Vehicle breakdown briefly closes Gotthard road tunnel, triggers six-kilometre holiday queue
Switzerland and Tunisia launch 2026 Rabat Process chairmanship with focus on reintegration of returning migrants
France turns up heat on Switzerland over jobless benefits for cross-border workers
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Belgian national strike snarls air traffic; Swiss travellers advised to re-route via Germany or France
A nationwide strike shut Charleroi Airport and slashed capacity at Brussels Airport on 12 May, causing diversions and cancellations that disrupted at least 3,800 passengers with Swiss-origin or Swiss-destination tickets. Airlines, including SAS, offered free rebooking, and Swiss carriers advised travellers to reroute via neighbouring hubs. The episode highlights the need for robust contingency planning for Switzerland-based employees who rely on Belgian airports.
Swiss roads authority warns of heavy border congestion over Ascension and Pentecost weekends
ASTRA forecasts major traffic jams at Swiss-EU border crossings and alpine tunnels during Ascension, Pentecost and Corpus Christi weekends. Businesses moving staff or freight across the borders should expect multi-hour delays, adjust schedules or switch to rail. The warning comes as new border-control technology beds in, potentially lengthening checks for third-country nationals.
SBB, SNCF Voyageurs and Eurostar sign memorandum on direct Switzerland–London high-speed service
SBB, SNCF Voyageurs and Eurostar have signed an MoU to develop a direct high-speed rail link between Swiss cities and London, with journey times of 5–6 hours. Detailed studies of schedules, border formalities and rolling stock will run through 2027, with a possible launch in the early 2030s. The project could divert a sizeable share of Switzerland–UK air traffic, cut CO₂ emissions and give businesses a visa-free alternative for cross-channel travel.