Judith Pallarés joins the Andorran Institute for Women as Secretary General Andorra, December 11, 2024 – The Andorran Institute for Women (IAWD) has announced the appointment of Judith Pallarés as its new Secretary General. Pallarés, a highly experienced professional in the field of gender equality, will assume her new role on January 1, 2025. In … Read more
Andorra Announces Recovery Plans for Nine Endangered Bird Species Published: 2024-12-11 16:00 Title: “New Recovery Plans for 9 Endangered Bird Species” The Government of Andorra has unveiled new recovery plans for nine bird species facing the threat of extinction. The plans aim to protect and restore populations of these vulnerable birds, ensuring their long-term survival. … Read more
Step forward for the construction of a building with affordable rental flats for the elderly in Sant Julià de Lòria The Minister of Social Affairs, Víctor Filloy, and the Consul Major of Sant Julià de Lòria, Josep Majoral, signed an agreement on Monday to start the procedures for the construction of a building with 24 … Read more
Health launches a campaign on social networks to raise awareness about the dangers of alcohol consumption, coinciding with the Christmas holidays Andorra la Vella, December 11, 2024. The Ministry of Health has launched a campaign on social networks to raise awareness about the dangers of alcohol consumption, coinciding with the Christmas holidays. The campaign, which … Read more
Education opens call to fill 26 vacant positions with the aim of consolidating structural interim teachers The Department of Education has opened a call to fill 26 vacant positions with the aim of consolidating structural interim teachers. The positions are distributed in different educational centers and specialties. The call is aimed at teachers who have … Read more
Helena Mas Highlights Actions Taken by the Ministry of Health in Compliance with the National Pact for the Quality, Efficiency, and Sustainability of the Health System Andorra, December 11, 2024 – Helena Mas, Minister of Health, presented the actions taken by the ministry in fulfillment of the National Pact for the Quality, Efficiency, and Sustainability … Read more
EU Funds Assist Greece and Slovenia in Recovering from 2023 Climate Disasters December 11, 2024 The European Union (EU) has allocated significant funds to assist Greece and Slovenia in their recovery efforts following devastating climate-related disasters that struck both countries in 2023. Greece: Extreme Heat and Wildfires Greece faced an unprecedented heatwave during the summer … Read more
Sanctions: Ordinance on measures against Syria 2024-12-10 00:00 The Federal Council has decided to extend the sanctions against Syria for one year, until February 17, 2026. The Ordinance on measures against Syria has been in force since 2011 and is based on the European Union’s sanctions regime. The sanctions include a ban on arms exports, … Read more
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