Switzerland and Albania start new cooperation phase for the next four years

13.05.2022 — Press release Albania
A new Swiss-Albanian cooperation programme launched today for which Switzerland commits 105 million Swiss francs to contribute to democracy, economic development, health and climate change 

New primary healthcare centres in Albania's post-earthquake areas

19.04.2022 — Press release Albania
More than 12,000 people in Ishëm and Borizan villages are now receiving better health services thanks to a well-equipped and modern infrastructure

Tender announcement: new health emergency project

08.04.2022 — Article Albania
Swiss support for the health sector in Albania is expanding to emergency services

New initiative on energy efficiency for Albania’s municipalities

06.04.2022 — Press release Albania
A new project by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs’ (SECO) and Albania's Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy starts operations in support of energy efficiency

Swiss Federal Councillor Alain Berset concludes visit in Albania

19.02.2022 — Press release Albania
Swiss Federal Councillor and Vice President Alain Berset concludes visit in Albania after meeting government ministers and signing the social insurance agreement 

Switzerland and Albania sign social security agreement in Tirana

18.02.2022 — Press release Albania
Federal Councillor Alain Berset – Switzerland’s Minister for Home Affairs, Social Protection and Health - and Albania’s Minister of Finance and Economy Delina Ibrahimaj signed a social security agreement that facilitates equal treatment and access to benefits for citizens of both countries

Two new bridges over Drin river improve waterfront infrastructure in Lezhë

14.12.2021 — Press release Albania
The joint Swiss-Austrian Regional Development Programme supported the Municipality of Lezha in improving the city’s infrastructure 

Municipalities start implementing energy efficiency following agreement between Albania and Switzerland

12.11.2021 — Press release Albania
A new project formalized today by the Swiss and Albanian governments will introduce better energy management at national and local level 

Announcement on two important rules for entry to Switzerland

04.11.2021 — Article Albania
As of 20^th September 2021 all persons entering Switzerland must fill out and present the online entry form whereas non-vaccinated Albanian citizens must prove that they have a hardship case before they can enter

Albania's Parliament equipped with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) as part of support by OSCE and Switzerland

27.09.2021 — Press release Albania
The Parliament and the OSCE Presence sign donation act that ensures Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) for Albania’s Parliament

Switzerland decides new rules for entry and vaccination certificates

20.09.2021 — Article Albania
In an effort to prevent further infections due to travel, the Swiss government announced new rules for travelers on Covid-19 tests and vaccination

New app from Swissinfo.ch offers daily information for Swiss citizens abroad

26.08.2021 — Article Albania
A collaboration between the Federal Department for Foreign Affairs (EDA) and Swissinfo.ch brings news closer to Swiss citizens who live and work abroad

Switzerland and Albania start new cooperation phase for the next four years

13.05.2022 — Press release Albania
A new Swiss-Albanian cooperation programme launched today for which Switzerland commits 105 million Swiss francs to contribute to democracy, economic development, health and climate change 

New primary healthcare centres in Albania's post-earthquake areas

19.04.2022 — Press release Albania
More than 12,000 people in Ishëm and Borizan villages are now receiving better health services thanks to a well-equipped and modern infrastructure

New initiative on energy efficiency for Albania’s municipalities

06.04.2022 — Press release Albania
A new project by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs’ (SECO) and Albania's Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy starts operations in support of energy efficiency

Swiss Federal Councillor Alain Berset concludes visit in Albania

19.02.2022 — Press release Albania
Swiss Federal Councillor and Vice President Alain Berset concludes visit in Albania after meeting government ministers and signing the social insurance agreement 

Switzerland and Albania sign social security agreement in Tirana

18.02.2022 — Press release Albania
Federal Councillor Alain Berset – Switzerland’s Minister for Home Affairs, Social Protection and Health - and Albania’s Minister of Finance and Economy Delina Ibrahimaj signed a social security agreement that facilitates equal treatment and access to benefits for citizens of both countries

Two new bridges over Drin river improve waterfront infrastructure in Lezhë

14.12.2021 — Press release Albania
The joint Swiss-Austrian Regional Development Programme supported the Municipality of Lezha in improving the city’s infrastructure 

Municipalities start implementing energy efficiency following agreement between Albania and Switzerland

12.11.2021 — Press release Albania
A new project formalized today by the Swiss and Albanian governments will introduce better energy management at national and local level 

Albania's Parliament equipped with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) as part of support by OSCE and Switzerland

27.09.2021 — Press release Albania
The Parliament and the OSCE Presence sign donation act that ensures Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) for Albania’s Parliament

New grants to municipalities for regional development to support the "100+ Villages" programme

27.07.2021 — Press release Albania
The Swiss and Austrian-funded Regional Development Programme has just launched a 1.2 million Euro grant scheme to support municipalities and inter-municipal cooperation among regions in Albania, through a collaboration with the Albanian Development Fund

Berat renovates waste deposit field and sets up special unit for waste management

07.07.2021 — Press release Albania
Municipality of Berat was supported by a Swiss project from the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO to renovate its waste deposit field and establish a new unit for waste management, while work is under way for a sustainable solution in waste management for the whole region 

Swiss and Albanian governments sign agreement for project supporting local democracy and civil action

21.05.2021 — Press release Albania
An agreement signed today formalizes Swiss-Albanian cooperation for strengthening civil action at local level through LevizAlbania – a project that funds initiatives for improving democracy and services at municipal level

Swiss Cultural Fund in Albania launches second phase

12.02.2021 — Press release Albania
New support for the independent cultural scene and young artists

Tender announcement: new health emergency project

08.04.2022 — Article Albania
Swiss support for the health sector in Albania is expanding to emergency services

Announcement on two important rules for entry to Switzerland

04.11.2021 — Article Albania
As of 20^th September 2021 all persons entering Switzerland must fill out and present the online entry form whereas non-vaccinated Albanian citizens must prove that they have a hardship case before they can enter

Switzerland decides new rules for entry and vaccination certificates

20.09.2021 — Article Albania
In an effort to prevent further infections due to travel, the Swiss government announced new rules for travelers on Covid-19 tests and vaccination

New app from Swissinfo.ch offers daily information for Swiss citizens abroad

26.08.2021 — Article Albania
A collaboration between the Federal Department for Foreign Affairs (EDA) and Swissinfo.ch brings news closer to Swiss citizens who live and work abroad

Swiss National Day: Ambassador Maître sends greetings and wishes

02.08.2021 — Article Albania
On the occassion of August 1st - the Swiss National Day - Ambassador Maître greets friends and partners  

Switzerland and United Nations agree on continuing support for social inclusion in Albania

29.07.2021 — Article Albania
A new Swiss-UN agreement enables the 2^nd phase of the UN Joint Programme “Leave No One Behind’ to improve social protection in Albania 

Switzerland allows entry for Albanian citizens

24.06.2021 — Article Albania
Starting from 26.06.2021 Albanian citizens will be allowed to travel to Switzerland

Sports for Health: Swiss Ambassador and Tirana municipality encourage sport initiatives for schools

28.05.2021 — Article Albania
An initiative that trained school children and organized tennis championships concludes with four Tirana schools receiving winner cups

World Intellectual Property Day: new training centre for advancing intellectual property in Albania

06.05.2021 — Article Albania

An Albanian-Swiss project assisted authorities in establishing a training centre and raising awareness on intellectual property in Tirana

Swiss support reaches health centres in Finiq and Dropull

29.04.2021 — Article Albania

Health care centres in the municipalites of Finiq and Dropull receive medical equipment and supplies to cope better with Covid-19 treatment

Sustainability initiative for Albania with the International Hydropower Association

25.03.2021 — Article Albania
An initiative funded by the Swiss government inaugurates its launch with a commitment to assess the Skavica project. 

Albania launches first wind power project with Swiss technical support

12.01.2021 — Article Albania
2021 will see the first wind power auction in Albania as part of supporting renewable energy initiatives through the cooperation between the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy