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Swiss authorities publish AGOV digital-identity Q&A ahead of nationwide rollout
A detailed Q&A published 28 September clarifies how AGOV—the authentication backbone for Switzerland’s forthcoming e-ID—will work for citizens and foreign residents. Hardware-based, password-less log-ins and Swiss-hosted data aim to boost security while enabling remote interaction with authorities, a plus for globally mobile employees and the firms that manage them.
Zurich Airport reports 30 % increase in screening throughput after full switch to CT scanners
After completing a three-month installation programme, Zurich Airport confirms that CT scanners have boosted passenger throughput by about 30 percent. The change streamlines security for business travellers, enabling tighter schedules and shorter connection windows ahead of the Schengen area’s forthcoming ETIAS checks.
Swiss consulates refresh Schengen-visa webpages with updated checklists and processing times
Swiss embassies have begun publishing harmonised Schengen-visa checklists, processing-time pledges and anti-fraud warnings. The updates, live from 28 September, aim to cut errors and delays as travellers adapt to the EU’s new Entry/Exit System—good news for firms sending staff to Switzerland on short notice.
Gotthard road tunnel: weekend traffic forecast warns of 7-km northbound queues on 27 September
Real-time data from Gotthard Live show queues already at four kilometres south of the Gotthard tunnel on 27 September 2026, with a north-bound peak of seven kilometres expected in the late afternoon. The congestion threatens delivery schedules and business travel, prompting authorities and mobility experts to recommend early-morning or late-evening departures or the A13 San Bernardino detour.