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Franc and prices

Euro-franc exchange, inflation and purchasing power: what a Swiss salary is really worth.

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• Pizza prices in Italy: what changes for border workers

  The increase in the cost of living in Italy is also reflected in the prices of pizza, a key element of spending for many Ticino border workers.

• Slowing Swiss labour market: what's changing for frontier workers

  Swiss unemployment rate stable at 3.1% seasonally adjusted in June. The estimate for 2026 and 2027 has been revised upwards due to energy prices.

• Cost Hikes in Ticino: How Cross-Border Workers Feel the Impact

  Cost increases in Ticino are perceived as particularly painful, according to recent analyses. Here's what you need to know.

• Up to €3,000 for workplace prevention

  From 27 May 2026, companies can apply for new contributions for health prevention programmes, screenings and the purchase of defibrillators.

• Keller-Sutter warns banks: 'All must contribute to stability'

  The Swiss finance minister warns the banking sector: Switzerland's stability is not guaranteed and requires responsibility from major banks as well.

• Cross-border workers: euro-franc exchange rates

  Exchange strategies for CHF-EUR for cross-border workers: when to change, best platforms, multi-currency account, impact on salary.

• Health tax for cross-border workers: refunds blocked, what changes

  The Ticino government is considering blocking refunds to Italy. Here's what we know.

• Falling purchasing power and LAMal: Ticino calls for countermeasures

  Ticino Region announces countermeasures to combat falling purchasing power and support LAMal, the unique data collection initiative.

• Cross-border worker salaries rise, but inflation eats into gains

  Cross-border worker salaries are increasing, but inflation could cancel out the benefits. Here's what's changing.

• LAMal: single data collection in Ticino

  New procedure for collecting insurance data in Ticino. Here's what changes for cross-border workers.

• Purchasing power drops: ACSI warns of growing poverty in Ticino

  Consumer confidence remains low, health insurance premiums and inflation weigh on Ticino families. Antonella Crüzer: 'Concerning situation'.

• Andrea Arcidiacono new press officer for Lugano Curia

  The Bellinzona native replaces Luca Montagner on June 1st with a 60% work rate.

• ISA 2026: how to request precalculated data and manage the single mandate

  New rules for accessing ISA 2026 precalculated data: what changes for cross-border workers and how to manage the single mandate.

• Luxury homes in Switzerland: prices still high but trend slowing

  Prices of luxury real estate in Switzerland rose by 3% in 2025, but the market shows signs of weakening. Here's what changes for cross-border workers.

• Switzerland disagrees on Crans-Montana fire compensation

  Switzerland is considering covering healthcare costs for Italian victims of the Crans-Montana fire, but the idea is dividing opinions in Bern.

• Trump considers limiting US oil exports

  Fuel prices in the US have risen by 50% since the start of the war in Iran, opening the possibility of limiting exports.

• Swiss inflation jumps to +0.6% due to oil

  The rise in oil prices pushes Swiss inflation to +0.6% in April. Experts reassure: for now, there's no fear of contagion to other sectors.

• CNHI may leave Mendrisio: staff on alert

  CNHI International SA is considering moving its Ticino headquarters, potentially affecting 80-100 employees. Evaluations ongoing.

• Stagflation: alarm for Varesine businesses

  Varesine businesses face a complex phase between inflation and productive slowdown. Here's what changes and how to adapt.

• Switzerland inflation: +0.6% in April 2026

  Switzerland's inflation rises to 0.6% in April 2026, driven by imported goods prices. Here's what changes for cross-border workers.

• School canteens at popular prices: students waiting for answers

  The SISA denounces the inaction of the Ticino government on the increase in school canteen prices.

• Grisons Cantonal Bank sued for hundreds of millions

  A multi-million lawsuit has been filed against the Grisons Cantonal Bank and its affiliate BZ Bank for alleged breach of contractual obligations.

• Italy under suspicion: VAR scandals, Minetti and Italo-Swiss tensions

  Scandals in Italian football and doubts about Nicole Minetti's pardon dominate Swiss news. Here's what's happening.

• Patriot delayed, Bern seeks alternatives

  Switzerland looks for alternatives to delayed Patriot systems, consulting Germany, France, Israel, and South Korea.