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Andorran Secretariat of State for Equality and Citizen Participation Adds Department for Equality Policies Andorra la Vella, December 9, 2024 – The Secretariat of State for Equality and Citizen Participation has expanded its responsibilities with the creation of a new Department for Equality Policies. This new department will be responsible for developing and implementing policies … Read more

Winter sales will start on December 20th, while private sales will start this Friday The Minister of Economy and Business, Jordi Gallardo, has announced that the winter sales will start on December 20th and will last until March 7th. During this period, shops will be able to offer discounts of up to 50%. Private sales, … Read more

Government of Andorra and the Delegation of the Government of Spain in Catalonia Agree to Create a Working Group on Migration Issues The Government of Andorra and the Delegation of the Government of Spain in Catalonia have reached an agreement to create a working group on migration issues. This is in response to the growing … Read more

EU-Backed Operation Targets ‘Phone Phishing’ Gang in Belgium and Netherlands Brussels, Belgium – December 9, 2024 The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) has announced the results of a joint operation targeting a criminal gang involved in “phone phishing.” The operation, supported by Europol through its Data Analysis Centre, led to the arrest … Read more

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EU Adopts Ban on Products Made with Forced Labour Brussels, December 9, 2024 – The European Union (EU) has adopted a landmark ban on products made with forced labour, setting a new global standard to combat this abhorrent practice. The ban, which follows years of negotiations, will come into effect in 2025. The ban applies … Read more

EU modernises product liability rules Brussels, 9 December 2024 The European Union has adopted a new directive modernising the bloc’s product liability rules. The new rules will make it easier for consumers to obtain compensation for damages caused by defective products, and will also strengthen the liability of producers. The new directive will replace the … Read more

No: 249, 8 December 2024, Regarding the XV. Ambassadors Conference The XV. Ambassadors Conference, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was successfully held on 5-7 December 2024 in Ankara. The Conference, attended by 137 Ambassadors and Heads of Permanent Missions representing Türkiye abroad, provided a valuable platform for an in-depth exchange of views on … Read more

Andorra’s Meteorological Service has issued a yellow alert for snow and wind in the north of the country, which will remain in effect until Monday at 11:00 am. Snowfall is expected to be heaviest in the northern parishes of Ordino, La Massana and Canillo, where accumulations of up to 10 centimeters are possible above 1,500 … Read more

Participation of H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, in Doha Forum Ankara, 7 December 2024 Announcement No: 246 H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will participate in the Doha Forum to be held in Qatar on December 12-13, 2024. During the forum, Minister … Read more