Bitesize News from Thursday, October 9th, 2025
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Neuchâtel could cut bell ringing
In Neuchâtel, the constant sound of bells could soon quiet down.
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Federal judges clear Sunday opening for Christmas
The Federal Court has sided with the Geneva government in a dispute over Sunday shopping before Christmas.
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Petition for cycle lane on Mont-Blanc Bridge
In Geneva, cycling and pedestrian groups are demanding safer space for bikes on the Mont-Blanc Bridge and Quai du Général Guisan.
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Vigilante pedo hunters sentenced
The investigation into a group of young people who hunted suspected pedophiles in the Lugano area has wrapped up.
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Govt tightens Ukrainian asylum rules
Starting November 1st, Switzerland will tighten its asylum rules for Ukrainians.
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Swiss members of peace flotilla arrive back in Geneva
Around 300 people gathered at Geneva Airport to welcome home nine Swiss activists from the Gaza flotilla yesterday.
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More Palestinian protests become violent
An unauthorized pro-Palestine demonstration in Basel on Wednesday evening led to clashes with police.
