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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Citizens vote for municipal budgets in Swiss-funded initiative

22.02.2019 — Press release Albania
Over 23,000 Albanian citizens in 23 municipalities have used a new online tool to show where budgets should be allocated

Emerging Albanian songwriter Vitmar Basha promotes new album recorded with support by the Swiss Cultural Fund

31.01.2019 — Press release Albania
Swiss Cultural Fund in Albania enables production and promotion of the album “9” by alternative musician Vitmar Basha

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

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

Local democracy week presents successful civic initiatives

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

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

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

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

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

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

Citizens vote for municipal budgets in Swiss-funded initiative

22.02.2019 — Press release Albania
Over 23,000 Albanian citizens in 23 municipalities have used a new online tool to show where budgets should be allocated

Emerging Albanian songwriter Vitmar Basha promotes new album recorded with support by the Swiss Cultural Fund

31.01.2019 — Press release Albania
Swiss Cultural Fund in Albania enables production and promotion of the album “9” by alternative musician Vitmar Basha

Over 1,000 jobs created through Swiss-funded RisiAlbania project

13.12.2018 — Press release Albania
At the 2nd Advisory Board meeting of RisiAlbania – an employment project funded by the Swiss government – discussions focused on youth employment and how the project will address it in 2019

Decentralisation has progressed, additional steps needed to make it functional, say experts

23.11.2018 — Press release Albania
A review of the decentralisation process in Albania was presented and discussed during a conference with the focus on local finances and implementation

Albania’s Speaker of Parliament receives the newly appointed Swiss ambasador

07.11.2018 — Press release Albania
In their first meeting Swiss Ambassador Adrian Maître  and the Speaker of Parliament Gramoz Ruçi commended the relations between the two countries and the support Switzerland provides

Job creation continues through agribusiness development

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

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

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

Switzerland on track in achieving international cooperation goals

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New survey shows how Albania’s citizens view local government performance

17.10.2017 — Article Albania

Latest study by a multi-donor project that includes Switzerland reveals citizens grade their satisfaction with municipality services with 4.6 out of 10 maximum points