Events

Monthly meetup for women entrepreneurs from diaspora backgrounds. Share experiences, find mentors, and build your network. Guest speaker each month.

Networking event for diaspora professionals and entrepreneurs in Bern. Connect with business owners, freelancers, and professionals from diverse backgrounds. Drinks and finger food included.

An intimate evening of traditional Fado music featuring singers from Lisbon. Portuguese wines, pastéis de nata, and a warm atmosphere. Limited seating.

Screening of a contemporary Albanian documentary followed by a panel discussion with the filmmaker. In Albanian with German subtitles.

An evening of Balkan music and literature. Live acoustic performances, poetry readings, and storytelling from Kosovo, Albania, and North Macedonia. Wine and meze served.

Free workshop covering practical topics for new residents: health insurance, tax system, school enrollment, tenancy law, and community resources. Multilingual facilitators available.

Annual football tournament between diaspora community clubs. Teams from Albanian, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, and Balkan communities compete in a friendly atmosphere. Food stalls and music.

Hands-on cooking workshop featuring traditional Balkan recipes. Learn to make burek, sarma, baklava, and more. All ingredients and recipes provided. Vegetarian options available.

Annual Italian summer festival with live music, homemade pasta, pizza, and gelato. Italian wine tasting and bocce tournament. Family-friendly event with activities for children.

Traditional Portuguese Midsummer celebration with sardines on the grill, popular music, and dancing. Bringing a piece of Porto to Geneva. Open-air event by the lake.

Football tournament organized by the Portuguese community in Lausanne. Open to all diaspora teams. Registration required. Prizes for top 3 teams.

Swiss National Day celebration organized by and for diaspora communities. Fireworks, traditional Swiss food alongside diaspora cuisine, speeches, and live music. A celebration of diversity in Switzerland.

Live concert by Kosovo-Albanian pop star Era Istrefi at Halle 622. Special guest performers and DJ set after the show.

Job fair connecting diaspora talent with Swiss employers. Participating companies from IT, healthcare, construction, and hospitality. CV checks and interview coaching available.

Celebration of Albanian Independence Day (November 28) with cultural performances, traditional music, folk dances, and Albanian cuisine. Keynote speakers and community awards.