{"id":47145,"date":"2026-04-10T16:02:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/47145\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T16:02:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:02:24","slug":"bern-and-zurich-switzerland-demonstrations-planned-in-bern-on-january-17-and-zurich-on-january-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/47145\/","title":{"rendered":"Bern and Zurich (Switzerland), Demonstrations Planned in Bern on January 17 and Zurich on January 19"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Demonstration Alert:\u00a0 Demonstrations in Bern on January 17 and Zurich on January 19 \u2013 U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland \u2013 January 14, 2026\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Location:\u00a0Bern, Switzerland<\/p>\n<p>Event:\u00a0\u00a0A large demonstration against the World Economic Forum (WEF) is expected in Bern on Saturday, January 17, starting at 15:00. \u00a0This demonstration has not been authorized by Swiss authorities.<\/p>\n<p>The City of Bern has announced there will be restrictions throughout the downtown area and public transit will be affected. \u00a0A large police presence is planned in response and police will begin erecting barriers at 14:00. \u00a0Transport delays are likely.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Embassy has advised its personnel to avoid Bern Old Town and the areas around the Bern main train station and Parliament beginning at 14:00, until news reports the demonstrations have subsided.<\/p>\n<p>On Monday, January 19, another anti-WEF demonstration will take place in Zurich starting at 18:30. \u00a0Demonstrators will gather and march from Stadthausanlage, up Bahnhofstrasse, and tentatively end at Helvetiaplatz. \u00a0Police state this route could change and recommend avoiding the city center between 18:00 and 22:00.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Embassy has advised its personnel to follow Zurich police guidance and avoid the city center in Zurich between 18:00 and 22:00 on Monday, January 19.<\/p>\n<p>Actions to Take:<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nBe aware of your surroundings.&#13;<br \/>\nIf you find yourself in the vicinity of a large gathering or protest, exercise caution and leave the area immediately.&#13;<br \/>\nMonitor local media for updates.&#13;<br \/>\nNotify friends and family of your safety.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Assistance:<\/p>\n<p>Get\u00a0<a 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