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Mona Moazami, an Iranian woman in Switzerland, details her family's plight in Iran, who are in hiding after protests. She describes the psychological torture of communication blackouts and the devasta
Bern recorded 339 demonstrations in 2025, continuing a multi-year trend of high protest activity. The year was also marked by several large-scale events and a notable increase in violent confrontation
Bern's Security Director, Alec von Graffenried, warns against increased surveillance after recent protests, arguing it could undermine citizen freedoms. He advocates for consistent application of exis
Bernese police officers must keep service phones on until late November due to anticipated violent protests, sparking criticism from officers and the police union.
Following violent protests, SVP politicians in Bern demand the city double its police funding to CHF 60 million and ban 'left-wing extremist groups.' The SP and City Safety Director reject these calls
Bern City Council member Melanie Mettler discusses the role of Switzerland's political capital following unauthorized protests that injured 18 police officers and caused property damage. She emphasize
Pro-Palestine protests on Thursday evening caused widespread disruption to public transport in major Swiss cities, leading to police intervention with tear gas and water cannons.
