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Andorran Government and Escaldes-Engordany Parish Council reward initiatives that promote environmental awareness The Andorran Government and the Escaldes-Engordany Parish Council have awarded the winners of the first edition of the Environmental Awareness Awards, which aim to recognise initiatives that promote environmental protection and sustainability in the parish. The winning projects were: First prize: The Escaldes-Engordany … Read more

I do not have access to real-time information and my knowledge cutoff is April 2023. Therefore, I cannot provide you with information about a news item from November 2024. Agenda – The Week Ahead 18 – 24 November 2024 The AI has provided us with the news. I’ve asked Google Gemini the following question, and … Read more

No: 235, 16 November 2024, Regarding Maritime Spatial Planning of the European Union Introduction The Republic of Türkiye has published a new article titled “No: 235, 16 November 2024, Regarding Maritime Spatial Planning of the European Union.” The article provides an overview of the European Union’s (EU) maritime spatial planning (MSP) framework and its implications … Read more

Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability (ACCTS) Signed Bern, Switzerland – November 15, 2024 – Today, the Swiss Confederation and the following countries signed the Agreement on Climate Change, Trade and Sustainability (ACCTS): European Union United Kingdom Japan Canada Norway The ACCTS is a landmark agreement that aims to promote sustainable trade, address climate … Read more

UN Tourism Designates Romoos and Splügen Best Tourism Villages 2024-11-15 The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has designated the Swiss villages of Romoos and Splügen as “Best Tourism Villages” for 2024. The designation recognizes the villages’ commitment to sustainable tourism, cultural preservation, and community development. Romoos Romoos is a picturesque village located in the … Read more

Publication notice GDP flash for the third quarter of 2024: Swiss economic growth below average Bern, 15.11.2024 – In the 3rd quarter of 2024, the Swiss economy grew by 0.3% compared with the previous quarter in real terms. Thus, economic development in Switzerland was below average in an international comparison. Over the past 4 quarters, … Read more

European coastal countries join forces to tackle Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ Date: 2024-11-15 14:00 Source: Government.nl Introduction European coastal countries are stepping up their efforts to address the issue of Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ of vessels, which are used to evade sanctions and carry out illicit activities. What is the shadow fleet? The shadow fleet refers to … Read more

Andorran Government Approves New Regulation for Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in the Context of Double Taxation Andorra la Vella, November 15, 2024 – The Government of Andorra has approved a new Regulation for dispute resolution mechanisms in the context of double taxation, which will be in force as of today. The new Regulation is designed to … Read more

Espot Calls for Cooperation and Dialogue to Overcome Current Challenges and Build a Prosperous Future for the Ibero-American Region Andorra la Vella, November 15, 2024 – Head of Government of Andorra, Xavier Espot Zamora, has called for increased cooperation and dialogue among Ibero-American countries to address the pressing challenges facing the region. Speaking at the … Read more

Pay Attention to the Gender Pay Gap November 15, 2024 The gender pay gap is a persistent problem in the workplace, with women earning less than men for the same work. In the United States, women earn 82 cents for every dollar earned by men, and the gap is even wider for women of color. … Read more