Andorra's transport secretary David Forné justified selecting Chalair Aviation for Andorra-la Seu Airport flights, citing the rival Andorra Connected's inferior economic terms, slower response times, and flawed business plan amid public scrutiny.
Police arrested a 23-year-old man after he threw a bottle during a brawl outside a capital nightclub, injuring an uninvolved bystander. Separate detentions involved cocaine possession and high BAC levels in drivers.
The government offers 100 spots in an extraordinary A1-level Catalan language test to assist frontier workers and residents in meeting proficiency requirements for renewing residence permits before 2027.
Andorra la Vella's leadership is considering direct public funding or project shifts for 40-50 affordable rental units on the Terra Vella site after private financing collapsed.
Andorran officials have prepared legislation to overhaul the payment system for mútues elèctriques, ensuring fairer revenue sharing based on actual costs for distribution, transport, and operations while shielding operators from tariff fluctuations.
Andorra's inflation eased to 4.5% year-on-year in September, down from 4.8%, as core measures dropped sharply to 2.7% despite soaring fuel costs.
Andorra's leaders joined the OECD Global Forum in Paris to discuss resilient democracies. Espot shared national initiatives fostering public trust amid global challenges to democratic confidence.
Andorra la Vella's leadership is considering direct public funding or project shifts for 40-50 affordable rental units on the Terra Vella site after private financing collapsed.
Andorra's transport secretary David Forné justified selecting Chalair Aviation for Andorra-la Seu Airport flights, citing the rival Andorra Connected's inferior economic terms, slower response times, and flawed business plan amid public scrutiny.
Andorran officials have prepared legislation to overhaul the payment system for mútues elèctriques, ensuring fairer revenue sharing based on actual costs for distribution, transport, and operations while shielding operators from tariff fluctuations.
Police arrested a 23-year-old man after he threw a bottle during a brawl outside a capital nightclub, injuring an uninvolved bystander. Separate detentions involved cocaine possession and high BAC levels in drivers.
Andorra's population reached 90,122 as of September 30, 2026, up 1.7% or 1,473 from last year, driven by parish gains and shifts in nationalities. Working-age group dominates at 73.3%.
Andorra's inflation eased to 4.5% year-on-year in September, down from 4.8%, as core measures dropped sharply to 2.7% despite soaring fuel costs.
and diesel around 2-10%, per official statistics. Year-on-year gains reached up to 66% for heating diesel.
Andorra's CCIS provided free personalized support to companies and entrepreneurs, focusing on compliance with labour, tax, legal, and administrative rules to facilitate business launches and expansions.
Prudent treasury management enabled the parish council to deposit surpluses in banks for steady returns while slashing inherited debt and funding €37 million in local developments. This positions it as Andorra's only debt-free authority.
The Principality stands out for quality of life and low taxes but trails due to high €1 million investment threshold and strict income requirements under the Omnibus Law 2.
Andorra's pharmacy leader fears the principality's EU association agreement will prohibit sales of exclusive medicines and supplements, threatening a vital draw for cross-border shoppers and local trade advantages.
New rules require firms to meet tax obligations, register equality plans, and score 60/100 points for the badge, which boosts public tender chances. Activists call for tougher enforcement against non-compliance.
Andorra's parliamentarians, including General Subsindica Sandra Codina, participated in the 153rd IPU assembly in Arusha, Tanzania, emphasizing governance impacts on citizens' lives, gender balance, youth involvement, and environmental protection amid nearly 700 global delegates.
Authorities report declining tobacco seizures due to added personnel and stricter rules. Espot emphasizes reducing supply to curb demand, while France pushes joint patrols and intelligence sharing amid cross-border talks on health and transport.
Gerard Alís, PS candidate for Andorran government head, confirms no talks are happening to include former PS mayor Rosa Gili on a joint progressive list before general elections, citing party tensions and her commitments.
The Andorran Housing Union threatens intensified protests on December 8 during the Puríssima holiday to spotlight the severe housing crisis fueled by speculation and tourism. Rallies are building momentum across the region.
Young Andorran artists from Les Somatents transformed a public square into a symbolic unstable home, enduring a full day in character to critique barriers to housing access and call for it as a universal right, not luck.
La Massana hosts the sixth Contradans festival, gathering every Andorran dance group for the first time with global performers. It mixes rooted dances, modern choreography, and DJ sets amid a bustling artisan market drawing crowds despite cool weather.
Nine concerts showcase international guitarists across Andorra's parishes from October to November. Organiser Manuel Alonso seeks to expand its influence in the Pyrenees through collaborations with Catalonia.
Andorra's inaugural geek event draws fans for tournaments, cosplay contests, workshops, talks on fantasy and Japanese culture, plus theatre and a K-pop finale.
Around 50 artists raised concerns on salaried eligibility, income thresholds, and pensions at the Culture Ministry's session on the revised Artists' Statute now in parliament. Changes ease access but exclude low earners.
Both league leaders extended their unbeaten runs to 12 points after dominant victories post-international break. Other matches saw a draw at the top and solid wins lower down the table.
A chaotic finish to an Andorra second-division football match saw eight players sent off for a pitch brawl, followed by a locker-room clash requiring police intervention. Both clubs accuse each other amid FAF probe.
The Andorra la Vella Sports Department and clubs offer multi-sports, basketball, futsal, volleyball, and more for ages 4-16, alongside childcare during the October 26-30 break. Residents get discounts and priority registration.
MoraBanc Andorra fell 92-84 to Unicaja Málaga despite valiant comebacks from 18-point deficits, led by Akinjo's 20 points and Pustovyi's double-double effort in a packed arena.
VPC Andorra's unbeaten run ended in a dramatic late loss to BUC. They overcame an 18-5 halftime deficit with four second-half tries but conceded a final-minute score. The team earned bonus points and prepares for home clash with Rugby Club Ponent.
Major routes face severe backups from early morning as thousands of vehicles head south following Spain's extended October holiday. Northern and central areas report crawling traffic amid the annual return exodus.
Authorities introduced one-way alternating traffic after a sand lorry flipped on the C-14 near Ponts, disrupting a key route to Andorra and causing queues for motorists.
Major works on France's RN20 road linking Andorra could shut it for several weeks in autumn 2027. Leaders from Andorra and Occitanie aim to explore partial openings and schedule during low season to reduce disruption after a prior landslide.
Andorra's Secretary of State for Energy Transition, Transport and Mobility outlined key projects to enhance public transport, air connectivity, and territorial links at the Valladolid conference. Emphasis was on sustainability through public-private partnerships and international cooperation.
Authorities aim to deter impaired driving through intensified inspections, with strict limits and penalties varying by driver type and test results. This marks the third campaign this year.
Andorra advances its transplant program with tissue donations starting late this year, ahead of schedule, while organ donations are planned for 2027 amid ongoing collaboration with Catalonia to overcome logistical barriers.
Around 50 people gathered in Andorra la Vella for a poignant ceremony unveiling a permanent flowerbed spelling 'VIDA,' planted by donor families. Officials lauded the life-saving impact of organ, tissue, and bone marrow donations amid grief.
Concòrdia group submits amendments to transform pharmacies into key healthcare providers, offering chronic patient monitoring, digital sales expansion, and stricter ownership limits in Andorra.
Andorra's education ministry disclosed low but notable figures from national commissions, praising schools' early interventions. A new absenteeism decree and ongoing reflection group aim to strengthen prevention and student wellbeing across systems.
An Andorran support group reports doubled cases of digital investment addiction among young men this year, mistaking it for smart investing amid influencer hype. A new awareness cycle partners with local council to educate on hidden risks.
Extreme summer heat and drought advanced Andorra's 2026 grape harvest by up to a month across all certified cellars, yielding less volume but promising high-quality, concentrated wines amid climate pressures.
Opponents of the scenic viewpoint at Alt de la Capa in La Massana are forming expert groups to dissect the environmental assessment. They plan formal objections before potential protests, with files now public amid concerns over costs and landscape damage.
Encamp parish launched a two-day ovine sanitation campaign, registering 904 subsidized sheep for veterinary screening. The drive supports grazing to combat forest overgrowth, preserve meadows, and lower fire risks in Andorra's mountains.
Emergency crews contained the scene after stones rolled down a slope in Santa Coloma, prompting a technical drone survey for potential hazards. Officials cordoned the area with no harm to people or structures.
Andorra experienced its warmest September since 1950, driven by a historic heatwave and minimal rainfall. The FEDA plant saw summer-like highs exceeding July norms, with two stations breaking minimum temperature records.
Authorities in Andorra la Vella dismantled a drug distribution operation in a residential apartment on Wednesday evening, seizing cocaine and marijuana during the raid.
Andorran authorities are expanding secure smart lockers for student mobile phones to all three secondary schools from January, after a successful Encamp pilot. The tender seeks a supplier for installation and leasing.
Emergency teams rushed to a building site in El Tarter after a wooden plank fell on a worker, pinning his lower body. He was transported to hospital conscious but in pain, as police probe the accident.
Police, firefighters, and medics attended a private home in Prat de la Creu neighborhood. Authorities entered the property per protocol and found no evidence of criminal activity. Further details are pending.
Andorra's Education Department has permanently ruled out iPads in primary schools due to unfixable security flaws exposed by a recent audit and a student incident involving adult content.