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Family and school

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

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• AI fails to predict extreme weather events: University of Geneva study

  However, a new study led by the University of Geneva and published in the journal Science Advances reveals that machine learning-based models have a significant weakness when it comes to predicting extreme weather events.

• Pain and closeness for Matteo and his family

  The village of Busto Arsizio gathers around the family of Matteo, a 4-year-old boy who has gone missing, with pain and affection.

• Como mayor accuses Rome over Volta funds

  The mayor of Como accuses Rome of allocating 6 million for a sitcom on Volta, nothing for monuments. Rebuttal from the National Committee.

• 87 students awarded scholarships in Gallarate

  The ceremony took place at Maga-Hic in Gallarate, where 87 students were awarded for their academic and extracurricular achievements.

• Investigation into Crans-Montana rescue efforts: shortcomings reported

  Two families of the victims report serious shortcomings in the management of rescue efforts during the New Year's Eve fire in Crans-Montana.

• Sertori to Rapinese: 'I act, not TV appearances'

  Regional councillor Massimo Sertori announces a meeting with Como mayor Alessandro Rapinese to discuss the lakefront parapets.

• E-cigarettes: young people use them like traditional ones

  25.2% of young people consume both traditional and electronic cigarettes, a 3% increase from 2023.

• Como: 10 students become local police officers with On the Road project

  A three-year agreement between the City of Como, the Local Police, and the On the Road association to train young officers.

• Grassi: 'Complex challenges, but Liuc is ready'

  Roberto Grassi, new president of Liuc-Università Cattaneo, tackles the challenges of the manufacturing world and innovation.

• BCC crowdfunding: nearly 100,000 euros raised

  BCC Busto Garolfo and Buguggiate raised nearly 100,000 euros through crowdfunding, with over 1,200 donors involved and a 141% overfunding.

• Troubled asylum seekers project frozen in Pasture

  The project for a section of problematic asylum seekers in Pasture has been frozen. The Confederation aims to create special centers.

• Lidl introduces dual training in Ticino

  Lidl Italia brings the dual training model to organized large-scale distribution, with over 23,000 applications in four years.

• Education Day 2026: schools and businesses meet

  The third edition of Confindustria Varese's Education Day will be held on May 5, 2026, at Ville Ponti with hundreds of students.

• Alleged abuse in daycare: investigation ongoing

  Three reports of alleged abuse at a private daycare in Chiasso. Inquiry open, investigations underway.

• Falling birth rates in Ticino: Deputy Isabella demands action

  Claudio Isabella of the Centre criticises the lack of effective measures against the decline in births in the Canton of Ticino.

• Roberto Grassi is the new president of LIUC University

  The Board of Directors of LIUC has appointed Roberto Grassi as the new president of the university in Castellanza.

• Austrian School Shines at Lugano's Plan ₿ Forum

  Saifedean Ammous, Rahim Taghizadegan, and Knut Svanholm discussed Bitcoin's intellectual roots at the Plan ₿ Forum in Lugano.

• Ticino-Gaza twinning exhibition

  An exhibition in Viganello tells the story of the twinning between Ticinese and Gaza students, a Future in Peace project for human rights education.

• European markets fall amid earnings fears

  Zurich struggles but then almost evens out. Analysis of the latest developments and impacts for cross-border workers.

• Separations in Ticino: support network for parents

  FaMo+ celebrates 40 years with a new guide for families going through separation. Network approach and round table in Bellinzona.

• Family Festival in Lugano: sharing and inclusion

  On Sunday, April 26, 2026, the Rotary Club Lugano-Lago and the Amélie Association organized a day of sharing and inclusion for families.

• Viganello and Gaza schools: a bridge of hope

  From April 27 to May 7, 2026, an exhibition in Viganello tells the story of the twinning between the local middle school and the Al-Salam tent school in Gaza, supported by Future in Peace.

• Viganello and Gaza schools twin: cultural exchanges and exhibitions

  From 27 April to 7 May, Viganello middle school hosts an exhibition dedicated to the twinning with Al-Salam school in Gaza, with exchanges of letters and drawings.

• Aarau crash: drunk 18-year-old cross-border worker totals car

  An 18-year-old apprentice from Ticino caused a road accident in Aarau, resulting in total damage to the car.