Two new bridges over Drin river improve waterfront infrastructure in Lezhë

14.12.2021 — Press release Albania
The joint Swiss-Austrian Regional Development Programme supported the Municipality of Lezha in improving the city’s infrastructure 

Municipalities start implementing energy efficiency following agreement between Albania and Switzerland

12.11.2021 — Press release Albania
A new project formalized today by the Swiss and Albanian governments will introduce better energy management at national and local level 

Announcement on two important rules for entry to Switzerland

04.11.2021 — Article Albania
As of 20^th September 2021 all persons entering Switzerland must fill out and present the online entry form whereas non-vaccinated Albanian citizens must prove that they have a hardship case before they can enter

Albania's Parliament equipped with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) as part of support by OSCE and Switzerland

27.09.2021 — Press release Albania
The Parliament and the OSCE Presence sign donation act that ensures Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) for Albania’s Parliament

Switzerland decides new rules for entry and vaccination certificates

20.09.2021 — Article Albania
In an effort to prevent further infections due to travel, the Swiss government announced new rules for travelers on Covid-19 tests and vaccination

New app from Swissinfo.ch offers daily information for Swiss citizens abroad

26.08.2021 — Article Albania
A collaboration between the Federal Department for Foreign Affairs (EDA) and Swissinfo.ch brings news closer to Swiss citizens who live and work abroad

Swiss National Day: Ambassador Maître sends greetings and wishes

02.08.2021 — Article Albania
On the occassion of August 1st - the Swiss National Day - Ambassador Maître greets friends and partners  

Switzerland and United Nations agree on continuing support for social inclusion in Albania

29.07.2021 — Article Albania
A new Swiss-UN agreement enables the 2^nd phase of the UN Joint Programme “Leave No One Behind’ to improve social protection in Albania 

New grants to municipalities for regional development to support the "100+ Villages" programme

27.07.2021 — Press release Albania
The Swiss and Austrian-funded Regional Development Programme has just launched a 1.2 million Euro grant scheme to support municipalities and inter-municipal cooperation among regions in Albania, through a collaboration with the Albanian Development Fund

Berat renovates waste deposit field and sets up special unit for waste management

07.07.2021 — Press release Albania
Municipality of Berat was supported by a Swiss project from the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO to renovate its waste deposit field and establish a new unit for waste management, while work is under way for a sustainable solution in waste management for the whole region 

Switzerland allows entry for Albanian citizens

24.06.2021 — Article Albania
Starting from 26.06.2021 Albanian citizens will be allowed to travel to Switzerland

Sports for Health: Swiss Ambassador and Tirana municipality encourage sport initiatives for schools

28.05.2021 — Article Albania
An initiative that trained school children and organized tennis championships concludes with four Tirana schools receiving winner cups

Two new bridges over Drin river improve waterfront infrastructure in Lezhë

14.12.2021 — Press release Albania
The joint Swiss-Austrian Regional Development Programme supported the Municipality of Lezha in improving the city’s infrastructure 

Municipalities start implementing energy efficiency following agreement between Albania and Switzerland

12.11.2021 — Press release Albania
A new project formalized today by the Swiss and Albanian governments will introduce better energy management at national and local level 

Albania's Parliament equipped with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) as part of support by OSCE and Switzerland

27.09.2021 — Press release Albania
The Parliament and the OSCE Presence sign donation act that ensures Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) for Albania’s Parliament

New grants to municipalities for regional development to support the "100+ Villages" programme

27.07.2021 — Press release Albania
The Swiss and Austrian-funded Regional Development Programme has just launched a 1.2 million Euro grant scheme to support municipalities and inter-municipal cooperation among regions in Albania, through a collaboration with the Albanian Development Fund

Berat renovates waste deposit field and sets up special unit for waste management

07.07.2021 — Press release Albania
Municipality of Berat was supported by a Swiss project from the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO to renovate its waste deposit field and establish a new unit for waste management, while work is under way for a sustainable solution in waste management for the whole region 

Swiss and Albanian governments sign agreement for project supporting local democracy and civil action

21.05.2021 — Press release Albania
An agreement signed today formalizes Swiss-Albanian cooperation for strengthening civil action at local level through LevizAlbania – a project that funds initiatives for improving democracy and services at municipal level

Swiss Cultural Fund in Albania launches second phase

12.02.2021 — Press release Albania
New support for the independent cultural scene and young artists

New initiative to support sustainable hydropower in the Western Balkans

13.01.2021 — Press release Albania
A new initiative funded by SECO launched this week to boost sustainable hydropower development complying with international standards in 6 Western Balkan countries

Switzerland provides oxygen equipment for family care for chronic illnesses and COVID-19

24.12.2020 — Press release Albania
Health centres in Tirana, Fier and Dibër are receiving oxygen concentrators and protective equipment to be used in home care for patients with non-infectious diseases, as well as those with moderate forms of Covid-19 

Switzerland and Albania celebrate 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations

01.10.2020 — Press release Albania
Abania's Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Switzerland present the history and facts around the establishment of relations between the two countries 50 years ago

Swiss and Albanian governments sign agreement for 1.3 million Euro to support rehabilitation of houses

28.07.2020 — Press release Albania
A new grant from Switzerland will benefit housing rehabilitation for families affected by the earthquake in Shijak and Kurbin

Swiss and Austrian cooperation announce new grants for municipalities affected by the earthquake

20.07.2020 — Press release Albania
A 2,000,000 Euro grant fund will support 11 municipalities in Albania to recover from damages after the earthquake of 26 November 2019

Announcement on two important rules for entry to Switzerland

04.11.2021 — Article Albania
As of 20^th September 2021 all persons entering Switzerland must fill out and present the online entry form whereas non-vaccinated Albanian citizens must prove that they have a hardship case before they can enter

Switzerland decides new rules for entry and vaccination certificates

20.09.2021 — Article Albania
In an effort to prevent further infections due to travel, the Swiss government announced new rules for travelers on Covid-19 tests and vaccination

New app from Swissinfo.ch offers daily information for Swiss citizens abroad

26.08.2021 — Article Albania
A collaboration between the Federal Department for Foreign Affairs (EDA) and Swissinfo.ch brings news closer to Swiss citizens who live and work abroad

Swiss National Day: Ambassador Maître sends greetings and wishes

02.08.2021 — Article Albania
On the occassion of August 1st - the Swiss National Day - Ambassador Maître greets friends and partners  

Switzerland and United Nations agree on continuing support for social inclusion in Albania

29.07.2021 — Article Albania
A new Swiss-UN agreement enables the 2^nd phase of the UN Joint Programme “Leave No One Behind’ to improve social protection in Albania 

Switzerland allows entry for Albanian citizens

24.06.2021 — Article Albania
Starting from 26.06.2021 Albanian citizens will be allowed to travel to Switzerland

Sports for Health: Swiss Ambassador and Tirana municipality encourage sport initiatives for schools

28.05.2021 — Article Albania
An initiative that trained school children and organized tennis championships concludes with four Tirana schools receiving winner cups

World Intellectual Property Day: new training centre for advancing intellectual property in Albania

06.05.2021 — Article Albania

An Albanian-Swiss project assisted authorities in establishing a training centre and raising awareness on intellectual property in Tirana

Swiss support reaches health centres in Finiq and Dropull

29.04.2021 — Article Albania

Health care centres in the municipalites of Finiq and Dropull receive medical equipment and supplies to cope better with Covid-19 treatment

Sustainability initiative for Albania with the International Hydropower Association

25.03.2021 — Article Albania
An initiative funded by the Swiss government inaugurates its launch with a commitment to assess the Skavica project. 

Albania launches first wind power project with Swiss technical support

12.01.2021 — Article Albania
2021 will see the first wind power auction in Albania as part of supporting renewable energy initiatives through the cooperation between the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy

Wishes on the Swiss National Day: celebrating virtually

01.08.2020 — Position Albania
Swiss Ambassador Adrian Maître greets partners and friends on August 1st celebration