Bitesize News from Tuesday, May 27th, 2025
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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New Geneva profession
A new profession has taken root in Geneva: park wardens.
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Laser pointers still hitting aircraft
Laser attacks against pilots in Swiss airspace are on the rise, according to the Federal Office of Civil Aviation's 2024 safety report.
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Asian hornet cotinues to spread
Despite efforts to eradicate the pest – the Asian hornet is still spreading in Switzerland.
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Flat renovation used for evictions
The tenants’ association ASLOCA says property owners are using the pretext of renovations to evict long-term tenants who are normally paying below-the-market rates.
