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

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178 articles on safety and crime, newest first.

• Disturbances at Lugano Pensilina: two slightly injured

  Massive police intervention at Lugano Pensilina with two slightly injured and use of urticating spray

• Accident on A2 southbound: closure and rescue

  A2 motorway closed southbound near Lodrino. Ambulance and Cantonal Police on site. No word yet on injuries.

• Lost in woodland, injured and rescued near Varese

  Someone got lost in a wooded area near Varese and fell into a canal, injuring themselves. They were rescued by emergency services.

• Accident on A9 near Turate: two injured at dawn

  Two people injured in an accident on the A9 motorway before the Turate exit. Firefighters, 118, and highway police intervened.

• Accident on Autolaghi: woman injured in yellow code

  A 77-year-old lost control of her car and hit the guardrail. Taken to hospital, she is not in serious condition.

• Crash on A9 near Turate: four cross-border workers injured

  Accident on A9 towards Milan, four people injured and bruised. Possible repercussions for cross-border workers in transit.

• Clashes at Lugano's Botta Shelter: Political Tensions and Rival Fan Groups

  Authorities and emergency services intervened to quell the fights and identify those responsible. Two minor injuries and obstacles to the agents' work.

• Police, over 4,500 new positions available

  The State Police is looking for 220 commissioners and 4,400 trainee agents. Deadlines and procedures to participate.

• Two Romanians arrested for church thefts in Bellinzona area

  Two Romanian citizens were arrested for thefts in churches in the Bellinzona area. Discover the details of the operation and what to do if you have been a victim of a similar theft.

• Clashes in Lugano on May Day: Police Use Pepper Spray

  Disturbances on May Day evening in Lugano, with two minor injuries and police intervention using pepper spray.

• Brawl in Lugano: two injured at Pensilina Botta

  A riot calmed by the police involved two people injured in an incident at Pensilina Botta in Lugano.

• Clash and police intervention with pepper spray in central Lugano

  Two groups of young people clashed in central Lugano, leading to police intervention with pepper spray. Two people injured.

• Fire at top floor of Varese building, no injuries

  Apartment fire at the top floor of a building in Varese, no injuries thanks to the timely intervention of firefighters

• Farewell to Alex Zanardi: the 2001 accident that changed his life

  We look back at the extraordinary life of Alex Zanardi, from the terrible 2001 accident to his sporting rebirth.

• Police intervention in Lugano's Pensilina

  Massive police operation in Lugano with tear gas against a group of agitated people

• How to design a functional meeting room

  Discover how to design a functional and welcoming meeting room, with tips on furniture, technology, and comfort

• Illegal fishing on Lake Maggiore: spear fisherman reported

  Carabinieri Forestali operation in Varesotto: seizures and criminal complaint for illegal pikeperch fishing during biological closure

• Teacher arrested in Giubiasco, detention extension requested

  The prosecution needs more time to gather testimonies and await the psychiatric report. Ongoing investigation involving minors.

• Quadroni trial: former police chief disputes charges

  The former head of the Scuol police station disputes the charges of abuse of authority, unlawful confinement, and violation of domicile.

• Drought in Ticino: summer 2026 at risk

  April 2026 was the driest in recent years, with precipitation at 10% of the average. Fire risk and critical water basins.

• May Day 2026 in Switzerland: peaceful protests and capitalism criticism

  Thousands of protesters took part in May Day marches across Switzerland, with vandalism in Zurich and criticism of the G7 and capitalism.

• 34-year-old sentenced to 11 years for attempted murder in Chiasso

  A 34-year-old has been sentenced to 11 years for attempted murder of his partner in Chiasso. The court also ordered his expulsion.

• Crans-Montana, rescue organization reported

  Investigation opened into response system after Le Constellation bar fire. Victims' lawyers report shortcomings

• Ticino Police: reform project abandoned after opposition

  The reform project of the Ticino police has been abandoned after 12 months of consultation and strong opposition