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Literacy, Numeracy, and Problem-Solving: Switzerland Beats OECD Average in All Three Test Areas Published: 2024-12-10 00:00 Source: Swiss Confederation Summary: Switzerland has outperformed the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) average in all three core areas of literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving, according to the latest OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results. Key … Read more

Academic Study Confirms Direct Impact of Innovation Promotion on Revenue and Employment Key Findings: A recent academic study has demonstrated a direct correlation between innovation promotion and increased revenue and employment. Businesses that prioritize innovation experience significant growth in both financial performance and job creation. This study highlights the critical role of innovation in driving … Read more

International Animal Rights Day: The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Viticulture Relaunches Its Awareness Campaign “Animals Aren’t Fashion Accessories” Luxembourg, December 10, 2024 On the occasion of International Animal Rights Day, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Viticulture has relaunched its awareness campaign “Animals Aren’t Fashion Accessories” to promote responsible pet ownership and combat illegal … Read more

Eight young people between 16 and 25 years old benefit this year from the ‘Activa’t’ program to promote employment The Department of Employment, in collaboration with the Andorran Association of Women (AADA), launched the ‘Activa’t’ program in 2019 with the aim of promoting the labor insertion of young people between 16 and 25 years old. … Read more

Culture Presents the Strategic Plan for National Museums and Monuments 2024-2030 December 10, 2024, 2:55 p.m. The Ministry of Culture has presented the Strategic Plan for National Museums and Monuments 2024-2030, a roadmap that establishes the objectives and lines of action for the management of these cultural assets over the next six years. The plan … Read more

Andorra’s State Secretariat for Digital Transformation and Telecommunications to Prioritize Simplification of Procedures in 2025 Andorra la Vella, December 10, 2024 – The State Secretariat for Digital Transformation and Telecommunications of Andorra has announced that it will prioritize the simplification of administrative procedures during the year 2025. This decision aims to improve the efficiency and … Read more

Education Decides to Advance the Schedules of Some School Bus Lines and Split Others Due to the Forecast of Snowfall for Tomorrow, Tuesday The Department of Education has decided to advance the schedules of some school bus lines and split others due to the forecast of snowfall for tomorrow, Tuesday. The following lines will be … Read more

Agriculture Department Promotes the Creation of a Space to Host Cat Colonies The Agriculture Department of the Government of Andorra is supporting the creation of a space to host colonies of cats in the country. The project will involve establishing a controlled environment where cats can live and receive care, and will aim to prevent … Read more

A Safer Digital Future: New Cyber Rules Become Law December 10, 2024 The European Union has taken a major step towards enhancing its cybersecurity posture with the adoption of a new set of cyber rules. These regulations aim to bolster the bloc’s defenses against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats and improve the resilience of its critical … Read more

Home moves in 2023 – Fall in the number of moves in 2023 According to the Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO), the number of moves in Switzerland fell by 2.2% in 2023 compared to 2022. This is the first time the number of moves has decreased since 2016. The FSO attributes the decline to a … Read more