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On March 8, French-speaking Switzerland will have a second commuter newspaper. From this date, 20 minutes, with two regional editions from Lausanne and Geneva, will compete with the free newspaper Le Matin Bleu, which was launched on October 31 last year, for the French-speaking commuter market. As with the regional editions of 20 Minuten in German-speaking Switzerland, 20 minutes will also contain two pages of local news and events every day. It will be launched with a circulation of 120,000 copies, which will be available in 110 boxes in railroad stations and over 300 boxes at public transport locations. Le Matin Bleu currently has a circulation of 100,000 copies and around the same number of newspaper boxes have already been installed. According to the press release, 20minutes.ch will be launched online at the same time as the print edition. The aim is to utilize the proven editorial and commercial cross-media opportunities.