Bitesize News from Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
The news stories here are written for radio and designed to be read in under a minute.
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E-bikes and scooters lead to more serious injuries
As more people are using electric powered transport options, such as e-bikes and scooters, serious injuries are increasing.
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Initiative launched to boost parental leave
A grouping of left-wing parties has launched a popular initiative to bring in 36 weeks combined leave for parents after the birth of a child.
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Drivers face fines for photographing accident
Hundreds of drivers are facing fines from French authorities for taking pictures of an accident on the A40 autoroute last month.
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SNB buys foreign currencies again
The Swiss National Bank has been on a foreign currency buying spree.
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No phone number yet for domestic abuse
Domestic violence campaigners are furious at the Federal Office of Communications.
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Basel annoyed at Zurich for not providing police for Eurovision
Ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest which will be held in Basel in May, the canton is appealing for police reinforcements from other cantons.
