Business•5 Related•May 19, 2026 • 06:16Andorra Hotels Hit 66.72% Occupancy in 2025-2026 Winter Season, Third-Best on RecordStrong snowfalls and ski packages sustained demand despite minor dip from Easter shift, though staffing shortages pose ongoing challenge.
Business•2 Related•May 18, 2026 • 20:31Andorra's Habitacions.ad Room Rental Platform Relaunches After 3-Week DowntimeHabitacions.ad now mandates documentation proving owner consent for sublets to ensure safety and trust. The free platform connects landlords and tenants but starts with just one listing post-downtime.
Business•4 Related•May 18, 2026 • 18:16La Massana Approves €6.6M Purchase of Arinsal Cable Car and ParkingThe purchase ensures long-term public control of vital tourism and ski infrastructure in Arinsal, following negotiations and a court ruling on ownership. Future plans include potential underground parking.
Business•2 Related•May 16, 2026 • 10:02Tobacco Wholesaler Sentenced to 4 Years for Pas de la Casa SmugglingAndorra's Tribunal de Corts convicted a tobacco company head of money laundering in a cross-border smuggling ring. The operation supplied nearly €950,000 in goods from Pas de la Casa to France.
Business•2 Related•May 15, 2026 • 17:03University of Andorra Launches First Cybersecurity Postgraduate ProgramThe University of Andorra introduces its inaugural cybersecurity master's, partnering with Crèdit Andorrà and national agencies to train 35 experts amid escalating cyber risks to businesses and infrastructure.
Business•2 Related•May 15, 2026 • 13:02Andorra Union Warns Origin Hiring Risks Abuses and Local Job LossesUnió Sindical d'Andorra opposes government-backed hiring from countries like Colombia, fearing poor conditions and resident displacement without proper controls. Argentinos en Andorra pushes for housing safeguards and professional recognition in nine-month deals.
Business•2 Related•May 15, 2026 • 10:02French Probe Uncovers €13M Luxury Car Tax Fraud Scheme in AndorraAuthorities exposed a scheme where French clients used sham rentals to buy luxury cars in Andorra, evading €12.756 million in taxes. All 170 face penalties amid Franco-Andorran crackdown.
Business•2 Related•May 15, 2026 • 06:32Andorran Prosecutors Seek Prison and Fines for Family Accused of Hiding Restaurant Assets from CreditorsProsecutors seek up to 2 years conditional prison and €60k-€65k fines for a father and daughters accused of hiding restaurant assets from creditors in Escaldes-Engordany.
Business•5 Related•May 15, 2026 • 06:32Andorra Digital Launches Sovereign Cloud Strategy with Google, Amazon and OthersThe semi-public company streamlines cloud access for public bodies through national deals with major providers, boosting efficiency amid opposition concerns on sovereignty and costs.
Business•5 Related•May 15, 2026 • 06:04Andorra Foreign Investment Surges 219% to €968M in 2025Andorra's declared foreign investment jumped to €967.9 million in 2025, fueled by major patrimonial and real estate deals, while applications grew modestly. Formalised investments dipped in value despite more operations, sparking criticism over housing access.
Business•5 Related•May 15, 2026 • 06:03Andorra Inflation Hits 4.8% in April 2026, Highest in Two YearsSharp fuel price surges from Middle East conflict drove transport costs up 11.8% annually, outpacing food and housing gains, while core inflation eased to 3.1%.
Business•3 Related•May 14, 2026 • 19:46Andorra Minister Eyes Boost to €35M Housing Fund Amid Strong Owner InterestAndorra's government is considering raising its €35 million public housing budget due to promising early offers from owners for ready-to-use buildings. This aims to rapidly expand rental stock and ease prices.
Business•2 Related•May 14, 2026 • 13:02Three-Quarters of Andorran Firms Say Bureaucracy Hinders CompetitivenessChamber of Commerce survey reveals firms lose six weeks yearly to admin tasks amid 2025 growth and looming geopolitical risks.
Business•2 Related•May 14, 2026 • 12:46Andorra Hotels Offer Housing, Flight Aid in Colombia Worker PilotAndorra advances a pilot on-hire programme with Colombia to ease hotel labour shortages. Workers gain 9-month permits amid tight quotas, with hotels subsidising housing and half flights for full-season commitment.
Business•4 Related•May 14, 2026 • 06:17Andorra Awards Contracts for Emergency Centre, Flood Prevention and Hotel Casamanya RehabAndorra awards contracts for €393K emergency centre oversight, €345K flood prevention drainage across parishes, €6M Hotel Casamanya rehab for ministry offices, plus €376K Casa de la Vall landscaping.
Business•5 Related•May 14, 2026 • 06:17Andorra's USdA Launches Dedicated Union Branch for CASS WorkersUnió Sindical d’Andorra has established a specialised union for Caixa Andorrana de Seguretat Social staff. It targets better wages, stability and conditions amid institutional pressures to maintain public service quality.
Business•5 Related•May 13, 2026 • 06:32Andorra Digital Launches Sovereign Cloud for Public Sector and BusinessesAndorra Digital, a new semi-public entity, provides public administrations and businesses with secure, sovereign cloud services via deals with major hyperscalers. It unifies digital agencies and promotes data interoperability without mandating use.
Business•2 Related•May 13, 2026 • 06:31Andorra Hotels Propose Subsidies for Colombian Workers' Travel, Housing, FoodAndorra's hotel sector plans to subsidize 50% of flights plus full housing and meals for Colombian recruits registered with SENA, requiring a 9-month commitment to the employer.
Business•5 Related•May 13, 2026 • 06:31Fuel Prices Surge Up to 17% in April, Imports Drop 15% Amid Rising TradeSharp monthly increases hit all fuel categories in April, led by heating diesel, while imports declined significantly. Merchandise imports grew 12.6% and exports jumped 41%, boosted by transport and construction sectors.
Business•2 Related•May 13, 2026 • 06:03Andorra Median Salary Hits €2,165 in Feb 2026, Up 5.8% YoYAndorra recorded 48,936 salaried workers in February, with total wages climbing 8% amid uneven sector gains. The median equaled 79.5% of the average, signaling pay distribution disparities. Preliminary March data points to €2,223 median.
Business•2 Related•May 13, 2026 • 06:03Andbank España Opens 26th Private Banking Centre in PalmaAndbank España opened its 26th private banking centre in Palma at Carrer Sant Jaume 19, led by Catalina Gelabert. Inaugurated at Es Baluard with over 170 attendees including Palma mayor.
Business•4 Related•May 12, 2026 • 21:02Andorran Landowners Urge Tighter Foreign Real Estate Curbs and Urban Planning ReformsAPTA calls for higher taxes on foreign property deals, legal updates to balance rights, and a national body to unify parish policies amid rising investor purchases.
Business•4 Related•May 12, 2026 • 17:31Andorra Job Seekers Rise 9.3% to 259 in April 2026 Amid Falling OffersAndorra's Employment Service reports a notable increase in job seekers to 259 by end-April, while job offers dropped sharply. Women dominate registrations, with most unemployment short-term and seasonal trends showing rising demand.
Business•2 Related•May 12, 2026 • 11:32Andorra Selected Adds 14 New Premium Establishments, Reaching 46 MembersAndorra Turisme's initiative accredited 14 new high-end spots in a networking ceremony, boosting premium tourism focused on excellence. Efforts target long-haul markets with trade fairs and B2B activities amid growing global interest.
Business•2 Related•May 12, 2026 • 11:02Andorra Pension Fund Rebounds to €2 Billion in April, Posts Positive YTD ReturnRecovering €53 million from March's Middle East conflict dip, the FRJ achieved 1.6% year-to-date gains amid strong equities and stable 58.7% fixed-income allocation.