Bitesize News from Friday, December 12th, 2025
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Swiss winner returns Eurovision trophy
Eurovision is facing a deepening crisis after Swiss singer Nemo, the 2024 winner, announced they are returning their trophy in protest at Israel’s participation in next year’s contest.
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Public sector workers march in Geneva
In Geneva, public sector workers marched again yesterday, protesting the 2026 budget and the planned cuts of nearly 300 jobs considered vital to public services.
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Flu cases explode
Across the country, flu cases are surging earlier than usual, with more than 800 laboratory-confirmed infections reported last week.
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Most expensive apartment in Zurich
Zurich’s most expensive rental apartment has just hit the market - a newly renovated penthouse on top of the historic Bellevue building.
