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LAMal or CMI, premiums, deductibles and care: health cover for those working across the border.

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• Accident in Lambrugo: 74-year-old hospitalized after car-motorcycle crash

  A serious road accident in Lambrugo, Como, involved a car and a motorcycle, with a 74-year-old hospitalized.

• Parking abuse in Moltrasio on Lake Como

  The small town of Moltrasio on Lake Como is often a victim of wild parking by foreign cars. Here's what's happening.

• Record congress in Lugano against prostate cancer

  Over 1000 doctors and researchers in Lugano for international guidelines. 400 cases per year in Ticino.

• May 1st 2026: thousands protest in Zurich and Basel

  Peaceful demonstrations in Zurich and Basel with 15,000 and 2,500 participants, respectively. Isolated acts of vandalism and criticism of healthcare management.

• Lack of equipment in Crans-Montana rescue

  Victims' lawyers sue the Vaud Cantonese Organization for insufficient intervention equipment after the Le Constellation bar fire.

• Crans-Montana: 700 cases handled by victim support centers

  Almost 700 cases handled and 400,000 francs paid to victims of the New Year's Eve fire in Crans-Montana.

• Crans-Montana, hospital bills: not all sent to Italian patients

  Not all Swiss hospitals have sent bills to Italian patients injured in the Crans-Montana fire.

• The radio world mourns Alberto Davoli

  The pioneer of private broadcasters passed away at 60 after a long illness. Funeral tomorrow at Brunella.

• Lombardy demands health tax alignment, Piedmont says no

  The turbulent session of the regional council in Lombardy brought the controversial health tax back to the centre of attention.

• Confindustria Como explores the link between art, culture and health

  Confindustria Como, at the initiative of the Health Territorial Table, organizes a series of meetings dedicated to the link between art, culture, and health.

• Solaro closes the medical clinic at Villaggio Brollo

  The Temporary Medical Clinic at Villaggio Brollo in Solaro will close early on May 21.

• Crans-Montana: aid services handling 700 cases

  Four months after the tragedy, victim assistance services manage nearly 700 cases, with 400 in Valais alone and 20 in Ticino.

• Truck stuck in Grantola: road blocked awaiting recovery

  Firefighters intervene to free a truck stuck on a bend in Grantola, causing traffic disruptions.

• Parking and traffic at Circolo Hospital: constructive discussion

  Meeting between Asst Sette Laghi, Varese municipality and unions to improve parking and traffic at Circolo Hospital.

• End to health insurers' millions for sports

  The National Council approves Lorenzo Quadri's motion to limit health insurers' sponsorships to major sports clubs.

• Third anti-food waste fridge inaugurated in Tenero

  On April 28, 2026, a third anti-waste public fridge was inaugurated in Tenero, Ticino, promoted by the Madame Frigo association.

• Intesa Sanpaolo awards 10 winning companies

  Varese first in Lombardy in 2025 for export growth. Two companies awarded for excellence in plastics and fashion.

• Varese: temporary medical clinics for over 5,000 citizens

  From 1st May 2026, four temporary medical clinics in Varese serve over 5,000 citizens without a family doctor.

• Daverio: patients move to Gazzada, healthcare changes

  The approximately 400 citizens of Daverio without a general practitioner will be transferred to the Community House of Gazzada for more integrated care.

• Who funds Swiss politics? Over 130 million in campaigns

  Since transparency rules came into effect, over 130 million francs have been invested in Swiss political campaigns.

• Splitting health insurance initiatives proposed

  Fiorenzo Dadò proposes to handle the two health insurance initiatives approved in Ticino separately to avoid blockages and provide quick answers to citizens.

• Lombardy confirms healthcare tax for cross-border workers: what changes

  Lombardy has rejected the motion to abolish the healthcare tax for cross-border workers, but promises discounts. Here are the implications for those working in Switzerland.

• Varese Corsi: intermediate public speaking course from May 18th

  Varese Corsi offers an intermediate public speaking course to refine communication techniques and audience engagement.

• Guide to Switzerland for Ticino cross-border workers

  Everything you need to know about living and working in Switzerland, with a focus on the Canton of Ticino.