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Celebrating 1 August differently

27.07.2020
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Local news
Kosovo
President of the Swiss Confederation Simonetta Sommaruga: National Day 2020 greetings for the Swiss abroad

20.07.2020
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Kosovo
Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga on the occasion of the commemoration for Srebrenica victims
11.07.2020
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Kosovo
Watch the video message of the Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga on the occasion of today’s commemoration for Srebrenica victims”.
The Third Phase of the Support to Anti-Corruption Efforts in Kosovo launched

02.07.2020
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Local news
Kosovo
The third phase of UNDP Kosovo’s Support to Anti-Corruption Efforts (SAEK) 2020-2024 has been launched. Co-financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Swedish Agency for International Development and Cooperation (Sida), SAEK III aims to further strengthen transparency and accountability while focusing on the recovery of hidden stolen assets.
New opportunities for civil society in Kosovo

05.03.2020
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Kosovo
A new civil society program Engagement for Joint Action (EJA Kosovo) has been launched by the Kosovo Civil Society Foundation (KCSF). Co-financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Swedish Agency for International Development and Cooperation (Sida), EJA Kosovo will support civil society initiatives through grants and capacity building with the overall aim to contribute to a democratic and inclusive society in Kosovo.
SDC supports the development of tourism in Kosovo

19.12.2019
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Kosovo
A new touristic attraction is added to the list of things to do in Prizren. Via Ferrata ‘Panorama’ is a 500-meter long climbing trail in Lumbardhi Gorge that will enable outdoor enthusiasts to test their limits in the south of Kosovo mountains.
Journalism Anti-Corruption Award announced

10.12.2019
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Local news
Kosovo
Ardiana Thaçi Mehmeti, a journalist of KTV- Kohavision is the winner of the Journalism Anti-Corruption Award for the year 2019.
‘Water for All’ Joint Balkans Conference and Exhibition

07.11.2019
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Kosovo
At the opening ceremony of the Joint Balkans Conference and Exhibition ‘Water for All’, organized by SHUKOS/SHUKALB, the Ambassador of Switzerland to Kosovo, Jean-Hubert Lebet noted that Kosovo has the most advanced water governance in the region. This relates to water services organization and management, including the consolidation of its water utilities, as well as providing the best coverage with drinking water, particularly in rural areas. These are joint achievements of Kosovo partners and donors, particularly German and Swiss.
Marking the Crime Victims’ Rights Week

21.10.2019
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Kosovo
On the occasion of the international conference “Marking the Crime Victims’ Rights Week”, the Director of the Swiss Cooperation Office in Kosovo, Katharina Stocker stated that criminal justice should be taken very seriously. She emphasized that it is the right of every citizen to feel safe and know that the justice system functions impartially.
Inauguration of a new Water Supply Scheme in Skenderaj municipality

27.03.2019
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Local news
Kosovo
Building resources to fight corruption

26.03.2019
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Local news
Kosovo
Over 40 officials of the police, prosecutors, tax, customs, Anti-corruption Agency officials, financial intelligence agents and investigative journalists were licensed in Fraud Examination and Forensic Accounting following a year-long training. The training was developed in the frame of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)-funded Support to Anti-corruption Efforts in Kosovo (SAEK) in partnership with the Kosovo Association of Accountants and Auditors (SCAAK) and was accredited by the Kosovo Accreditation Agency.
Kosovo Marked the Global Money Week 25-30 March 2019

25.03.2019
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Kosovo
On the occasion of Global Money Week, the Central Bank of Kosovo organized discussions with stakeholders aiming to increase awareness on the importance of financial education.