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Bern's agglomeration communities, including Bremgarten and Muri, are experiencing a political shift towards left-leaning majorities, driven by new urban families. This trend challenges traditional con
Mondelez International has invested 65 million Swiss francs in its Bern-Brünnen Toblerone plant, boosting production capacity by 30 percent and reinforcing its Swiss commitment.
Bern's Grand Council has overwhelmingly approved a motion demanding a clear strategy for healthcare innovation, digitalization, and integrated care, criticizing the current lack of a cohesive plan.
Bern's hunting community is in turmoil as 17 clubs challenge President Lorenz Hess over new regulations, accusing him of poor representation and lack of transparency. Hess denies the claims, calling t
A sudden military escalation in the Middle East shocked Swiss tourists in Dubai, forcing an evacuation and sparking a national debate on Swiss neutrality's role.
The Swiss Parliament is significantly altering the federal savings package, rejecting pension tax hikes and agricultural cuts while endorsing personnel reductions and administrative savings.
Swiss President Guy Parmelin signed new EU treaties in Brussels today, immediately drawing strong protests from his own party, the SVP, in Bern. The party called it a "dark day" for Switzerland, citin
Bern's Dählhölzli Zoo faces a transformative public vote in June on extensive renovation plans. The City Council approved proposals for new facilities, including a main entrance and family zoo, aimed
Switzerland's first cemetery restaurant, "La Vie," opens in Bern's Bremgartenfriedhof in early March, repurposing historic urn halls for dining, reflection, and community events.
Bern experiences a swift transition to spring with temperatures reaching 17 degrees Celsius and widespread flower blooms, just days after heavy snowfall and winter disruptions.
An Eurocity train from Basel to Milan became stranded in Switzerland's Murgenthal Tunnel due to a vehicle malfunction, causing two-hour delays and rerouting other services.
A teacher in Fraubrunnen will keep his job despite an eight-week UK jail sentence for football violence. Authorities cited his good record and remorse.
