Bitesize News from Sunday, October 18th, 2026
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Switzerland slips in ranking
Switzerland has slipped to third place in the IMD's annual global competitiveness ranking, and the Lausanne-based business school's president is warning against complacency
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Doctor shortage worsening
Switzerland is facing a serious doctor shortage, yet universities are still turning away hundreds of medical students each year
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Weekend earthquake felt by many
A magnitude-four earthquake has shaken the canton of Glarus, with the tremor felt right across Switzerland
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Federal Council replacement replacement race hots up
The race to replace Guy Parmelin in the Federal Council is already dividing Switzerland's largest party
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New free trade deal
Swiss President Guy Parmelin has signed a free trade agreement with Vietnam in Hanoi, alongside his EFTA counterparts from Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein
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