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The Swiss government, via Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, has expressed concern over a new 'health tax' Italy plans to levy on cross-border commuters. The issue was a key topic during a meeting in Ticino, highlighting a new point of friction in Swiss-Italian relations and its potential impact on thousands of workers.
The Italian government has formally requested to act as a civil plaintiff in the criminal proceedings related to the deadly New Year's Day fire in Crans-Montana, citing 'direct damage' and seeking compensation.
A diplomatic row has erupted after Italy's ambassador declared his country will 'never pay' over CHF120,000 in bills for the hospitalisation of Italian victims of the Crans-Montana fire, with the Italian Prime Minister calling the request 'despicable'.
Canton Valais has started distributing emergency aid to victims of the deadly Crans-Montana bar fire, with the death toll now at 41. The relief effort is overshadowed by a diplomatic incident, as Italy recalled its ambassador in protest after a Swiss court freed the bar owner suspected of responsibility.
The fatal bar fire in Crans-Montana has escalated into an international incident, with Italy recalling its ambassador in protest. Meanwhile, the legal probe has expanded to include a former municipal safety officer, putting Swiss regulations and justice under scrutiny.
Swiss health authorities heighten surveillance as deadly West Nile fever outbreak in Italy raises concerns about potential spread to Swiss territory, particularly in Ticino.
Italian authorities dismantle smuggling ring that moved 600kg of precious metals to Switzerland, with 17 individuals facing trial in €26 million scheme.
New telework taxation agreement allows cross-border workers to work from home up to 25% of time without tax implications, impacting thousands of Swiss-based Italian workers
Former Eternit executive Stephan Schmidheiny receives 9.5-year prison sentence in Turin appeals court for involuntary manslaughter linked to asbestos deaths.
Swiss telecommunications giant completes major international expansion through earlier-than-expected acquisition of Vodafone's Italian operations, marking largest Swiss telecom foreign investment.
From trusted Swiss news outlets