Swiss Ambassador attends signing of energy efficiency contract in Vrbas

26.07.2021 — Local news Serbia
The Ambassador of Switzerland in Serbia, Mr. Urs Schmid, on 26 July 2021 visited the municipality of Vrbas to attend the signing ceremony between the Ministry of Mining and Energy, represented by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Mining and Energy, Mrs. Zorana Mihajlovic, and the selected contractor, Morava In, that will perform energy efficiency rehabilitation of one school and four kindergartens in that municipality. This contract, worth 1,4 million EUR, is funded by Switzerland through the Municipal Energy Efficiency and Management Project and will contribute to a significant reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions while increasing the comfort for children and education professionals.

Ambassador Urs Schmid visits Nestlé Factory Surcin

13.07.2021 — Local news Serbia
On 13^th July 2021, Ambassador Schmid visited the Nestlé Factory Surcin where he was warmly welcomed by the Management team of the Nestlé Adriatic South Hub, headed by the General Manager Mrs. Marjana Davidovic and the Manager of the Surcin factory, Mrs. Tanja Zigic.

Swiss company “Standard Furniture” supporting dual education in Serbia

07.07.2021 — Local news Serbia
Swiss Ambassador Urs Schmid recently paid a visit to Standard Furniture, a successful Swiss company operating in Cuprija. The visit was a good opportunity to get to know this company and to discuss its future involvement in dual education in Serbia. Support to entrepreneurship and skills building are important elements of the Swiss economic development program in Serbia.

Ambassador Urs Schmid attends Award Ceremony in Kraljevo for Boosting Energy Efficiency

25.06.2021 — Local news Serbia
On Friday, 25^th June 2021, Ambassador Urs Schmid attended the ceremony of awarding contracts to 67 local governments across Serbia for the financing of energy efficiency measures in residential buildings. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Mining and Energy, Mrs. Zorana Mihajlovic, handed out the agreements, while underlining the great interest of municipalities to participate in this project, supported by Switzerland.

A Swiss-Serbian success story: the Swiss Ambassador visits the Basler trams at the GSP premises

21.06.2021 — Local news Serbia
The visit to the Belgrade Public Transport Company (GSP) provided a very good opportunity to get to know the company GSP as well as to have a closer look at the trams from Basel. Both are playing a crucial role in the everyday mobility of the Serbian capital and contribute to the achievement of the goal of Belgrade becoming a green city by 2030.

A delegation of Swiss train manufacturer Stadler Rail meets with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić

21.06.2021 — Local news Serbia
On 21 June 2021, Swiss Ambassador Urs Schmid attended the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Swiss train manufacturer Stadler Rail and the Serbian Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure.

Fostering sustainable Swiss-Serbian economic ties

21.06.2021 — Local news Serbia
Ambassador Urs Schmid recently paid a visit to the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PKS) and met with its Director of the sector for internationalization, Mihailo Vesovic. The meeting offered a very good opportunity to discuss the current cooperation in the field of dual education and the potential to further deepen the economic relations between Switzerland and Serbia.

Refugees joined World Refugee Day celebration

21.06.2021 — Local news Serbia
The Crisis Response and Policy Centre (CRPC) engaged in a celebration of the World Refugee Day and through renewed partnership with the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM), supported one of the refugees who co-host the official programme organised by UNHCR Serbia. 

Finally at home: 30 years after the war, refugees from Bosnia and Croatia find piece in Loznica

19.06.2021 — Local news Serbia
Thanks to the Regional Housing Program funded by an international donor fund and contributions from the City of Loznica, a new apartment building has been opened and 60 refugee families, displaced during the conflict in the ex-Yugoslavia, can now move into their new homes. 

A new round of political consultations between Switzerland and Montenegro

18.06.2021 — Local news Serbia
On June 18, Switzerland and Montenegro held their third round of political consultations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Podgorica. The Swiss delegation was led by Ambassador Anna Ifkovits Horner, Assistant State Secretary and Head of the Eurasia Division at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), whereas the Montenegrin delegation was headed by Ambassador Ljubomir Mišurović, State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Special relationship between Switzerland and the city of Belgrade: Swiss Ambassador meets Vice Mayor of Belgrade

17.06.2021 — Local news Serbia
Swiss Ambassador Urs Schmid met with Vice Mayor of the city of Belgrade, Mr. Goran Vesic, at the Belgrade City Hall. The meeting provided an excellent opportunity to inform the Vice Mayor and his staff on the 30 years anniversary of Swiss Serbian Cooperation. What had started with humanitarian aid in the year 1991, has developed over the years into a comprehensive bilateral cooperation, covering a wide range of topics, from dual education, digitalization of public administration to projects aiming at foster sustainable economic growth.

A new round of political consultations between Switzerland and Serbia

17.06.2021 — Local news Serbia

On 17 June 2021, Switzerland and Serbia met for political consultations in Belgrade.

Ambassador Anna Ifkovits Horner, Assistant State Secretary and Head of the Eurasia Division at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), led the Swiss delegation, while Ambassador Vladimir Maric, Acting Assistant Minister for Bilateral Cooperation led the Serbian delegation.

Switzerland's support to Serbia in the fight agains the Covid-19

09.04.2020 — 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.

Visit of the Swiss delegation to South-West Serbia

05.12.2019 — Press release Serbia
On 3 and 4 December 2019, a Swiss delegation visited the region of South-West Serbia and met with the Mayors of Novi Pazar and Tutin, the President of the Bosniak Minority Council as well as with the elected representative from the National Parliament Muamer Zukorlic. A meeting also took place with representatives from the OSCE Mission in Serbia.

No Cherry Picking In Reform Process

19.09.2019 — Press release Serbia
Politicians and the media too often entertain the notion that the European Union is imposing reforms on Serbia. Nothing could be more mistaken: reforms are necessary for the sake of Serbia and its people. Beyond enabling sustainable prosperity, reforms aim at preventing Serbia from backsliding towards autocracy and nationalism – two plagues that the Serbian people suffered from too much in the recent past – Philippe Guex.

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.

Swiss Ambassador attends signing of energy efficiency contract in Vrbas

26.07.2021 — Local news Serbia
The Ambassador of Switzerland in Serbia, Mr. Urs Schmid, on 26 July 2021 visited the municipality of Vrbas to attend the signing ceremony between the Ministry of Mining and Energy, represented by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Mining and Energy, Mrs. Zorana Mihajlovic, and the selected contractor, Morava In, that will perform energy efficiency rehabilitation of one school and four kindergartens in that municipality. This contract, worth 1,4 million EUR, is funded by Switzerland through the Municipal Energy Efficiency and Management Project and will contribute to a significant reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions while increasing the comfort for children and education professionals.

Ambassador Urs Schmid visits Nestlé Factory Surcin

13.07.2021 — Local news Serbia
On 13^th July 2021, Ambassador Schmid visited the Nestlé Factory Surcin where he was warmly welcomed by the Management team of the Nestlé Adriatic South Hub, headed by the General Manager Mrs. Marjana Davidovic and the Manager of the Surcin factory, Mrs. Tanja Zigic.

Swiss company “Standard Furniture” supporting dual education in Serbia

07.07.2021 — Local news Serbia
Swiss Ambassador Urs Schmid recently paid a visit to Standard Furniture, a successful Swiss company operating in Cuprija. The visit was a good opportunity to get to know this company and to discuss its future involvement in dual education in Serbia. Support to entrepreneurship and skills building are important elements of the Swiss economic development program in Serbia.

Ambassador Urs Schmid attends Award Ceremony in Kraljevo for Boosting Energy Efficiency

25.06.2021 — Local news Serbia
On Friday, 25^th June 2021, Ambassador Urs Schmid attended the ceremony of awarding contracts to 67 local governments across Serbia for the financing of energy efficiency measures in residential buildings. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Mining and Energy, Mrs. Zorana Mihajlovic, handed out the agreements, while underlining the great interest of municipalities to participate in this project, supported by Switzerland.

A Swiss-Serbian success story: the Swiss Ambassador visits the Basler trams at the GSP premises

21.06.2021 — Local news Serbia
The visit to the Belgrade Public Transport Company (GSP) provided a very good opportunity to get to know the company GSP as well as to have a closer look at the trams from Basel. Both are playing a crucial role in the everyday mobility of the Serbian capital and contribute to the achievement of the goal of Belgrade becoming a green city by 2030.

A delegation of Swiss train manufacturer Stadler Rail meets with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić

21.06.2021 — Local news Serbia
On 21 June 2021, Swiss Ambassador Urs Schmid attended the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Swiss train manufacturer Stadler Rail and the Serbian Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure.

Fostering sustainable Swiss-Serbian economic ties

21.06.2021 — Local news Serbia
Ambassador Urs Schmid recently paid a visit to the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PKS) and met with its Director of the sector for internationalization, Mihailo Vesovic. The meeting offered a very good opportunity to discuss the current cooperation in the field of dual education and the potential to further deepen the economic relations between Switzerland and Serbia.

Refugees joined World Refugee Day celebration

21.06.2021 — Local news Serbia
The Crisis Response and Policy Centre (CRPC) engaged in a celebration of the World Refugee Day and through renewed partnership with the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM), supported one of the refugees who co-host the official programme organised by UNHCR Serbia. 

Finally at home: 30 years after the war, refugees from Bosnia and Croatia find piece in Loznica

19.06.2021 — Local news Serbia
Thanks to the Regional Housing Program funded by an international donor fund and contributions from the City of Loznica, a new apartment building has been opened and 60 refugee families, displaced during the conflict in the ex-Yugoslavia, can now move into their new homes. 

A new round of political consultations between Switzerland and Montenegro

18.06.2021 — Local news Serbia
On June 18, Switzerland and Montenegro held their third round of political consultations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Podgorica. The Swiss delegation was led by Ambassador Anna Ifkovits Horner, Assistant State Secretary and Head of the Eurasia Division at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), whereas the Montenegrin delegation was headed by Ambassador Ljubomir Mišurović, State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Special relationship between Switzerland and the city of Belgrade: Swiss Ambassador meets Vice Mayor of Belgrade

17.06.2021 — Local news Serbia
Swiss Ambassador Urs Schmid met with Vice Mayor of the city of Belgrade, Mr. Goran Vesic, at the Belgrade City Hall. The meeting provided an excellent opportunity to inform the Vice Mayor and his staff on the 30 years anniversary of Swiss Serbian Cooperation. What had started with humanitarian aid in the year 1991, has developed over the years into a comprehensive bilateral cooperation, covering a wide range of topics, from dual education, digitalization of public administration to projects aiming at foster sustainable economic growth.

A new round of political consultations between Switzerland and Serbia

17.06.2021 — Local news Serbia

On 17 June 2021, Switzerland and Serbia met for political consultations in Belgrade.

Ambassador Anna Ifkovits Horner, Assistant State Secretary and Head of the Eurasia Division at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), led the Swiss delegation, while Ambassador Vladimir Maric, Acting Assistant Minister for Bilateral Cooperation led the Serbian delegation.