Embassy of Sweden in Pristina

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🇸🇪 Pop-Up Embassy – Suedia po vjen në Ferizaj!

Ambasada e Suedisë, në bashkëpunim me Drejtoria e Zhvillimit Ekonomik dhe Turizmit - Ferizaj , po e sjellë punën e saj më pranë jush – së bashku me partnerë, biznese dhe organizata që i mbështesim në gjithë Kosovën.

Bashkohuni me ne në sheshin kryesor të Ferizajt (përballë ndërtesës së Komunës) më 24 prill, ora 12:30–15:30 për një pasdite të hapur dhe informale ku mund të:

✨ Takoni ekipin e ambasadës dhe të mësoni më shumë për punën tonë
🎓 Zbuloni mundësitë për studim dhe punë në Suedi
🤝 Mësoni si Suedia mbështet bizneset dhe shoqërinë civile në Kosovë
🗣️ Dëgjoni drejtpërdrejt nga partnerët tanë CNVP Foundation dhe FEGO Project Kosovo se si Suedia mbështet bizneset kosovare
🏢 Lidheni me partnerë, përfshirë Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Prishtina
💡 Takoni kompani dhe organizata që përfitojnë nga mbështetja suedeze
🚗 Provoni vetë inovacionin e gjelbër suedez – bëni një test-drive me Volvo me partnerët tanë nga Volvo Car Kosova
🎶 Shijoni muzikë nga artistë lokalë
☕ Dhe sigurisht – shijoni një fika suedeze!

Nëse jeni kurioz për Suedinë, doni të krijoni lidhje të reja, apo thjesht jeni duke kaluar aty pranë – ejani dhe na përshëndetni!

Mezi presim t’ju takojmë!

🇸🇪 Pop-Up Embassy – Sweden is coming to Ferizaj!

The Embassy of Sweden, in cooperation with the Drejtoria e Zhvillimit Ekonomik dhe Turizmit - Ferizaj, is bringing its work closer to you – together with partners, businesses, and organizations we support across Kosovo.

Join us in the main square of Ferizaj (opposite the Municipal building) on 24 April, 12:30–15:30 for an open and informal afternoon where you can:

✨ Meet the embassy team and learn more about what we do
🎓 Explore opportunities to study and work in Sweden
🤝 Discover how Sweden supports businesses and civil society in Kosovo
🗣️ Hear first-hand from our partners at CNVP Foundation and FEGO Project Kosovo about how Sweden supports Kosovar businesses
🏢 Connect with partners, including the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Prishtina
💡 Meet companies and organizations benefiting from Swedish support
🚗 Try Swedish green innovation yourself – test drive a Volvo with our partners at Volvo Car Kosova
🎶 Enjoy music from local artists
☕ And of course – enjoy some Swedish fika!

Whether you’re curious about Sweden, looking to connect, or just passing by – come say hello!

We look forward to seeing you there.

We returned to Blinaja today as the renovated Center for Capacity Building opened its doors. The Center gives forestry professionals the training and tools they need to plan, monitor, manage fires, and protect the forests that shape Kosovo’s future. Eight new field vehicles and updated equipment now support the Kosovo Forestry Agency in its daily work.

We see important progress. New laws, improved data, stronger management plans, and the Forest Information System form a solid base. Together with the EU, we invested 2.5 million euros through the FAO programme to help build these results.

We also see the pressure. Illegal cutting continues and oversight remains limited. These challenges show that tools are not enough. Forest protection depends on strong leadership, stable financing, active communities, and firm rule of law.

After more than twenty years of support, our role is entering a new phase. The foundations are in place and future progress needs national ownership. We stay engaged as a partner in dialogue, while Kosovo’s institutions, private sector, and citizens lead the way.

We ask you to stay involved. Value your forests for their economic, social, and environmental importance. Report illegal activities. Join local efforts. Support those who protect biodiversity and reduce fires.

Your forests matter. Your actions matter.

A more efficient, transparent, and modern way of ensuring safe and fair workplaces in Kosovo is now in place. With support from Sweden, Kosovo has launched the new Electronic Labour Inspection Management System — a digital platform that helps inspectors plan better, work faster, and focus on what matters most: protecting workers and improving working conditions.

The initiative is implemented by the International Labour Organization through the Labour Efficiency Project, funded by Sweden. It marks an important step toward stronger institutions and alignment with European labour standards. 🇽🇰🇪🇺

At the launch event, Ambassador Jonas Westerlund joined representatives from Kosovo’s labour institutions and social partners to mark this milestone and hand over new equipment to inspectors who will use the system in their daily work.

By supporting this reform, 🇸🇪 continues to contribute to safer workplaces, fair competition, and a sustainable economy that benefits everyone.

Join the Nordic Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Embassy of Sweden in Pristina and Federata e Futbollit e Kosovës - Football Federation of Kosova

Kosovo Football Federation, at the Kosovo–Sweden Friendship Zone on 8th September at "Zahir Pajaziti" Square. Explore exhibitions from Swedish and Kosovar companies, engage with NCC members and leadership, and learn more about our upcoming delegation of 70+ Swedish companies visiting Kosovo later this week.

After enjoying the exhibitions and networking, stay for the live screening of the Kosovo–Sweden match starting at 20:45, a perfect way to celebrate friendship and football together.

We extend our appreciation to our key sponsors: Sigma Technology Group, Meridian Express, Fait rapidement à Malmö AB
and DigitAdvisory for their valued support.

As part of the DEMOS project supported by EU, Sweden, and Switzerland, mayors from Kosovo and the Ministry of Local Governance visited Sweden to explore best practices in local governance, gaining insights into fiscal decentralisation, citizen engagement, and transparency.

In the latest Katrori Info reportage, we meet Mark Pjetraj, whose initiative to improve infrastructure for the blind mobilized the Municipality of Gjakova into action.

As part of the Social Audit, this is citizen activism at its best - driven by inclusion, supported by the EU, the Swedish Embassy, and SDC through the DEMOS III Project.

Watch the full story and see how one voice can spark real change!

Iniciativa e Mark Pjetraj qe e vuri ne levizje edhe Komunen e Gjakoves - Aktivizmi Qytetar Atëherë kur merr kuptim tê plotë :)Iniciativa e Mark Pjetraj nga Gjakova e vuri në lëvizje Komunën e Gjakovês dhe gjeti mbështetje nga EU, ...

SHORT FILM FORUM has officially kicked off! ❤️

We are proud to launch Short Film Forum, a platform dedicated to empowering and nurturing emerging filmmakers through a series of workshops, mentorship, pitching sessions, networking, and industry visibility, taking place from August 4-6 at Shkolla e Muzikës.

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With the support of Embassy of Sweden in Pristina, Ministria e Kulturës, Rinisë dhe Sportit, Qendra Kinematografike e Kosoves, Macedonia Film Agency and .kombetare.e.kinematografise

With Swedish roots and a growing presence in Kosovo, NavySuits is taking the next big step! Bringing years of experience from the Swedish tailoring scene, the brand is continuing to grow and now expanding its footprint in Kosovo’s thriving fashion market.

The Embassy of Sweden was honored to join the celebration alongside the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Prishtina, marking this exciting milestone. Together with the Navy Suits team, we had the pleasure of taking part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony that officially opened the doors to their new location in the heart of Pristina.

Congratulations to Navy Suits on this new chapter - we look forward to following your continued success!

🌿 Supporting Local Markets, Creating Rural Jobs

Through the SUNREED project, Sweden is helping address market bottlenecks in Kosovo’s green economy, linking producers, improving collection systems, and opening income opportunities for rural communities.

Presenting new SUNREED partnerships:

🍯 In the Prizren region, Bletaria Etniki is expanding honey and chestnut production, improving packaging, and providing environmental education, creating seasonal jobs and engaging youth.

🍓 In Gornje Lubinja, Aldijana Ademi is generating income through the sustainable collection of forest products like raspberries, herbs, and mushrooms, led by rural women.

📦 In Shtërpcë/Strpce, the Scardus Collection Point connects producers across ethnic lines to export products and generate off-season jobs.

These early partnerships are unlocking local value chains and promote inclusive, sustainable growth.

🔗 Financed by the Embassy of Sweden in Pristina, implemented by CNVP Foundation.