In early May, a group of foreign travelers with about 20 caravans (according to other sources, motorhomes) sought temporary parking spots in St. Gallen canton. They were refused in Altstätten, and in Buchs (according to other sources, Buchs) the spot was already occupied.
The shortage of transit sites for Yenish and Sinti in the canton has been known for many years. According to sources, this reflects growing difficulties for travelers in finding suitable parking in the region.