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A 20-year-old man received a conditional fine and other penalties for an assault on Bern's Bahnhofplatz, involving a punch and a death threat. The victim suffered a concussion and was unable to work.
A proposal to use advanced software to identify violent protesters in Bern is facing unexpected political opposition following a turbulent demonstration in October.
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.
A coalition of politicians in Bern's cantonal parliament is demanding that municipalities get the power to approve or reject new asylum centers.
Bern's anonymous reporting tool for sexism, queerphobia, and harassment has received nearly 1,100 reports in two and a half years, with verbal harassment most common.
Bern Cantonal Police have launched a three-week campaign to combat rising pickpocketing during the pre-Christmas season, focusing on crowded areas like train stations and Christmas markets. The initia
Markus Wegmüller has been appointed as the new Commander of the Bern Fire Department, taking office on January 1, 2026. He will lead 250 firefighters across Bern, Bolligen, and Ostermundigen, bringing
Bern city is considering mobile teams on night public transport to boost safety for women. This follows a 2019 survey revealing 42% of women experienced sexualized violence in nightlife.
Canton of Bern Police have released a composite sketch of a man wanted in connection with a sexual assault in Urtenen-Schönbühl that occurred on July 31.
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
Swiss lawmakers propose new measures against protest violence, including harsher penalties for organized crime, property damage, and disrupting public transport. They also seek to use AI for identific
