Bern Proposes New Bus Parking Rules
Bern City Council proposes new rules for tour buses, including mandatory online parking reservations outside the city center and designated drop-off points, aiming to reduce congestion and improve vis
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 Canton Pushes for Individual Fan Prosecution
Bern Canton lawmakers are pushing for individual prosecution of fan violence, moving away from collective punishments. The proposal includes a specialized police unit and faster legal procedures to ad
Exiled Iranians Report Harassment in Switzerland
Exiled Iranians in Switzerland report surveillance and threats, allegedly from representatives of the Iranian regime. The Iranian embassy in Bern faces scrutiny amidst these claims, raising concerns a
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
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
