Bern Police Arrest Two Fugitives After Chase
Bernese Cantonal Police arrested two men in Bern after a foot chase and confrontation near the Reitschule. Both individuals were wanted on warrants and were in Switzerland illegally. Officers faced re
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Bern Hospice Opens First Adult Facility This Summer
Bern's first stationary adult hospice is set to open this summer at Oranienburg, offering nine single rooms for end-of-life care. This three-year pilot project, supported by cantonal funding, addresse
Swiss Center Party Shifts Stance on Nuclear Power
The Swiss Center Party is re-evaluating its stance on new nuclear power plants, with Ständerat members voting in favor, despite significant internal skepticism, especially within the Bernese branch. T
Swiss Foreign Minister Faces Legal Challenge
Switzerland's Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis faces a legal complaint at the ICC over alleged complicity in war crimes in Gaza. Meanwhile, the FDP rejects the SRG Initiative, and an aging medical work
Bern Police Warn Public About Fake Handymen Scams
Bern Cantonal Police warn residents about fake handymen using deception to steal valuables from homes. Several reports detail how criminals pose as service providers to gain entry, distract occupants,
Citizen Pursues and Catches Bern Jewelry Thief
A jewelry store robbery in Bern's Neuengass-Passage was foiled when a neighboring business owner chased down and detained the 34-year-old suspect.
Switzerland Tests National Siren System
Switzerland successfully completed its annual national siren test, activating 691 sirens in Bern to ensure emergency readiness. The test included general alarms and water alarms, with mobile sirens fo
Ticino Defies Federal Directives on EU Citizen Background Checks
Ticino continues to defy federal directives by systematically requiring criminal record checks for EU/EFTA citizens seeking permits, citing public safety concerns following serious crimes committed by
Bern Kindergarten Reopens After Arson Attack
The Brünnengut daycare center in Bern has reopened after extensive renovations following an arson attack in May. Children and staff temporarily relocated while repairs, more complex than expected, wer
Switzerland Toughens Stance on Iran
Switzerland has adopted a tougher stance on Iran, postponing human rights talks and fully implementing EU sanctions, freezing Revolutionary Guard Corps assets, and signaling an end to cautious diploma
Exiled Iranian Woman Details Family's Danger
Mona Moazami, an Iranian woman in Switzerland, details her family's plight in Iran, who are in hiding after protests. She describes the psychological torture of communication blackouts and the devasta
SRG Bern Studio Future Uncertain Amidst Initiative Vote
A crucial vote on March 8 could drastically cut SRG funding, threatening the future of its Bern radio studio and 16 other regional locations. Journalists report increased pressure as the public decide
US Arms Delays Worth Billions Raise Concerns in Japan and Switzerland
A Japanese audit reveals $7 billion in delayed U.S. military equipment, raising concerns in Switzerland, which has also faced postponements on its arms orders.
