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Withholding tax, tax returns, refunds and allowances: what changes for cross-border workers in Switzerland.

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• Fertilizers up 40% in Ticino: the Hormuz crisis hits the fields too

  Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz drives up nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus prices. Ticino farmers face potential 10% losses on margins.

• Cross-border workers and health tax: clash in regional council

  Councillor Sertori's hearing is cancelled. The Democratic Party presents a motion to block the tax and protect the rebates of border municipalities.

• Prevention for Men: The Beccaria Center is a Reference Point for All Ages

  The Beccaria Center in Bellinzona offers urological prevention services for all ages.

• Men and drones at work at night to control the fire in Laveno Mombello

  The nighttime emergencies in Laveno Mombello require a rapid and coordinated intervention.

• Lavizzara: issues with water network, no potable water in various areas

  The water network in Lavizzara has been affected by issues, resulting in the lack of potable water in various areas

• Escape from Dubai, Ticino as an alternative?

  The conflict in the Middle East is pushing entrepreneurs away from the Persian Gulf, in search of new destinations

• Lavizzara: Non-Potable Water in Certain Areas

  The Lavizzara Municipality has declared the water from Piano di Peccia non suitable for drinking until further notice, affecting several hamlets in the valley.

• Sunset in Cadenazzo: Vigilante Killed in Car Accident

  A road accident in Cadenazzo has resulted in the death of a security guard

• Smuggling Mozzarella in Ticino: How to Conduct the Right Research?

  Discover how to conduct the right research to import mozzarella into Switzerland without any issues.

• Tariff Negotiations: 'The March 31 Deadline Is No Longer Valid'

  This was confirmed by the President of the Confederation, Guy Parmelin, who stated that it is worth continuing negotiations to reach an agreement between Switzerland and the United States on tariffs.

• Parmelin: negotiations with the US beyond March 31 for the commercial agreement

  The deadline set for the end of the month is no longer valid due to the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States.

• More rescue operations, but fewer mountain fatalities in 2025

  In 2025, the Swiss Alpine Club (CAS) recorded an increase in rescue operations, yet a decrease in mountain fatalities.

• Como, Rapinese: asphalt prices rise by 40% due to the war

  The mayor of Como, Alessandro Rapinese, faces a tough decision regarding the use of the 5 million euro plan for road resurfacing, as costs have surged by 40% due to the conflict in Iran.

• Moderate Economic Growth in Switzerland in 2026

  Economists predict a 1.0% GDP growth for the current year and an improvement for 2027

• Ticino Suspends Arms Exports to the USA

  The Swiss Federal Council has decided to halt arms exports to the United States in response to the Middle East crisis and recent geopolitical tensions.

• The Low VAT in Switzerland: A Misleading Image

  Despite the rate of 8.1%, experts warn: the Swiss tax system is complex and should not be oversimplified.

• Chocolate in Switzerland: Decreased Consumption but Rising Prices

  In 2025, chocolate consumption in Switzerland declined, but revenue grew by 11.8%, amid significant cost pressures.

• UBS Construction Site Three Years After Credit Suisse Rescue

  Three years after the Credit Suisse rescue, UBS completes the migration of 1.2 million clients and announces 3,000 layoffs in Switzerland. Growing anticipation for new capital regulations.

• Bertolaso in Varese: Acting Quickly Between Prevention and Bureaucracy in Ticino

  Bertolaso's intervention at the General Health Conference highlights the priority of increasing prevention, screening, and streamlining procedures in Canton Ticino.

• Long queues on the lake road between Schiranna and Calcinate del Pesce for a collision between a car and a motorcycle

  A road accident occurred on the lake road between Schiranna and Calcinate del Pesce, in Varese, involving a car and a motorcycle.

• Tourism in Ticino: 2025 Was an Exceptional Year for Italy

  The region recorded an increase in tourists compared to European competitors, with a positive outcome for the local economy.

• Frontier workers, Gadda: immediate Italy-Switzerland meeting

  Honorable Maria Chiara Gadda requests an immediate inter-ministerial meeting on frontier workers to address tax, healthcare tax, and reimbursement issues.

• Bellinzona's Parking Crisis: A New Underground Garage Is on the Way

  The municipality of Bellinzona has announced the construction of a new underground parking garage with a public park and a new administrative building. The project aims to address the city's parking shortage, which has been affecting residents and visitors alike.

• Iran, Tajani assures: No negotiations for Italian ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz

  Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has confirmed that Italy is not negotiating the passage of Italian ships through the Strait of Hormuz, amid rising tensions between Iran and the West.