Bitesize News from Friday, January 9th, 2026
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Moment of reflection at 2pm Friday
Switzerland will hold a national day of mourning today for the victims of the fire at the Constellation bar in Crans-Montana.
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Flu pressures hospitals
Health authorities in Geneva say this winter’s flu epidemic is proving earlier and more severe than expected, with record pressure on hospitals.
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Warning to stay off the ice
Police in southern Germany are warning of dangerous conditions on parts of frozen Lake Constance, after three people fell through the ice earlier this week.
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Japanese industrial giant to create 3,000 jobs
The Japanese technology giant Hitachi is considering expanding its production capacity in Switzerland, creating 3,000 jobs.
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Swiss defence minister warns of Russian propaganda
Switzerland’s defence minister has warned of a growing campaign of Russian disinformation targeting the country.
