Bitesize News from Thursday, September 5th, 2024
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Pools to open longer - thanks to climate change
Local authorities across French speaking Switzerland are adapting to climate change – and extending the times the swimming pools are open.
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Mental health needs to be taken seriously
The impact on mental health needs to be taken into account in the event of another pandemic.
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Storms will cost Valais millions
The damage caused by the summer storms that hit canton Valais will cost CHF 125m.
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Ukrainians get their special status extended
The government will extend the special protection status to those from Ukraine until March 2026.
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Lake swimming areas closed due to infection
Two lake swimming points in Geneva have been closed due to high levels of fecal bacteria in the water.
