Swiss Farmers Protest Planned for Bundesplatz
An anonymous call for a farmer protest on Bern's Bundesplatz is facing uncertainty, with city officials confirming no immediate plans for Monday evening. Farmers cite high workload, low pay, and farm

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An anonymous call for a farmer protest on Bern's Bundesplatz is facing uncertainty, with city officials confirming no immediate plans for Monday evening. Farmers cite high workload, low pay, and farm
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