Bitesize News from Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Major storm coming
If you’ve found the wind strong these past few days, brace yourself, as it’s about to get worse.
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SECO warns of slowing economy
The outlook for the Swiss economy is turning gloomy, according to the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs.
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Switzerland needs drone manufacturers
Switzerland must build its own drone industry, warns Thomas Rothacher, deputy director general at armasuisse.
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Bus hit by freight train
A bus driver had a narrow escape Monday afternoon in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois.
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Franc hits record high against euro
The franc has hit record highs against the euro – 93 centimes will buy one euro.