Andorra Grants Research Aid on Andorran Topics for a Total Value of 10,000 Euros November 13, 2024. Andorra has awarded research grants on Andorran topics, with a total value of 10,000 euros. The grants are intended to support research projects that contribute to the advancement of knowledge about Andorra in various fields, including history, culture, … Read more
Andorra’s Government Approves Donation of Over 33,000 Surgical Masks and Other Protective Medical Supplies to Victims of DANA Storm in Valencia Andorra la Vella, November 13, 2024 – The Government of Andorra has approved a donation of over 33,000 surgical masks and other protective medical supplies to assist victims of the recent DANA (Isolated Depression … Read more
Andorra’s €546,460 Fund for Digitalization in Business Sector Depleted Andorra, November 13, 2024 – The Andorran government has announced that the €546,460 fund allocated to support digital transformation in the business sector has been fully utilized. The fund was launched in July 2023 as part of the government’s “Digital Andorra 2025” initiative, aimed at accelerating … Read more
Secretary of State David Forné to take part in the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP29 Andorra la Vella, November 13, 2024 – The Secretary of State for the Environment and Sustainability, David Forné, will take part in the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP29, which will be held in Madrid, Spain, from November 27 … Read more
Xavier Espot to participate in the XXIX Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government in Ecuador The Head of Government, Xavier Espot, will participate in the XXIX Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government, which will be held in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) on November 24 and 25. The summit, which will bring … Read more
EU Seizes Record 152 Million Fake Items Worth €3.4 Billion in 2023 (Brussels, November 13, 2024) – European Union authorities seized a record number of fake items in 2023, worth an estimated €3.4 billion. The European Commission’s annual report on counterfeiting and piracy revealed that 152 million counterfeit and pirated products were seized at the … Read more
Sanctions: Ordinance on measures against Sudan Bern, 12.11.2024 – On 11 November 2024, the Federal Council adopted an ordinance on measures against Sudan. This ordinance implements the sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council with Resolution 2577 (2024) of 22 October 2024. The measures target individuals and entities designated by the UN Security Council … Read more
Swiss Confederation SECO: Ordinance on measures against Myanmar Bern, 12 November 2024 – On 12 November 2024, the Federal Council adopted an ordinance on measures against Myanmar. These measures are aimed at supporting the restoration of democracy and human rights in Myanmar. The ordinance provides for a number of measures, including: A ban on the … Read more
President Amherd and Federal Councillor Parmelin Receive Swedish Minister for Civil Defence Bohlin in Bern On 12 November 2024, President Karin Amherd and Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin received the Swedish Minister for Civil Defence, Erik Bohlin, in Bern. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the areas of civil protection and … Read more
Nuclear waste storage needs to withstand an ice age 2024-11-12 00:00 Swiss Confederation Switzerland is planning to build a deep geological repository for its radioactive waste. The repository will be located in Opalinus Clay, a rock formation that is expected to remain stable for millions of years. However, a new study has found that the … Read more