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Bern's new winter night shelters will only allow individuals with valid residency permits, a policy supported by 1.3 million Swiss francs in cantonal funding. Foreign homeless individuals can only be
A man sentenced to 20 years for murdering his wife in Kehrsatz is appealing his conviction. He remained silent during the Bern High Court hearing on Monday.
Helvetia Innovations AG has opened a new CHF 250 million AI & Robotics Campus in Bern, a project set to create over 500 high-skilled jobs in the region.
Stefan Schumacher has been named the new President of the Bern Foundation for Agricultural Credits (BAK), marking a generational shift for the 2026-2029 term. Susanne Remund-Schenk is Vice-President,
The Canton of Bern has established and tested a network of over 200 Emergency Meeting Points designed to provide vital information during major crises.
A 49-year-old man in the Canton of Bern has been sentenced for sending disturbing notes to a 14-year-old girl and for multiple instances of theft.
Münchenbuchsee's center is set for a major overhaul, introducing a 30 km/h speed limit, more trees, and fewer parking spaces. The 7.5 million CHF project aims to improve traffic flow and aesthetics, b
A lynx in Bern is set to be culled after attacking livestock owned by a national politician, sparking debate over a controversial exception to wildlife rules.
The number of unemployed people in the Canton of Bern rose by 148 to 11,609 in September 2025, though the overall unemployment rate held steady at 2.0%.
Niederscherli's village center will receive a new noise-reducing road surface on Schwarzenburgstrasse starting in October. The project, lasting until November 2025, includes repairs to curbs and drain
The Canton of Bern is considering a new tax on second homes to offset a projected 150 million franc revenue loss from the abolition of the imputed rental value tax.
The Canton of Bern is set to enact a new law for managing wolves and bears, which could take effect in February 2026 after a key initiative was withdrawn.
