Bitesize News from Sunday, March 8th, 2026
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Geneva says yes to lower student pay - Aargau says no to speed cameras
In Geneva, voters passed a law that will allow students to be paid 25% below the minimum wage during holidays.
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Voters follow Bern advice
In a series of votes on Sunday - the people followed the advice of the government.
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International Women's Day march in Lausanne
Around 3,000 people marched through Lausanne on Saturday to mark International Women’s Day, responding to a call by the Feminist Strike Vaud collective.
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Geneva doctor sentenced for killing wife
A Geneva court has sentenced a dermatologist to 14 years in prison for murdering his wife in Vandœuvres in October 2021.
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Zurich rally calling for change in Iran
Several hundred people gathered at Europaplatz in Zurich on Saturday evening for a rally calling for political change in Iran.
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Spy agency warns of Iranian terror attacks
The Federal Intelligence Service is warning of terror attacks in Switzerland due to the Iran war.
