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Swiss Parliament Pulls Plug on CHF 10 Million Night-Train Subsidy to Sweden

Swiss Parliament Pulls Plug on CHF 10 Million Night-Train Subsidy to Sweden

The Swiss lower house has removed CHF 10 million earmarked for a Basel–Malmö night train, mirroring an earlier Senate vote and throwing the 2026 launch into doubt. The move curtails a greener travel alternative for businesses shuttling staff between Switzerland, Germany and Sweden.

Dec 10, 2025
Zurich Airport to Scrap 100-ml Liquid Limit After Installing CT Scanners

Zurich Airport to Scrap 100-ml Liquid Limit After Installing CT Scanners

Zurich Airport has begun installing CT security scanners that will allow passengers to keep liquids and laptops in their bags. Once the twenty-six machines are fully deployed in mid-2026, the 100-millilitre liquid limit and electronics removal rules will be scrapped, cutting average screening times by up to 40 percent. The upgrade strengthens Zurich’s competitive position as a hub for corporate travellers and multinational companies with Swiss operations.

Dec 9, 2025
Christmas Travel Alert: New EES & UK ETA Rules Face Their First Swiss Holiday Rush

Christmas Travel Alert: New EES & UK ETA Rules Face Their First Swiss Holiday Rush

Switzerland’s airports will process their first major holiday peaks under the EU’s new Entry/Exit System, which captures biometrics and replaces passport stamps for non-EU travellers. At the same time, Swiss citizens transiting the UK must secure an Electronic Travel Authorisation from 15 December. Mobility managers should warn travellers about longer first-time EES enrolment and the need to apply for the UK ETA at least three days before travel.

Dec 9, 2025

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