Bern Cantonal Police

Consumer fraud warnings and legal actions in Europe

46 clusters · 246 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: German police issue warnings regarding multiple fraud schemes

By late 2026, organized fraud networks continued to cause significant financial losses across Germany, Austria, and surrounding regions through diverse impersonation and digital tactics. In Austria, the Economic and Corr

Cross‑border Alpine rescues – summer/autumn 2026

33 clusters · 115 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Rescuers perform mountain rescues in Austria

Cross‑border Alpine rescue operations remained intense throughout the summer of 2026. In late May, Austrian police and Italy’s Guardia di Finanza rescued a 58‑year‑old Austrian hiker from Monte Acuto. June saw several Ge

Evolving digital fraud and cybersecurity risks

30 clusters · 118 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Sarnen police remove fraudulent QR codes from parking meters

Authorities and cybersecurity experts continue to warn of evolving digital fraud schemes that prioritize psychological manipulation over technical vulnerabilities. Criminals frequently use digital channels to perform cla

Swiss cantonal police service developments

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Bern Cantonal Police expand virtual services and online reporting

Swiss police departments are implementing various organizational and service updates. In Zurich, the Cantonal Police are promoting diverse career opportunities, emphasizing that a strong force relies on diverse teams. Th

Traffic accidents in Switzerland

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Four-car pileup on Swiss A12 highway leaves seven injured

Two separate multi-vehicle collisions involving four cars occurred in Switzerland within a week of each other. On October 20, a four-car accident in Weissenbach, Boltigen, resulted in five injuries after a vehicle drift

Traffic accidents in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria

2 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Multiple traffic accidents reported across Germany, Switzerland, and Austria

Initial reports from mid-October detailed two separate traffic incidents in Germany involving vehicle damage but no injuries. In Rosa, an 18-year-old driver lost control of a vehicle on wet roads, while in Visselhövede,

Jewelry trick theft warnings in Switzerland

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Swiss police issue warnings regarding theft and traffic safety

Police in the Swiss canton of Solothurn issued a warning regarding approximately ten incidents of trick theft. Perpetrators, moving on foot or by vehicle, use a distraction technique where they attempt to hang inexpensiv

Apartment building fire in Belp, Switzerland

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Belp apartment building fire leads to evacuations

On October 11, 2026, a fire broke out in the basement of an apartment building on Sonneggstrasse in Belp, Switzerland. Heavy smoke spread from the basement into upper apartments, leading to the evacuation of residents in