Bitesize News from Monday, February 2nd, 2026
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Former UK residents can now give blood
People who lived in the UK during the eighties can now give blood in Switzerland.
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Should there be a drink-ski limit?
Swiss politicians are mulling if a stricter alcohol policy should be on the ski slopes.
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Epstein had Swiss links
Newly released US justice documents are shedding light on Jeffrey Epstein’s deep links to Switzerland.
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Zurich could be nightime transport hub
Zurich could become a major night-travel hub for Europe.
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Cold weather and strong wind warning
Forecasters are warning of strong winds and bitter cold coming in central and eastern parts of the country.
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Carnivals bring in stricter safety rules
Following last month’s tragedy in Crans-Montana, carnivals across Switzerland are tightening fire safety.
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Thousands march in support of the Kurds
Several thousand people took to the streets of Bern on Saturday in support of the Kurdish region in northern Syria.
