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234 articles on safety and crime, newest first.

• 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.

• Aranno: motorbike crashes into pole, ends up in ravine. Man hospitalized

  A motorbike accident in Aranno: the rider was hospitalized. Here are the details.

• 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.

• Public venue safety conference in Ville Ponti on June 29

  Conference on public venue safety in Ville Ponti on June 29, 2026. Focus on fire prevention and regulations.

• A8: night closures between Busto and Gallarate, Castellanza entrance closed

  New traffic changes on the A8 Milan-Varese for anti-noise barrier works. Night closures between Busto Arsizio and Gallarate and stop at Castellanza entrance.

• 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.

• Elderly scammed, arrest in Como. Links to Ticino

  A 31-year-old Czech woman arrested for scamming the elderly. Similar methods to recent cases in Ticino. Evidence found in Como-San Giovanni.

• A8 Milan-Varese, night closures between Solbiate and Cavaria for work

  From May 4 to 8, night closures between Solbiate Arno and Cavaria for anti-noise barrier work

• Mendrisio's road network under pressure: urgent action needed

  Four PLR municipal councilors demand more urgent action for Mendrisio's road network, criticizing the lack of cantonal and federal funds.

• 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.

• Trump may strike deal with China and Russia

  Massimo Cacciari analyzes Trump's moves in Iran and possible alliances with China and Russia. Europe remains powerless.

• 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

• Swiss army's new special unit: horses and drones

  The Swiss army is experimenting with horse patrols and drones for remote area surveillance. Discover how this innovation is changing national defense.

• People's dialogue, world colors in Busto Arsizio

  A day dedicated to meeting, integration, and the enhancement of the diverse cultures present in the territory of Busto Arsizio.

• 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.

• Varese: CSR and Social Innovation Fair at Ville Ponti Congress Centre

  On May 6, 2026, Varese will host the CSR Fair, an event dedicated to sustainability and social innovation with businesses, institutions, and the Third Sector.

• 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.