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Pint of Science
Science, beer, and big ideas !
Pressure on Geneva/Lausanne rail
Anger at Bern for ignoring western areas
Dig it! Asian Hornets
The growing threat to Swiss gardens
Calling diplomats in Switzerland!
Have you applied for your Tamoil fuel card?
Tax breaks for EVs under pressure
Fuel tax falling
Flying to close to the sun
The legend of Dedalus and Icarus - this weekend
Hundreds of kilos of asparagus stolen
Farmers in Fribourg shocked
Kids in Mind - identity
School age feelings

Bitesize News

Geneva/Lausanne rail link under pressure
The rail link between Geneva and Lausanne is reaching breaking point.
Prison population climbs
The prison population has reached its highest level since records began, according to new figures released by the Federal Statistics Office.
Tax breaks for EVs under pressure
Electric vehicle tax breaks are coming under pressure across Switzerland as more drivers switch away from petrol and diesel cars.
Health insurance premiums will rise next year, but not as much
A slight slowdown is in sight for health insurance premiums.
Hundreds of kilos of asparagus stolen
A major asparagus theft has shocked farmers in canton Fribourg.
Broad coalition forms against 10 million vote
Cantons, cities and municipalities are uniting against the Swiss People’s Party’s “No 10 Million Switzerland” initiative ahead of next month’s vote.

Breakfast Show
Science, Beer & Big Ideas - coming to a bar near you this May

Scientists swap laboratories for pubs at Geneva’s Pint of Science festival.
Breakfast Show
Dedalus and Icarus - performed at the Théâtre les 50

Theatre owner Karen Curtis and Performer Gabriel Bird explain the play and the special surrounds where it will be performed this coming weekend
Swiss News Pod
Swiss News Pod

The daily news from Switzerland as read live on the WRS Breakfast Show
Dig It!
Asian Hornets: The Growing Threat to Swiss Gardens

Hester Macdonald speaks to beekeeper Philippe Léger about Asian hornets, how to identify them, and why early action matters for bees.
Kids in Mind
Identity 3

School age feelings
Breakfast Show
Jim's British Market Celebrates 30 years - with beer!

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