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• Fedpol officer arrested for leaking info to mafia for 100k CHF

  A Swiss Federal Security Service commissioner was arrested for passing confidential information to a mafia organization.

• Investigation into two federal judges: implications for Ticino

  Two external experts are investigating the relationship between Beatrice van de Graaf and Yves Donzallaz of the Federal Court.

• Massive Atlantic raid: 30 tons of cocaine seized

  The Spanish Guardia Civil intercepted 30.2 tons of cocaine aboard the Arconian merchant ship, the largest seizure in Spain in a single operation.

• Road rage in Leipzig: attack was announced

  A 33-year-old man ran over several people in Leipzig, killing two and injuring six. The act was announced in a message to his wife.

• Discontent in Cantonal Police: Independent Audit Begins

  72% of officers considered leaving the Cantonal Police. Independent audit underway.

• Gender equality in culture: a first in Ticino

  The first conference 'What kind of culture?' in Lugano highlighted challenges and opportunities for gender equality in the artistic and cultural sector.

• Seizing mafia assets in Switzerland: radical proposal

  Proposal for preventive seizure of mafia assets in Switzerland, as in Italy. Arrest of a Federal Police officer.

• Conference on equal opportunities in Ticino: culture and inclusion

  Large conference in Lugano on imbalances in the artistic and cultural sector. Focus on funding, visibility, and decision-making roles.

• Drug dealing in Busto: 18,617.60 euros seized in cash

  The State Police of Busto Arsizio arrested two foreign citizens with 18,617.60 euros in cash and drugs hidden in their home.

• ECHR condemns Switzerland over protest rights

  The European Court of Human Rights has condemned Switzerland for violating the freedom of assembly and association of a protest organiser.

• Gavirate: crash in northern lakeside area, man injured

  A road accident in Gavirate, Varese, involves a cross-border worker. Here's what to know about assistance and procedures.

• Circular economy repairs lives: two prison work stories

  Two projects in Varese and Busto Arsizio prisons transform waste into job opportunities for inmates, reducing recidivism and creating social value.

• ECHR condemns Switzerland for violating protester's rights

  The European Court of Human Rights has condemned Switzerland for violating the freedom of assembly and association of a protest organizer.

• ECHR condemns Switzerland for violating freedom of assembly

  The European Court of Human Rights has condemned Switzerland for violating the freedom of assembly during a demonstration in Geneva in 2019.

• Josef Mengele in Switzerland in 1961: the secret file

  The Nazi criminal might have stayed in Kloten in 1961. The file, classified until 2071, could solve the mystery

• Drug arrest in Capolago: 54 grams of cocaine seized

  The Cantonal Police arrested an Albanian citizen with 54 grams of cocaine on the A2 highway. Here's what happened.

• Cassis and Cornado: tension over Crans-Montana hospital bills

  Italian ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado replies to Cassis: 'I speak without mincing words'. The issue concerns hospital bills for Crans-Montana's injured.

• Fedpol mole had access to investigation files

  New details on the official arrested for selling information to a criminal organization. Access to international files and immediate measures taken by Fedpol.

• Elon Musk Swiss founder on trial for fraud and financial crimes

  Pascal Jaussi, founder of Swiss Space Systems, on trial in Fribourg for a 30 million francs hole

• Uboldo: bad weather damages roof, no injuries

  The bad weather on May 6, 2026, caused severe damage to a residential building in Uboldo, Varese, but no one was injured. Here's what happened and what to do in case of emergency.

• Varese: drug dealer arrested, drugs hidden in woods

  A 20-year-old Italian was arrested in Varese with 40 blocks of hashish. The drugs were found in a bag thrown into the woods.

• Varese Corsi: 6,327 Enrollments, 2026 Courses

  Varese Corsi Net reports 6,327 enrollments and introduces flight simulations and Vocal Fitness for English. New synergies among teachers, institutions, and businesses.

• New Lukmanier tunnel for better road safety

  A new tunnel will be built at Lukmanier to improve road safety.

• Serial thief from Lugano to all Ticino: caught by credit cards

  A serial thief active between Lugano and Bellinzona was arrested thanks to stolen credit cards. Here are the details of the operation.