Albania’s Parliament signs memorandum of understanding with OSCE and Switzerland

29.05.2018 — Press release Albania
An agrement between the OSCE, the Swiss Government and Kuvendi i Shqipërisë opens the way for a new project in support of the Parliament due to start in September. ‘Support to Parliament and Civic Education in Albania’ – PACEP - will seek to improve the functioning of Albania’s main legislative institution

Albania's INSTAT and Swiss Federal Statistics Office to establish local registers

15.05.2018 — Press release Albania
3.2 million Swiss francs will be supporting changes in local statistics for all Albania’s municipalities

Skills Fair brings closer employers, schools and authorities

20.04.2018 — Article Albania
The 3d edition of the Skills Fair and Skills Olympiad kicked off today in Tirana to promote innovation and employment

Award winning film screened as part of the Human Rights Film Tour

29.03.2018 — Article Albania
A human rights evening supported by Switzerland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs took place at Tirana’s main cinema hall to mark the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Albania and Switzerland sign two agreements of 8.2 million Euro for local governance and economic development

23.03.2018 — Press release Albania
Deputy Prime Minister Senida Mesi received today Ambassador Ruth Huber – Head of Cooperation with Eastern Europe at the Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Master’s programme in health management officially inaugurated

23.03.2018 — Press release Albania
A new master’s programme in health management was inaugurated today by Minister of Health Ogerta Manastirliu and Ambassador Ruth Huber – Head of Cooperation with Eastern Europe at Switzerland’s Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)

Project Greenback 2.0: new initiative for improving remittance services

21.03.2018 — Press release Albania
Funded by Switzerland and implemented by the World Bank and the Bank of Albania, Project Greenback 2.0 launched today with the aim of making remittances from migrants more useful for the citizens and the economy

Switzerland presents new cooperation strategy for Albania during 2018-2021

07.03.2018 — Press release Albania
The document launched today unveils how Swiss government’s official assistance budget for Albania of approximately 90 million Euros will be spend over the next four years

A Swiss fund of 75,000€ rehabilitates the health centre of Libofshë, Fier

28.02.2018 — Press release Albania
Significant improvement in health care services for about 10,000 residents in Libofshë area: through a project of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SCD) the health centre  is completely rehabilitated and now offers 24 hour service

Berat awards the title ‘Honorary Citizen’ to the Swiss Ambassador

09.02.2018 — Press release Albania
Mayor of Berat Petrit Sinaj hosted the ceremony for awarding the title ‘Honorary Citizen’ to Swiss Ambassador Christoph Graf

New water supply system co-financed by Switzerland, Germany and the EU

14.01.2018 — Press release Albania
Lezha is now the latest city in Albania with 24 hours clean water supply for over 45,000 citizens

Hi-tech operational centre and new ambulance vehicle for Emergency Response Albania

12.12.2017 — Press release Albania
On its 5^th anniversary Emergency Response Albania has received support from the Swiss Embassy and the Federal Office of Police for a new operations centre and new ambulance for faster access to life-saving services

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