Andorra, where non-Catholic houses of worship are illegal, gets first full-time rabbi

(JTA) — The last few years have brought a string of Jewish milestones for Andorra, a tiny, landlocked microstate in the Pyrenees where non-Catholic houses of worship are prohibited by law. Last year, a Jewish lawmaker joined the legislature for the first …

Andorra, where non-Catholic houses of worship are illegal, gets its first full-time rabbi

Minister Of Foreign Affairs Of Principality Of Andorra Receives Copy Of Credentials Of Qatar's Ambassador

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Principality of Andorra receives copy of credentials of Qatar’s Ambassador

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Principality of Andorra H E Imma Tor Faus receiving a copy of the credentials of H E Salem bin Mubarak Al Shafi as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar (non-resident) to the Principality of …

Andorra, where non-Catholic houses of worship are illegal, gets its first full-time rabbi

The Gran Valira river and Pont de Paris stand at the heart of the tourist hub of Andorra la Vella, Andorra. (Getty Images) By Philissa Cramer December 2, 2024 (JTA) — The last few years have brought a string of Jewish milestones for Andorra, a tiny, …

Andorra la Vella: Christmas in the Pyrenees

Monday, 2 December 2024, 10:55 Set amidst the Pyrenean mountains, Andorra la Vella is a city defined by its dramatic mountain backdrop and distinctive Catalan heritage. As Europe's highest capital (at an elevation of 1,023 metres), it is surrounded by …

Chabad Welcomed in Mountain Principality of Andorra

There was a time when Jews were not allowed to stay overnight in Andorra. Now, the country has a Jewish community that will be welcoming its first-ever rabbi. Rabbi Kuty and Rochel Kalmenson have moved from Ningbo, China to the tiny mountainous country to …

Colombian nationals living in Spain among passengers in fatal bus crash in southern France

Many of the victims of a bus crash on Sunday evening in the south of France in which two people were killed and dozens were injured are citizens of Colombia living in Spain, officials said on Monday. The bus with 47 passengers was returning from Andorra …

Stay Informed with the Latest Updates on Global Immigration Policies and Trends

This week, the Global Immigration team at Smith Stone Walters would like to highlight the following recent updates from China, Malaysia, Singapore, Switzerland and the United States. China: Further expansion of unilateral visa free entry policy Effective …

Socialist International falls under Pedro Sánchez's rule

Three years from now, in 2027, the 27th conclave of the organisation will take place, and Pedro Sánchez will (or should, at least) be held accountable. The election of the Spanish president to head the Socialist International was a mere formality. It is …