Bitesize News from Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Empty small pockets of standing water to stop the tiger mossie
Geneva authorities say the tiger mosquito begins reappearing with warmer spring temperatures.
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Gotthard Pass opening earlier than planned
The Gotthard Pass will reopen on Friday, which is earlier than planned.
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Gym memberships at record high
Fitness membership has reached a new record, according to the latest industry figures, with 1.45 million people now registered at gyms, that’s around one in five adults.
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Geneva rejects DEI policy
The Geneva City Council has rejected a proposal aimed at strengthening diversity and inclusion policies.
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Man fined for frightening horses
A man in the Zurich Oberland has been convicted of animal cruelty after a bizarre incident in which he dressed as a horse and danced in a pasture, frightening a herd of horses.
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Luxury car thefts up
Car theft is up, according to new data from insurer AXA, which says reported cases are now higher than before the pandemic.
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Randy couple arrested on train
Two passengers have been arrested on a cross-border train between Germany and Switzerland.
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Geneva could host one of Europe's largest sporting events
In five years time, Geneva could be hosting one of Europe’s largest sporting events, which will mean building a temporary stadium - bigger than the Stade de Genève.
