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• Como: shoplifting turns into armed robbery, two arrests

  Two individuals were arrested in Como after a shoplifting attempt turned into a robbery with a weapon threat.

• Series of car thefts: 40-year-old from Lugano area arrested

  A 40-year-old from the Lugano area has been arrested for car thefts. Suspicious items and thousands of francs in cash were found.

• 33-year-old from Bellinzona struck by lightning

  A 33-year-old Swiss man from the Bellinzona area is the victim of the fatal accident at Bellinzona station. The investigation is still ongoing.

• Afghan man assaults woman on train in Chiasso: arrested

  An Afghan man assaulted a woman on a train in Chiasso, pushing her against a hedge. The man was arrested.

• Tunisians and Algerians arrested for car thefts in Würenlos

  Two individuals were arrested for car thefts in Würenlos. Discover the details of the operation.

• Varese: outdoor summer with Summer Experience 2026

  Varese Corsi introduces Summer Experience: outdoor courses in historic villas and parks for well-being and movement. Discover the activities and locations

• Hendschiken: 19-year-old Frenchman arrested for car theft and escape

  A 19-year-old Frenchman was arrested in Hendschiken after a car theft and escape. Here are the details of the incident.

• Driver mows down crowd in Leipzig, sent to psychiatric ward

  The 33-year-old man, already hospitalized in April, was arrested after hitting two people in Leipzig. Authorities rule out political motives.

• Tragedy at Bellinzona station: victim identified

  The victim of the tragedy at Bellinzona station has been identified: she was 33 years old

• Cassano Magnago: balcony fire forces evacuation

  A fire hit a balcony in Cassano Magnago, Varese, forcing the forced evacuation of the residents.

• Varese: arrested dealer loses serious job

  A young Albanian was arrested in Mendrisio with cocaine in his car. A case involving cross-border workers and transnational work dynamics.

• Tragedy in Braunwald: Hiker Missing After Accident

  A hiker has gone missing after an incident in Braunwald. Authorities are still searching for the missing person.

• Aarau: 23-year-old Somali arrested with stolen car and loot

  Aarau police arrested a 23-year-old Somali found driving a stolen car with alleged loot inside.

• Mosque in Cantù: victory for Assalam after 12 years

  The State Council has recognized Assalam's right to build a mosque in Cantù, ordering the Municipality to pay the costs.

• Two Moroccans arrested for Carrefour theft in Como

  Two homeless Moroccan citizens were arrested for attempted robbery and aggravated theft after an incident at the Carrefour on via Recchi.

• Digital service book: changes for military personnel

  As of June 1, 2026, the service book will become digital. Here's what changes for military personnel and civil protection.

• 24-year-old Albanian arrested with cocaine in Mendrisio

  A young Albanian was arrested in Mendrisio with cocaine in his car. Here are the details of the operation.

• Como Swimming, 750k euros in court: minority report

  Minority councilors of the Como municipality have filed a report with the Prosecutor's Office for the management of 750,000 euros for the Geno Avenue swimming pool.

• Trial in Binningen for wife's death: defendant claims self-defense

  A 43-year-old Swiss man is accused of killing his wife in February 2024. The trial began on May 4, 2026.

• Man electrocuted at Bellinzona station

  Fatal accident at Bellinzona station: a man was electrocuted by an electric discharge. The causes are being investigated.

• Clashes in Lugano bus stop, politicians must tone down

  Karin Valenzano Rossi, head of security for Lugano, comments on the clashes that occurred in the bus stop, which resulted in two people being injured.

• Helicopter crashes in Mezzovico: several injured

  Accident in Mezzovico-Vira: private helicopter crashes, several injured. Firefighters, ambulances, Rega and Cantonal Police intervene.

• Accident on A8 between Castellanza and Busto Arsizio: long queues towards Varese

  Accident on A8 between Castellanza and Busto Arsizio causing queues up to 4 km towards Varese. Two injured rescued by 118.

• Fake priests in Barasso: the town's alert against elderly scams

  The town of Barasso warns: fake priests are scamming the elderly. Here's what to do to protect yourself.