Swiss 2026 work-permit quotas take effect, giving employers stable hiring headroom
New France–Switzerland telework rules kick in: employers face real-time reporting duties
Amended Switzerland-Hungary tax treaty enters into force, easing assignments
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Winter Storm Disrupts Zurich & Geneva Airports, Triggering 244 Flight Delays on New-Year’s Eve
Gale-force winds and freezing rain on 30 December led to 244 flight delays and two cancellations at Zurich and Geneva—an unusually large disruption for normally punctual Swiss hubs. Mobility managers should expect residual delays into 1 January and build extra slack into itineraries.
Swiss Work-Permit Quotas for 2026 Take Effect Today, Offering Predictability for Employers
Switzerland’s 2026 work-permit quotas—8 500 for third-country nationals plus separate caps for EU/EFTA service providers and UK citizens—took legal effect on 1 January. Freezing the numbers gives companies predictability but competition for permits will remain fierce.
Swiss Cities Shrink New-Year Fireworks, Forcing Mobility Rethink for 150 000 Visitors
Most Swiss cities cut or cancelled municipal fireworks on 31 December, replacing them with light shows and introducing large traffic-free zones. The measures altered public-transport schedules, restricted car access and required mobility managers to adjust travel and remote-work plans.