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Swiss Ambassador H.E. Mr. Urs Schmid meets with the Swiss business community
22.10.2020
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Serbia
Ambassador Urs Schmid attaches great importance to continue the excellent relationship of the Embassy of Switzerland with the Swiss business community in Serbia.
Four webinars organized as a part of the "SDGs for All" Platform
21.10.2020
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Local news
Serbia
A series of webinars were organized within the "SDGs for All" program with the aim of engaging various actors in discussions of the alignment of Serbia's development priorities with the goals contained in the 2030 Agenda, especially in the context of the current COVID-19 crisis.
Civil society organizations sign contracts for Community Boost and Local Advocacy projects
19.10.2020
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Local news
Serbia
At the online ceremony #SIGNACT_LOCAL, thirteen civil society organizations (CSOs) and one informal group of citizens signed their contracts for Community Boost and Local Advocacy projects and initiatives as part of the program "For an Active Civil Society Together - ACT”.
Civil society organizations signed contracts for institutional support within the ACT project
05.10.2020
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Local news
Serbia
At the online ceremony SIGN ACT: Celebrating the beginning of ACT institutional support to civil society organizations, which was broadcast live on social networks, the goals and significance of this project were presented, and the organizations told us where they see themselves and civil society after two years working to strengthen their base in their communities.
Tender for the implementation of the ‘Culture for Democracy’ program
29.09.2020
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Local news
Serbia
Swiss Cooperation Office in Serbia announces invitation to tender for the mandate ‘Culture for Democracy’.
Switzerland Supports CSO Networks in Serbia
15.09.2020
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Serbia
The Swiss-supported project “For an Active Civil Society Together - ACT” published a Call for Network Activity Grants (NAG). The call is open until 7 October 2020 for formal and informal CSO networks throughout Serbia. Up to 10 selected networks will receive EUR 25,000 each in support, over the next 18 months. Having in mind the current circumstances, applications will be received and processed via a special online platform.
Switzerland supports the strengthening of gender equality at the local level
10.09.2020
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Local news
Serbia
The Swiss PRO Programme has launched a public call under the slogan “Let’s Make Equality a Reality”, which aims to institutionally strengthen local gender equality mechanisms throughout Serbia. The public call will be open until 23 October 2020.
Farewell visit of the Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to the President of Republic of Serbia
18.08.2020
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Serbia
President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić met today for a farewell visit the Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation Philippe Guex and thanked him for the successful cooperation during the previous four years.
Video-Message by H.E. Mrs. Simonetta Sommaruga, President of the Swiss Confederation on the occasion of the Central Commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the Srebrenica Massacre
11.07.2020
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Serbia
Science Technology Parks opened in Nis and Cacak
17.06.2020
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Serbia
The openings of Science Technology Parks Nis and Cacak took place during last week. As a part of the opening ceremonies, agreements on the implementation of the project “Technopark Serbia 2 – Boosting export through techno parks” were signed. Through the project, the Government of Switzerland will further support the development of innovations and the creation of the network of science and technology parks in Serbia to the tune of EUR 3.5 million over the next four years.
COVID-19: Switzerland focuses on most vulnerable people
16.06.2020
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Local news
Serbia
Since the outbreak of the crisis, Switzerland has been supporting many vulnerable people throughout Serbia to cope with the effect of the crisis. Elderly, unemployed, chronically sick people, marginalized groups and migrants benefit alike from Switzerland’s emergency response related to COVID-19.
Krusevac wins European Mobility Week Award for 2019
18.05.2020
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Local news
Serbia
The city of Krusevac was declared the winner of the European Mobility Week 2019 award in the category of larger municipalities. The Municipal Energy Efficiency and Management Project in Serbia (MEEMP) implemented the European Energy Award (EEA) certification process in Krusevac. One of the six areas which the EEA certification process analyses and takes into account is urban mobility. The program is supported by the Government of Switzerland.
