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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: 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.

• Ticino blocks 50.2 million in rebates to Lombardy: tensions and dialogue

  The Canton of Ticino retains 50.2 million francs intended for Lombardy. Rome and Bern are looking for a diplomatic solution.

• Ticino-Lombardy rebates: Sertori reassures municipalities

  Lombard councillor Sertori reassures the municipalities on the absence of immediate effects from the blocking of rebates, hoping for a diplomatic solution.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• G Permit vs B Permit in 2026: When Does It Really Pay to Switch?

  Compared to 2025, the new tax agreement may have a greater impact on cross-border workers residing more than 20 km from the Italian-Swiss border.

• Tax cooperation. Dac9 directive reaches milestone

  The Dac9 Directive comes into force in 2026, strengthening tax cooperation between Switzerland and Italy. Find out how taxation changes for Ticino cross-border workers.

• Cross-border workers face double payment risk

  New dispute between Switzerland and Italy over cross-border workers' family allowances. The Federal Council rules out suspending payments.

• Accident in Ispra: 19-year-old cross-border worker rescued

  A road accident in Ispra involves a young cross-border worker. Here's what happened and the implications for cross-border workers.

• Simona Waltert advances to Rome's second round

  The Grisons tennis player qualifies for the second round of the WTA 1'000 in Rome, joining three other Swiss players.

• Insubria University honors Nursing graduate

  Mattia Giussani, a Nursing graduate, secures third place nationally for the best oral presentation at the SIAN Congress.

• Mother's Day at 161m: Palazzo Lombardia opens Belvedere

  On Sunday, May 10th, the 39th floor of Palazzo Lombardia will open for Mother's Day. Free visits and family activities.