Bern Politicians Demand Local Veto on New Asylum Centers
A coalition of politicians in Bern's cantonal parliament is demanding that municipalities get the power to approve or reject new asylum centers.
#Canton of Bern#Asylum Policy#Swiss Politics
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Bern Night Shelters Introduce Residency Requirements
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
#Bern#Homelessness#Night Shelters
Man Appeals 20-Year Sentence for Wife's Murder in Kehrsatz
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.
#Bern High Court#Murder Trial#Kehrsatz
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Helvetia Innovations Opens New AI & Robotics Campus in Bern
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.
#Helvetia Innovations#Artificial Intelligence#Robotics
Stefan Schumacher Leads Bern Agricultural Credit Foundation
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,
#Stefan Schumacher#Bern Foundation for Agricultural Credits#BAK
Bern Tests Over 200 Emergency Points for Major Crises
The Canton of Bern has established and tested a network of over 200 Emergency Meeting Points designed to provide vital information during major crises.
#Emergency Preparedness#Canton of Bern#Civil Protection
Man in Bern Sentenced for Harassing 14-Year-Old Girl
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.
#Canton of Bern#Crime#Sexual Harassment
Münchenbuchsee Center Redesign Project Moves Forward
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
#Münchenbuchsee#Traffic Calming#Urban Planning
Bern Lynx to Be Culled Amid Political Influence Debate
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.
#Lynx#Wildlife Management#Canton of Bern
Bern Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 2.0% Despite Rise in Jobless Claims
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%.
#Unemployment#Canton of Bern#Labor Market
Niederscherli Road Project to Reduce Noise
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
#Niederscherli#Road Renovation#Noise Reduction
Bern Considers Second Home Tax to Offset Revenue Loss
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.
#Canton of Bern#Tax Policy#Second Homes