Swiss Residents Describe Gulf Region Tensions

Swiss President Guy Parmelin signed new EU treaties in Brussels today, immediately drawing strong protests from his own party, the SVP, in Bern. The party called it a "dark day" for Switzerland, citin

A Bern church dispute over a shared crypt, citing overcrowding and fire safety, heads to civil court on March 10th. An 80-year tenancy between Russian Orthodox and Lutheran congregations is at stake a

A compact mass spectrometer developed by the University of Bern is a key instrument for NASA's Artemis missions, enabling on-site analysis of lunar materials to support long-term human stays and resou

A Bern man received a conditional fine and penalty for injuring a dog he forcefully threw to the ground during an altercation between his unleashed dog and another leashed animal last summer.

Four incumbent Bern government members – Evi Allemann, Philippe Müller, Pierre Alain Schnegg, and Astrid Bärtschi – are seeking re-election on March 29, each facing scrutiny over their past performanc

Bern faces a critical debate over its domestic violence strategy as left-wing parties push for more funding and resources amid rising cases. The government proposes merging services for efficiency, wh

Bern's Dählhölzli Zoo faces a transformative public vote in June on extensive renovation plans. The City Council approved proposals for new facilities, including a main entrance and family zoo, aimed

Switzerland's first cemetery restaurant, "La Vie," opens in Bern's Bremgartenfriedhof in early March, repurposing historic urn halls for dining, reflection, and community events.

Bern experiences a swift transition to spring with temperatures reaching 17 degrees Celsius and widespread flower blooms, just days after heavy snowfall and winter disruptions.

An Eurocity train from Basel to Milan became stranded in Switzerland's Murgenthal Tunnel due to a vehicle malfunction, causing two-hour delays and rerouting other services.

Bern Animal Park is culling older animals to make space for breeding programs, a controversial move aimed at species protection amid aging zoo populations. Animal rights groups criticize the practice.

The Green Party faces a significant leadership transition as Aline Trede and Balthasar Glättli consider leaving federal roles for cantonal and city governments. This shift could impact the party's par