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Cantons in Eastern Switzerland and Graubünden are forming a united front to increase their political influence in Bern, focusing on accelerating federal transport projects.
Bern residents will vote on March 8 on a 22.3 million franc renovation for the historic Lorrainebad. The project aims to repair structural damage, reconnect the pool to the Aare River, and modernize f
Bern's Federal Administration is modernizing its Bundesgasse 32 building, creating 240 flexible workspaces for the Federal Chancellery. The 27.3 million CHF project starts in 2027, balancing historica
Switzerland's Federal Council has approved a comprehensive infrastructure plan through 2045, focusing on significant rail capacity expansion and strategic road network improvements while canceling sev
The City of Bern has publicly released detailed plans for the 36.7 million CHF redevelopment of Bärenplatz and Waisenhausplatz, with construction set for 2027.
Bern's Guisanplatz begins a two-year renovation this Monday, relocating tram and bus stops to Papiermühlestrasse by summer 2027 to ease congestion and improve public transport efficiency.
The Swiss Federal Roads Office (Astra) is under political fire for its multi-million franc spending on PR, prompting parliamentary inquiries into its budget.
Bern is accelerating upgrades to Schützenmatte public space, adding trees, new lighting, and modular structures. This move responds to delays in the railway station expansion, aiming to improve qualit
Bern and Fribourg are implementing a comprehensive traffic solution for the lower Sense District, featuring a new Chrummattunnel and 37 measures to enhance public transport, cycling, and footpaths.
Bern City Council approved an 875,000 CHF additional credit for the Seftausteg bridge renovation, bringing the total cost to 2.8 million CHF due to unforeseen structural issues and utility line comple
Bern's largest drinking water reservoir, Mannenberg, is now operational after a four-year, 43-million-franc construction. It supplies 135,000 people across 32 communities.
Inside SBB's central command in Bern, a dedicated team manages all rail disruptions using over 1,000 plans and a special task force for major crises.
