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Swiss portfolio on vocational education launches new phase for 2023-2027

Partners of the Swiss VET portfolio at the launching of the new phase of collaboration.

21.09.2023 — Press releases Albania
A new collaboration kicked off today between two VET projects funded by Switzerland and implemented by UNDP and Swisscontact in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance and Economy

Swiss and Albanian archaelogists discover 8,500 year old pre-historic settlement

Prof. Dr. Albert Hafner during underwater exploration at the Lin site

03.08.2023 — Article Albania
University of Bern professor Albert Hafner confirms that a collaboration under the regional project EXPLO has resulted in ground-breaking findings from the village of Lin, near Pogradec on the Lake Ohrid shoreline

Swiss Ambassador Ruth Huber addresses guests at the celebration of the Swiss National Day

Swiss Ambassador Ruth Huber speaking to guests at Swiss National Day reception, 26.07.2023

27.07.2023 — Article Albania
A reception at the Swiss Residence brought together guests to celebrate the Swiss National Day and the special 175^th anniversary of the new constitution

Bank of Albania signs agreement with Switzerland for support in capacity building

Swiss Ambassador Ruth Huber and Governor of the Bank of Albania Gent Sejko after signing the agreement on technical support.

19.06.2023 — Press releases Albania
An agreement signed today kicks off a new phase of support for the Bank of Albania as part of a Swiss regional programme for developing capacities of central banks

Swiss contribution joins German cooperation to boost Albania's sustainable rural development

Albania's Minister of Agriculture Frida Krifca speaking at the launching of the Sustainable Rural Development

08.06.2023 — Press releases Albania
A 4 million Euro contribution by Switzerland will support agricultural innovations throughout Albania alongside the Sustainable Rural Development project together with GIZ Albania and the ministries of agriculture and tourism.

New programme of support to enhance competitiveness and exports of agricultural enterprises

Deputy Head at Swiss Embassy Patrik Meier at the launching of the trade promotion programme. Tirana 07.06.2023

07.06.2023 — Press releases Albania
A new collaboration between the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the International Trade Centre started with the aim of improving export growth in agribusiness

New report on quality standards indicates key challenges of Albania’s agricultural exports

Cover of the Standards Compliance Analytics report .

02.05.2023 — Article Albania
A study report on border rejections of Albanian exports reveals useful information on quality standards required by key global markets. The report is prepared by the "Global Quality Standards Project", funded by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO and implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation UNIDO.

Central Elections Commission to receive support on digitalisation by Swiss government

Albania's State Commissioner for Elections Ilirjan Celibashi and Swiss Ambassador Ruth Huber after signing agreement on new cooperation for improved effectiveness of the Central Elections Commission.

24.03.2023 — Press releases Albania
A new agreement signed today kicks off a project that will further develop CEC transparency and effectiveness through digital tools

Switzerland and Albania sign project agreement on labour market for youth

Swiss Ambassador Ruth Huber with Albania's Minister of Finance and Economy Delina Ibrahimaj after signing the project agreement., 03.03.2023.

03.03.2023 — Press releases Albania
The Ministry of Finance and Economy and the Embassy of Switzerland formalise their cooperation on implementing the RisiAlbania project on labour market for youth.

Albania's Institute of Statistics publishes Regional Yearbook 2022 with wider scope of data

Swiss Ambassador in Albania Ruth Huber at the launch of the Regional Statistical Yearbook 2022 in Tirana, 08.02.2023.

08.02.2023 — Article Albania
New edition published with support from the Swiss project SALSTAT includes more data and indicators at regional and municipal level

New supply system and increased capacities of water utility in Gjirokastër ensure 24 hours of water for citizens

Swiss Ambassador in Albania Ruth Huber (centre right) unveiling the plaque at Gjirokastër water utility with Mayor Flamur Golemi (centre left) and KfW representative Arne Gooss (right).

27.01.2023 — Press releases Albania
Through a joint German-Swiss investment, Gjirokastër inaugurates the completion of works to improve water utility performance and expand freshwater water supply

Albania’s Financial Supervisory Authority calls for steps towards green finance

Swiss Ambassador in Albania Ruth Huber addressing the green finance conference in Tirana, 16.11.2022

16.11.2022 — Article Albania
Supported by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO a conference discussed recommendations on how the financial sector can deal with climate change and environmental challenges

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Swiss and Albanian archaelogists discover 8,500 year old pre-historic settlement

Swiss Ambassador Ruth Huber addresses guests at the celebration of the Swiss National Day

27.07.2023 — Article Albania
A reception at the Swiss Residence brought together guests to celebrate the Swiss National Day and the special 175^th anniversary of the new constitution

New report on quality standards indicates key challenges of Albania’s agricultural exports

Albania's Institute of Statistics publishes Regional Yearbook 2022 with wider scope of data

08.02.2023 — Article Albania
New edition published with support from the Swiss project SALSTAT includes more data and indicators at regional and municipal level

Albania’s Financial Supervisory Authority calls for steps towards green finance

Four municipalities strengthen communications skills on energy efficiency

Staff from four Albanian municipalities during the workshop on energy efficiency communications, Korçë, Albania.

07.11.2022 — Article Albania
Municipal staff from Korçë, Berat, Përmet and Shkodër carried out a workshop on communicating and coordinating campaigns on smart energy. As the four municipalities are part of the Swiss-supported project ‘Smart Energy Municipalities’ they are preparing to better reach citizens and raise awareness on energy efficiency

Survey captures students’ perspective on vocational education in Albania

Vocational students at 'Gjergj Canco' school in Tirana, discussing the issues they face during the presentation of the survey

04.11.2022 — Article Albania
A new survey brings to light the opinions and perceptions of vocational students in Albania. The survey conducted by the Swiss-supported ‘Skills Development for Employment’ project will be used to inform the government’s policies and strategy for vocational education