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Swiss Ambassador meets Serbian Minister of Labour, Employment, Veteran and Social Affairs

20.01.2021 — Local news Serbia
On 19 January 2021, the Ambassador of Switzerland, Mr. Urs Schmid, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Labour, Employment, Veteran and Social Affairs, Mrs. Darija Kisić Tepavčević. Given that the current year will mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Swiss cooperation program in Serbia, the meeting provided an excellent opportunity to appreciate the close bilateral cooperation that exists with the Ministry in several areas of its competence.

Grants for innovative partnership initiatives between CSOs and LGUs

19.01.2021 — Local news Serbia
The call will be open until 12^th of February 2021 and potential applicants are partnerships which consist of one or more civil society organization and one local government (city or municipality). The partners should operate within the following geographical area: Šumadija and Western Serbia and Southern and Southeastern Serbia.

Strengthening the Agribusiness Sector in Serbia

23.12.2020 — Local news Serbia
Through the project “Strengthening Rural Competitiveness and the Productivity of the Agribusiness Sector”, in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the Swiss Government has contributed to greater rural competitiveness and higher productivity in targeted regions, as well as strengthening the impact and accelerating resource allocation of existing financial instruments for agricultural and rural development.

For the accelerated development of innovative ideas up to 14,000 EUR

18.12.2020 — Local news Serbia
Science and Technology Park Belgrade (STPB), with the support of the Swiss Government, has announced a call for Raising Starts, a new program to support startup teams and companies for the accelerated development of innovative products and services in their earliest stages of development.

Ceremony for Network Advocacy Grants

16.12.2020 — Local news Serbia
The Ceremony #SIGNACT_NETWORKS, organized on December 16, brought together 10 networks of grant winners within the project "For an Active Civil Society Together - ACT“. The selected networks include a total of 67 civil society organizations throughout Serbia and in the next 18 months they will conduct campaigns on key topics such as the position of young people, the position of children, the position of women 45+. environmental issues, decentralization, child marriages, psychological support and others.

Continuing Swiss support through COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants

14.12.2020 — Local news Serbia
The Swiss Government-supported project “For an Active Civil Society Together – ACT” announces a Call for COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants for Monitoring the Work of Government Institutions, Advocacy, and Public information on the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Accreditation of the Ambassador of Switzerland in the Republic of Serbia

11.12.2020 — Local news Serbia
On Friday 11 December 2020 the Ambassador of Switzerland, Mr. Urs Schmid, was received by the President of the Republic of Serbia, H.E. Mr. Alexandar Vucic. for the presentation of his letters of credence, by which H.E. Simonetta Sommaruga, President of the Swiss Confederation has accredited him as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Switzerland to the Republic of Serbia.

2030 Agenda – Serbia meeting new challenges

09.12.2020 — Local news Serbia
The “SDGs for All” Platform organized an annual online conference on December 8 and 9, 2020, with more than 200 participants. The objective of the conference was to showcase the platform’s key achievements since its official launch in March this year, but also to discuss future development challenges and perspectives for Serbia in line with the 2030 Agenda.

The Ambassador of Switzerland, H.E. Mr. Urs Schmid gives an opening speech at the Swiss Serbian Chamber of Commerce conference

09.12.2020 — Local news Serbia
The Conference ‘’Digital transformation of the healthcare ecosystem’’ was organized by the Swiss Serbian Chamber of Commerce (SSCC), together with Roche Serbia, one of the SSCC founding members, and it was opened by His Excellency Mr. Urs Schmid, Ambassador of Switzerland to the Republic of Serbia and to Montenegro.

Visit of the President of the National Council of the Swiss Confederation Federal Assembly to the Republic of Serbia

13.11.2020 — Local news Serbia
The President of the National Council of Switzerland, the larger Chamber of the Swiss Parliament, H. E. Ms. Isabelle Moret, visited the Republic of Serbia on 7-10 November.

The President of the National Council of the Swiss Federal Assembly visits Swiss-supported projects in Central and South Serbia

08.11.2020 — Local news Serbia
The President of the National Council of the Swiss Federal Assembly and her delegation were in the Republic of Serbia from 7-10 November. In addition to official meetings with the President, Prime Minister and President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia, President Moret also used her stay in Serbia to pay a visit to the Swiss-supported projects in Paracin and Nis.

A Good Response to the First Challenges of the Pandemic

29.10.2020 — Local news Serbia
Some 100 participants attended the conference, representing national institutions, international development partners, vocational education experts, bilateral chambers of commerce, schools, companies and students. The event was opened by Professor Dr. Gabrijela Grujic, assistant minister for dual education within the Ministry of education, science and technological development, Deputy Head of cooperation of the Swiss embassy, Derek George and president of the Swiss-Serbian Chamber of Commerce Majo Micovic.

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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.

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