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Swiss Cultural Fund in Albania launches second phase

The Swiss Cultural Fund in Albania launched virtually on 11.02.2021.

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

View of hydropower plant over lake Koman, North Albania

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

Albania launches first wind power project with Swiss technical support

San Gorgonio Pass wind farm, California, USA

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

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

Nurse at Health Centre Nr. 8 in Tirana, Albania, using oxygen concentrator after delivery by Swiss cooperation project 'Health for All'

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

Swiss Ambassador in Albania Adrian Maître opening the conference and exhibition on 50 years of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Albania.

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

Wishes on the Swiss National Day: celebrating virtually

Swiss Ambassador in Albania delivers the greeting message on August 1st, 2020.

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

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

Swiss Ambassador Adrian Maître at the signing of the new grant agreement with Albania's Minister for Reconstruction Arben Ahmetaj

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

Swiss Ambassador Adrian Maître launching the regional grant in support of earthquake rebuilding, Durrës, Albania.

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

Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga on the occasion of the commemoration for Srebrenica victims

11.07.2020 — Position Albania
Watch the video message of the Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga on the occasion of today’s commemoration for Srebrenica victims.

Municipal finances matter: new report shows slight increase during 2019

Swiss Ambassador in Albania Adrian Maître speaking at the webinar on local public finances.

10.06.2020 — Press release Albania
An annual report on local finances presented today shows a strengthening role of local government in cooperation with the central government, and points at inequalities among 61 municipalities

Information on new flight Tirana-Zurich-Tirana

13.05.2020 — Article Albania
A new Air Albania flight will take place on May 17^th between Zurich to Tirana. This flight may be relevant for Swiss citizens and residents of Switzerland wishing to go back to Switzerland.

Resilience in times of crisis: how one company managed to grow in the midst of COVID-19

WEAREFIBER increased its workforce with 48 young people during the COVID-19 crisis.

07.05.2020 — Article Albania
Among businesses supported by RisiAlbania project, WEAREFIBER has increased its sales and workforce despite the coronavirus crisis