SWISS tightens cabin rules for musical instruments as new Zurich–Poznań route confirmed
Revised Noise Abatement Ordinance enters into force, unlocking denser city construction
New telecom rule obliges Swiss mobile networks to stay online during power cuts
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‘Bilaterals III’: Switzerland and EU set to sign sweeping mobility package on 2 March 2026
• Switzerland and the EU will sign the ‘Bilaterals III’ package on 2 March 2026. • The deal modernises free movement, land and air transport rules and adds new agreements on electricity, food safety and health security. • For employers it restores long-term certainty for EU postings, simplifies cross-border trucking and strengthens crisis-management tools. • Ratification still requires Swiss parliamentary approval and could be subject to a referendum.
Graubünden starts five-month pilot publishing speed-camera sites to study foreign drivers
• Graubünden will list most speed-camera locations online during a pilot that runs 1 March–31 July 2026. • Data will be broken down by vehicle origin to see how tourists and frontaliers react. • Swiss traffic fines are enforceable abroad, so publishing sites could help firms cut mobility-related costs and legal risks. • Results will feed a report that could influence nationwide speed-enforcement strategy.
Entry/Exit System reaches final deployment phase at Swiss regional airports
• Biometric Entry/Exit System will be active at all Swiss external-border airports by 31 March 2026. • EES ends manual passport stamping and automatically tracks each traveller’s Schengen stay. • Businesses must tighten monitoring of 90/180-day limits for visa-exempt staff. • Regional travellers should expect slightly longer processing times during March.
Middle-East Airspace Shutdown Snarls Swiss Airports With Mass Cancellations
Air-space closures following US-Israeli strikes on Iran forced airlines to cancel 25 flights and delay roughly 140 more at Zurich and Geneva on 28 February 2026. Swiss, Emirates, El Al and easyJet were among carriers hit as rerouted paths, crew-duty limits and aircraft displacement crippled schedules. The disruption underlines Switzerland’s vulnerability to geopolitical shocks and highlights the need for robust corporate travel contingency planning.
SWISS Suspends Tel Aviv and Dubai Services Until 7 March Amid Security Fears
On 28 February, SWISS halted all Zurich/Geneva services to Tel Aviv and Dubai until at least 7 March, citing unstable security conditions and closed airspace. The move disrupts key business corridors and forces corporates to re-route staff and cargo via alternative hubs, highlighting Switzerland’s dependence on safe passage through foreign skies.
Federal Foreign Ministry Issues ‘Do Not Travel’ Warning for Israel
Switzerland’s foreign ministry upgraded Israel to its highest risk tier on 28 February, urging citizens to avoid travel and advising those already there to depart while commercial flights remain. The move triggers corporate duty-of-care obligations, undermines leisure demand and illustrates how swiftly conflict zones can up-end Swiss mobility plans.
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.