New opportunities for civil society in Kosovo

05.03.2020 — Local news 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 — Local news 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 — 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 — Local news 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 — Local news 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 — Local news Kosovo

Building resources to fight corruption

26.03.2019 — 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 — Local news 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. 

Strengthening Primary Health Care in Kosovo

26.02.2019 — Local news Kosovo
SDC supported Kosovo in assessing the quality of Primary Health Care services in all Kosovo municipalities.

Important information about new Schengen visa procedure

14.08.2018 — Local news Kosovo
As of September 3, 2018 Schengen visa applications for Switzerland, France, Austria and the Benelux must be submitted at the local outsourcing agency TLScontact. The applications will then be transferred to the Embassy of Switzerland for decision. The visa applicants may file a visa application online and fix an appointment on the TLScontact webpage  

President of the Swiss Confederation Alain Berset: National Day 2018 greeting for the Swiss abroad

31.07.2018 — Press release Kosovo

President of the Swiss Confederation Alain Berset: National Day 2018 greeting for the Swiss abroad

31.07.2018 — Press release Kosovo

President of the Swiss Confederation Alain Berset: National Day 2018 greeting for the Swiss abroad

31.07.2018 — Press release Kosovo

President of the Swiss Confederation Alain Berset: National Day 2018 greeting for the Swiss abroad

31.07.2018 — Press release Kosovo

Tage der deutschen Sprache in Kosovo 2016

06.06.2016 — Press release Kosovo

As in previous years, the Embassy of Switzerland in Kosovo contributed to the Tage der deutschen Sprache – Days of the German Language – that the Embassy of Germany organized in May.

Switzerland goes its own way and thus connects all of Europe

27.05.2016 — Press release Kosovo

The opening of the Gotthard Base Tunnel - a milestone of worldwide significance 

Swiss Night @ PriFest

17.05.2016 — Press release Kosovo

From 22^nd to 29^th 2016 of April the international film festival PriFest took place in Pristina. The Swiss embassy together with festival director Vjosa Berisha hosted the Swiss Night @ PriFest.

Semaine de la Francophonie 2016

17.05.2016 — Press release Kosovo

From 18^th to 27^th of March 2016, the annual Semaine de la Francophonie took place in Pristina. The Swiss embassy contributed with a concert and movie screenings.

Tage der deutschen Sprache

03.05.2016 — Press release Kosovo

As in previous years, the Embassy of Switzerland in Kosovo contributes to the Tage der deutschen Sprache – Days of the German Language – that the Embassy of Germany organises in May.

Beyond one’s own four kitchen walls – the SDC gives an insight into development cooperation

26.04.2016 — Press release EDA
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) invites visitors to this year's BEA (Hall 1.1) to come smell, taste and discover. In its special exhibition entitled 'Beyond one’s own four kitchen walls' it shows by way of seven examples from different continents how it contributes to the reduction of poverty and hunger, and to ecologically sound agriculture. This year's BEA will be held in Bern from 29 April to 8 May 2016.

1 August 2015: Swiss military band plays in south-eastern Europe

22.07.2015 — Press release EDA
The Swiss Confederation will celebrate its 2015 National Day with Swiss nationals living in south-eastern Europe. At the initiative of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and the Chief of the Armed Forces, Lt Gen André Blattmann, a small ensemble of 15 players from the Swiss Military Band, will provide the musical background for festivities at the embassies in Greece, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia and Kosovo.

Switzerland supporting strong municipalities in the Western Balkans

29.05.2015 — Press release EDA
Nearly a quarter century after the collapse of Yugoslavia and the fall of the communist regime in Albania, the Western Balkan countries have made substantial progress in the transition to democratic rule and an open market economy. However, there are still considerable challenges ahead, including decentralisation, the improvement of governance and the promotion of the political participation of citizens. Guests from different countries of this region exchanged views on these issues at the Annual Conference on Swiss Cooperation with Eastern Europe, which was held in Biel today. They also discussed ways of establishing efficient and reliable municipal public services.

President Sommaruga receives Atifete Jahjaga, President of the Republic of Kosovo, on an official working visit

16.03.2015 — Press release EDA
On Monday, 16 March, President Sommaruga received Kosovan President Atifete Jahjaga in Bern on an official working visit. The two presidents discussed current developments in Kosovo and bilateral cooperation including migration issues and police cooperation.

The President of the Swiss Confederation, Didier Burkhalter, underscores the importance of involving civil society and young people in the work of the OSCE

03.12.2014 — Press release EDA
Didier Burkhalter, Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and President of the Swiss Confederation, took part in a civil society parallel conference today during which recommendations from civil society were submitted to the OSCE Ministerial Council. Mr Burkhalter's participation in the parallel conference underlines the importance the Swiss OSCE Chairmanship attaches to the involvement of civil society and young people in the work of the OSCE.

New opportunities for civil society in Kosovo

05.03.2020 — Local news 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 — Local news 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 — 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 — Local news 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 — Local news 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 — Local news Kosovo

Building resources to fight corruption

26.03.2019 — 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 — Local news 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. 

Strengthening Primary Health Care in Kosovo

26.02.2019 — Local news Kosovo
SDC supported Kosovo in assessing the quality of Primary Health Care services in all Kosovo municipalities.

Important information about new Schengen visa procedure

14.08.2018 — Local news Kosovo
As of September 3, 2018 Schengen visa applications for Switzerland, France, Austria and the Benelux must be submitted at the local outsourcing agency TLScontact. The applications will then be transferred to the Embassy of Switzerland for decision. The visa applicants may file a visa application online and fix an appointment on the TLScontact webpage  

Strengthening Primary Health Care in Kosovo

05.07.2018 — Local news Kosovo
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) will be supporting the Ministry of Health in conducting a thorough assessment of the quality of Primary Health Care (PHC) services in all Kosovo municipalities. The study shall serve as an important basis for orienting future investments in the health sector by the Government of the Republic of Kosovo as well as the donor community.

Strengthening Primary Health Care in Kosovo

05.07.2018 — Local news Kosovo
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) will be supporting the Ministry of Health in conducting a thorough assessment of the quality of Primary Health Care (PHC) services in all Kosovo municipalities. The study shall serve as an important basis for orienting future investments in the health sector by the Government of the Republic of Kosovo as well as the donor community.