Bitesize News from Tuesday, August 11th, 2026
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Geneva aims to attract more film and TV production
Geneva is launching a new incentive programme to attract more film and television productions to the canton.
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Water tensions rise with Italy
Tensions are rising between Switzerland and Italy over water, as Lake Maggiore in Ticino approaches a historic low.
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Swiss sea link cut-off
Switzerland's main waterway link to the sea is barely navigable, with the Rhine so low near the German town of Kaub that the river is almost splitting in two.
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Migros recalls chicken cutlets
Migros is recalling breaded chicken cutlets sold nationwide after a labelling error left them with the wrong use-by date. The packets show 2 October, but the correct date is 28 August.
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Russia spreads lies hoping to sway vote
Swiss intelligence is warning of a targeted Russian campaign to influence the 27 September neutrality vote.
