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The Canton of Bern anticipates a transformative year in 2026, marked by significant cantonal elections, the likely election of Thun's first female City President, and the completion of major infrastru
Hans Schmid, 93, reflects on his 40-year career at Frienisberg care home, detailing the demanding agricultural work and his rise from farmhand to deputy director.
Bern's Grand Council supports a motion to improve victim protection by allowing cross-cantonal enforcement of police orders and better data exchange, addressing a critical gap in safety measures.
The Canton of Bern has rejected a general mobile phone ban in its schools, opting for decentralized decision-making by individual institutions. This contrasts with Fribourg's recent approval of a simi
A multi-year bicycle theft ring operating in Bern Canton and Basel has been exposed, leading to a 139-page indictment against three men.
The SBB night train from Basel to Malmö is canceled due to federal funding cuts. Bernese SP Grand Councillor Tanja Bauer proposes Bern Canton finances the route if it departs from Bern, citing tourism
A 56-year-old Bern man has been fined 760 Swiss francs and had his weapons confiscated after shooting at a police drone and improperly storing other firearms. The drone was unharmed.
Bern's business associations are pressing the canton to strengthen its economy, advocating for measures like securing strategic areas, reducing corporate taxes, and forming a working commission to sup
Bern West is undergoing a major transformation with significant rail expansion and urban development projects. A new 1.7-kilometer Holligentunnel and Europaplatz North station are central to the 900 m
The Bern cantonal government has decided to keep its ban on visible religious symbols for teachers in public schools, including headscarves. The government states that school neutrality is more import
The Bern Cantonal Government has updated its spatial development plan, Richtplan 24, focusing on climate protection, energy, and infrastructure. The plan designates solar and wind areas, enhances publ
A Bern project manager was fined 3,070 Swiss francs after a worker fell 2.2 meters from an unsecured roof. The site lacked a safety concept and proper edge protection, leading to the worker's injury.
