Bitesize News from Thursday, June 26th, 2025
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Anger over jet price rise
The Swiss government now says the F-35 fighter jets could cost up to CHF 1.35 billion more than expected – and that’s triggered a political storm.
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Swimming in Rhône banned - again
The Rhône River is once again off-limits to swimmers and boaters downstream of the Sous-Terre bridge, following a second oil spill in less than a week.
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London crime import worrying Zurich
An import from London is worrying Zurich City Police.
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Young men most at risk of drowning
With the warmer weather, many in Switzerland are heading to lakes and rivers - but safety remains a concern.
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Hot weather warnings
This hot weather is dangerous, and the Federal Office of Meteorology is issuing warnings for two reasons – ultraviolet levels and storms.
