EU biometric border system prompts new travel advice for Switzerland-bound visitors
Switzerland adopts 19th EU sanctions package – new entry rules for Russian diplomats
EasyJet crew strike on 26 February may disrupt Swiss leisure corridors
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Swiss Federal Court Ruling Removes Job-Change Restrictions for Non-EU B-Permit Holders
The SEM has instructed cantons to implement a Supreme Court ruling that prohibits locking third-country B-permit holders to a specific employer. Effective immediately, non-EU employees with residence permits for gainful employment may change jobs without prior authorisation, greatly easing internal transfers and external recruitment. Quota limits remain in place, but day-to-day talent mobility within Switzerland will become faster and cheaper.
EU Council Authorises Signature of Wide-Ranging Bilateral Agreements with Switzerland
EU ministers have cleared the way for a comprehensive set of bilateral accords with Switzerland, including re-entry into Erasmus+ and streamlined labour-mobility rules. Signature is expected in March 2026, with implementation hinging on Swiss parliamentary and possible referendum approval. The deal promises new funding channels for training assignments and reduced administrative friction for posted workers.
Blizzard in US Northeast Forces SWISS to Cancel Nine Zurich/Geneva Flights
A severe snowstorm in the northeastern United States forced SWISS to cancel nine flights between Switzerland and New York/Newark/Boston, disrupting travel plans for thousands of passengers and delaying high-value cargo. Companies with transatlantic assignees should review visa-stay limits and build extra buffer into project timelines.
Eurocity Basel–Milan with 500 Passengers Stalls in Murgenthal Tunnel, Causing Morning Chaos
A Basel–Milan Eurocity train carrying 500 passengers broke down in the Murgenthal tunnel during the 24 February morning peak, blocking the Mattstetten–Rothrist high-speed line for almost two hours. The resulting diversions and knock-on delays disrupted both commuter and international services, illustrating how a single rolling-stock failure can ripple through Switzerland’s critical north-south rail axis.