Bitesize News from Thursday, June 19th, 2025
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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SNB cuts rates to zero
As expected, the Swiss National Bank has lowered interest rates to zero.
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Geneva communes angry at canton's cash call
After it’s record-breaking tax haul, Geneva has to pay the most into the national inter-cantonal equalization fund – more even than Zug and Zurich.
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Switzerland richest country in the world
Switzerland is the richest country in the world, according to a new study by UBS.
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Geneva to take more control of roadworks
In Geneva, the canton has decided it needs to take a far more hands-on approach to roadworks.
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Boat passengers leap to safety
Two people on a small boat on Lake Thun had to jump into the water when it caught fire.
