Stories from Basel · Switzerland

Employees of outdoor swimming pools in Basel can now directly issue house bans on site.

Tennis player Stan Wawrinka will play his final professional match at the Swiss Indoors in Basel at the end of October. Organizers announced the retirement details today, stating the event will serve as a tribute to the Swiss athlete.

The Basel women's team defeated St. Gallen 4-1 in a penalty shootout to advance. St. Gallen had won the first leg of the match 1-0. FC Zurich also advanced after a 0-0 draw against Grasshopper, following a 2-0 victory in the first leg. Erweidschön defeated A-Raum with a score of 4-0.

The Basel-Saint Louis border crossing for heavy goods vehicles is currently closed. Heavy traffic is being held in waiting areas due to a public holiday in France. The closure is preventing the processing of heavy transport. The closure affects the A5 motorway in the direction of Karlsruhe, specifically between the Schleifweg rest area and Karlsruhe South. delays are reported for travelers in the area. A truck crossing near Basel is closed due to individuals throwing stones at vehicles. Additionally, the A5 motorway near Basel toward Karlsruhe is closed between Rastplatz Schleifweg and Karlsruhe Süd because individuals are throwing stones at vehicles. The A25 motorway near Hamburg toward Gestacht is also closed between Kurslack and Gestacht following an accident. The A43 between Recklinghausen and Wuppertal is also closed in both directions until Sunday morning due to bridge demolition.

Heavy goods vehicle traffic on the A3 Zurich toward Basel is blocked between Basel Euro Airport and the Basel Saint-Louis border crossing. The stoppage is due to a public holiday in France. Trucks are being held in waiting areas, and delays are expected.

Renovation of the four-kilometer main runway at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse is progressing faster than expected due to dry weather. The runway is scheduled to be reopened for flight operations on May 21.

The Blocher family is selling 23 printed newspapers, which will transition into a pure online portal. This acquisition follows a period of restructuring and cost-cutting measures within newspaper households.

Medical experts describe nitazenes as substances that act similarly to morphine or heroin but are significantly more potent. Professor Mark Vogel, chief physician at the University Clinics in Basel, discussed the dangers of these substances.

Sport director Daniel Stucke will leave FC Basel at the end of the season. The departure comes one year earlier than previously expected and is at his own request. A successor for the position has not yet been named. Sports chief Daniel Stuckey is leaving FC Basel at the end of the season. The club announced that Stuckey is departing at his own request one year before his contract was set to expire. Stuckey, who has held the role since 2024, is leaving at his own request to seek new challenges. His contract was originally valid for an additional year. The destination for his next role remains unconfirmed.

The Swiss National Council rejected a cantonal initiative from Basel-Stadt. The proposal sought to grant both Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft two seats each in the Council of States. The initiative also aimed to provide each canton with two votes in the Council of States. The proposal was defeated with 121 votes against and 51 votes in favor. Supporters argued the Basel region serves as a major economic engine for Switzerland.