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• Two Romanians arrested for church thefts in Ticino and Graubünden

  Two Romanians arrested for thefts in six churches between Ticino and Graubünden. Learn about the investigation details and what to do if you've been a victim of theft.

• Five facts about Swiss patents

  Switzerland is Europe's most innovative country when it comes to patents. Here are the most interesting figures from 2025.

• Accident in Cadegliano Viconago: 54-year-old injured

  An accident between a car and a motorcycle involved a 54-year-old in Cadegliano Viconago, Varese. Here are the details of the accident and the consequences.

• Gaza flotilla intercepted, Varese solidarity protest

  Solidarity protest in Varese for the flotilla intercepted by Israel. Turkey and Spain speak of piracy.

• Campione Casino trial postponed to December 2026

  The president of the judicial panel decided to postpone due to other trials to be held first

• Serious injury in Lugano e-roller and e-bike accident

  An accident between an e-roller and an e-bike involved a girl and a woman, leaving the latter seriously injured.

• Accident in Cantù: car hits wall, two injured

  A road accident in Cantù involved two women, who sustained minor injuries. The incident occurred on Via Como.

• Tunisian cross-border worker arrested in Como for resisting police

  A 19-year-old Tunisian man, legally in Italy but homeless, was arrested for violence and resisting a public official.

• Algerians and Libyans caught stealing a car

  Three individuals, two Algerians and one Libyan, were arrested by the Ticino police while stealing a car in Locarno.

• Arrests for thefts in churches and shops

  Two Romanians arrested for thefts in churches and shops in Ticino and Grisons. The police invite to report any other incidents.

• Tree falls on car in Fino Mornasco, injuring mother and child

  A rotten tree fell on a moving car in Fino Mornasco, injuring a mother and her daughter. Firefighters and emergency services intervened.

• Trump considers reducing troops in Italy and Spain

  Donald Trump is considering reducing US troops in Italy and Spain, criticizing the support received from these countries.

• Trial in Bellinzona for Russian WMD program supplies

  A 63-year-old faces trial for providing materials to a Russian weapons of mass destruction program

• E-cigarettes: Ticino teens' favorite vice

  E-cigarette use among 15- to 17-year-olds in Ticino is almost equal to that of traditional cigarettes.

• Thefts at places of worship: two arrests in Bellinzona

  Two Romanian citizens residing abroad were arrested on April 26 in the Bellinzona area, suspected of repeatedly stealing from churches and a shop.

• Ticino police project abandoned by State Council

  The State Council has decided not to proceed with the Ticino Police project, launched in 2016 to improve collaboration between cantonal and municipal police.

• Serial swindler arrested in Como with jewels and cash

  A 31-year-old Czech woman was arrested for scamming two elderly victims between Como and Lecco, with a haul of 2,400 euros in cash and jewellery.

• Ticino Police: Zali confirms, project not shelved

  State Councillor Claudio Zali clarifies that the Ticino Police project has not been discarded, but remains one of the possible solutions.

• Ticino police project ends without progress

  The State Council decided not to continue with the 'Ticino Police' project after the planning phase.

• Ticino police: project phase concluded

  The State Council decided not to proceed with the 'Ticino Police' project after the consultation.

• Ski resorts: more data and progress needed for next credit

  Parliamentary question asks for seasonal balance and new criteria to evaluate Ticino ski resorts

• Chiasso: 15 years sought for attempted murder

  Trial of a 34-year-old for attacking his partner with gym equipment on January 20, 2024

• Organized crime in Switzerland: fedpol officer arrested

  A hard blow for fedpol: an officer arrested for suspected corruption. Organized crime is well-established in Switzerland.

• 16.5m tunnel to transform Lombardy's Passo del Tonale

  A 16.5 million euro tunnel will transform the Passo del Tonale. Discover the project details and its implications for traffic.