Bitesize News from Monday, May 4th, 2026
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Mengele file could be opened
Switzerland’s Federal Intelligence Service is reversing course and will allow limited access to its file on Nazi doctor Josef Mengele, currently held at the Federal Archives.
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SSR FM return will cost money - and jobs
The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation is preparing a return to FM radio, despite its recent push into digital.
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Immigrants pay more into AVS than they receive
A government minister is warning that voting to heavily restrict immigration could have the reverse effect than expected.
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Woman fined more for arguing
A train passenger in Geneva is challenging an unexpected surcharge after being fined for traveling without a valid ticket.
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Migros head says it needs immigration
The retail sector is warning it cannot function without immigration.
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Police chief says some G7 border closures likely
Geneva’s police chief says partial border closures with France are a real possibility during next month’s G7 summit in Évian.
