https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed If you rely on Swiss train network to commute to work, or just to get around, you’d want to know about short-term schedule changes. These tips will help you stay informed about any disruptions on your route. https://www.thelocal.ch/20201002/where-to-find-out-about-last-minute-train-schedule-changes-in-switzerland Fri, 02 Oct 2020 15:25:44 +0200 where-to-find-out-about-last-minute-train-schedule-changes-in-switzerland Amid increasing delays, the Swiss Federal Rail Authority (SBB) have developed a set of strategies to overcome a ‘self-inflicted problem’. https://www.thelocal.ch/20191031/timetable-changes-and-flexible-departures-heres-how-swiss-rail-is-planning-to-tackle-late-services Thu, 31 Oct 2019 13:03:27 +0100 timetable-changes-and-flexible-departures-heres-how-swiss-rail-is-planning-to-tackle-late-services A man who falsely claimed there was a bomb on a plane at Geneva airport last week has been sentenced to six months in jail. https://www.thelocal.ch/20161017/jail-for-geneva-airport-bomb-threat-joker Mon, 17 Oct 2016 11:40:51 +0200 jail-for-geneva-airport-bomb-threat-joker An Aeroflot plane bound for Moscow was grounded on the tarmac at Geneva airport on Thursday after a man told authorities there was a bomb on board. https://www.thelocal.ch/20161014/man-makes-geneva-airport-bomb-threat-for-a-joke Fri, 14 Oct 2016 11:22:54 +0200 man-makes-geneva-airport-bomb-threat-for-a-joke The Frenchwoman who sparked a massive security alert earlier this summer by claiming there was a bomb at Geneva airport is facing a 90,000 franc bill for her actions, according to reports. https://www.thelocal.ch/20160916/geneva-airport-bomb-hoaxer-faces-90000-franc-bill Fri, 16 Sep 2016 13:57:31 +0200 geneva-airport-bomb-hoaxer-faces-90000-franc-bill Geneva airport can breathe a sigh of relief after France and Switzerland finally came to an agreement over an issue that has prevented 200 new airport employees from being able to start work. https://www.thelocal.ch/20160811/swiss-resolve-spat-with-french-over-info-exchange Thu, 11 Aug 2016 14:38:20 +0200 swiss-resolve-spat-with-french-over-info-exchange The Frenchwoman who caused a massive security operation at Geneva airport on Wednesday will spend three months in prison after facing a French court on Thursday, Swiss media reported. https://www.thelocal.ch/20160729/prison-for-woman-who-faked-airport-bomb-threat Fri, 29 Jul 2016 15:12:16 +0200 prison-for-woman-who-faked-airport-bomb-threat Some 200 French workers recently hired by Geneva airport can’t start work because France is refusing to give Switzerland information vital for security checks, according to reports. https://www.thelocal.ch/20160729/franco-swiss-tension-stirs-up-trouble-at-geneva-airport Fri, 29 Jul 2016 13:18:57 +0200 franco-swiss-tension-stirs-up-trouble-at-geneva-airport A woman told police there was a bomb threat against Geneva airport on Wednesday because she wanted to get revenge on her husband’s mistress. https://www.thelocal.ch/20160728/geneva-airport-bomb-threat-woman-admits-false-claim Thu, 28 Jul 2016 10:57:54 +0200 geneva-airport-bomb-threat-woman-admits-false-claim UPDATE: Police are gradually withdrawing security measures put in place on Wednesday morning after an unspecified threat against the building. https://www.thelocal.ch/20160727/police-step-up-security-at-geneva-airport Wed, 27 Jul 2016 13:18:42 +0200 police-step-up-security-at-geneva-airport Travellers flying out of Zurich’s Kloten airport should allow extra time to check in on Wednesday after the computerized check-in system broke over night. https://www.thelocal.ch/20160601/technical-troubles-cause-chaos-at-zurich-airport Wed, 01 Jun 2016 12:45:37 +0200 technical-troubles-cause-chaos-at-zurich-airport Bitterly cold weather in parts of Switzerland led to disruptions in rail traffic on the national network, Swiss Federal Railways SBB) said on Monday. https://www.thelocal.ch/20160118/rail-passengers-face-delays-as-ice-freezes-equipment Mon, 18 Jan 2016 10:49:05 +0100 rail-passengers-face-delays-as-ice-freezes-equipment