Innovation week: new integrated one-stop-shop connects Lezhë and Kallmet with improved services for citizens

16.05.2015 — Local news Albania

Swiss-funded programme establishes modern centres that offer electronic services to citizens and connect municipalities with communes.

Swiss support enables UN and INSTAT to publish new study on disabled, Roma and Egyptian groups in Albania

13.05.2015 — Press release Albania

Data shows that Roma and persons with disabilities face deprivation and social exclusion.

Swiss Radio Television RTS interviews Ambassador Graf

13.05.2015 — Local news Albania

Swiss Ambassador in Albania, Christoph Graf featured in an interview with RTS journalist, Laurent Rouy, where he talked about Switzerland’s role in facilitating the Trans Adriatic Pipeline.

Swiss-funded study shows transparency levels of the decentralisation reform

13.05.2015 — Press release Albania

A new study funded by the Embassy of Switzerland was presented today showing how the decentralisation reform process is meeting international standards. Findings point at relatively good levels of transparency but also at distrust between local and central government. 

Swiss-supported conference fosters consolidation of the territorial and administrative reform

12.05.2015 — Local news Albania

Further consolidation of the territorial and administrative reform and strengthening of the new municipalities were the topics of a conference supported by the Swiss local development and decentralisation programme.

Visit of Swiss Ambassador in Puka

25.03.2015 — Local news Albania

Municipality of Puka awards the title "Symbol of the City" to the Swiss Ambassador Christoph Graf.

Switzerland grants 6.6 million Euros to support Albania in reaping full benefits from the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP)

18.03.2015 — Press release Albania

A new Swiss government grant will support Albanian institutions in developing capacities to create a gas market, to successfully implement large investment projects and to benefit from the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP). 

Switzerland and Albania to cooperate further in the energy sector

07.02.2015 — Local news Albania

During a visit in Fierzë on February 7th Swiss Ambassador, H.E. Christoph Graf and Minister of Energy and Industry Damian Gjiknuri confirmed further cooperation will continue to improve reliability of energy supply in Albania.

Switzerland and Ministry of Agriculture support development of organic agriculture in Albania

06.02.2015 — Local news Albania

Albania boosts development of organic agriculture which impacts positively the sustainable growth of rural economy. Organic farming generates important income for farmers and promotes healthy food as well as contributions to environmental protection.

Invitation to tender

06.02.2015 — Press release Albania

An invitation was published to tender service for implementation of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) Enterpreneuership Program in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Peru, Serbia and Vietnam, procurement of the implementation for activities supporting enterpreneuership in those countries. For more detailed information, please visit the Swiss Public Procurement Platform.

Switzerland Provides Over 11 Million Euro to Improve Water Supply and Sewerage Infrastructure in Albania

07.11.2014 — Local news Albania

A new grant will ensure that water enterprises in 7 municipalities operate efficiently and 400'000 citizens enjoy safe and affordable watter suply and proper sewerage.

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

Municipal finances matter: new report shows slight increase during 2019

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

Switzerland, Norway, and UNDP finance the purchase of 30 ventilators to help Albania counter COVID-19

10.04.2020 — Press release Albania
A new contribution of 700,000 USD by the three international donors adds to the 54 ventilators already procured by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection

New project to assist Albania's Supreme State Audit on monitoring concessions and public-private partnerships

10.03.2020 — Press release Albania
A new agreement signed yesterday makes available technical expertise for better audit supervision capacities at the Supreme State Audit

Swiss support of 1.4 million Euro helps thousands of people affected by the earthquake in Albania

23.12.2019 — Press release Albania
Following the November 26^th earthquake, a swift response by Switzerland to Albania’s call for support has brought relief to over 5,200 people affected

Switzerland expands its support to people affected by the earthquake in Albania

04.12.2019 — Press release Albania
The Swiss humanitarian mission together with the Swiss Embassy is engaged in three lines of action: examining the stability of damaged houses, providing sheltering and related supplies, and finally, establishing a pilot financial support for most affected households

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

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.

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

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

Information on special flight Tirana-Zurich-Tirana

05.05.2020 — Local news Albania
Air Albania announces a new flight taking place on May 9^th from Zurich to Tirana. This flight may be relevant for Swiss citizens and residents of Switzerland wishing to go back to Switzerland.

Albania’s government issues new information on residence permits during Covid-19

01.05.2020 — Local news Albania
The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs provides new rules on residence permits for foreign citizens

Flights between Albania and Switzerland

31.03.2020 — Local news Albania
There are currently no commercial flights connecting Albania and Switzerland