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The Embassy of Switzerland officially marked the beginning of the new Cooperation Programme for Serbia 2022 – 25
11.05.2022
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Press release
Serbia
"Lasting partnership. Support on time" was the message that marked Wednesday's ceremony of the official launch of the new Swiss Cooperation Programme for Serbia 2022-25. Within the new Programme, Switzerland will focus its support on topics of economic development and employment, democratic governance and civil society as well as climate change and sustainable urban development.
Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on improving employment policies in Serbia
13.04.2022
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Local news
Serbia
Belgrade - On April 13, 2022, the Ambassador of Switzerland, Mr. Urs Schmid signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the implementation of the Project ‘From Education to Employment (E2E)’ with the Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Welfare, Ms. Darija Kisić Tepavčević.
Twitter contest: Where do you recognize Switzerland in Serbia?
08.04.2022
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Local news
Serbia
#ContestAlert Calling all tweets! The Embassy of Switzerland is calling for creative answers to the question: Where do you recognize Switzerland in Serbia?
Signing Memorandum of Understanding with 15 new local governments to join the MED program
24.03.2022
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Local news
Serbia
On March 24, the Ministry of Public Administration and Local Self-Government, the Swiss Government, the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM) and 15 municipalities in Serbia signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding to promote citizens’ engagement in the decision-making process at the local level. The Swiss government is providing EUR 733,000 in support of the planned activities.
Long-term investments into the Serbian start-up ecosystem
21.03.2022
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Local news
Serbia
Through the Innovation Fund, the Government of Serbia launched a new support program with the aim to incentivize private investors to engage in financing startups with high growth potential by incorporating venture capital funds in Serbia. The design of this new programme was supported by Switzerland.
Winners of the Annual Award for best LSG in applying good governance principles
16.03.2022
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Local news
Serbia
Krupanj, Vrnjačka Banja, Veliko Gradište and Ćuprija - winners of the 2021 Annual Award for the best town/municipality in applying good governance principles. The Ministry of Public Administration and Local Self-Government (MPALSG) tends to use this award mechanism to encourage and support further improvement of good governance at the local level. The winners are also awarded through the Swiss PRO Programme supported by the Government of Switzerland.
Announcement of grant recipients supported within the first calls in the field of culture
16.03.2022
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Local news
Serbia
The Culture for Democracy project has selected the first grant winners under two calls: support to cultural and artistic projects and partnership projects. The Swiss supported Culture for Democracy project selected grantees within the first open call. Support will be dedicated to a total of 19 projects for the realization of cultural and artistic projects and realization of partnership projects amounting to EUR 232,000.
Kopaonik Business Forum 2022: Switzerland representing and fostering innovation and sustainable development
09.03.2022
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Press release
Serbia
The Swiss Ambassador, Mr. Urs Schmid, seized the opportunity of the Kopaonik Business Forum (06.-09.03.2022), assembling more than 1000 representatives of economy, finance and development, to highlight Swiss strengths in innovation and its commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of Agenda 2030.
Invitation for Students - Competition in research on the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda in Serbia
03.03.2022
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Local news
Serbia
Within the Swiss and German supported project “Public Finance Reform – 2030 Agenda”, implemented by GIZ, we are inviting all students in Serbia to submit their research works related to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participants will get the chance to win great prizes.
Switzerland continues to support migration management system in Serbia
02.03.2022
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Local news
Serbia
A Steering Committee meeting of the project "Strengthening Capacities and Partnerships for Migration Management in Serbia" was held on March 2 and served as an opportunity to present implemented and ongoing activities of the project, as well as the work plan until the end of 2022, according to the priorities and needs of partner institutions.
Successful visit of the Swiss delegation to Novi Pazar
01.03.2022
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Press release
Serbia
Novi Pazar, 01.03.2022: A Swiss Delegation, led by the Swiss Ambassador, H. E. Urs Schmid, met today with the Mayor of Novi Pazar, Mr. Nihat Bisevac, and with Ms. Jasmina Curic, President of the Bosniak National Minority Council. Both meetings offered an opportunity to assess the political and economic situation and to discuss Swiss supported initiatives in South-West Serbia as well as to acknowledge the important role that National Minority Councils are playing.
Swiss Ambassador visits the construction site of the new, plant-based meal solutions factory of Nestlé in Surcin
25.02.2022
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Local news
Serbia
On February 25th, 2022, the Ambassador of Switzerland, H.E. Mr. Urs Schmid, joined H.E. Mr. Aleksandar Vucic, President of the Republic of Serbia, for the celebration of the completion of the first phase of works on the construction of the Nestlé plant-based meal solutions factory in Surcin.
