Bitesize News from Friday, July 4th, 2025
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Inflation up slightly
Inflation is on the rise again in Switzerland. The national consumer price index rose by 0.2 percent in June compared to May.
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Court rules Palestinian slogan not antisemitic
In Geneva, a court has ruled in favor of a student group behind a university calendar that was pulled last year.
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Geneva worker suffers life threatening accident
A Geneva construction worker is in critical condition after falling seven floors.
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Geneva and Vaud urged to hand out fewer jail sentences
Geneva and Vaud have the highest prison rates in the country - but not because there are more crimes or fewer spaces.
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Two women arrsted for elderly scam
Two women, aged 21 and 25, have been arrested in Martigny in canton Valais after allegedly scamming an 85-year-old man by pretending to be police officers.
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Jota's death hangs over Portugal match
The death of the Portuguese football player, Diogo Jota, hung heavily over last night’s Euro game in Bern where Portugal faced Spain.
