Bitesize News from Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Geneva civil servants strike against budget cuts
Geneva's public sector has begun a three-day strike against the canton's proposed budget cuts.
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Storms batter Switzerland with 7,500 lightning strikes
Switzerland has been hit by violent storms, with nearly 7,500 lightning strikes recorded by yesterday evening.
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Lake ferries to Evian rerouted as G7 summit transforms cross-border town
The G7 summit on the French shore of Lake Geneva is set to upend daily life for thousands of cross-border travellers from 11 June.
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Pilot stands trial in Nyon for rape at Schumacher villa
An Australian former Formula 3 driver has gone on trial in Nyon, accused of raping a former nurse employed by the Schumacher family at the racing legend's villa in Gland in 2019.
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Geneva trader Gunvor raided in corruption probe
The Geneva headquarters of commodities trader Gunvor have been searched by federal investigators over suspected corruption of foreign public officials.
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Parliament backs new tax on Shein and Temu parcels
Parliament is moving to tax the small parcels arriving from Chinese platforms such as Shein and Temu.
