Major queues formed at Zurich airport on Friday evening when the passport system collapsed.
Automated gates went down, leaving just a handful of staffed counters open - and queues quickly stretched to several hours.
Some passengers reported waiting up to two and a half hours.
Authorities say the issue was resolved within two hours and stress that such breakdowns remain rare.
Elderly woman dies in Geneva fire
A 94-year-old woman has died following a house fire in Grand-Saconnex on Thursday evening.
Teachers should avoid religious symbols
The country’s largest teachers’ body is weighing in on a sensitive issue - religious symbols in schools.
Driver jailed for speeding
A young driver will have to go to jail after extreme speeding offences caught on her own phone.
Frontaliers urged to make sure they're registered in France
Border towns in France are once again asking residents working in Geneva to register - and it's important.
Pigeons on cities kill list
Cities are divided over how to deal with pigeon populations - and the methods are raising concern.
Thousands demonstrate in Geneva
Around 2,000 public sector workers took to the streets in Geneva yesterday afternoon, marking their fourth strike in six months.
