Bitesize News from Sunday, October 25th, 2026
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Successful Lausanne Marathon despite weather conditions
Rain and wind did little to dampen the 33rd Lausanne Marathon, which drew more than 15,500 registered runners yesterday
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More weekend protests in France
More than 400,000 people took to the streets across France on Saturday to protest against the rising cost of living and cuts to public services
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Majority of pension funds go overseas
Swiss pension funds are investing more than ever in infrastructure, but most of the money is flowing abroad
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Huge restructure for Migros
Migros is preparing the biggest restructuring in its history, with up to 3,000 administrative jobs reported to be on the line
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Hydropower expansion less than expected
A confidential federal report has revealed that Switzerland's planned hydropower expansion will deliver far less electricity than voters were promised
