Bitesize News

  • Politician on trial accused of rape and drug assault

    Aargau prosecutors are asking for a life sentence for a former Swiss People’s Party cantonal MP accused of drugging and raping several women and a girl over a period of years.

  • Swiss People's Party says EU treaty helps crime

    Switzerland's largest party is warning that the country's new treaty package with the European Union would let criminals cross the border freely, a claim legal experts call vastly exaggerated.

  • Waterways dry

    Switzerland's dams are less than half full, the lowest level in two decades, after weeks of heat and no rain have drained rivers and lakes across the country.

  • Jim's British Market changes hands

    Jim's British Market has been serving the international community in the region for more than 30 years - and now Jim Anderson has sold the business.

  • Storms possible at end of week

    The heatwave is taking a break this week, with MeteoSwiss forecasting cooler and more stable air across the country and no thunderstorm risk until Friday.

  • Penthouse flats lose appeal

    The most sought-after apartments, top-floor attic flats with big windows and lake views, are starting to lose their appeal as summers grow hotter.

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    Mathieu Jaton on Montreux Jazz Festival 2026 and 60 Years of Music History

    Mathieu Jaton joins Katt Cullen to discuss the stars of MJF 2026, the free stages, and the Festival’s 60 year history

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    Gill Whitty-Collins on Gender Equality, Leadership and Winning at Work

    Author Gill Whitty-Collins shares practical career advice and explains why workplace equality benefits everyone.

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    Smart watering for summer breaks

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    The tables turned

  • Breakfast Show

    How to best prepare for IB results day - 1 July webinar

    University Admissions Consultant Dr Daniele Labriola helps students and parents prepare for every eventuality

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