Bitesize News from Wednesday, August 26th, 2026
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Debate within SVP
Cracks are showing inside the SVP over Christoph Blocher's neutrality initiative, ahead of the 27 September vote
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New biometric card is coming
Switzerland is rolling out its first biometric identity card, with applications opening from 2 October
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Police warning in Jura
Jura police are warning young adults about a car-leasing scam that could leave them facing heavy financial and criminal consequences
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Raiffeisen job cuts
Raiffeisen has announced it will cut up to 180 jobs next year, even as the bank posts one of its strongest half-year results.
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SBB slow down new projects
Switzerland's rail operator will now prioritise maintaining its existing network over building new lines, its new president André Wyss has said
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Mixed weather conditions for the weekend
Switzerland is heading into a mixed few days, with Saharan dust returning and thunderstorms sweeping in later today
