiting lists, subsidies, and alternatives for cross-border workers with preschool-age children in Ticino

• Tax Equity for Ticinese Families: Motion for Work-Family Costs

  The Women of the Centre propose a motion to the Grand Council to fiscally recognize the costs incurred by families in Ticino to reconcile work and family management, with rigorous criteria.

• Ticino and Railways: Pressure on Jobs and Investments

  The Ticino delegation meets SBB in Bern: no layoffs for cross-border workers, but cargo sector downsized in Mendrisiotto.

• 2026 Holidays: Impact on Cross-Border Workers

  The official 2026 school holidays calendar for Canton Ticino has been set, with key dates for families and cross-border workers.

• Ticino startups in schools: cross-border opportunities

  500 entrepreneurial ideas born in Lombardy: how young innovators can inspire cross-border workers on transfrontier employment and social innovation. A focus on training and human capital for cross-border commuters.

• Cross-border apprentices? 'They don't work for Lugano'

  The City of Lugano responds to a question from councilor Omar Wicht: no cross-border apprentices currently employed.

• Tax Deductions for Children Only for Swiss Residents

  The Ticino UDC proposes to limit child deductions to Swiss residents, excluding cross-border workers. Potential annual revenue: 20 million francs.

• Cross-Border Workers with Children: Swiss Daycare Explained

  Practical Guide for Cross-Border Workers with Children: Ticino Daycare, Costs, Waitlists, Subsidies, Italian Alternatives

• Nurseries in Ticino for cross-border workers: costs and subsidies

  Practical guide for cross-border workers with children: how to enroll kids in Ticino nurseries, costs, waiting times, and available subsidies.

• Mechanics, maintenance workers and builders in high demand in Ticino

  Openjobmetis' analysis reveals over 1,200 open positions in Italy, with strong demand in Lombardy, Veneto, and Tuscany.

• Italy or Switzerland: best residence for families

  Comparison of costs, travel times, healthcare, and taxes to help families with children decide where to live in 2026.

• Cross-border workers with kids: guide to Swiss nurseries

  Discover costs, waiting lists, and alternatives for cross-border workers with children in Ticino. Practical guide with updated data.

• Municipality and Businesses: Getting to Know Each Other

  Vezia Municipality hosts an event to strengthen dialogue with local businesses

• Inclusion Allowance: Processing and Payments May 2026

  The processing and regular recharge of the Inclusion Allowance for late May 2026 are approaching, but many beneficiaries still have doubts.