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Hearing of Commissioner-designate Jessika Roswall Brussels, 2024-11-05 – The European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs held a hearing on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, with Jessika Roswall, Commissioner-designate for Financial Stability, Financial Services, and Capital Markets Union. During the hearing, Ms. Roswall presented her priorities and vision for the portfolio, which includes: Strengthening the … Read more

Luc Frieden Calls for a Stronger and More United Europe In a recent speech, Luxembourg’s former Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Luc Frieden, outlined his vision for the future of Europe. Frieden emphasized the importance of strengthening the European Union, both economically and politically, in order to address the challenges of the 21st century. Economic … Read more

Andorra to Enable New Google Services Publish Date: 2024-11-05 07:37 Andorra is set to enable new Google services in the country, including Google Pay, Google Maps, and Google Assistant. The move is part of a broader effort by the Andorran government to modernize the country’s digital infrastructure and make it more attractive to businesses and … Read more

Hosting the World Road Association Council is “A Recognition of the Country’s Development” On November 5, 2024, the Government of Andorra announced that it will host the Council of the World Road Association (PIARC) in 2023. The event will be held in Andorra la Vella, the country’s capital, from October 9-13, 2023. The PIARC Council … Read more

Education presents the Comprehensive Plan for the Good Use of Technology in Educational Centers Andorra la Vella, November 05, 2024 – The Department of Education has presented the Comprehensive Plan for the Good Use of Technology in Educational Centers. The plan aims to establish guidelines for the use of technology in schools, ensuring its educational … Read more

Largest Annual Drop in EU Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Decades, Finds Report Brussels, November 5, 2024 – The European Union has achieved its largest annual drop in greenhouse gas emissions in decades, according to a new report released today by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The report, titled “Trends and Projections in Europe 2024,” found … Read more

New EU rules on urban waste water treatment New EU rules on urban waste water treatment have been agreed by the European Parliament and the Council, and will enter into force in 2024. The new rules aim to improve the quality of water in rivers, lakes and seas, and to reduce pollution from waste water. … Read more

Cross-border crime: criminal cases can now be transferred to another EU country 2024-11-05 16:45 Strasbourg, 5 November 2024 – EU Member States can now transfer criminal cases to another EU country, making it easier to prosecute cross-border crimes and bring criminals to justice. The new rules, which came into force on 1 November 2024, allow … Read more

Empa Innovation Award 2024: Sensor protects against life-threatening complications of abdominal surgery November 4, 2024 – The Empa Innovation Award 2024 goes to a team of researchers from Empa and the University Hospital Zurich for developing a sensor that can detect life-threatening complications of abdominal surgery at an early stage. The sensor is based on … Read more

Türkiye and Africa Strengthen Partnership at Ministerial Review Conference Djibouti, November 4, 2024 – H.E. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, participated in the Third Ministerial Review Conference of the Türkiye-Africa Partnership, held in Djibouti from November 2-3, 2024. Renewed Commitment to Cooperation The conference served as a platform for … Read more