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10 years of Heartefact

01.07.2019 — Local news Serbia
The Swiss Residence opened its doors to the celebration of the 10^th anniversary of the Organization Heartefact.

Study Tour to Switzerland on Referendum and Popular Initiative

21.06.2019 — Local news Serbia
A Serbian delegation visited Switzerland for five days to acquire knowledge on the framework for and practice of organizing referenda and popular initiatives.

Best practices for support for migrants in Serbia

20.06.2019 — Local news Serbia
The panel discussion “Experiences and good practices in supporting and protecting migrants in a vulnerable situation in Serbia” was organized in Nis with the aim of presenting the programs of support and protection for migrants implemented by 11 civil society organizations in 17 cities and municipalities in Serbia.

The keys of 270 apartments for refugee families presented in Kamendin

20.06.2019 — Local news Serbia
In the Zemun district of Kamendin, the keys of 270 apartments for refugee families from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, who are resident in the territory of Belgrade, were presented to the new occupants. The apartments were built within the framework of the Regional Housing Program (RSP).

2018 Awards for Contributions to all Forms of Accessibility

18.06.2019 — Local news Serbia
The towns of Leskovac, Sombor, Smederevo, Loznica and the city municipality of Vracar received awards for their contributions to the development of all forms of accessibility for persons with disabilities on their territory in 2018.

Announcement of the Exhibition "Private Value 2"

18.06.2019 — Local news Serbia
The Exhibition opening will take place on Thursday 20th June 2019 at 18:30. It will remain open to the public from 22^nd June to 27^th July 2019, twice a week, on Wednesdays from 17 to 19 hours and Saturdays between 16 and 18 hours.

Better psycho-social support to migrants in Serbia

10.06.2019 — Local news Serbia
The presentation of the training curriculum for improving the quality of provision of psycho-social support services (PSS) to migrants in a vulnerable situation in Serbia took place on the premises of the Republic Institute for Social Protection.

Swiss Support for the Inter-municipal Cooperation

31.05.2019 — Local news Serbia
Minister of Public Administration and Local-Self Government Branko Ružić invited local governments to apply for support in establishing inter-municipal cooperation, within a public call supported by the Government of Switzerland with 104’000 EUR. The call is open until June 26, 2019.

96 Local Governments Embark on Good Governance

30.05.2019 — Local news Serbia
The representatives of 96 local governments have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of good governance with the Swiss PRO Programme, supported by the Government of Switzerland. The Memorandum will ensure the commitment of municipalities to work towards an improved quality of services to the citizens and businesses.

European Energy Award Signatory Conference

16.05.2019 — Local news Serbia
With the signing of a licence agreement the cities of Krusevac and Uzice and the municipalities of Paracin and Vrbas, have officially joined the European Energy Award (EEA) Association within the Municipal Energy Efficiency and Management Project (MEEMP) in Serbia, supported by the Swiss Government under the coordination of the Ministry of Mining and Energy of the Republic of Serbia. The EEA licence agreement was signed on behalf of the EEA Association by the Board Member of the international EEA Association, Mr. Reto Lindegger.

New website of the Serbian Commissariat for Refugees and Migration

15.05.2019 — Local news Serbia
The new official website of the Commissariat for Refugees and Migration of the Republic of Serbia has been launched with the Swiss support. The main goal was to enhance communication with users and present the work of the Commissariat for Refugees and Migration in an efficient, transparent and up to date manner.

33 Local Governments to be Supported to Improve Public Financial Management

14.05.2019 — Local news Serbia
The Swiss Government will extend support to 33 local governments over the coming two years for improved public financial management and oversight of local public enterprises via Local Government Finance Reforms in Serbia II (RELOF2). Memorandums of Understanding with the local authorities were signed today at a ceremony in Belgrade.

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OECD’s Positive Review of Swiss International Cooperation

10.04.2019 — Press release Serbia
The Development Assistance Committee presented the results of its review of Switzerland's international cooperation in Bern on 5 April 2019. Its findings are mainly positive: Switzerland is a strong and reliable development partner. The Committee has also made new recommendations to Switzerland to enable it to meet the challenges ahead.

Serbian brands presented at Berlin fashion fair

20.08.2018 — Press release Serbia
Serbian fashion brands presented their collection for the first time in Berlin in July. This was the opportunity for Serbian brands to get familiar with the German market, establish new contacts and promising business relationships. Switzerland is supporting Business Support Organizations, export promotion services and market access for textile companies from Serbia.

Switzerland supports the public accounting reform in Serbia

02.07.2018 — Press release Serbia
Through the recently launched Public Sector Accounting Reform project, Switzerland continues to support the Serbian Government in the realization of its public finance management reform. In cooperation with the Treasury Administration and the World Bank, Switzerland will stay dedicated until 2020 to support the improvement of the public accounting system in Serbia.

Introducing the European Energy Award in Serbia

28.06.2018 — Press release Serbia
The new Swiss supported project will be implemented in Paracin, Krusevac, Vrbas and Uzice. The European Energy Award (EEA) Approach is a comprehensive energy management system that enables translation of national goals related to energy into local policy recommendations. In addition, the project involves the rehabilitation of 20 public buildings, which will increase energy efficiency and reduce CO2 emission.

Royal wine experience in the heart of Serbia

25.06.2018 — Press release Serbia
The renovated degustation hall in the Royal Winery will strengthen further activities of the Association of Sumadija’s winemakers. Switzerland participates in the development of the Serbian wine industry by supporting local wine producers and the development of regional brand.

Efficient and Effective Legislative Drafting as a Precondition for Country’s Development

06.06.2018 — Press release Serbia
Swiss Government has supported publication on legislative drafting that represents strategic step toward further development of Serbian legislative framework.

Tutin and Sjenica: Position of asylum seekers in centers in Raska district

31.05.2018 — Press release Serbia
The latest visit of the Swiss delegation to Raska district testifies the continuity of cooperation between Serbia and Switzerland in the field of migration management.

“Sumadijski ducan” in the centre of Belgrade

15.05.2018 — Press release Serbia
Sumadija is known for brandy and wine. Starting from May 17^th 2018, Sumadija brandy and wine will be available in its own shop in Belgrade.

Switzerland continues to support the dual VET reforms in Serbia

11.05.2018 — Press release Serbia
Dual education is an integral part of the overall education reforms in Serbia. Switzerland is recognized as a reliable partner by the Serbian Government in this process. Last week’s visit of the Swiss expert for dual education is a further step within important support.

Payment of all taxes at one spot

08.05.2018 — Press release Serbia
The Government of Switzerland will, after a successful pilot phase, support the formation of a unified information system for all local tax administrations. It is expected that, by the end of this year, all citizens’ taxes are combined in one place – the portal will allow electronic payments with just “one click”.

Switzerland continues to invest in digital development of Serbia

19.04.2018 — Press release Serbia
During the official visit to the Republic of Serbia on the occasion of the launch of the new strategic cycle of development cooperation between Switzerland and Serbia, high representatives from Berne, H.E. Ambassador Ruth Huber, Assistant Director General of the Swiss Development Assistance and Director of the Department for Cooperation with Eastern Europe and Ivo Germann, Director of the Economic Cooperation and Development Sector representing the Swiss Secretariat for Economic Affairs, met with the Serbian Prime Minister, Ana Brnabić.

Successful launch of the Swiss Strategy at Dorcol Platz

19.04.2018 — Press release Serbia
The launching ceremony of the new Cooperation Strategy Serbia 2018-2021 was held on Thursday, April 19^th in Belgrade. Numerous representatives from Government of the Republic of Serbia, donor community, diplomacy, civil society, business and media were among guests in the crowded Dorćol Platz hall.

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