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World Radio Switzerland @worldradio.bsky.social · 3d

The country is battling a mix of flu and coronavirus infections that are costing the economy billions in sick days.

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World Radio Switzerland @worldradio.bsky.social · 3d

Geneva’s crackdown on reckless electric scooter use has led to hundreds of violations and dozens of confiscations.

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World Radio Switzerland @worldradio.bsky.social · 3d

Confusion spread yesterday over the future of Switzerland’s popular half-fare travel card.

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World Radio Switzerland @worldradio.bsky.social · 3d

According to reports in the Italian press, the Geneva-based Mediterranean Shipping Company - MSC - is exploring a possible stake or even a full takeover of the British budget airline.

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World Radio Switzerland @worldradio.bsky.social · 4d

The proposal would add a constitutional article stating: “Switzerland recognizes Palestine as a sovereign and independent state.”

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World Radio Switzerland @worldradio.bsky.social · 4d

Residents can gather in the event of a major incident like flooding, power failure, or communication breakdown.

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World Radio Switzerland @worldradio.bsky.social · 4d

An Australian racing driver is accused of sexually assaulting a nurse in late 2019 while staying at the property.

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World Radio Switzerland @worldradio.bsky.social · 4d

The organisation Chocosuisse says consumers are opting for cheaper foreign products.

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World Radio Switzerland @worldradio.bsky.social · 10d

The Swiss National Bank has released the six finalists for the competition to design the next series of bank notes.

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World Radio Switzerland @worldradio.bsky.social · 11d

The “1% for Culture” initiative, submitted yesterday with over 7,000 signatures, calls for at least one percent of the canton’s operating budget to go to arts and culture.

Is 1% enough?

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World Radio Switzerland @worldradio.bsky.social · 11d

An unauthorized pro-Palestine demonstration in Basel on Wednesday evening led to clashes with police.

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World Radio Switzerland @worldradio.bsky.social · 12d

After months of gridlock, the Canton has taken control of planning major works.

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World Radio Switzerland @worldradio.bsky.social · 12d

The Swiss Federal Railways, SBB, is under fire after a photo circulated online showing a train ticket printed with the word “Hamas” instead of the passenger’s name.

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World Radio Switzerland @worldradio.bsky.social · 12d

The Centovalli Railway, linking Locarno and Domodossola, has been ranked among the five best autumn journeys in Europe by the paper.

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World Radio Switzerland @worldradio.bsky.social · 12d

Currently, 16-year-olds can ride these bikes, but accidents have nearly tripled since the age limit dropped in 2021, to align Swiss laws with the EU. Politicians are pushing to raise it back to 18.

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World Radio Switzerland @worldradio.bsky.social · 12d

What began as a peaceful pro-Palestinian rally in Geneva last night ended in violent clashes at Cornavin station.

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World Radio Switzerland @worldradio.bsky.social · 13d

Milk producers are under pressure like never before.
Prices are plunging, and some farmers have already sent healthy cows to the slaughterhouse.

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World Radio Switzerland @worldradio.bsky.social · 13d

If you saw a hot air balloon sink into the lake yesterday morning – everyone is OK – it was an exercise.

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World Radio Switzerland @worldradio.bsky.social · 13d

With early signs pointing to a strong flu and Covid season, specialists from ETH Zurich and the University of Basel say masks remain especially useful indoors and on public transport, particularly for older or vulnerable people.

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World Radio Switzerland @worldradio.bsky.social · 17d

The security situation in Europe is worrying politicians and many believe the army needs more money. There's a controversial idea to trim army perks.

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World Radio Switzerland @worldradio.bsky.social · 18d

From January, the rate will increase from CHF 24.48 to CHF 24.59 per hour - an 11-cent adjustment.

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World Radio Switzerland @worldradio.bsky.social · 18d

Strict smartphone rules may cause teenage groans, but they also bring extra sleep and better grades.

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World Radio Switzerland @worldradio.bsky.social · 18d

After months of protest over lost business during tramline works, the City Council has approved CHF 2m in aid. With contributions from the Geneva transport company TPG and utility firm the SIG, the total package climbs to CHF 3.3m.

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World Radio Switzerland @worldradio.bsky.social · 18d

A new deal between armasuisse, the company RUAG and the U.S. Army allows surplus ammunition to be dismantled at the Altdorf site in canton Uri.

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World Radio Switzerland @worldradio.bsky.social · 18d

A shocking medical error at Basel University Hospital: A young woman underwent unnecessary surgery after a lab mix-up.

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