Zurich Airport scraps 100-millilitre liquid rule as new CT scanners go live
Zurich Airport scraps 100 ml rule: travellers allowed up to 2 litres of liquids in cabin bags from today
Interim report on Switzerland’s “Task-Force Intensivtäter” shows tougher, faster deportations of foreign repeat offenders
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Power-line accident halts all trains at Lausanne hub, cutting Geneva–Zurich and France–Switzerland services for hours
An IC1 train tore down an overhead line in Lausanne at 15:27 on 26 June, suspending all traffic through the key Swiss and international rail hub for several hours and disrupting TGV Lyria links with France. The outage shows the vulnerability of the Geneva–Zurich corridor and underscores the need for robust contingency plans for business travellers and cross-border commuters.
Swiss Re Hosts First ‘Resilient Switzerland Day’ as Extreme Heat Stresses Infrastructure
At its first ‘Resilient Switzerland Day’ on 26 June, Swiss Re warned that rising heat is straining the country’s transport and mobility infrastructure. Stakeholders discussed rail-track cooling, airport runway resilience and insurance tools for weather-caused travel delays—issues critical to corporate mobility planning.
Swiss intelligence chief flags rising hybrid threats, fuelling calls for tighter border vetting
Presenting the 2026 Intelligence Report, FIS director Serge Bavaud said foreign espionage, extremist plots and cyber-disinformation are rising, prompting politicians to demand beefed-up customs and border controls. Businesses should brace for tighter vetting of foreign staff and the possibility of ad-hoc border checks around major events.
Maintenance Closure of Vevey–Blonay Line Starts 26 June, Affecting Lake-Geneva Commuters and Tourists
The Vevey–Blonay narrow-gauge line shut down on 26 June for seven weeks of works, with buses replacing trains. The closure overlaps the expatriate moving season and the Montreux Jazz Festival, so employers and travel managers should allow extra time for Lake-Geneva transfers.
Swiss Lawmakers Seek Entry Ban for EU Citizens With Criminal Records
On 25 June 2026 the Swiss Senate backed a motion to refuse residence permits to foreign nationals—including EU/EFTA citizens—who have prior criminal convictions. While aimed at enhancing public safety, the measure could lengthen permit processing times and put Switzerland on a collision course with its free-movement obligations, affecting companies that transfer staff into the country.
Swiss Parliament Intensifies Debate on New Taxes and Permit Bans for Foreign Residents
An overview article in The Local on 25 June 2026 sets out four migration proposals now dominating Federal Parliament: a ‘security tax’ and a wider ‘immigration tax’ on foreign residents, a permit ban for EU citizens with criminal records, and an initiative to halve the residency period for naturalisation. The competing measures signal diverging political visions of Switzerland’s openness. Multinational employers could face higher costs or, conversely, benefit from faster citizenship paths, depending on which ideas prevail.
Federal Council Schedules 25 June Press Briefing on Free-Movement Impact Report
SECO will release a comprehensive cost-benefit study of the EU–Swiss Free Movement of Persons Agreement at a press conference in Bern on 25 June 2026. The embargoed report examines GDP growth, pension sustainability and local labour-market pressures. Its conclusions are expected to influence imminent parliamentary battles over migration taxes and permit restrictions, making it essential reading for companies that rely on intra-EU staff mobility.
Switzerland prepares security and air-space measures for 29-30 June US–Iran technical talks
Geneva or Lausanne will host U.S.–Iran technical talks on 29–30 June. Swiss authorities are expected to impose temporary air-space and border-control measures, leading to slot restrictions at Geneva Airport and spot ID checks on roads from France. Businesses with employees travelling in the region next week should build in additional time and monitor FOCA NOTAMs.