Dutch Special Envoy for Syria meets with interim government in Damascus January 5, 2025 – 17:03 AMSTERDAM – The Dutch Special Envoy for Syria, Ambassador Hester Somsen, met today with members of the Syrian interim government in Damascus. The meeting was part of the Netherlands’ ongoing diplomatic efforts to support a political solution to the … Read more
Orange Warning: Freezing Rain Warning for Luxembourg Issued: 2025-01-04 17:09 Affected areas: The entire country of Luxembourg Warning: Freezing rain is expected to affect the entire country of Luxembourg from the evening of 2025-01-04 until the morning of 2025-01-05. Impacts: Freezing rain can cause significant hazards, including: Icy roads and sidewalks, increasing the risk of … Read more
Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan meets with Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Bernard Quintin On January 2, 2025, Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan met with Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs, Foreign Trade and the Federal Cultural Institutions Bernard Quintin in Ankara. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Turkey … Read more
New EU Rules to Improve Gender Balance in Corporate Boards Enter into Application Brussels, January 3, 2025 – Today, the new EU Directive on Gender Balance in Corporate Boards (2022/2482/EU) enters into force, aiming to accelerate progress towards gender equality in the leadership of listed companies in the European Union. Background The new Directive builds … Read more
Road Accident in Ethiopia Official Statement from the Republic of Türkiye No: 266, 30 December 2024 Incident Overview On the morning of December 30, 2024, a tragic road accident occurred in the Oromia region of Ethiopia. A passenger bus traveling from Addis Ababa to Nekemte collided head-on with a heavy-duty truck. Casualties and Injuries The … Read more
2024-12-31 10:20: “Eleventh Viquillengua Adds Five New Articles on Radio in Andorra to Wikipedia” The eleventh edition of Viquillengua, a Wikipedia editing competition in Andorra, has concluded with the addition of five new articles on radio in the country to the online encyclopedia. The articles, which are all in Catalan, cover the history of radio … Read more
Xavier Espot calls for collective reflection to establish the foundations of the “Andorra of the future” The head of government invites the Andorran society to participate in a process of reflection in order to define the country’s future model. The initiative, which will culminate in a citizen consultation, aims to establish a shared vision that … Read more
New Driving License Regulations Modify the Age of Acquisition and Validity of Professional Licenses On December 30, 2024, the Government of Andorra approved the new Driving License Regulations, which modify some aspects related to the age of obtaining a license and the validity of professional licenses. Age of Obtaining a License The new regulations lower … Read more
2024-12-30 Andorra Government Awards Contract for Affordable Housing in Coll d’Ordino The Government of Andorra has awarded a contract to renovate two buildings in Coll d’Ordino to create affordable rental housing. The project aims to provide accessible housing options for residents in the area. The contract, valued at €6.6 million, was awarded to the construction … Read more
Government of Andorra Approves New Restrictive Measures Regarding the Conflict Between Ukraine and the Russian Federation Andorra la Vella, December 30, 2024 – The Government of Andorra, in an extraordinary meeting held this morning, has approved a series of new restrictive measures in relation to the conflict between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. The measures, … Read more