This misery drives Roma to beg in Bern (Swiss Press Text 2025, by Rahel Guggisberg) - Swiss Press Award
Berner Zeitung/Der Bund
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2025
Rahel Guggisberg
Roma from Bulgaria repeatedly beg in Bern. They often refuse to disclose their living conditions and appear timid during interrogations. Alexander Ott, head of the immigration police for the city of Bern, and his colleague Steven Schaub traveled to Burgas to assess the current situation firsthand. I accompanied the immigration police officers and was able to gain a firsthand impression of the situation.
