Police used water cannon and rubber bullets in Bern last night to drive an unauthorized demonstration back from the Federal Palace.
Thursday evening gatherings of Corona skeptics is now becoming a regular event.
But last night’s protest was smaller than the previous weeks.
Police moved in after demonstrators got too close to the parliament building. They say 80 people were ordered out of the city centre, nine were arrested and four are expected to be charged with public order offences.
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Calls for stricter rules for cyclists and motorbikers
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US diverting Swiss defence payments
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