Bitesize News from Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Geneva roadworks harming economy
The plethora of roadworks in Geneva is stifling the economy.
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Geneva bars can show Euro games on terraces
The City of Geneva says cafés and restaurants will be allowed to broadcast Women’s Euro matches from their terraces.
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Fake gun triggers major response
A teen with a water pistol caused havoc near Zurich on Wednesday afternoon.
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The most common offence in Switzerland
In Switzerland, fare evasion tops the list of petty crimes, with 40% admitting to traveling on public transport without a ticket.
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More night trains and services to Marseille in 2026
Swiss Federal Railways have released the details of the 2026 timetable, and there’ll be several changes in the Lake Geneva region.
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New foundation to help international Geneva
A CHF 50m foundation to help international Geneva is being set up by the canton and the Wilsdorf Foundation.
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Fat jabs drive up health premiums
Health insurance rates will go up next year – but not has much as previous years.
