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• 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.

• Car thefts in Ticino: AXA data shows surge

  Car thefts in Ticino are on the rise, with the canton above the Swiss average. AXA reports cases nearly doubled compared to pre-pandemic.

• Car thefts in Ticino: Land Rover, Alfa Romeo, and Porsche most targeted

  Car thefts are increasing in Switzerland, with Ticino above the national average. Here's what you need to know and how to protect yourself.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Fire in Chiasso: Injured Workers Evacuated

  A fire on the roof of a building in Chiasso caused injuries and the evacuation of about thirty people.

• Increase in crack houses in Ticino: 8 people daily seek help from Ingrado

  Over 3,200 people followed in 2025 for addictions to alcohol, drugs, video games, and online betting. Ingrado raises alarm on crack houses

• Poly-drug use in Ticino: Ingrado's 2025 report

  Ingrado's 2025 report confirms poly-drug use as the prevailing trend in Ticino, with a 16.4% increase in substance counseling services.

• Helicopter crashes in Mezzovico: six injured, one serious

  A helicopter crashed during landing in Mezzovico-Vira, six people injured, one in serious condition.

• Littizzetto criticizes Switzerland for billing injured

  The Italian comedian criticizes Switzerland for hospital bills sent to the injured from the Crans Montana fire, sparking controversy and stereotypes.

• FS Security post at Gallarate station from 2027

  New security post at Gallarate station from 2027, with operators active 24/7.

• Albanian arrested with 54g of cocaine in Capolago

  A 24-year-old Albanian was arrested with 54 grams of cocaine in a car on the A2 in Capolago. Here are the details of the operation.

• 500,000 francs for Lugano projects: how to apply

  Ersl offers 500,000 francs for projects in Lugano. Learn how to request contributions and selection criteria.

• Cappa suggests Italian model for Swiss asset seizure

  Rosa Maria Cappa, former federal prosecutor, proposes introducing preventive seizure of mafia assets in Switzerland, as in Italy

• New Varese police chief targets fraud, theft, and robbery

  Paolo Iodice introduces himself as the new Varese police chief, focusing on security and combating cross-border crime

• Armed man barricades himself in Frauenfeld home, arrested

  A 30-year-old man barricaded himself in his apartment in Frauenfeld, in an altered mental state. The police arrested him after a several-hour intervention.

• Half a million for Lugano's 2026 development

  ERSL is providing 500,000 francs for local projects, with an 8-to-1 leverage effect for every franc invested.

• Two arrests in one night in Aargau: a Tunisian and a Moroccan

  The Aargau cantonal police arrested two men in two different municipalities in the night between Friday and Saturday.

• Piccaluga: 'Open dialogue with UDC, Norman and Claudio different souls'

  The coordinator of the Lega dei Ticinesi, Daniele Piccaluga, talks about the growing movement and the differences between Norman Gobbi and Claudio Zali.

• 6 months for truck driver in fatal Riazzino cycling accident

  The truck driver who struck and killed a cyclist in Riazzino in January 2025 has been sentenced to 6 months for negligent homicide.

• 63-year-old motorcyclist injured on Maloja road

  A 63-year-old motorcyclist injured his leg in an accident on the Maloja road and was taken to hospital in Samedan.