(Alb) Dream villas for Shaqiri, Brugger and Federer

(Alb) Dream villas for Shaqiri, Brugger and Federer

“champagne problems” | 21. August 2024 Hit your thumb with a hammer? No, it’s not that bad after all – but things aren’t going well with the Swiss celebrity sweet home. Or at least not with their construction. Complaints and botches spoil the feeling of construction. It’s not so good if you can’t build your … Read more

Smartphones in schools: protection from distraction or a necessary evil?

Reader comment | August 17, 2024 The issue of banning smartphones in schools is currently being discussed controversially around the world. In some cantons and municipalities, bans have already been implemented, while others regulate use in school rules. A countermovement to digitalization is noticeable in countries such as Sweden, Ireland, France, Canada and Spain, where … Read more

Encouraging growth, sustainability and new leaders

Encouraging growth, sustainability and new leaders

Bank EKI Cooperative | August 16, 2024 Bank EKI Genossenschaft can once again present successful figures for the first half of 2024 and further consolidate its position as a customer-oriented regional bank. This is mainly thanks to growth in customer deposits and customer loans. Energy-related optimizations are to be carried out at the headquarters in … Read more

City of Bern increases loan for gasworks site

City of Bern increases loan for gasworks site

More expensive than planned | August 16, 2024 The municipal council has approved a credit increase of 400,000 francs, bringing the total amount to 3.3 million francs. The reason for the additional costs is additional coordination costs and early ecological measures. You can read the other brief messages from the Bern municipal council here. The … Read more

For an educated youth – Platform J

For an educated youth – Platform J

Education | August 14, 2024 There should be enough qualified teachers in school classes. This is what the Bern Education Association is calling for. The initiative was submitted to the canton this Wednesday. Children should continue to be able to enjoy a good education in the future.Photo: Keystone The responsibility of educational institutions is immense, … Read more

Facade of the Steindler kindergarten will be replaced

Facade of the Steindler kindergarten will be replaced

Credit of 147,000 francs | August 14, 2024 The building was put into operation in 2013, and the facade is now weathered and needs to be replaced. Furthermore, the municipal council has decided not to hold the municipal meeting in September. The red facade must be replaced so that it can shine again.Photo: Unterseen School … Read more

Track replacement project for «z 6i Tram» is publicly available

Track replacement project for «z 6i Tram» is publicly available

City of Bern | 13 August 2024 The tram tracks between Brunnenhof and Fischermätteli in Bern are to be replaced. At the same time, further work is planned on water and utility lines, bus stops and the street space itself. The project will be on public display from August 19 to September 17. The tram … Read more

Maud Jayet: “I gave everything”

Maud Jayet: “I gave everything”

Sailed past the podium | August 7, 2024 The goal was a medal, but in the end she finished fourth. In the final medal race of the ILCA 6, Maud Jayet was unable to catch the Norwegian Line Flem Höst, who was ahead of her. Maud Jayet gave it her all, but in the end … Read more

Better support for school management in the future – Platform J

Better support for school management in the future – Platform J

Improve framework conditions | 5. August 2024 Starting this school year, the canton of Bern will be providing better financial compensation for class teachers. It wants to create better conditions for school principals, as the cantonal education and culture directorate has announced. Since August 1, class teachers in the canton of Bern have received a … Read more

How Swiss celebrities handle their mobile phones

How Swiss celebrities handle their mobile phones

Airplane mode and cell phone-free zone August 4, 2024 How much time do you spend on your smartphone every day? Celebrities like Mike Müller and Wendy Holdener have revealed how they reduce their screen time. Wendy Holdener puts her smartphone into flight mode on the slopes.Photo: Keystone What do ski racer Wendy Holdener, actor Mike … Read more