Bitesize News from Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Sales of fire protection equipment soar
The recent tragedy in Crans-Montana is making everyone think of their safety.
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Govt should regulate social algorithms
There are calls the government take a tougher approach to social media use by teens.
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Govt looks at supporting electric trucks
Switzerland is moving to electrify trucks.
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Insurers prepare for massive fire costs
Health insurers are bracing for enormous costs after the deadly New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana.
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Green party calls on Bern to ban Trump
Swiss Green Party leader Lisa Mazzone has called on the government to declare US President Donald Trump persona non grata and bar him from attending the World Economic Forum’s meeting in Davos in two weeks’ time.
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Illegal birds stopped at Geneva border
Border guards have intercepted an unusual illegal trade - dozens of protected birds smuggled across the border.
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Tense press conference highlights council's shortcomings
Questions continue to mount over the role of Crans-Montana’s council following last week’s deadly fire.
