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Checks, accidents, investigations and public safety across Ticino and the border provinces.

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234 articles on safety and crime, newest first.

• Urgent work must be done on the road leading to Serpiano

  The Municipality of Mendrisio has requested a credit of 1.2 million francs for the safety of the roads and the three bridges.

• Litigation in front of Tradate station: 30-year-old injured

  An argument between non-EU citizens degenerated into a fight and a 30-year-old man was injured.

• Lombard Odier sentenced to CHF 3 million

  The Federal Criminal Court has sentenced the Geneva-based private bank Lombard Odier to a fine of 3 million francs in the Karimova case.

• After the Zali case: Ticino looks to the future

  The resignation of Minister Zali marks a delicate moment for the Canton of Ticino. Politics tries to turn the page and resume daily work.

• Trade clerk in Ticino: guide for border workers

  Learn about the requirements, role and tax rules to work as a trade clerk in Canton Ticino as a border worker in 2024.

• Commercial employee in Ticino: salary, requirements and recognition

  Border workers working as commercial employees in Ticino must meet specific requirements and possess certain qualifications.

• Constellation Inquiry: Missing Official Documents

  The 2015 folders on the works at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana are gone. The point about the investigation and the documentary implications.

• Border crossers in Ticino: flows, mobility and areas of origin

  One out of two border crossers arrives from Como. Analysis of the flows, destinations and use of the car based on the survey of the Department of the territory.

• A8 Milan-Varese: night closures for work in July

  Construction sites for safety barriers on the A8: closed sections and junctions blocked from 6 to 12 July 2026. Here are the recommended alternative routes.

• Italian cross-border workers complain to ILO

  A complaint to the ILO denounces discrimination against Italian cross-border workers in Switzerland. Learn the details and implications.

• Illicit use of ATMs: trial in Varese and implications

  A woman accused of improper use of a neighbor's ATM: trial started on June 29 with purchases of less than 300 euros.

• Hoval: Job Opportunities in Ticino for Cross-Border Workers

  Hoval is seeking personnel in Ticino. Opportunities for Italian cross-border workers. Details on the application process and practical implications.

• Oppose Ffs Cargo Disassembly in Ticino

  The No Ffs Cargo Disassembly Committee presents its proposals for Ticino.\n\nThe committee, which has been actively campaigning against the disassembly of Ffs Cargo in Ticino, has now presented its proposals for the region. The committee's main goal is to preserve the rail freight transport network in Ticino and maintain its economic importance.\n\nSome of the key proposals include:\n\n- Enhancing the efficiency of rail freight transport in Ticino\n- Increasing the use of environmentally friendly modes of transport\n- Developing new infrastructure to support rail freight transport\n\nThe committee believes that these proposals will help to preserve the rail freight transport network in Ticino and maintain its economic importance. The committee is calling on the authorities to take these proposals into consideration and work towards a solution that benefits the region.

• Luido Bernasconi trial begins

  The trial of Luido Bernasconi, former director of RSI Radiotelevisione svizzera, has started.

• Nighttime Closures and Diversions Ahead for Roadwork on A8 Noise Barriers

  Upcoming closures and detours planned on A8 for refurbishment of noise barriers.

• Migrant Trafficking Between Varese and Ticino

  Joint operation between Italy and Switzerland leads to the arrest of eight people accused of running a criminal organization that facilitated the illegal immigration of Turkish citizens into Europe.

• Chiasso: protest against FFS Cargo driver depot cuts

  Committee and workers ready to mobilize after FFS announces further cuts to the Chiasso driver depot.

• Teaching jobs in Ticino Canton

  Discover new teaching job opportunities in Ticino Canton and how cross-border workers can benefit

• Three more arrests in Enzo Ambrosino's murder case

  New developments in the investigation into Enzo Ambrosino's murder in Induno Olona. Three people arrested and a horse put down in Castelveccana.

• Drug raid in the woods: three arrested in Turate

  Como police arrested three irregular Moroccans for drug dealing in the territory of Turate. Drugs and a machete were seized.

• Putin: 'Ukrainian conflict nearing end'

  The Russian president announces a turning point in the Ukrainian conflict and says he is ready to negotiate with the EU.

• Road accident between Cittiglio and Laveno: car and motorcycle involved

  Two people injured in an accident between a car and a motorcycle on the provincial road between Cittiglio and Laveno Mombello on the evening of May 8, 2026

• 32-year-old Swiss woman seriously injured in wingsuit accident in Austria

  A 32-year-old Swiss citizen was seriously injured in a wingsuit accident in Hohenems, Austria, during a flight with 15 jumpers.

• VIP broker trial: clash over kickbacks and conflict of interest

  Second day of hearings for a 53-year-old accused of million-dollar damages. Over 5 years of investigation