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Swiss President Ueli Maurer delivers speech on Switzerland's National Day, August 1st

01.08.2019 — Position Albania
'August the 1st is a good opportunity to account for our shared values, to strengthen them'

Switzerland’s National Day celebrated at Embassy in Tirana

Swiss Ambassador in Albania Adrian Maître addressing guest at the reception celebrating the Swiss National Day. Tirana, 25.07.2019.

26.07.2019 — Press release Albania
The Embassy of Switzerland hosts reception on the Swiss National Day

Agreement signed between Albania, Switzerland and OSCE to assist Parliament and civic education

Signing of agreement in support of Albania's Parliament. From left: Head of OSCE Presence in Albania, Bernd Borchardt; Minister for Relations with Parliament Elisa Spiropali; Swiss Ambassador in Albania Adrian Maître.

23.06.2019 — Press release Albania
The government of Albania signed an agreement for implementing a programme of support to the Parliament and for the engagement of citizens in decision-making. The tripartite agreement between Albania, Switzerland and OSCE ensures a joint work for improving the Parliament’s functions

Job creation continues through agribusiness development

Swiss Ambassador Adrian Maître (right) meeting agribusiness representatives during field visit in Lushnje, 19.06.2019.

23.06.2019 — Article Albania
By assisting private sector growth more jobs can be created – this is the experience of Swiss-funded RisiAlbania project. During a field visit in Lushnje Swiss Ambassador Adrian Maître stressed that technical assistance can result in more jobs if it works closely with private agribusinesses

Awards in support of independent journalism by Swiss-funded LevizAlbania project

Swiss Ambassador Adrian Maître handing over the award for Best Investigative Article to journalist Fatbardha Nergjoni, Tirana, 17.06.2019.

21.06.2019 — Article Albania
In one of the events marking the end of phase I, Swiss-funded LëvizAlbania project awarded recognition prizes to five independent journalists

Runmittance Treasure Hunt: a fun way for youngsters to learn about financial services

High school students participating in the Runmittance Treasure Hunt, Berat, Albania, 16.06.2019.

19.06.2019 — Article Albania
On the occasion of the International Day of Family Remittances, high school students took part in a Runmittance Treasure Hunt held in Berat, a Greenback Champion City. The scholars participated with enthusiasm at the activity that raised awareness related to financial services by bringing financial institutions closer to the youth and making financial education a fun exercise

Local democracy week presents successful civic initiatives

Eligerta Hasidja (right) lobbied for more representation of disabled persons in local elections. In several towns of Elbasan county the initiative wants to have at least one disabled person in each municipal council.

06.05.2019 — Press release Albania
An increased interest in civic actions that demand good local governance was emphasized during the ‘Local Democracy Week’ by Swiss-funded ‘LëvizAlbania’

New online platform for managing public administration and human resources

Swiss Ambassador in Albania Adrian Maître addressing the launch of the public administration portal, Tirana, 26.04.2019.

01.05.2019 — Press release Albania
A project supported by Switzerland and the Council of Europe launches platform for integrating the management of human resources in Albania's public administration

Primary school in Shijak with new sports field

Students at primary school in Shijak, Albania, during the inauguration of the new sports field.

26.03.2019 — Press release Albania
Regional development programme co-funded by Switzerland and Austria cooperates with the Municipality of Shijak

Three new sport fields co-funded by Switzerland, Austria and the municipality of Tirana

Swiss Ambassador Adrian Maître (centre) with Mayor of Tirana Erion Veliaj (left) at the inauguration of sport facilities in the suburb of Kashar.

15.03.2019 — Press release Albania
Two schools in Tirana suburb equipped with new sport facilities for 1,300 students

New phase of assistance launched for the Bank of Albania

Swiss Ambassador Adrian Maître (left) and Governor of the Bank of Albania Gent Sejko after signing a memorandum of understanding on technical assistance.

01.03.2019 — Press release Albania
An agrement signed today between the Swiss Ambassador and the Governor of the Bank of Albania pledges technical assistance and capacity development in the areas of inflation forecasting, financial stability and research

Promotional campaign seeks to improve Albania’s image and attract tourists

Swiss Ambassador Adrian Maître with the organisers of the 'Taken by Albania' campaign at Tirana International Airport.

27.02.2019 — Press release Albania
The initiative ‘Taken by Albania’ launched today at Tirana’s international airport. Created and produced with support from the Swiss Entrepreneurship Programme it will run throughout 2019 in traditional and social media

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Swiss President Ueli Maurer delivers speech on Switzerland's National Day, August 1st

01.08.2019 — Position Albania
'August the 1st is a good opportunity to account for our shared values, to strengthen them'

Job creation continues through agribusiness development

Awards in support of independent journalism by Swiss-funded LevizAlbania project

21.06.2019 — Article Albania
In one of the events marking the end of phase I, Swiss-funded LëvizAlbania project awarded recognition prizes to five independent journalists

Runmittance Treasure Hunt: a fun way for youngsters to learn about financial services

Switzerland on track in achieving international cooperation goals

External evaluations show that the majority of Swiss cooperation projects worldwide are achieving their set targets

24.01.2019 — Article Albania
Switzerland committed to a set of measurable targets in the Dispatch on Switzerland's International Cooperation 2017–2020. At its meeting on 30 November 2018 the Federal Council adopted the mid-term report, a summary of the results to date, indicating that Switzerland is largely on course to meet its objectives. Switzerland's engagement contributes to global peace, poverty reduction and sustainable development. In turn, this also benefits its own economic and security interests

The twelfth generation of students from the Albanian School of Political Studies graduate

Albania's President Ilir Meta and Swiss Ambassador Adrian Maître handing out diploma certificates to new graduates from the School of Political Studies.

18.12.2018 — Article Albania
Twenty young political leaders, civil activists and public administration employees complete studies at Swiss-supported school

Albania’s demographic and health survey published with Swiss support

Swiss Ambassador in Albania Adrian Maître speaking at the launching of the demographic and health survey.

17.12.2018 — Article Albania
The survey provides valuable data on population and health issues and builds the basis for health policies

Swiss Ambassador Adrian Maître attends signing of agreement on TAP maintenance

The signing of TAP maintenance agreement where Swiss Ambassador Adrian Maître (2nd row, centre) attended, Tirana, 14.11.2018

14.11.2018 — Article Albania
A maintenance agreement was finalised after months of negotiations and technical assistance by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs

Video message by Swiss President Alain Berset on the occassion of August 1st celebrations

26.07.2018 — Local news Albania
Watch the video message delivered by the President of the Swiss Confederation Alain Berset to on the occassion of August 1st - the Swiss National Day.

Skills Fair brings closer employers, schools and authorities

Albania's PM Edi Rama with Swiss Ambassador Christoph Graf at the national skills fair in Tirana, 20 April 2018.

20.04.2018 — Article Albania
The 3d edition of the Skills Fair and Skills Olympiad kicked off today in Tirana to promote innovation and employment

Award winning film screened as part of the Human Rights Film Tour

Screening of human rights film 'Sonita' at Tirana's Millennium Cinema

29.03.2018 — Article Albania
A human rights evening supported by Switzerland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs took place at Tirana’s main cinema hall to mark the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Human Rights Day 2017: in view of the upcoming 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Banner appealing for human rights on the occassion of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. ©

10.12.2017 — Albania
On December 10^th, 2018 – exactly one year from today – Switzerland and the international community will commemorate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which remains highly relevant 70 years after its adoption. Switzerland calls upon its international partners to join the Human Rights Day 2017 for promoting and protecting human rights

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