Bern Parliament Demands Clear Health Strategy
Bern's Grand Council has overwhelmingly approved a motion demanding a clear strategy for healthcare innovation, digitalization, and integrated care, criticizing the current lack of a cohesive plan.
Liam Carter is a public policy correspondent for Bern News Today, specializing in government accountability, regulatory affairs, and the oversight of non-profit organizations. He reports on consumer protection issues and the use of public funds.
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Switzerland's latest federal referendum on March 8, 2026, saw mixed results, with the Individualbesteuerung approved while key initiatives on cash and public broadcasting were rejected. Bern showed ex
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The City of Bern plans a 31 million franc renovation of aging public housing, requiring the termination of leases for 84 tenants in Bern-West districts.
Middle East Crisis Shatters Swiss Tourists' Dubai Holiday
A sudden military escalation in the Middle East shocked Swiss tourists in Dubai, forcing an evacuation and sparking a national debate on Swiss neutrality's role.
Man Fined for Driving Unsafe Trailer in Bern
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Eastern Cantons Unite for Stronger Voice in Bern
Cantons in Eastern Switzerland and Graubünden are forming a united front to increase their political influence in Bern, focusing on accelerating federal transport projects.
Swiss Parliament Alters Federal Savings Plan
The Swiss Parliament is significantly altering the federal savings package, rejecting pension tax hikes and agricultural cuts while endorsing personnel reductions and administrative savings.
Swiss Residents Describe Gulf Region Tensions
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Swiss President Signs EU Treaties Amid Protests
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
