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Local governments invest awards in citizen projects
14.04.2020
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Local news
Serbia
The winners of last year’s competition in collecting property taxes have committed to invest their awards in the projects that their citizens find the most important. The municipalities of Mali Zvornik, Gornji Milanovac, Apatin, Ljubovija and the City of Bor were awarded a total of EUR 870,000 for their achievements in collecting property taxes in their local communities. The awards were given within the “Property Tax Reform” program supported by the Government of Switzerland.
Switzerland's support to Serbia in the fight agains the Covid-19
09.04.2020
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Press release
Serbia
Referring to the Serbian government’s enquiries asking for support in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, the Embassy of Switzerland would like to inform about the measures which have been undertaken or will be carried out in favor of Serbia and its citizens while reminding that Switzerland is itself one of the hardest affected countries in Europe.
Shelter for migrants: Switzerland responds to a pressing need
06.04.2020
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Local news
Serbia
Switzerland supports the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration in its endeavor to alleviate the situation in the overcrowded reception and asylum centers.
Switzerland supports civil society organizations in Serbia
01.04.2020
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Local news
Serbia
The Swiss supported program For an Active Civil Society Together (ACT) published a call for institutional grants for civil society organizations (CSOs) in Serbia. The call is open until 13th May for CSOs throughout Serbia. Up to 30 selected organizations, at least half of them based outside of Belgrade, will be supported to the tune of EUR 22,000 each, over the next two years. Having in mind the current circumstances, applications will be received and processed via a special online platform.
Best local governments awarded for applying good governance principles in 2019
18.03.2020
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Local news
Serbia
Medvedja, Uzice, Pozarevac and Becej are the winners of the 2019 Annual Award for the best town/municipality in applying good governance principles. With the award, the Ministry of Public Administration and Local Self-Government (MPALSG) encourages and supports further improvement of good governance at the local level. The awards are given through the Swiss PRO Program co-funded by the Government of Switzerland.
Corona virus: restrictions for travelers from Switzerland
11.03.2020
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Local news
Serbia
On 11 March 2020, the Government of the Republic of Serbia has passed additional measures to avert the spread of coronavirus.
Society-wide Dialogue Platform on sustainable development launched in Serbia
04.03.2020
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Local news
Serbia
Six prominent civil society organizations bring together various actors to discuss Serbia’s development priorities. The initiative, supported by Switzerland and Germany, is committed to the implementation of the Agenda 2030 in Serbia.
Switzerland supports improvement of social protection services at the local level
03.03.2020
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Local news
Serbia
The Swiss PRO Program has launched a public call under the slogan "Join Forces, Provide Support", which aims at increasing the availability and quality of social protection services for at least 500 beneficiaries from vulnerable social groups. The public call will be open until 11 May 2020.
E-parliament introduced in the Assembly of Vojvodina
27.02.2020
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Local news
Serbia
Debates and decisions taken by the Assembly of Vojvodina are now public on an e-parliament platform. All citizens have direct access to discussions and decisions taken by their elected members of parliament. The initiative is supported by the Government of Switzerland.
"Private Value 3" Open Call for Young Visual Artists
21.01.2020
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Local news
Serbia
For the third year in a row, the Embassy of Switzerland in Serbia is launching an Open Call for young visual artists in Serbia.
Switzerland continues to support innovation in Serbia
27.12.2019
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Local news
Serbia
Memorandum of Understanding signed today marks beginning of a new Swiss-funded project “Boosting Exports Through Technoparks”.
Dual education - knowledge for the future
23.12.2019
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Local news
Serbia
The Chamber of Commerce and Industries of Serbia (CCIS) organized a large conference on dual education in Belgrade on 23 December 2019. The aim of the conference, entitled “Dual education – knowledge for the future” was to present experience thus far with dual education implementation to representatives of the private sector, schools and other partners and institutions involved. Overall, 1,500 people were present, including the President of the state.
