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The news from Ticinonline focuses on a report detailing that while Ticino is Switzerland's oldest canton, its age only partially explains its high healthcare costs, with one in four residents over 65 and one in twelve over 80. Other front-page content includes event listings and advertisements.
One in four residents of Ticino is over 65, and one in twelve is over 80, making it Switzerland's oldest canton. While this contributes to higher healthcare costs, which are a quarter above the Swiss average, age alone does not account for the full difference.
An event called 'Momenti di Vino' will take place at Ristorante BLU in Locarno on October 25, 2026, featuring a tasting of 200 exclusive wines directly from producers, accompanied by a buffet.
An event titled 'Biròll in piazza' is scheduled to take place at Corte del Municipio in Novazzano on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 15:30.
