Switzerland Keeps 2026 Work-Permit Quotas Unchanged, Says Federal Council
Geneva Airport’s Overnight Crash Drill Likely to Snarl Access Roads
Switzerland Keeps 2026 Immigration Quotas Unchanged, Offering Predictability for Employers
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Zurich Airport Launches EU Entry/Exit System With Secunet Biometric Gates
Zurich Airport is the last Swiss hub to activate the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System. Non-EU/EFTA visitors now enrol fingerprints and a facial image on arrival; data feed an EU database that automatically tracks allowable Schengen days. First-time processing can add up to an hour, forcing companies to adjust connection buffers and day-count compliance systems.
Geneva Airport’s Full-Scale Crash Drill Tonight May Snarl Late-Night Access Roads
Geneva Airport will conduct a large-scale crash drill overnight on 19/20 November, deploying hundreds of emergency vehicles and closing lanes around the terminal. Although flight operations are unaffected, late-night drivers and cargo handlers should expect detours and sirens. The exercise will test updated cross-border crisis-communication protocols, enhancing the airport’s resilience for business travellers.