An international eye on Swiss news

November 2026

Gotthard Pass road to close for winter on 5 November: due to weather conditions and for safety reasons, it is in force between Hospental, canton Uri, and Airolo on the Ticino side (LINK) 3 November 2026

— The walking and cycling path through the Schöllenen has been closed since Monday, the Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) announced. The Susten and Furka Passes are already closed for the winter. The other two Alpine passes in Uri, the Oberalp and Klausen Passes, remain open to traffic as normal until further notice.

Free Swiss app "Snow Safety" launched to help prevent skiing and snowboarding accidents: provides reminders on how to wear a helmet correctly, the rules of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation on the slopes, and what to do in the event of an accident (LINK) 3 November 2026

Switzerland celebrates fifth three-star Michelin restaurant: Japanese Restaurant, located in Andermatt, canton Uri, situated within the luxury hotel The Chedi (LINK) 3 November 2026

16-year-old arrested following cyberattack on Swiss schools: gained unauthorised access to an IT platform containing data on around 38,000 pupils and 3,500 teachers in the Swiss canton of Vaud: arrested on 31 October (LINK) 3 November 2026

Freedom24 plans Geneva office for Q1 2027, deepening ties with Swiss finance and research (LINK) 3 November 2026

— The European investment platform of Nasdaq-listed Freedom Holding Corp (FRHC), outlined its plans following a Geneva discussion on connecting Swiss AI research with capital, computing infrastructure and commercial opportunities. KNEWS (Kathimerini Cyprus): "Geneva combines international finance, wealth management and institutional trust with access to world-class research and innovation."

Bitcoin Suisse CEO: Switzerland has lost interest in cryptocurrencies (LINK) 2 November 2026

Switzerland holds national conference on dangers of the 'manosphere': study shows that in Switzerland, one in five men subscribe to a concept of masculinity based on domination (LINK) 2 November 2026

Zurich politicians condemn weekend riots: People's Party criticised the fact that the city police had not reported any arrests following "insane night of rioting". Others accused it of tolerating illegal squatting. Greens "condemn the riots in the strongest possible terms" (LINK) 2 November 2026

— The police were attacked with fireworks, bottles and stones. In response, they used water cannons, tear gas and rubber bullets against the rioters. On Sunday, the cantonal police, who had supported the operation, reported two arrests and 18 people being removed from the area.