Bitesize News from Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Fears of new night flights from Geneva
Debate is flaring ahead of the revision of the Federal Aviation Act.
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Russia propaganda attempts to sway SRG SSR vote
The Russian propaganda TV channel, Russia Today, has weighed in on the debate if the fee paid to the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation should be cut to CHF 200.
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Switzerland could buy European version of Patriot missiles
Switzerland was planning to buy Patriot missiles from the United States - but with relations with the US under scrutiny and the fuss of the purchase of US made fighter jets - the Confederation may opt for a new European model.
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Train travel remains disrupted in Lausanne
Train travel between Geneva and Lausanne remains problematic today.
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Snowfall grips Alps - high avalanche warnings almost everywhere
Heavy snowfall is tightening its grip across the Swiss Alps, triggering deadly avalanches and major disruption.
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Geneva hosts two vital diplomatic meetings today
For at least 48 hours, Geneva becomes the world’s diplomatic epicentre, hosting two sets of high-stakes talks at the same time.
