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• FNMA seeks drivers and mechanics: meet on May 12 in Saronno

  FNMA organizes a Recruiting Day in Saronno on May 12 to hire drivers and mechanics. Direct interviews and company presentation.

• Dental care initiative: 'No to misleading and costly proposal'

  Committee against mandatory basic dental care insurance: high costs and unresolved issues.

• Dental care in Ticino: 150 million more, but no improvements

  Voting on June 14, 2026 on the dental care initiative. A committee denounces a double blow: more deductions and taxes.

• Zurich cardiothoracic scandal: 70 patients could have survived

  An investigation reveals serious shortcomings in cardiothoracic surgery at Zurich University Hospital. 70 patients might have survived elsewhere.

• Alessandro Colombi leaves Corriere del Ticino Group

  After twelve years of collaboration, Alessandro Colombi leaves the Corriere del Ticino Group. The Foundation Board and the Board of Directors thank him for his significant contribution.

• Switzerland: mental health costs keep rising

  Increasing expenses for mental health in Switzerland, with rising costs and more young people seeking treatment.

• Health insurers in Ticino: Lega's proposal advances

  The Management Commission of the Canton Ticino discusses the division of initiatives on health insurers, with the Lega's proposal in the lead.

• Hantavirus on Hondius: human-to-human transmission confirmed

  The WHO confirms human-to-human transmission of hantavirus on the cruise ship Hondius. Three deaths and five suspected cases.

• Switzerland-Italy: New Phase in Relations After Crans-Montana

  Swiss President Guy Parmelin in Rome to discuss treatment of Italian injured. Possible solution with EU derogation.

• Mandatory dental insurance: double tax for Ticino residents

  The No to the dental care initiative committee explains why the proposal is costly and disproportionate.

• Zurich University Hospital, serious shortcomings in cardiac surgery

  Zurich University Hospital admits serious shortcomings in cardiac surgery between 2016 and 2020, with dozens of unexpected deaths and cases reported to the prosecutor's office.

• DSS launches campaign for mindful healthcare services

  The DSS promotes more mindful use of healthcare services with a new digital campaign inspired by Choosing Wisely.

• Ticino dreams of a distributed university hospital

  The project is on the State Council's table. Sanvido (Eoc): 'We hope to receive the green light soon'.

• Crans-Montana, Meloni and Parmelin ease tensions

  Meeting between the two leaders to resolve the issue of healthcare costs for Italian victims of the fire.

• Hantavirus on ship, 3 deaths in the Atlantic

  The WHO confirms three deaths linked to a possible hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic. Here's what we know.

• Tragedy at Lake Como: 15-year-old boy dies

  A 15-year-old boy loses his life in Lake Como. His friends raise the alarm, but rescuers fail to save him.

• Crans-Montana may cut funds for victims' lawyers

  The Canton of Valais does not have enough resources to cover the legal expenses of the victims of the Crans-Montana tragedy.

• The Smile Gala enchants: magic and solidarity for Del Ponte Hospital

  Great success for the charity event in Varese, with magic shows and fundraisers for the hospital's delivery rooms.

• Donald Duck's story moves from Cuasso to the Monte

  Discover the link between Donald Duck's Italian father and Ticino during World War II.

• Baume-Schneider: healthcare, AVS and immigration in 1st May speech

  Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider spoke about healthcare, AVS and relations with Europe in her 1st May speech in Liestal.

• Home care: those who worked a lifetime should not be penalized

  Luca Frasa, Municipal Councilor of Quinto, raises the issue of home care for retirees in Ticino, highlighting the risk of penalization for those who have saved.

• Unitalsi Busto and Varese: spiritual relief and miracles for the sick

  Discover how Unitalsi of Busto Arsizio and Varese supports the sick through pilgrimages and spiritual assistance.

• LATI wins Intesa Sanpaolo's Best Business Award

  The Varese-based company LATI Industria Termoplastici joins the network of outstanding SMEs for its solidity, innovation, and international vision.

• Biandronno: public meeting with Astuti and Licata on healthcare and transport

  Biandronno Più organizes a public meeting with regional councilors Astuti and Licata to discuss healthcare and transport in the Varesotto area.