List of Albanians in Switzerland
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The following is a list of notable Swiss people of Albanian descent.
History and politics
- Agron Beqiri – politician[1]
- Arbër Bullakaj – politician[2]
- Arife Asipi – lawyer and politician[3]
- Hamit Zeqiri – social worker and migration specialist[4]
- Hilmi Gashi – trade unionist and politician[5]
- Islam Alijaj – politician and disability-rights activist[6]
- Përparim Avdili – politician[7]
- Qëndresa Sadriu – politician[8]
- Skënder Zogu – author and member of the House of Zogu
- Ylli Doko – politician[9]
- Ylfete Fanaj – politician[10]
Literature and journalism
- Albert Ramaj – author, editor and director of the Albanian Institute in St. Gallen[11]
- Elvira Dones – writer, screenwriter and documentary filmmaker[12]
- Etrit Hasler – poet, journalist and author[13]
- Gülsha Adilji – journalist and television presenter[14]
- Shqipe Sylejmani – journalist and author[15]
Business and economy
- Arben Ademi – entrepreneur and founder of Gisada Switzerland[16]
- Avni Orllati – businessman and founder of the Orllati Group[17]
- Behgjet Pacolli – businessman and founder of Mabetex[18]
- Jeton Tolaj – businessman and chief executive officer of Wirz Bauunternehmungen[19]
- Kristian Kabashi – entrepreneur and co-founder of Numarics[20]
- Liridona Makica – entrepreneur and founder of Spitex Dona[21]
- Rexhep Rexhepi – watchmaker and founder of Akrivia[22]
- Vllaznim Xhiha – entrepreneur and philanthropist[23]
Science and academia
- Bashkim Iseni – political scientist and founder of Albinfo.ch[24]
- Avdulla Krasniqi – physician and gynecologist[25]
- Emrush Rexhaj – cardiologist and medical researcher[26]
- Florim Cuculi – cardiologist and professor of medicine[27]
- Hazbi Avdiji – academic and professor of information systems[28]
- Nenad Stojanović – political scientist and professor[29]
- Omer Xhemali – cardiac surgeon and medical researcher[30]
Arts and entertainment
- Arben Biba – actor[31]
- Barış Arduç – actor and model[32]
- Bendrit Bajra – comedian and actor[33]
- Dardan Shabani – Swiss-Kosovar actor, director and writer[34]
- Patrick Nuo – singer and actor[35]
- Xheneta Imeri – visual artist
Music
- Edita Abdieski – singer[36]
- Elina Duni – jazz singer and composer[37]
- EAZ – rapper and singer[38]
- Florat – rapper and producer[39]
- Fortesa Hoti – singer[40]
- Gjon's Tears – singer and songwriter[41]
- Ilira – singer and songwriter[42]
- Loredana Zefi – rapper and singer[43]
- Marash Pulaj – rapper and television presenter[44]
- Xen – rapper[45]
Fashion
- Angela Martini – model and beauty pageant titleholder[46]
- Artnesa Krasniqi – model and beauty pageant titleholder[47]
- Cendrine Berisha – model and beauty pageant contestant[48]
- Kështjella Pepshi – model and beauty pageant titleholder[49]
Sports
Football
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- Admir Mehmedi – footballer[50]
- Adrian Bajrami – footballer[51]
- Albian Ajeti – footballer[52]
- Almen Abdi – footballer[53]
- Amir Abrashi – footballer[54]
- Andi Zeqiri – footballer[55]
- Arbenit Xhemajli – footballer[56]
- Ardon Jashari – footballer[57]
- Arijanet Muric – footballer[58]
- Arlind Ajeti – footballer[59]
- Bastien Toma – footballer[60]
- Berat Djimsiti – footballer[61]
- Blerim Džemaili – footballer[62]
- Cendrim Kameraj – footballer[63]
- Eris Abedini – footballer[64]
- Florent Hadergjonaj – footballer[65]
- Frédéric Veseli – footballer[66]
- Granit Xhaka – footballer[67]
- Hekuran Kryeziu – footballer[68]
- Idriz Voca – footballer[69]
- Izer Aliu – footballer[70]
- Mërgim Brahimi – footballer[71]
- Mirlind Kryeziu – footballer[72]
- Milaim Rama – footballer[73]
- Nedim Bajrami – footballer[74]
- Pajtim Kasami – footballer[75]
- Shani Tarashaj – footballer[76]
- Shkelqim Demhasaj – footballer[77]
- Shkëlzen Gashi – footballer[78]
- Taulant Xhaka – footballer[79]
- Valon Behrami – footballer[80]
- Xherdan Shaqiri – footballer[81]
Boxing and kickboxing
- Azem Maksutaj – kickboxer[82]
- Hysni Beqiri – kickboxer[83]
- Nuri Seferi – professional boxer[84]
- Shemsi Beqiri – kickboxer[85]
- Xhavit Bajrami – kickboxer[86]