Bitesize News from Friday, March 20th, 2026

The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute. 

  • Transit tax moves closer

    Switzerland is moving closer to introducing a transit tax for foreign vehicles crossing the country.

  • Geneva bans the burkini

    Geneva’s parliament has voted to ban the burkini in public swimming pools, ending months of heated debate.

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