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Family and school

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

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• Greens praise Rapinese for tree care

  Green Party leader Elisabetta Patelli praises Rapinese administration for tree care in Como, ahead of the no-confidence vote against the Green Councillor.

• Affectionate guide for separations in Ticino: protecting children and parents

  FaMo+ presents a comprehensive guide to dealing with separation with legal, economic and psychological support. Focus on the needs of the children.

• Magadino: new lakeside playground

  The municipality of Magadino is replacing the Bolle playground with a new lakeside area, investing 70,000 francs.

• Asylum centers: the suffering of asylum seekers

  Analysis of the conditions in federal asylum centers in Ticino and the political choices behind the management of migration policies.

• Cross-border workers in Ticino: 'We feel like criminals'

  Anthropologist Lederrey denounces federal asylum centers in Ticino. The SEM responds.

• New educational programs in Bellinzona: prevention and respect

  Starting in September, Bellinzona's municipal school institute launches three educational programs for the second cycle of elementary school.

• In Viggiù, a grant for young people: 1000 euros for community projects

  An initiative for the young people of Viggiù: 1000 euros to realize projects for the community. Deadline May 10, 2026.

• Fondazione Xenia: Generational Pact for Disabled Children

  An innovative project to ensure a peaceful future for disabled children, inspired by the tradition of the court house.

• New schools for Vernate and Neggio: an investment for the future

  The communities of Vernate and Neggio have inaugurated the new intermunicipal schools, a strategic project for education and community building.

• Ferrero and Ministry for sports in schools

  Ministry of Education and Merit and Ferrero spa sign agreement for educational and training activities in primary and lower secondary schools.

• European markets falter, Zurich struggles

  European markets show a common uncertain trend, while Zurich registers a primary list in decline.

• Saronno: new rules for summer centres

  From 2026, Saronno introduces a single management for summer centres, discounts for siblings and contributions up to 400 euros for families with ISEE up to 15,000 euros.

• Montessori Castellanza: low-impact menus and waste reduction

  The Montessori school of Castellanza participates in the Green Food Week with vegetable menus and educational activities to reduce food waste.

• SISA criticizes government's health insurance plan

  Cuts to schools and transport: student union denounces unacceptable strategy.

• Bellinzona: new school wellbeing programs

  New educational programs for Bellinzona primary schools starting in 2026.

• National Geographic in school: Sergio Pitamitz meets students

  The famous photographer talked about environmental conservation and nature photography with students in Varese.

• Youth Debate: 500 students compete in Bellinzona

  500 students compete in the final of 'Youth Debate' in Bellinzona, defending theses on current topics in front of a jury.

• Roman ruins found in Magliaso during school construction

  In Magliaso, the future has brought the past to light. During the construction of new elementary schools, ruins dating back to the end of the Roman era, approximately 1500 years ago, have emerged.

• USI: limited spots and rising tuition fees

  From 2026, Università della Svizzera italiana introduces limited spots and tuition fees increase, especially for foreign students.

• Bracco Scholarships: 11 opportunities for students from six Lombard municipalities

  The Bracco Foundation has opened the call for 11 scholarships, with contributions up to 4,000 euros, for deserving students from Bovisio Masciago, Ceriano Laghetto, Cesano Maderno, Cogliate, Limbiate, and Solaro.

• PLR criticizes professional training management tender requirements

  The PLR criticizes the requirements of the tender for the management of professional training in Ticino, raising concerns about the procedural handling.

• Cuts to contributions and limited spots: what changes at USI

  The University of Italian Switzerland reduces spots for international students. Tuition doubled for those coming from abroad. Federal cuts starting in 2027.

• Study in China: Opportunities for Ticino Cross-Border Workers

  Over 380,000 international students in China in 2024-2025, with a 15% increase. Discover the opportunities for Ticino cross-border workers.

• Integration or inclusion? The debate on the future in Ticino

  Experts gather in Bellinzona to discuss the future of integration and inclusion in Ticino, with participatory and cultural projects underway.