Bitesize News from Tuesday, February 18th, 2025
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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Move to stop renovation evictions
It’s a commonly-used trick by landlords; evict the tenants so some renovation work can be done and then re-let the premises at a higher rate, even if the work was just some repainting.
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English becoming more important
English is becoming more and more important in Switzerland – but not to the detriment of the national languages.
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100 buildings in Geneva heated by lake water
More than a hundred buildings in the Jonction area are now being heated by the lake.
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Geneva wins federal case against elderly taxi driver
The Federal Court has backed canton Geneva when it told an 82-year-old taxi driver that he’s too old.
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Tree planting operation in Paquis
The City of Geneva is planning to plant trees around the Paquis neighbourhood.
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Massive illegal fireworks at football match
Football authorities are discussing what to do with Zurich Football Club after fans set off so many fireworks during an away game at Sion over the weekend it was likened to a New Year’s show.
