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Fighting graffiti in Bern

Many call it artwork, but many more call it an eyesore – graffiti is an all too common sight in many cities around the world. But many first-time visitors to Switzerland are shocked by the number of public buildings covered in graffiti – not just in the large Swiss cities, but also in the smaller towns and villages across the country. Swiss Radio International’s Billi Bierling (Beer-ling) takes a closer look at the problem and what the authorities are doing about it in the Swiss capital, Bern.

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