Bern: Large police presence at Bahnhofplatz due to demonstration:
Two rallies will take place simultaneously in Bern on Saturday – one of them without a permit ...
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Police Deploy Large Force for Bern DemonstrationsTwo protests will take place in Bern on Saturday afternoon, causing traffic disruptions starting at 2 PM.
Key FactsJan 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bernerzeitung.ch
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bernerzeitung.ch
- An unauthorized anti-WEF demonstration is scheduled for 3 PM at Bern’s main train station on Saturday.
- At nearly the same time, a permitted gathering will occur at the Iranian embassy on Thunstrasse starting at 2 PM.
- The Bern cantonal police will deploy a large force, supported by officers from other cantons, to ensure public safety and protect key sites.
- Traffic restrictions are expected near the train station, with the public advised to observe road closures.
The police emphasize that they are always reachable at the emergency numbers 117 or 112 and thank the public for their understanding.— The Bern police in a statement regarding the upcoming demonstrations.
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