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Politics•4 Related•Jun 23, 2026 • 22:00

Gemma Minguillón Named Director of Andorra's Public Function Department

The appointment supports a departmental reorganization to enhance HR management, internal coordination, and service quality in Andorra's general administration. Minguillón has a strong background in organizational management and public sector projects.

Politics•2 Related•Jun 17, 2026 • 20:15

Andorra Approves €444K Subsidies for Social Inclusion and Primary Sector

Andorran government allocates over €444,000 to boost social programs tackling vulnerabilities and primary sector sustainability. Funds support NGOs, livestock welfare with a 3% hike, and agriculture with an 18% increase.

Business•4 Related•Jun 13, 2026 • 07:30

Andorra Restaurants Face 30-50% Staff Loss as Winter Workers Depart Next Week

Hospitality businesses in Andorra brace for significant staffing shortages next week when winter temporaries exit. Summer replacements via new 500-permit quota offer relief, but delays and rotations strain operations amid quota management complaints.

Business•4 Related•Jun 13, 2026 • 07:00

Andorra Launches €21.6M Tender for Affordable Rental Housing Buildings

Government tenders for existing buildings to boost public rental stock from 500 to 650 units by late summer, prioritising central, ready properties amid expanded eligibility.

Politics•2 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 19:35

Andorran Government Approves €69,856 in Subsidies for Gender Equality and Anti-Violence Projects

The Council of Ministers allocated funds to 15 organizations, covering partial organizational costs for projects targeting women. This includes support for addiction recovery spaces, training on gender perspectives, and media campaigns on empowerment and well-being.

Politics•2 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 17:30

Bulgaria Blocks Andorra's EU Pact with San Marino Over Frozen Funds Dispute

Bulgaria's persistent reservation in EU's COREPER has delayed Andorra's association agreement with San Marino due to a financial dispute over frozen investor funds. Diplomatic talks continue as the Cypriot presidency seeks consensus before its term expires.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 04, 2026 • 22:30

Andorra Approves Capacity Studies for 6 Parishes, Excludes Escaldes-Engordany Over Delays

The Andorran government has mandated carrying capacity reports for most parishes to enforce sustainable urban planning, but Escaldes-Engordany faces exclusion for not providing requested sewerage data despite repeated delays.

Other•4 Related•Jun 04, 2026 • 07:15

Andorra Approves Public Housing Reforms to Ease Access for More Families

Andorran Council of Ministers raises income limits and adds groups like disability pensioners to qualify for public housing. Changes respond to application data and aim to match European standards amid market pressures.

Other•2 Related•Jun 03, 2026 • 22:30

Andorra Approves €1.35 Million in School Grants for 2026/2027 Academic Year

Funding matches previous year and covers fees, meals, transport, and vocational training abroad for pre-school to secondary students. Applications open June 10 with 85% approval rate last year.

Business•2 Related•Jun 03, 2026 • 22:30

IMF's Georgieva to Visit Andorra for First Time Since 2020 Membership

Andorra's head of government Xavier Espot will host the IMF managing director for meetings with ministers and economic stakeholders to boost cooperation and economic resilience.

Business•4 Related•Jun 03, 2026 • 22:15

Andorra Approves Bill for Stricter Real Estate Agent Regulations

Andorra's government passes legislation mandating college membership, academic qualifications, and insurance for real estate agents to enhance protections and combat unqualified practice.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 03, 2026 • 22:15

Andorra Releases Capacity Reports for Six Parishes, Excludes Delinquent Escaldes-Engordany

Andorran authorities published maximum carrying capacity reports for six parishes to advance territorial planning, bypassing Escaldes-Engordany due to its council's failure to submit supplementary data months after request. Spokesperson Guillem Casal urged compliance.

Culture•2 Related•Jun 03, 2026 • 20:30

Andorra Awards Posthumous Order of Charlemagne to Sculptor Josep Viladomat

The government recognizes the Catalan artist's elegant figurative sculptures and murals produced during his exile in Andorra, where many works are displayed publicly.

Business•3 Related•May 28, 2026 • 14:04

Council of Ministers Approves Defence Rights Amendment for Justice Efficiency

Andorra's government has updated regulations to streamline lawyer assignments, refine financial assessments, and index pro bono fees to inflation for better judicial access.

Politics•5 Related•May 28, 2026 • 12:01

Andorra Eases Affordable Housing Access for Low-Income Pensioners

Andorran officials target pension recipients lacking minimum income for easier entry into public housing lists, amid 1,172 applications and expansions like 17 new units in Sant Julià de Lòria. Confidence grows to meet demand with 150 additional units this year.

Business•5 Related•May 27, 2026 • 20:01

Andorra Awards €270K Contract to Rehab Tobacco Factory into Advanced Tech Hub

Andorra awards €270K to rehab ex-Catsa tobacco factory into R&D and startup hub, boosting innovation to 7-8% GDP. €67K for school safety upgrades.

Politics•5 Related•May 22, 2026 • 06:01

Andorra Approves 275K Euro Land Buy for Prison Mental Health Expansion

Andorran officials purchased adjacent land to expand the Comella prison, focusing on a new mental health module. This addresses inadequate current setups using minors' unit space and supports better inmate rehabilitation.

Andorra Approves €450K Road Maintenance and La Massana-Erts Walkway Final Stretch

The Andorran government greenlit €450,000 in road upkeep contracts for safety improvements across parishes and a €627,521 deal to complete a 190-metre pedestrian walkway between La Massana and Erts.

Andorra Awards Final 190m Pedestrian Walkway Stretch in Massana-Erts for €627,522

The 3m-wide path with lighting and greenery boosts safety along CG-4, completing a 1.7M-euro project from a 2019 citizen initiative.

Politics•5 Related•May 16, 2026 • 06:46

Concòrdia demands referendum on Andorra-EU deal before ratification

Andorra's opposition party Concòrdia labels the government's push for EU association agreement profoundly undemocratic without prior public consultation. Government defends timeline and dismisses petition concerns amid upcoming EU vote.

Other•3 Related•May 16, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Publishes Microcredentials Code, Approves Philosophy Bachelor's Degree

Andorran authorities have introduced standards for short professional training programs and greenlit a new philosophy undergraduate degree. Microcredentials target skill updates for employability, while the bachelor's emphasizes critical thinking for diverse careers.

Environment•4 Related•May 08, 2026 • 19:20

Andorran Rangers Confirm Three Young Male Brown Bears in Spring

Three young male brown bears have appeared in Andorra's border areas during spring thaw, identified by rangers' photo traps and hair samples for genetic matching. No attacks reported, but farmers worry about livestock risks amid calls for coexistence.

Other•5 Related•May 07, 2026 • 07:02