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Central Elections Commission to receive support on digitalisation by Swiss government

Albania's State Commissioner for Elections Ilirjan Celibashi and Swiss Ambassador Ruth Huber after signing agreement on new cooperation for improved effectiveness of the Central Elections Commission.

24.03.2023 — Press release Albania
A new agreement signed today kicks off a project that will further develop CEC transparency and effectiveness through digital tools

Switzerland and Albania sign project agreement on labour market for youth

Swiss Ambassador Ruth Huber with Albania's Minister of Finance and Economy Delina Ibrahimaj after signing the project agreement., 03.03.2023.

03.03.2023 — Press release Albania
The Ministry of Finance and Economy and the Embassy of Switzerland formalise their cooperation on implementing the RisiAlbania project on labour market for youth.

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

Swiss Ambassador in Albania Ruth Huber at the launch of the Regional Statistical Yearbook 2022 in Tirana, 08.02.2023.

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

New supply system and increased capacities of water utility in Gjirokastër ensure 24 hours of water for citizens

Swiss Ambassador in Albania Ruth Huber (centre right) unveiling the plaque at Gjirokastër water utility with Mayor Flamur Golemi (centre left) and KfW representative Arne Gooss (right).

27.01.2023 — Press release Albania
Through a joint German-Swiss investment, Gjirokastër inaugurates the completion of works to improve water utility performance and expand freshwater water supply

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

Swiss Ambassador in Albania Ruth Huber addressing the green finance conference in Tirana, 16.11.2022

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

Staff from four Albanian municipalities during the workshop on energy efficiency communications, Korçë, Albania.

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

Vocational students at 'Gjergj Canco' school in Tirana, discussing the issues they face during the presentation of the survey

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

New Swiss Ambassador Ms. Ruth Huber presents credentials to President Begaj

Swiss Ambassador Ruth Huber during the presentation of credentials with President of Albania Bajram Begaj

06.10.2022 — Press release Albania
President of Albania Bajram Begaj received today the diplomatic credentials for newly appointed Swiss Ambassador Ruth Huber

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

Farmers in the region of Korçë, southeastern 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

Switzerland and Albania start new cooperation phase for the next four years

Swiss and Albanian government representatives during the launching of the cooperation programme 2022-2025

13.05.2022 — Press release Albania
A new Swiss-Albanian cooperation programme launched today for which Switzerland commits 105 million Swiss francs to contribute to democracy, economic development, health and climate change

New primary healthcare centres in Albania's post-earthquake areas

Patients and health personnel at the newly reconstructed health centre in Ishëm, Albania.

19.04.2022 — Press release Albania
More than 12,000 people in Ishëm and Borizan villages are now receiving better health services thanks to a well-equipped and modern infrastructure