SWISS prolongs suspension of Zurich–Dubai flights until 13 September 2026
Italian 24-hour rail strike halts TILO cross-border services, forces bus shuttles to Malpensa
Mont Blanc Tunnel to close nightly 18–22 May for works, rerouting Swiss freight flows
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Swiss lawmaker floats ‘over-crowding levy’ on EU immigrants
FDP vice-president Andrea Caroni told SonntagsZeitung on 17 May 2026 that he will propose a one-off fee on EU immigrants to offset ‘density stress’. The idea is designed as a middle-way alternative to next month’s referendum that seeks to cap Switzerland’s population at 10 million. Multinationals could face higher onboarding costs if the concept gains traction, while legal challenges over treaty compatibility loom.
Parmelin cautions Brussels as EU seeks higher tariffs and new costs for cross-border workers
In an interview updated on 17 May 2026, President Guy Parmelin condemned the EU’s plan to double steel safeguard tariffs and force Switzerland to shoulder unemployment benefits for cross-border commuters. He warned the measures could derail ongoing treaty talks and hurt both sides’ supply chains. Swiss exporters and HR teams that depend on frontaliers should brace for higher costs and potential rule changes.
SWISS and Lufthansa suspend Middle-East routes, severing a key corridor for Swiss business travel
On 17 May 2026 SWISS and its Lufthansa-Group affiliates announced an immediate suspension of flights to Tel Aviv, Dubai and eight other Middle-East cities. The stand-down, prompted by security risks and surging operating costs, lasts at least until late October for most destinations and disrupts Swiss passenger and cargo links to the Gulf. Mobility managers must find longer, costlier routings and review duty-of-care and supply-chain plans.