Bitesize News from Wednesday, October 28th, 2026

The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.

Swiss office reopened in North Korea

Switzerland reopened its diplomatic office in Pyongyang yesterday — the first visit by a Federal Councillor to North Korea in more than twenty years
UBS leaving Switzerland would have negative effect

Geneva's financial sector is warning that losing UBS would be bad for Switzerland, even as its banks post strong growth driven by Middle Eastern fortunes
Cancelled hearing in Crans Montana

Jessica Moretti will no longer face her husband in court next week
Annemasse commercial areas hopeful for new tramline extension

Shopkeepers in Annemasse are counting on the extended tram line to win back the Geneva customers they say have deserted the town centre
UDC candidate screening underway

The UDC is putting its eight candidates to succeed Guy Parmelin through a job-interview-style screening

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