Bitesize News from Monday, September 8th, 2025
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Video campaign for safer driving
The French-speaking police Association, and the Accident Prevention Office are teaming up with a new awareness campaign: “When you drive… drive! Without a phone, with your eyes on the road.”
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Geneva teachers union calls for more strikes
The Geneva Secondary II Teachers’ Union is escalating its protest against new working time directives.
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Two-month search for speeder
Police in Ticino have tracked down a 22-year-old Italian woman who drove at 225 kph in a 100 zone.
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Zurich's French lesson decision threatens cohesion
Zurich’s decision to scrap French lessons in primary schools is drawing sharp criticism from the federal government.
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Union head says govt should favour Swiss firms
The president of the large union, UNIA, Vania Alleva is calling for Swiss companies to be prioritized in public procurement in response to Donald Trump’s new customs duties.
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Geneva pensioners could ride TPG for free
Public transport could soon become completely free for retirees and those on disability allowance in Geneva.
