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World Radio Switzerland
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Switzerland's English-speaking radio station
Tune in on DAB+ in Geneva, Vaud and Valais
Listen online - worldradio.ch
Download our FREE app:
iPhone - http://apple.co/1PapC8n
Android - http://bit.ly/R04VkC
The images, recorded at a hotel in February last year, show a man becoming violent with a woman in the lobby before carrying her into a stairwell. Judges say redacted footage shows the victim fleeing partially undressed to seek help.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The images, recorded at a hotel in February last year, show a man becoming violent with a woman in the lobby before carrying her into a stairwell. Judges say redacted footage shows the victim fleeing partially undressed to seek help.
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Customs officers in Geneva stopped a car found with 127 kilos of oysters – unrefrigerated.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Customs officers in Geneva stopped a car found with 127 kilos of oysters – unrefrigerated.
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Six swimmers from Geneva-based club Open Water Swim Coaching (OWSC) have set a new Guinness World Record by completing the first-ever relay swim along Lake Geneva and back.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Six swimmers from Geneva-based club Open Water Swim Coaching (OWSC) have set a new Guinness World Record by completing the first-ever relay swim along Lake Geneva and back.
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Swisscom will switch off its 3G mobile network by the end of this year, ending a technology more than 20 years old.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Swisscom will switch off its 3G mobile network by the end of this year, ending a technology more than 20 years old.
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This coming weekend, the last ski resorts are switching to winter mode and bracing for a holiday rush.
The only thing missing? Snow.
In places like Gstaad, Zermatt and Arosa, there’s barely a dusting on roofs and meadows.
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The only thing missing? Snow.
In places like Gstaad, Zermatt and Arosa, there’s barely a dusting on roofs and meadows.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This coming weekend, the last ski resorts are switching to winter mode and bracing for a holiday rush.
The only thing missing? Snow.
In places like Gstaad, Zermatt and Arosa, there’s barely a dusting on roofs and meadows.
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The only thing missing? Snow.
In places like Gstaad, Zermatt and Arosa, there’s barely a dusting on roofs and meadows.
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Back in May, two hikers found three tiny kittens and brought them to the Geneva animal protection service.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Back in May, two hikers found three tiny kittens and brought them to the Geneva animal protection service.
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A recent survey shows 60% of young people support scrapping first class on trains.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
A recent survey shows 60% of young people support scrapping first class on trains.
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The Consumer Affairs Service carried out test purchases across the canton to check whether shops respect the ban on selling spirits to under-18s – or beer and wine to under-16s.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The Consumer Affairs Service carried out test purchases across the canton to check whether shops respect the ban on selling spirits to under-18s – or beer and wine to under-16s.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The Swiss online retailer’s top 10 most-searched products show Apple gadgets leading the way, with iPhones and AirPods topping the list.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The Swiss online retailer’s top 10 most-searched products show Apple gadgets leading the way, with iPhones and AirPods topping the list.
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Despite emergency intervention, the 27-year-old woman died at the scene.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Despite emergency intervention, the 27-year-old woman died at the scene.
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Geneva’s Cantonal Service for Consumer and Veterinary Affairs has opened an investigation into the Geneva Society for the Protection of Animals following complaints from former employees.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Geneva’s Cantonal Service for Consumer and Veterinary Affairs has opened an investigation into the Geneva Society for the Protection of Animals following complaints from former employees.
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According to police and prosecutors in canton Neuchâtel, the group – based in the Pays de Gex in neighbouring France - was responsible for stealing high-powered motorcycles and luxury cars, as well as carrying out burglaries and attempted break-ins at gun shops.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
According to police and prosecutors in canton Neuchâtel, the group – based in the Pays de Gex in neighbouring France - was responsible for stealing high-powered motorcycles and luxury cars, as well as carrying out burglaries and attempted break-ins at gun shops.
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In Geneva, a long-standing restriction on tenants buying the apartments they live in has been significantly loosened.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
In Geneva, a long-standing restriction on tenants buying the apartments they live in has been significantly loosened.
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It’s been suggested it will be cheaper to hand out free DAB radios to those to have not made the switch, than to restore FM.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
It’s been suggested it will be cheaper to hand out free DAB radios to those to have not made the switch, than to restore FM.
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Lawmakers approved a compromise allowing around one thousand already-enrolled pupils to complete their education.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Lawmakers approved a compromise allowing around one thousand already-enrolled pupils to complete their education.
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The demonstration drew about 4,000 participants, from teachers to social workers, many highlighting rising workloads and a lack of recognition.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:35 AM
The demonstration drew about 4,000 participants, from teachers to social workers, many highlighting rising workloads and a lack of recognition.
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Officials stress that vaccination and basic hygiene remain the most effective protection.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Officials stress that vaccination and basic hygiene remain the most effective protection.
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Eurovision is facing a deepening crisis after Swiss singer Nemo, the 2024 winner, announced they are returning their trophy in protest at Israel’s participation in next year’s contest.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Eurovision is facing a deepening crisis after Swiss singer Nemo, the 2024 winner, announced they are returning their trophy in protest at Israel’s participation in next year’s contest.
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Zurich’s most expensive rental apartment has just hit the market - a newly renovated penthouse on top of the historic Bellevue building. It's 267 square meters and will cost CHF 24,000 a month.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Zurich’s most expensive rental apartment has just hit the market - a newly renovated penthouse on top of the historic Bellevue building. It's 267 square meters and will cost CHF 24,000 a month.
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Yesterday proved a standout day for Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin. He secured a historic election as President of the Confederation, winning 203 out of 210 votes. That's the strongest result ever recorded. By the afternoon he'd slashed US tariffs.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Yesterday proved a standout day for Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin. He secured a historic election as President of the Confederation, winning 203 out of 210 votes. That's the strongest result ever recorded. By the afternoon he'd slashed US tariffs.
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The man’s defence explained he was suffering from severe depression and had recently lost his job and girlfriend.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The man’s defence explained he was suffering from severe depression and had recently lost his job and girlfriend.
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Representatives from the Geneva Association of Winegrowers have written to the Grand Council saying they need help to clear massive stocks of unsold wine.
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December 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Representatives from the Geneva Association of Winegrowers have written to the Grand Council saying they need help to clear massive stocks of unsold wine.
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Journalists uncovered that the Federal Police Office had classed the attack as a case of incel extremism. It was the first time they had investigated the ‘involuntary celibate’ movement.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Journalists uncovered that the Federal Police Office had classed the attack as a case of incel extremism. It was the first time they had investigated the ‘involuntary celibate’ movement.
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The city of Geneva, which hosts 40 international organizations and nearly 500 NGOs, has been shaken by sharp budget cuts following reduced American contributions.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The city of Geneva, which hosts 40 international organizations and nearly 500 NGOs, has been shaken by sharp budget cuts following reduced American contributions.
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