Armenia Food Security Sector - spotlight on livestock issues

24.08.2020 — Article Armenia
Livestock farming is the main economic activity for the poorest households in rural areas of Armenia. In recent years, there have been observed an existing and potentially growing market demand for milk and meat, access to credit for the farmers, as well as state assistance in animal healthcare and initiated reforms in food safety to increase competitiveness in export markets. Despite these developments, numerous problems in this area remain. Some of those problems are the lack of market access, community level veterinary services, knowledge and skills for appropriate animal care, milk and meat production, feeding practices, and challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Partnering for Excellence - Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Armenia 2021-2022

14.08.2020 — Article Armenia
Each year the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries. The awarding body, the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), selects recipients. All disciplines taught in the mentioned Universities are accepted, except artistic disciplines.

Swiss Assistance to Armenia During COVID-19

10.06.2020 — Article Armenia
This article summarizes the actions undertaken by the Embassy of Switzerland in Armenia, including contributions of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation through its Swiss Cooperation Office for the South Caucasus (SCO) in Tbilisi in order to assist the Government of Armenia and various other actors in their efforts against the novel Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

I AM the Community Youth Club Online Meetings

22.03.2020 — Article Armenia
In the crisis situation caused by the Coronavirus COVID-19, UNDP continues its women and men empowerment work in the communities of Armenia. The moment is being used for strengthening the skills of women and youth in working digitally and responding to emerging needs and priorities.

New coronavirus: Protect yourself and others

18.03.2020 — Position Armenia
Due to the novel coronavirus (Covid-19), the Embassy of Switzerland has taken a number of precautionary measures to keep our audiences, partners, and staff safe.

"Lead Farm" and Veterinary Point establsihed in Shirak

19.02.2020 — Article Armenia
On the 17th of February, 2020, the “Strategic Development Agency” (SDA) NGO organized the official opening ceremonies of the “Lead Farm” established in Azatan Community and Communal veterinary service point founded in Djradzor rural settlement of Amasia Community in Shirak region.

Launch of the “Improvement of the Local Self-Governance System in Armenia” Program’s Second Phase

27.09.2019 — Article Armenia
The Swiss Government will extend its support to the government of Armenia in delivering public services to the population in a more efficient, transparent, and democratic manner. It approved a grant of around US$ 7.9 million for the period 2019-2022.

President of the Swiss Confederation Ueli Maurer: National Day 2019 greetings for the Swiss abroad

01.08.2019 — Local news Armenia

Partnering for Excellence - Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Armenia 2020-2021

05.07.2019 — Press release Armenia
Each year the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries. Recipients are selected by the awarding body, the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS).

Tegh Community Veterinary Service Point Opening

10.06.2019 — Armenia
On June 7, the Tegh community of Syunik province welcomed the attendees of the opening ceremony of Veterinary Service Point, established in the framework of a Swiss funded livestock development program.

Sheep Shearing Festival 2019

09.06.2019 — Article Armenia
On June 8, the Animal Market of the Syunik Region welcomed the guests of the annual Sheep Shearing Festival from Armenia and abroad.

2019 Infoletter for Swiss Community #1 (January-June)

04.06.2019 — Article Armenia

Switzerland allocates CHF 4.500.000 to Armenia for nature protection and economic development

15.04.2021 — Press release Armenia
On April 15, 2021, Switzerland launched a new development intervention to assist the Republic of Armenia in its efforts regarding nature conservation and economic development. The Government of Switzerland approved in principle a grant worth of CHF 4’500’000 for the “Living Landscapes for Market Development in Armenia” project. In close cooperation with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), this project will be implemented by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) as a part of a broader regional program Eco-Corridor Fund for the Caucasus (ECF).   

Switzerland Supports OSCE Anti-Corruption Efforts in Armenia

08.12.2020 — Press release Armenia
On December 1, 2020, Switzerland joined ongoing anti-corruption efforts to support the Republic of Armenia in the implementation of its reform agenda to strengthen rule of law, human rights and economic development. The Government of Switzerland approved a grant worth of EUR 374’880 in view of a two-year project “Strengthening the Anti-Corruption Committee of Armenia”, which will be implemented by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) in close collaboration with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. The project is part of a broader OSCE program “Strengthening anti-corruption reform in Armenia”.

Switzerland and Germany to Extend Support to Municipalities of Armenia in Response to COVID-19

18.11.2020 — Press release Armenia
Early in October 2020, the Governments of Switzerland and Germany decided to extend their support to the municipalities of Armenia in addressing challenges to local economic development in times of COVID-19. In the context of the ongoing “Improvement of the local self-governance system Armenia” programme, additional funds amounting to CHF 460,000 will be committed to the municipalities for the delivery of public services to the population in a more efficient and participatory manner. 

Partnering for Excellence - Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Armenia 2020-2021

05.07.2019 — Press release Armenia
Each year the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries. Recipients are selected by the awarding body, the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS).

President of the Swiss Confederation Alain Berset: National Day 2018 greetings for the Swiss abroad

01.08.2018 — Press release Armenia

2018 Infoletter for Swiss Community #1 (January-March)

07.04.2018 — Press release Armenia

2017 Infoletter for Swiss Community

29.12.2017 — Press release Armenia

Swiss-Armenian Business Day 2017

30.11.2017 — Press release Armenia
On 29 November 2017, the first Swiss-Armenian Business Day was held at the Armenia Marriot Hotel in Yerevan. The Embassy of Switzerland in Armenia had the great pleasure of organizing the conference!

Discover Yerevan with Felice Varini's "Hexagones, disques et trapèzes"

26.08.2017 — Press release Armenia

The Swiss painter Felice Varini transforms urban spaces by using architecture as the canvas for his masterpieces. His abstract forms play an impressive game with the focal point and give new meaning to urban contexts and buildings which are sometimes little noticed or simply stuck in their historical past.

"Armenia Indeed" TV program hosted the Ambassador Lukas Gasser

30.06.2017 — Press release Armenia

On 17th June 2017, the Ambassador Lukas Gasser was the guest of the TV program "Armenia Indeed" on H3 channel hosted by Aram Hovhannisyan.
This was a beautiful opportunity to present Switzerland.

Swiss exoplanet pioneer Michel Mayor visited Armenia

02.06.2017 — Press release Armenia

The Armenian public and scientific community was provided this week with an inspiring glimpse at the forefront of extrasolar planet discovery.

Announcement: Photography contest

07.04.2017 — Press release Armenia

The Embassy of Switzerland in Armenia is happy to announce a Photography contest for the Embassy building’s official photo.

Ambassador Lazzarotto Received by Head of the RA Special Investigation Service

29.04.2021 — Article Armenia
On April 29, 2021, Ambassador Stefano Lazzarotto was received by the Head of the RA Special Investigation Service, third class state advisor of justice Sasun Khachatryan.

“Doing Business in Armenia” Online Webinar

29.04.2021 — Article Armenia
On 27^th of April a webinar dedicated to Doing Business in Armenia was organized by the Joint Chamber of Commerce Switzerland. Having a wide geography (Switzerland, Armenia, Russia, France, Germany among others), the webinar has brought together more than 50 participants, representing governments and international organizations, as well as IT, advisory, banking, pharma, machinery, agro business sectors among others.

10 Year Anniversary of the Embassy of Switzerland in Armenia

31.03.2021 — Local news Armenia
March 31, 2021, marks the 10^th Anniversary of the Swiss Embassy’s ceremonial opening in Yerevan, Republic of Armenia. Federal President Micheline Calmy-Rey, Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), inaugurated the Embassy during her official visit to Armenia back in 2011. However, the bilateral ties between the two countries date back even further. 

Grant Fund Aimed At Economic Recovery of Armenian Municipalities Launched

16.03.2021 — Armenia
On March 16 the Grant Fund aimed at Post-Covid economic recovery of enlarged municipalities of Armenia was launched with a kick-off workshop. The fund aims at economic empowerment of municipalities by improving market availability for businesses and cooperation with non-public institutions in the area of LED. Municipalities and public-private partnerships are eligible to apply for the Fund. The grant amount ranges from 5000 to 20.000 EUR, in exceptional cases up to 50.000 EUR. The grants are funded by the Swiss and German Governments, in the frames of the "Improvment of Local Self-Govenment Systmen in Armenia" program's second phase. 

Ring the Bell for Gender Equality 2021

09.03.2021 — Local news Armenia
 “Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” event held on March 9, 2021 encouraged businesses to promote Women’s Empowerment Principles and make it part of their corporate culture to enable women empowerment within the business and the communities they serve.

ThinkEQUAL Conversations 2021

09.03.2021 — Local news Armenia
This year, in the face of COVID-19 crisis, we have marked the International Women’s Day with a bitter realization of the fragility of the gains achieved over the last decades in our strive towards gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Modernized Administrative Services for Armenian Citizens

02.02.2021 — Article Armenia
Armenia, a mountainous country, has been consolidating its previously fragmented – and thus ineffective – municipal landscape. Newly established “Citizen Offices” serve as municipal operation hubs and are equipped with a Municipal Management Information System to enable the exchange of data. As a result, nearly half of the country’s population outside the capital, Yerevan, can now benefit from modernized, transparent and efficient access to municipal administrative services.

Travel Advice

01.10.2020 — Position Armenia
The Armenian Government has issued a nationwide quarantine regime until July 11th, 2021 which keeps the hygiene and social distancing rules in place. The following measures have been taken to prevent the spread of the virus and will have an impact on travels:

Women vis-a-vis the Pandemic

11.09.2020 — Article Armenia
The current year of 2020 has turned out to be very unusual. It became apparent rather early that the coronavirus was not just any other infection, but the cascade of shutdowns that followed could not have been predicted. It did not take long for institutions and companies, as well as entire districts and countries, to close down one after another, until the whole world found itself in quarantine. However, against this worrying background, three women from the South Caucasus countries saw a silver lining.  

Armenia Food Security Sector - spotlight on livestock issues

24.08.2020 — Article Armenia
Livestock farming is the main economic activity for the poorest households in rural areas of Armenia. In recent years, there have been observed an existing and potentially growing market demand for milk and meat, access to credit for the farmers, as well as state assistance in animal healthcare and initiated reforms in food safety to increase competitiveness in export markets. Despite these developments, numerous problems in this area remain. Some of those problems are the lack of market access, community level veterinary services, knowledge and skills for appropriate animal care, milk and meat production, feeding practices, and challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Partnering for Excellence - Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Armenia 2021-2022

14.08.2020 — Article Armenia
Each year the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries. The awarding body, the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), selects recipients. All disciplines taught in the mentioned Universities are accepted, except artistic disciplines.

Swiss Assistance to Armenia During COVID-19

10.06.2020 — Article Armenia
This article summarizes the actions undertaken by the Embassy of Switzerland in Armenia, including contributions of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation through its Swiss Cooperation Office for the South Caucasus (SCO) in Tbilisi in order to assist the Government of Armenia and various other actors in their efforts against the novel Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.