Bitesize News from Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Biker ignored warning signs and crashed
There was a completely avoidable crash on the A1 autoroute near Geneva airport.
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First Geneva citizens' meeting a success
A strong turnout marked the first citizen meeting held this week in Geneva.
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Homeopathy will be covered by health insurance
Homeopathy will remain covered by the basic health insurance, after authorities decided not to reassess its status.
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Court upholds e-ID vote, on a technicality
Switzerland’s top court has confirmed the result of last year’s vote on electronic identity, rejecting a series of legal challenges.
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US city calls for Swiss banks to stop investments in ICE
The US city of Minneapolis is calling on European financial institutions - including several in Switzerland - to withdraw investments from companies linked to American immigration enforcement.
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Light plane crashes in Bern, pilot killed
A light aircraft has crashed in the canton of Bern, killing its pilot.
