And finally… pet pee-ve
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Dog owners in the Swiss town of Chiasso will soon be required to clean up their pets’ urine as well as their faeces under what is believed to be the country’s first rule of its kind.
From mid-August, owners must carry a bottle of water to dilute urine left in public places. First-time offenders will receive a warning, while repeat breaches will attract a CHF 100 fine.
Mayor Bruno Arrigoni said the measure followed complaints from residents, with hot weather and drought making odours more noticeable, particularly in the town centre.
He said the rule was intended to encourage responsible pet ownership. Similar measures have already been introduced in the Italian cities of Parma and Livorno.
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