Swiss charities sound alarm over rising homeless problem
Homelessness is on the rise in Switzerland, warn charities. The number of homeless people in the Swiss capital, Bern, has doubled in recent years, testing the capacity of shelters. The problem is not confined large cities, but has also spread to smaller towns. The issue is exacerbated by increases in cost of living, an unaffordable housing market and global conflict. Homeless shelters in Bern are facing a critical situation, according to Silvio Flückiger, a social worker who has worked with the organisation "Pinto" for 18 years. Читать дальше...