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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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• ECB: rates unchanged, impact on Ticino

  The ECB keeps interest rates unchanged, with implications for cross-border workers and the Ticino economy.

• Passport service at 7,500 Italian post offices

  From March 2024, passport issuance and renewal services are available at 7,500 Italian post offices, including those in the Polis project.

• Pizza and drink prices soaring: Italy's 30 most expensive cities

  Osservatorio Prezzi e Tariffe data shows a significant rise in pizza and drink costs across Italy, with Bolzano topping the list.

• Italy inflation April 2026: +2.8% and grocery basket up

  In April 2026, Italy's inflation rises to +2.8%, with a +2.5% increase in the grocery basket.

• BPER-BCC branch transfer in Varese province

  BPER Banca is transferring six branches to the BCC Iccrea Group in the provinces of Varese and Como. Here's what changes for customers and employees.

• Demographic decline alarms Ticino's future

  Low birth rate and aging population concern the Canton of Ticino. Parliamentary question for a cantonal strategy.

• Fed: Powell's farewell with steady rates

  Jerome Powell leaves the Federal Reserve asserting the institution's independence, while rates remain between 3.50% and 3.75%.

• Credinvest Bank grows

  The Swiss bank closes 2025 with revenues of 22.80 million and a gross profit of 4.93 million, investing in technology and talent.

• Ukraine overtakes Russia in drone attacks

  For the first time since the conflict began, Ukraine launched more drones than Russia in March 2026

• China blocks Manus acquisition: here's why

  Beijing halts Meta's }; billion purchase, fearing loss of strategic technology

• Swiss banks ready for Gulf clients

  Capital transfers and potential residence moves to Switzerland due to the Iran conflict

• Andrea Giuliani new president of Gastro Bellinzona and Alto Ticino

  Change at the top of Gastro Bellinzona and Alto Ticino: Andrea Giuliani replaces Luca Merlo. Concerns for the current season.

• Bank customer service: UBS leads, digital banks lag

  UBS and Basel-Landschaft Cantonal Bank offer 24/7 service, while online banks like Revolut and Neon rank last.

• Locarno disposes waste in Landquart: 1,000 tonnes over 156 km

  Locarno disposes of plant waste in Landquart, generating 6.5 tonnes of CO2 annually. Interrogation to the Municipality for lack of environmental coherence.

• Andrea Giuliani leads GastroBellinzona Alto Ticino

  Andrea Giuliani is the new president of GastroBellinzona Alto Ticino. The association faces economic challenges and hopes for the catering industry.

• Ex Bank of Italy HQ for sale in Varese: why it's not selling

  The former headquarters of the Bank of Italy in Varese has been for sale for years. We discover the price and the reasons why it doesn't find buyers.

• Former army chief joins Kaiser Partner Privatbank board

  Thomas Süssli, former Swiss army chief, joins the board of Vaduz-based bank.

• Airpack Lombardia: 41 jobs at risk of dismissal

  Belgian owner Abriso insists on closing the Ossago Lodigiano plant, despite purchase offers.

• Luxury car thefts in Ticino: 5 stolen in a weekend

  Two thefts in a single garage in Murten: 5 luxury cars stolen in a weekend

• SNB: UBS rules not extreme

  SNB President Martin Schlegel defends new rules for UBS, downplaying the risk of the bank leaving.

• Per Giümai buys last three Monte Piaroi buildings

  The Per Giümai association has completed the purchase of the last three buildings on Monte Piaroi, thanks to private contributions and collaboration with Civil Protection.

• Bank of Italy in Varese: 10 years later, the empty giant

  The historic building on via Sacco has been for sale since 2018, but it hasn't found any buyers. Here's why.

• Domestic violence: prevention through dialogue in St. Gallen

  In St. Gallen, the police intercept potential domestic violence offenders and engage them in preventive talks with a 90% success rate.

• New euro banknotes: two themes and historical faces in the running

  The European Central Bank is speeding up the redesign of euro banknotes with two proposals: European culture and nature. Final decision by the end of 2026.