Bitesize News from Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Nyon study on noisy crows - a world first
The City of Nyon is launching a pioneering survey to assess the impact of noisy crows on residents’ sleep and quality of life.
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Major crash closes A3 and injures several people
A serious crash on the A3 in the canton of Zurich has left several people injured after a truck slammed into the back of a traffic jam near Urdorf.
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'Stench fence' designed to keep deer safe
A so-called “stench fence” along a forest road in the Frienisberg region of the Bernese Seeland, aiming to reduce wildlife collisions.
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Parents get sent images of their abused children
Prosecutors investigating allegations of child abuse at day care centres in Winterthur and Bern are under fire for sending the images of their child to the parents.
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Calls to cut fuel tax
Bern is facing growing pressure to act as fuel prices rise sharply, driven by global tensions pushing oil above USD 100 a barrel.
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Govt to look at how to get baby-boomers to move home
For decades, owning a detached house was seen as a middle-class ideal in Switzerland.
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The 10 million initiative could have unique impact on Geneva
Geneva could face unintended consequences from the Swiss People’s Party’s “No 10 Million Swiss!” initiative, which aims to curb population growth by restricting immigration.
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Two priests suspended in Biel
A case of alleged abuse is shaking the city of Biel.
