New initiative on energy efficiency for Albania’s municipalities

06.04.2022 — Press releases Albania
A new project by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs’ (SECO) and Albania's Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy starts operations in support of energy efficiency

Swiss Federal Councillor Alain Berset concludes visit in Albania

19.02.2022 — Press releases Albania
Swiss Federal Councillor and Vice President Alain Berset concludes visit in Albania after meeting government ministers and signing the social insurance agreement 

Switzerland and Albania sign social security agreement in Tirana

18.02.2022 — Press releases Albania
Federal Councillor Alain Berset – Switzerland’s Minister for Home Affairs, Social Protection and Health - and Albania’s Minister of Finance and Economy Delina Ibrahimaj signed a social security agreement that facilitates equal treatment and access to benefits for citizens of both countries

Two new bridges over Drin river improve waterfront infrastructure in Lezhë

14.12.2021 — Press releases 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 releases 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 releases 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 releases 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

International Day of Democracy: joint statement by the embassies of Switzerland and Sweden

15.09.2025 — Press releases Albania
The embassies of Switzerland and Sweden in Albania issue a joint statement to mark the Internation Day of Democracy – 15 September – and emphasise the importance of an autonomous local government

Celebrations marking Switzerland’s National Day take place at the Swiss Residence

24.07.2025 — Press releases Albania
Over 250 guests, friends and partners gathered to celebrate the Swiss National Day

Swiss and Albanian archaelogists conclude first phase of excavations of prehistoric site

27.06.2025 — Press releases Albania
Archaelogists from the University of Bern and Albania's Institute of Archaeology confirm Lin as the oldest stilt-dwelling settlement in Europe

Swiss President Keller-Sutter to attend European Political Community Summit in Tirana

13.05.2025 — Press releases Albania
Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter will be in Tirana, Albania on 16 May, to represent Switzerland at the sixth summit of the European Political Community. Heads of state and government from around 45 countries across the continent are expected to attend, along with representatives of EU institutions and other European organisations.

New programme to boost financing for small and medium businesses

09.04.2025 — Press releases Albania
Switzerland provides 2.8 million Swiss francs for investments and the green economy 

The Albania-Switzerland agreement for cooperation in local finances is signed

13.09.2024 — Press releases Albania
Minister of Finances Petrit Malaj and Swiss Ambassador Ruth Huber sign the agreement for further technical support in the local finance system

Renewable energy auction secures low cost and launches a new 300 MW solar project in Albania

10.07.2024 — Press releases Albania
A collaboration between Switzerland, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development EBRD, and Albania’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy enabled yet another successful auction on renewable energy.

Alain Berset elected Secretary General of Council of Europe

25.06.2024 — Press releases Albania

Bern, 25.06.2024 - The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has elected former Swiss President and Federal Councillor Alain Berset as its new Secretary General. His term will start on 18 September 2024. The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) supported Mr Berset's candidature and welcomes his election to this post.

Agreement on strengthening the capacities of local government

31.05.2024 — Press releases Albania
The Minister of State for Local Government Arbjan Mazniku and the ambassadors of Switzerland and Sweden signed the cooperation agreement on the project 'Strong Municipalities II'.

Ten vocational education providers receive grants for a stronger link with private sector

18.04.2024 — Press releases Albania
An amount of 5.4 million Euro will go for equipment, infrastructure and joint training to partnerships between vocational educational institutions and businesses in Albania

New fire management project launched with support from the Swiss government

28.02.2024 — Press releases Albania
The Minister of Tourism and Environment Mirela Kumbaro signed today a Memorandum of Cooperation for landscape fire management with the Swiss Ambassador Ruth Huber.

Three municipalities install new energy efficient street lights

18.12.2023 — Press releases Albania
Municipalities of Korçë, Përmet and Berat install thousands of LED lights through a collaboration with the Swiss-supported ‘Smart Energy Municipalities Project’

Albania’s Parliament presents new e-legislation platform

23.06.2025 — Article Albania
E-legislation is now a reality for Albanian lawmakers: a new portal will enable more openness and transparency for both MP’s and the public. Through Switzerland’s support and in collaboration with OSCE, it marks a welcome step in digitalizing the lawmaking process in the country.

President of the Swiss Confederation greets Swiss citizens abroad

01.08.2024 — Local news Albania
On the ocassion of the 1st of August - the Swiss National Day - the President of the Confederation Viola Amherd addresses Swiss citizens abroad 

Swiss National Day celebration takes place at the Ambassador’s Residence

24.07.2024 — Article Albania
Ambassador Ruth Huber addresses over 230 guests and partners at the reception to mark the Swiss National Day – a few days before it’s official date on August 1^st

Albania is Biodiversity: new campaign kicks off to encourage protection of the natural environment

02.10.2023 — Article Albania
A campaign supported by Switzerland, the EU, Germany and Italy kicked off at Tirana’s main square to support biodiversity education in the country

Swiss and Albanian archaelogists discover 8,500 year old pre-historic settlement

03.08.2023 — Article Albania
University of Bern professor Albert Hafner confirms that a collaboration under the regional project EXPLO has resulted in ground-breaking findings from the village of Lin, near Pogradec on the Lake Ohrid shoreline

Swiss Ambassador Ruth Huber addresses guests at the celebration of the Swiss National Day

27.07.2023 — Article Albania
A reception at the Swiss Residence brought together guests to celebrate the Swiss National Day and the special 175^th anniversary of the new constitution

New report on quality standards indicates key challenges of Albania’s agricultural exports

02.05.2023 — Article Albania
A study report on border rejections of Albanian exports reveals useful information on quality standards required by key global markets. The report is prepared by the "Global Quality Standards Project", funded by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO and implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation UNIDO.

Albania's Institute of Statistics publishes Regional Yearbook 2022 with wider scope of data

08.02.2023 — Article Albania
New edition published with support from the Swiss project SALSTAT includes more data and indicators at regional and municipal level

Albania’s Financial Supervisory Authority calls for steps towards green finance

16.11.2022 — Article Albania
Supported by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO a conference discussed recommendations on how the financial sector can deal with climate change and environmental challenges 

Four municipalities strengthen communications skills on energy efficiency

07.11.2022 — Article Albania
Municipal staff from Korçë, Berat, Përmet and Shkodër carried out a workshop on communicating and coordinating campaigns on smart energy. As the four municipalities are part of the Swiss-supported project ‘Smart Energy Municipalities’ they are preparing to better reach citizens and raise awareness on energy efficiency

Survey captures students’ perspective on vocational education in Albania

04.11.2022 — Article Albania
A new survey brings to light the opinions and perceptions of vocational students in Albania. The survey conducted by the Swiss-supported ‘Skills Development for Employment’ project will be used to inform the government’s policies and strategy for vocational education

Organic trade and agriculture: new call for funding activities in Albania

26.07.2022 — Article Albania
A programme by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO is seeking to co-finance activities in the organic sector