Court cases

Trials, appeals, rulings, sentencing, prosecutors, and judicial proceedings.

Politics•3 Related•Jul 23, 2026 • 13:30

Andorran Court Rejects Government Appeal, Annuls Protection Zones Near Historic Sites

Andorra's Superior Court of Justice confirmed the annulment, ruling the government's file was too disorganized for owners to access documents during objections. The ministry now faces restarting the full process.

Other•2 Related•Jul 22, 2026 • 13:30

Andorra Court Expands Reckless Driving Case Against Fugitive Ferrariman

The Batllia court in Andorra has expanded its investigation into a reckless driving case against Ferrariman, granting him provisional liberty while publishing a notice due to his unknown location. Details build on a prior order amid his history of driving incidents.

Business•3 Related•Jul 22, 2026 • 10:30

Andorra Tribunal Annuls Eviction Over Tenant's Small Dog

Andorra's top court overturned a lower ruling that ended a lease solely for a small dog, stressing need for evidence of harm and proportionality despite the pet ban.

Other•2 Related•Jul 21, 2026 • 07:45

Andorran Court Convicts Two Men for Damaging Car in Photo Stunt

An Andorran court found two men guilty of minor intentional damage after they climbed on a neighbor's parked car for a photograph, causing dents worth €3,133. Sentences included curfews, while civil claims await further proceedings.

Business•2 Related•Jul 20, 2026 • 14:30

Andorra Court Acquits Family in Restaurant Debt Evasion Case

Judges ruled no deliberate scheme existed to hide furniture and appliances moved from a debt-ridden eatery to a second family outlet before any asset seizure. Relief for defendants as case concludes.

Business•2 Related•Jul 18, 2026 • 11:15

Andorra Court Upholds Ordino's Denial of Ansalonga Building Permits

Andorra's Superior Court of Justice confirmed Ordino parish council's refusal of permits for a plot in Ansalonga. The meadow lacks necessary prior urbanisation despite road proximity, enforcing a moratorium during master plan revisions.

Business•4 Related•Jul 08, 2026 • 14:30

Andorran Court Annuls Labour Arbitration Award Over Unconstitutional Law

Andorra's Superior Court of Justice nullified an arbitrator's decision mandating intensive shifts for Coopalsa drivers, as it relied on provisions later ruled unconstitutional by limiting access to courts.

Business•2 Related•Jul 05, 2026 • 11:30

Andorra Court Upholds Nullity of Casa Xirro Urban Classification in Engolasters

Andorra's Superior Court has reaffirmed that the Casa Xirro lands in Engolasters fail to meet legal criteria for urban soil under territorial planning law. The decision nullifies related parts of parish urban plans from 2007 and 2018.

Politics•3 Related•Jul 02, 2026 • 17:00

Andorra's CSJ Hosts CEPEJ Conference on Objective Judicial Workload Measurement

Andorra's Superior Council of Justice convened with Europe's CEPEJ to build an objective workload measurement system for courts. Experts shared methodologies, initial studies, and implementation strategies to enhance efficiency and resource allocation.

Business•2 Related•Jul 02, 2026 • 15:00

Andorra's Criminal Court wrapped up the three-day Operació Lliri trial over a smuggling ring linked to a

Lauredià firm, involving hidden vehicle compartments and money laundering across 31 Spain border crossings.

Other•2 Related•Jul 01, 2026 • 06:49

Andorra Court Cuts Filipino Father's Sentence to 10 Years for Abusing Daughter

Andorra's Superior Court partially upheld a conviction, confirming repeated sexual assaults on the girl while dropping one major charge for lack of proof. The father faces 10 years in prison plus expulsion.

Other•2 Related•Jun 30, 2026 • 06:37

Traffic Officer on Trial for Punching Workshop Owner's Sister in 2020 Dispute

Conflicting accounts emerged in Corts court trial of a traffic officer charged with major intentional injury for allegedly punching a woman during a payment dispute at a Santa Coloma motorcycle workshop amid pandemic tensions.

Business•2 Related•Jun 26, 2026 • 09:15

Andorra Court Upholds Insurers' Bankruptcy, Grants Landowners Procedural Win

Andorra's top court rejected former insurers' owners' rights claims in bankruptcy, confirming fair procedures. It separately annulled a land classification decision for poor reasoning, mandating a redo on a disputed Escaldes-Engordany development plot.

Other•3 Related•Jun 26, 2026 • 09:15

Andorra Tribunal Reviews Chiropractor's Rape Conviction Appeal

Andorra's top court will scrutinize a chiropractor's nearly 10-year prison term for sexually assaulting patients, probing potential breaches of constitutional rights. Separate nightclub rape appeals were heard but not yet decided.

Business•2 Related•Jun 25, 2026 • 11:45

Andorra Court Annuls Ruling in Casa Xirro Land Dispute

Andorra's Constitutional Court voided a lower court decision favoring Escaldes-Engordany parish council. It mandates re-evaluation of the plot's urban status near Engolasters Lake, citing flawed reasoning and overlooked precedents.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 25, 2026 • 07:00

Andorra la Vella Cònsol Confident Dialogue Will Resolve Plaça Vinyes Leaks

Sergi González, cònsol major of Andorra la Vella, expresses confidence that dialogue among parties will settle the year-long Plaça Vinyes leaks dispute post-waterproofing tests, citing positive attitudes despite ongoing Batllia court case.

Health•2 Related•Jun 25, 2026 • 07:00

Madrid Court Upholds Probe into Ex-Officials over Elderly Woman's Covid Death

Spain's Madrid Provincial Court has rejected appeals, allowing Getafe's investigation into two former health officials for possible administrative misconduct linked to an elderly woman's death during the first Covid-19 wave.

Other•3 Related•Jun 20, 2026 • 13:45

Encamp 'Hammer Thief' Faces Parole in February After Hotel Robbery Sentence

A Tribunal de Corts court sentenced the 24-year-old Encamp man to two years in prison for robbing a hotel with a hammer, threatening a worker. Good conduct may lead to semi-liberty soon and release next February if ruling stands firm.

Other•2 Related•Jun 18, 2026 • 08:15

Ex-chef Gets 10-Month Suspended Sentence for Death Threats with Knife Against Hotel Boss

A 57-year-old ex-head chef received a 10-month suspended sentence from Andorra's Corts Court for repeated death threats with a knife against his hotel superior during a 2020 labour dispute. He must pay €1,000 in damages and forfeit weapons.

Sports•2 Related•Jun 18, 2026 • 08:15

Andorra Court Convicts Two Nightclub Guards of 2018 Assaults

Andorra's Criminal Court ruled the guards assaulted three people after ejecting one from a discotheque, imposing suspended sentences and fines nearly eight years later based on victim and medical evidence.

Business•2 Related•Jun 18, 2026 • 06:30

Vinyes Car Park Sues Andorra la Vella Over Plaza Renovation Leaks

Vinyes Patrimonial SLU has launched a court battle against Andorra la Vella's parish council after water from the renovated Plaça del Poble infiltrated its underground car park, causing damage. An expert blames the parish's public works.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 16, 2026 • 20:30

Andorra Court VP Reports Drop in Judicial Delay Cases

Andorra's Constitutional Court vice-president Pere Pastor highlights fewer complaints about judicial delays at a book launch event. He welcomes the trend but emphasizes the court's limited role in remedies.

Sports•3 Related•Jun 13, 2026 • 11:00

TAD Overturns FC Andorra's €9,000 Fine Over Piqué's Referee Remark

Spain's TAD annulled the fine after finding RFEF violated FC Andorra's defence rights by changing sanction grounds and rejecting evidence in the Gerard Piqué halftime comment case.

Business•2 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 06:45

Andorra Court Grants Prosecutors Extension to Oct 2026 in BPA Case Appeals

In a rare move, Andorra's Superior Court extends prosecutors' response deadline to 30 October 2026 for 13 appeals in the massive BPA banking scandal, citing unprecedented complexity and Spain's 'Emperador' case updates.

Business•2 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 07:00

Spanish Office Invalidates Andorra Health Service's 'Programa de ayuda al triaje' Trademark

Andorra's public health service SAAS suffers another IP loss as Spain's OEPM invalidates its triage software trademark amid dispute with ex-ED head Dr. Gómez Jiménez.