Swiss Public Finances Face Growing Pressure

Stephanie Gartenmann, 23, becomes Bern's youngest Grand Councillor, bringing eight years of political experience and a focus on fiscal autonomy and federalism.

Swiss tourism leaders convened in Bern to tackle climate change, focusing on adaptation and net-zero goals. New tools and strategies are emerging to secure the industry's future.

Bern Cantonal Police have launched a three-week campaign to combat rising pickpocketing during the pre-Christmas season, focusing on crowded areas like train stations and Christmas markets. The initia

Swiss hospitals face financial and operational unsustainability, with potential losses of CHF 1.1 billion by 2045. A new study by H+ urges transformation through better coordination, increased outpati

Public sector workers in Bern face a proposed wage cut, with the Cantonal Council debating a reduction from 0.5% to 0.2% for salary increases, despite wages lagging 2.4% behind inflation. Staff associ

Parents in Köniz, Switzerland, are seeking community-wide rules to limit smartphone access until upper secondary school and restrict social media until ninth grade for their children, with up to 90% p

Gold prices have surged by 37% in a year, impacting Swiss jewelers and consumers. This has led to higher costs for gold jewelry, prompting shifts towards silver, platinum, or simpler designs, while la

Leading Swiss business associations demand fewer regulations, claiming 30 billion Swiss francs in annual savings and 55,000 jobs could be freed up by cutting bureaucracy. They urge a halt to new susta

A 41-year-old man died after a severe car crash on Neuen Murtenstrasse in Bern. The driver lost control, collided with a concrete barrier, and later succumbed to his injuries. Vehicle parts damaged an

Bern's Wankdorf Stadium will host the Bernese Cantonal Wrestling Festival on July 5, transforming the football ground into a wrestling arena. Swiss wrestling stars Fabian Staudenmann and Christian Stu

Bern's Rendez-vous Bundesplatz light show, "Voyage," attracted 465,000 visitors, transforming the Federal Palace. A Swiss-Tibetan protest highlighted content exclusion.

Four years after a landmark vote to improve nursing care, thousands of healthcare workers are protesting in Bern over stalled government reforms and worsening staff shortages.