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

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• Spring dinner for Lebanon: AVSI organizes event in Castiglione Olona

  On Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Tenuta Allevamento Razza Ticino in Castiglione Olona, the first edition of the evening 'Under the Same Sky for Lebanon' will be held, organized by the AVSI Foundation.

• Varese: New 2026 Chamber of Commerce Grants for the Integration of Foreign Citizens

  The Varese Chamber of Commerce is investing 150,000 euros in two grants for 2026, focused on training and mobility, to promote the professional integration of foreign citizens.

• Health tax for cross-border workers: repeal rejected, but cuts are coming

  The Lombardy Region has rejected the Pd's motion to abolish the health tax for cross-border workers, but is aiming for deductions and minimum rates.

• BancaStato Walking Mendrisio 2026: three routes for everyone

  On Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Mendrisio, three routes of varying difficulty, a free lunch, and entertainment for the new edition of BancaStato Walking Mendrisio.

• Ticino: launch of DIDI desk for digital addictions

  OSC opens dedicated desk for digital addictions. 6.8% of Ticinesi at risk, 22% under 15. Service operational in Lugano and Bellinzona.

• Echo Project: Submerged Meadows to Save Lake Lugano and Como

  The Interreg Echo project (2025–2027) is testing the restoration of submerged meadows using biochar to combat climate change in Lake Lugano and Lake Como. Two experimental sites, each covering 500 square metres.

• Drinking water emergency: Ticino unveils new mobile water treatment plant

  The canton is investing CHF 260,000 in a mobile plant to ensure safe drinking water in case of contamination or system failures. The facility can produce up to 24 m³ of safe water per hour, enough for 200,000 people.

• Switzerland-USA: Parmelin launches new phase of trade negotiations

  Swiss President Guy Parmelin meets with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington. The goal is to establish a clear framework for a future trade agreement. Talks focus on trade practices and tariffs.

• Lombardy invests 12.3 million in fashion: opportunities for Ticino cross-border workers

  Lombardy allocates €12.3M for Next Fashion call. 73 fashion businesses supported, focusing on innovation and sustainability.

• Varese’s economy is growing: what changes for Ticino cross-border workers by 2026

  The province of Varese recorded a +3.2% increase in exports in 2024, but youth employment and the green transition remain the main obstacles. Analysis for the 68,000 Ticino cross-border workers.

• Ticino: 2025 Finances Better Than Expected but Still Fragile

  The 2025 final account of the Canton closes with a deficit of 32.5 million francs, an improvement of approximately 64 million compared to forecasts, but with future challenges to address.

• Ticino: healthcare reform needed, not tax hikes

  Two popular initiatives on health insurance funds cost CHF 25.8 million annually. Ticino’s economy rejects new levies: temporary substance tax, land taxes, and hospitalisation fees.

• Varese 2026: Swiss-Italy Congress on Taxation and Cross-Border Work

  Taxation, cryptocurrencies, and real estate: the Swiss-Italy Congress in Varese examines the latest developments for cross-border workers and businesses, with 1.7 million tourist arrivals recorded in 2025.

• Bike sharing in Como: 80 bikes from April 30th. Where to find them and how it works

  The bike sharing service in Como will be operational again on April 30th, 2026, with 80 customised bikes and 17 pickup points. Discounted rates are coming for the summer season.

• Bibo: the digital ticket that activates automatically on Ticino’s public transport

  Starting 30 April 2026, Switzerland will launch a trial of Bibo, which automatically bills journeys without requiring passengers to check in. Here’s how it works for Ticino commuters.

• Bibo: the app that automatically calculates Swiss public transport fares without lifting a finger

  From 2026, Bibo will debut: it automatically detects bus, train or tram trips and charges only the actual route taken. Testing with 3,000 cross-border workers starts on 30 April.

• Glarus bans cars on Sundays: will Ticino give it a try?

  The Canton of Glarus reintroduces car-free Sundays to reduce tourist overcrowding. In Ticino, discussions are underway on whether to implement similar measures: Val Verzasca, Bellinzona, and Lugano are weighing the pros and cons.

• Drinking water restored in Lavizzara: Piano di Peccia and Monti di Rima systems reopened

  As of 1 April 2024, drinking water is once again safe throughout all areas of Lavizzara. Restrictions have been lifted following upgrades to the Piano di Peccia and Monti di Rima systems.

• Cross-border workers in Ticino: wages and fiscal equalization, the numbers don't add up

  Ticino is the sixth richest canton in Switzerland, but wealth distribution and the federal equalization mechanisms fail to convince analysts.

• Migros Ticino: fewer brands, more 'Migros' from 2025

  The 'American Favorites' line is changing its name and appearance. By 2030, Migros will reduce its own brands from 250 to 80 to streamline its product range. There is no political connection, just a commercial strategy.

• 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.

• Ticino penalised: cross-border workers inflate the canton’s fictitious wealth

  Bern considers Ticino wealthier than it actually is due to cross-border workers' salaries. Result: CHF 9 million less per year for the canton’s coffers from 2026 onwards.

• 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.

• Equalisation payments: Ticino disappointed as Bern blocks changes until 2030

  The Federal Council will not amend the intercantonal financial equalisation ordinance until 2030. Ticino had requested a different weighting for cross-border commuters, but the request was rejected.