Bitesize News from Friday, November 22nd, 2024

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

  • 4m e-vignettes sold

    Four million people last year chose to forgo the sticky mess of a vignette on their car and bought an electronic one instead.

  • Franc strongest against euro

    It’s good news for cross border shopping and frontaliers – the franc has reached its highest level against the Euro.

  • Geneva car tax issue dominates Grand Council

    Although it wasn’t on the agenda for last night’s meeting of the Geneva Grand Council, the issue of the new vehicle tax dominated proceedings.

  • People now back nuclear power

    A new survey suggests public opinion towards nuclear power has changed dramatically.

  • Heavy snow causes chaos

    Heavy snowfall across central parts of the country brought chaos, cancelled trains, blocked roads and children building snowmen on the autoroute.