Bern Animal Park Culls Older Animals for Species Protection
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.
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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Bern's annual carnival saw a significant increase in visitor numbers this year, reversing a trend of decline. The Saturday parade was particularly popular, drawing large crowds and creating a lively a
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Bern's Cantonal Parliament will debate public transport expansion in March, including adding services to regional lines and a contentious renovation of Tram Line 6.
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Bern Votes on Lorrainebad Renovation Project
Bern residents will vote on March 8 on a 22.3 million franc renovation for the historic Lorrainebad. The project aims to repair structural damage, reconnect the pool to the Aare River, and modernize f
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