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Geographical Indications as a Tool of Local Development

07.11.2019 — Local news Serbia
The Swiss-Serbian Intellectual Property Project brought together a Swiss-Serbian Forum to discuss the empowerment of local actors through the further development of geographical indications (GI) as a local resource that can contribute to improved quality of life in rural areas.

Visit of St. Gallen University students to the Swiss Embassy

29.10.2019 — Local news Serbia
The Swiss Embassy opened its doors to a group of St. Gallen University (HSG) students for an exchange on the current situation in Serbia and in the Western Balkans.

Serbian representatives on a study visit to Switzerland within MEEMP project

28.10.2019 — Local news Serbia
A study tour to Switzerland enabled first-hand exchange between Swiss and Serbian stakeholders about the best practices of the European Energy Award (EEA). The 20 Serbian participants exchanged with representatives of the Swiss EEA cities of Basel, Biel, Lucerne, and Zürich. The Serbian representatives established good relations with Swiss hosts that will be relevant for the future efforts of Serbian municipalities.

Taking stock of the results of the Swiss pledge to Serbia following floods of 2014

25.10.2019 — Local news Serbia
The Public Investment Management Office (PIMO) of Serbia presented the results of the Swiss pledge to Serbia following 2014 floods, implemented through several projects within the overall Serbian National Disaster Risk Management program.

High-level policy dialogue on dual education reform in Serbia

23.10.2019 — Local news Serbia
Serbian President Vucic met Prof. Dr. Ursula Renold of the ETH Zurich to discuss the future of the Serbian Vocational Education and Training system last week in Belgrade. Switzerland has been supporting the reform of dual education in Serbia since 2017 through a policy advice project.

Helping families in healing against the cancer

18.10.2019 — Local news Serbia
Civil society organisation ‘Association of Health Workers of Rasina District’ established the Counselling Centre within the General Hospital Kruševac through the project “Narcissus”, implemented within the Swiss PRO Programme supported by the Swiss Government.

SIPRU marks International Day for Eradication of Poverty

17.10.2019 — Local news Serbia
A working meeting devoted to the improvement of the position of vulnerable groups in society was organized by the Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction Unit of the Government of the Republic of Serbia (SIPRU), to mark the International Day for Eradication of Poverty.

Swiss parliamentarians visit Science and Technology Park Belgrade

15.10.2019 — Local news Serbia
A delegation of Swiss parliamentarians visited the Science and Technology Park Belgrade, the first science technology park in Serbia, the establishment and development of which was supported by the Swiss Government.

Contract signing ceremony for the reconstruction of district heating systems

26.09.2019 — Local news Serbia
Priboj and Mali Zvornik are the first of six municipalities whose heating plants will be switched to biomass fuel, which will save 15 percent on energy costs. Contracts for the reconstruction of district heating systems were signed between the Ministry of Mining and Energy and the two municipalities as part of the project "Promoting the Use of Renewable Energy Sources in the Development of the Biomass Market", which aims to use biomass instead of fossil fuels in Serbia, a project supported by the Government of Switzerland with a donation of 4.75 million euros.

More Expert Staff for Good Governance in 23 Local Governments in Serbia

25.09.2019 — Local news Serbia
Representatives of Good Governance Competency Units from 23 local governments in South-East and South-West Serbia were awarded certificates for successfully completing the Training of Trainers, organized within the Swiss PRO Programme, which is supported by the Swiss Government in cooperation with the Serbian Government.

Kick-off of the book “Psychoanalyst meets Marina Abramovic” at the Swiss residence

23.09.2019 — Local news Serbia
Kick-off of the Serbian edition of the book "Psychoanalyst meets Marina Abramovic" at the residence of the Swiss Ambassador.

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.

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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.

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Geographical Indications as a Tool of Local Development

Visit of St. Gallen University students to the Swiss Embassy

29.10.2019 — Local news Serbia
The Swiss Embassy opened its doors to a group of St. Gallen University (HSG) students for an exchange on the current situation in Serbia and in the Western Balkans.

Serbian representatives on a study visit to Switzerland within MEEMP project

Taking stock of the results of the Swiss pledge to Serbia following floods of 2014

High-level policy dialogue on dual education reform in Serbia

Helping families in healing against the cancer

SIPRU marks International Day for Eradication of Poverty

Swiss parliamentarians visit Science and Technology Park Belgrade

Contract signing ceremony for the reconstruction of district heating systems

More Expert Staff for Good Governance in 23 Local Governments in Serbia

Kick-off of the book “Psychoanalyst meets Marina Abramovic” at the Swiss residence

23.09.2019 — Local news Serbia
Kick-off of the Serbian edition of the book "Psychoanalyst meets Marina Abramovic" at the residence of the Swiss Ambassador.

Switzerland awards top five municipalities in Serbia within "Property Tax Reform" programme

28.08.2019 — Local news Serbia
The municipalities of Mali Zvornik, Gornji Milanovac, Apatin, Ljubovija and Bor received awards for their achievements in collecting property taxes by registering 100,000 new and taxable buildings in their local communities within the "Property Tax Reform" programme.

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