International Day of Peace

21.09.2021 — Local news Kosovo
Today we celebrate International Day of Peace, a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace. In Kosovo and the wider region, Switzerland remains committed to promoting good neighborly relations, peace and security.

Launching ceremony of the E-Registry of Administrative Procedures

16.09.2021 — Local news Kosovo
Switzerland, together with the Government and IFC, has supported the development of a regulatory system, which will help companies create jobs and expand their businesses in the longer run. 

polip - International Literature Festival

10.09.2021 — Local news Kosovo
polip - International Literature Festival will take place virtually between 10-12 September 2021.

A Delegation from the Swiss Agency for Development met with the Mayor of Lipjan

07.09.2021 — Kosovo
A Delegation from the Swiss Agency for Development met with the Mayor of Lipjan, Mr. Imri Ahmeti.

Metamorphosis – Art in public spaces

07.09.2021 — Local news Kosovo
Switzerland is a longstanding supporter of Kosovo's buzzing and diverse cultural scene and a proud supporter of Foundation Shtatëmbëdhjetë . In this fourth edition of Metamorphosis, artist Maksut Vezgishi invites you to reflect on the importance of preserving history and collective memories. “Metamorphosis – Art in public spaces” endeavors to promote positive change in society by enabling creative thinking, offering space for experimentation and build community at different levels.

Cleaning the Rivers of Sharr Mountain

07.09.2021 — Local news Kosovo
Switzerland supported young activists from the region who gathered for ten days to collect trash all the way to the center of Shtërpcë/Štrpce.

Swiss Director for Eurasia Ambassador Anna Ifkovits Horner met talented women from Kosovo who are learning new skills at the Korabi Training Centre

06.09.2021 — Local news Kosovo
Swiss Director for Eurasia Ambassador Anna Ifkovits Horner met talented women from Kosovo who are learning new skills at the Korabi Training Centre

Swiss Director for Eurasia Ambassador Anna Ifkovits Horner met with members of the Swisscoy contingent in Mitrovica

06.09.2021 — Local news Kosovo
Swiss Director for Eurasia Ambassador Anna Ifkovits Horner met with members of the Swisscoy contingent in Mitrovica.

Swiss Director for Eurasia Ambassador Anna Ifkovits Horner visited the Exhibition “Once Upon a Time and Never Again”

03.09.2021 — Local news Kosovo
“During her visit to Kosovo, Swiss Director for Eurasia Ambassador Anna Ifkovits Horner visited the Exhibition “Once Upon a Time and Never Again” by the Humanitarian Law Center Kosovo . 

Swiss Director for Eurasia Ambassador Anna Ifkovits Horner meets with Vice-Minister Kreshnik Ahmeti and General Director of the Kosovo Ministry of Foreign Affairs Albert Prenkaj

02.09.2021 — Local news Kosovo
Swiss Director for Eurasia Ambassador Anna Ifkovits Horner had an insightful exchange with Vice-Minister Kreshnik Ahmeti and General Director of the Kosovo Ministry of Foreign Affairs Albert Prenkaj.

Swiss Economic Forum 2021

02.09.2021 — Local news Kosovo
Presidents of Switzerland and Kosovo met today following the Swiss Economic Forum.

International commemoration of all Victims of Enforced Disappearances

30.08.2021 — Local news Kosovo
Switzerland supports good neighborly relations, peace and security in Kosovo and wider region. Resolving the fate of the persons still missing continues to lie at the heart of our action. 

Switzerland committed to improving youth employment in Kosovo

28.01.2021 — Press release Kosovo
The Embassy of Switzerland in Kosovo and the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare of Kosovo signed a new agreement to improve employment perspectives for young women and men in Kosovo over the next four years.

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.

International Day of Peace

21.09.2021 — Local news Kosovo
Today we celebrate International Day of Peace, a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace. In Kosovo and the wider region, Switzerland remains committed to promoting good neighborly relations, peace and security.

Launching ceremony of the E-Registry of Administrative Procedures

16.09.2021 — Local news Kosovo
Switzerland, together with the Government and IFC, has supported the development of a regulatory system, which will help companies create jobs and expand their businesses in the longer run. 

polip - International Literature Festival

10.09.2021 — Local news Kosovo
polip - International Literature Festival will take place virtually between 10-12 September 2021.

A Delegation from the Swiss Agency for Development met with the Mayor of Lipjan

07.09.2021 — Kosovo
A Delegation from the Swiss Agency for Development met with the Mayor of Lipjan, Mr. Imri Ahmeti.

Metamorphosis – Art in public spaces

07.09.2021 — Local news Kosovo
Switzerland is a longstanding supporter of Kosovo's buzzing and diverse cultural scene and a proud supporter of Foundation Shtatëmbëdhjetë . In this fourth edition of Metamorphosis, artist Maksut Vezgishi invites you to reflect on the importance of preserving history and collective memories. “Metamorphosis – Art in public spaces” endeavors to promote positive change in society by enabling creative thinking, offering space for experimentation and build community at different levels.

Cleaning the Rivers of Sharr Mountain

07.09.2021 — Local news Kosovo
Switzerland supported young activists from the region who gathered for ten days to collect trash all the way to the center of Shtërpcë/Štrpce.

Swiss Director for Eurasia Ambassador Anna Ifkovits Horner met talented women from Kosovo who are learning new skills at the Korabi Training Centre

06.09.2021 — Local news Kosovo
Swiss Director for Eurasia Ambassador Anna Ifkovits Horner met talented women from Kosovo who are learning new skills at the Korabi Training Centre

Swiss Director for Eurasia Ambassador Anna Ifkovits Horner met with members of the Swisscoy contingent in Mitrovica

06.09.2021 — Local news Kosovo
Swiss Director for Eurasia Ambassador Anna Ifkovits Horner met with members of the Swisscoy contingent in Mitrovica.

Swiss Director for Eurasia Ambassador Anna Ifkovits Horner visited the Exhibition “Once Upon a Time and Never Again”

03.09.2021 — Local news Kosovo
“During her visit to Kosovo, Swiss Director for Eurasia Ambassador Anna Ifkovits Horner visited the Exhibition “Once Upon a Time and Never Again” by the Humanitarian Law Center Kosovo . 

Swiss Director for Eurasia Ambassador Anna Ifkovits Horner meets with Vice-Minister Kreshnik Ahmeti and General Director of the Kosovo Ministry of Foreign Affairs Albert Prenkaj

02.09.2021 — Local news Kosovo
Swiss Director for Eurasia Ambassador Anna Ifkovits Horner had an insightful exchange with Vice-Minister Kreshnik Ahmeti and General Director of the Kosovo Ministry of Foreign Affairs Albert Prenkaj.

Swiss Economic Forum 2021

02.09.2021 — Local news Kosovo
Presidents of Switzerland and Kosovo met today following the Swiss Economic Forum.

International commemoration of all Victims of Enforced Disappearances

30.08.2021 — Local news Kosovo
Switzerland supports good neighborly relations, peace and security in Kosovo and wider region. Resolving the fate of the persons still missing continues to lie at the heart of our action.