Bitesize News from Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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More passengers, fewer flights at Geneva
Air traffic remained high at Geneva Airport last year, with nearly 18 million passengers passing through. It’s a slight increase on 2024, despite fewer flights overall.
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Northern lights visible in Switzerland
Residents in many areas of the country enjoyed a spectacular view of the northern lights.
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Switzerland may bring in transit fee
Switzerland may bring in a transit fee for those who solely pass through the country.
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Gov Newsom will be in Davos
The World Economic Forum’s meeting in Davos is underway, and it’s expected Donald Trump’s threat to takeover Greenland will be dominating the agenda – but a major Trump critic will also be in town.
