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Bern Canton reveals election campaign finances for the first time, showing over 3.5 million Swiss Francs spent. Conservative parties receive large donations from associations, while the Socialist Part
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
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
Bern Canton announces lower taxes for 2025, reducing the cantonal rate and increasing federal deductions for families and education. Online filing remains popular, with 93% of residents using digital
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
