Bitesize News from Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Preacher cleared of murder
A Catholic lay preacher has been acquitted in the death of a 73-year-old diabetic worshipper.
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More young marathon runners
More young adults than ever are hitting the marathon trail in Switzerland.
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Cantons behind on vehicle checks
There are thousands of cars on the road in Switzerland which should have had their technical check – but haven’t.
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Want more money? Ask for a raise
If you want a pay rise, you should ask for it.
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Village remains threatened by rock falls
Geologists watching the mountain which threatens the village of Blatten in canton Valais say so far most of the rocks which they believe could crash down, have fallen in smaller bursts, as experts had hoped.
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Severe storms hit central areas
Severe thunderstorms across the central parts of the country yesterday caused major damage.
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Army wants CHF 100bn more
Military organizations are calling on a further CHF 100 bn for the defence budget in the light of the security situation in Europe.
