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Bern Old Town Gets New Pedestrian Zone Plan

Bern’s municipal planning office has unveiled a comprehensive proposal to expand the pedestrian zone in the UNESCO-listed Old Town. The plan would close Kramgasse and Gerechtigkeitsgasse to all motor vehicle traffic by 2028, creating a continuous car-free corridor from the Zytglogge to the Bear Park.

Local Basel · 1 hour ago

Basel Art Fair Returns With Record Attendance

Art Basel’s spring edition opened its doors yesterday to record-breaking crowds, with over 45,000 visitors on the first day alone. More than 280 galleries from 36 countries are showcasing works ranging from contemporary installations to classic modern masterpieces at Messe Basel.

Local Geneva · 1 hour ago

Geneva Hosts International Climate Summit This Weekend

World leaders and environmental delegates are converging on Geneva this weekend for the three-day International Climate Action Summit at the Palais des Nations. The event will focus on binding emissions reduction targets for 2035 and new frameworks for climate finance in developing nations.

Local Zürich · 1 hour ago

Zürich Votes to Expand Tram Network to Outer Districts

The Zürich city council approved a landmark expansion of the tram network on Thursday, connecting outer districts Affoltern and Seebach to the central grid. The CHF 1.2 billion project is expected to begin construction in early 2027 and reduce commuter car traffic by an estimated 15 percent.