Bitesize News from Thursday, May 7th, 2026
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Geneva slammed by European court
Canton Geneva has been condemned by the European Court of Human Rights over the handling of a protest organiser fined after a Women’s Day demonstration in 2019.
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Canton Zug no longer the best tax haven
Lucerne is set to overtake Zug as Switzerland’s most attractive canton for corporate taxation in 2026, according to a new analysis by consulting firm PwC.
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14 kg of cocaine seized
Customs officers have seized 14 kilos of cocaine during a vehicle inspection in canton Basel-Country.
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Fewer shops more restaurants in city centres
City centres are undergoing a major transformation, with traditional retail increasingly giving way to restaurants and service businesses.
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Hantavirus strain identified by Geneva hospital
Swiss health authorities are closely monitoring a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship voyage after a Swiss passenger tested positive and was hospitalized in Zurich.
