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Swiss Embassy in Tehran Cuts Staff but Keeps Doors Open for Consular Aid
Switzerland trimmed its Tehran embassy staff from 14 to 10 on 28 February but kept the mission open to honour its protecting-power mandate and support Swiss nationals. The move preserves a vital diplomatic and consular lifeline while highlighting rising operational risks for businesses and travellers in Iran.
Airports and Airlines Warn EU Entry/Exit System Could Paralyse Swiss Borders This Summer
On 27 February 2026 the main European airline and airport associations warned that the new biometric Schengen Entry/Exit System could create multi-hour queues at Swiss airports this summer. They urged the European Commission to grant emergency flexibility or risk severe disruption for business and leisure travellers. Swiss companies are already reviewing travel policies to minimise exposure.
Number of Cross-Border Workers in Switzerland Tops 411,000
FSO statistics published on 27 February 2026 show Switzerland had 411,000 registered cross-border commuters at end-2025, a 20 percent jump in five years. Most live in France, Italy or Germany and fill critical skill gaps. The rise increases workload for migration offices, strains transport links and renews calls for tighter rules, making compliance and planning essential for HR and mobility teams.
Geneva Hosts International Cooperation Forum, Eases Entry for 1,500 Delegates From 120 Countries
Geneva’s International Cooperation Forum closed on 27 February 2026 after processing 1,500 international delegates under a fast-track visa scheme. The smooth operation served as a rehearsal for Switzerland’s summer summit season and showcased new digital visa tools the FDFA hopes to scale. Mobility managers should note Switzerland’s growing use of trusted-partner visa channels and the forum’s emphasis on greener business travel.