Politics•3 Related•Jul 02, 2026 • 06:35Andorra Reaffirms Cautious Abortion Decriminalisation StanceThe government says abortion reform must protect women from criminal penalties without endangering the co-principality, as opposition parties press for faster action.
Business•4 Related•Jul 02, 2026 • 06:00Andorra Approves 2.8% Minimum Wage Hike to €1,568 Monthly Amid 4.2% InflationAndorra's government enacted an extraordinary 2.8% minimum wage boost to combat surging inflation, ensuring low-income earners maintain buying power. Leaders cite global factors like fuel prices and promise spillover benefits to broader salaries and social supports.
Politics•3 Related•Jun 29, 2026 • 15:30Andorra's PM Espot Defends Housing Record in Final DebateIn his last orientation debate, PM Xavier Espot touted anti-fraud measures slashing foreign investments and restoring homes, while unveiling rental aids and €35M for public housing expansion amid crisis.
Business•3 Related•Jun 29, 2026 • 15:00Andorra Council Awards €116K Contract to Refurbish First Reviu Programme FlatAndorra la Vella council partners with Construccions Llesui SL to transform an uninhabitable flat at Carrer del Puial 6 into a modern two-bedroom rental unit. The Reviu Programme's debut project uses split funding and aims to revive disused properties for citizens' housing needs.
Politics•2 Related•Jun 29, 2026 • 10:31Andorra's Espot Defends Housing Record in Farewell SpeechIn his final speech as head of government, Xavier Espot highlighted achievements like massive housing investments and tenant protections while unveiling new aid programs to ease rent burdens amid policy shifts.
Culture•3 Related•Jun 29, 2026 • 09:30Ordino villagers plant Mai tree with record youth turnout in Sant Pere kickoffVillagers in Ordino marked Sant Pere festivities by erecting a traditional Mai pine in Plaça Major, featuring a record number of young participants in dances, role handovers, and a spectacular fire parade ending in the tree's cremation.
Politics•2 Related•Jun 28, 2026 • 06:00Diversand's New President Isabella Vargas Leads Defiant Pride March in AndorraIsabella Vargas spearheaded Diversand's inaugural Pride march under her presidency, rallying 40 attendees with chants against regression. The event highlighted legal gains like equal marriage while pushing for broader protections amid rising local rhetoric.
Politics•3 Related•Jun 27, 2026 • 07:00Andorra's PS Demands Fixes for Immigration Dept Delays After Two YearsAndorra's Social Democratic Party presses the government to resolve chronic Immigration Department issues like excessive wait times and redundant visits, which burden workers and businesses. The party seeks detailed performance metrics and modernization steps.
Culture•4 Related•Jun 25, 2026 • 12:00Ordino Lights Canigó Flame to Launch Andorra's 60th Sant Joan FestivalAndorra kicks off its 60th Sant Joan festival as Ordino receives the Canigó flame, sparking processions, falles, and bonfires across seven parishes with strong youth involvement and cultural tributes.
Politics•3 Related•Jun 24, 2026 • 07:15Andorra Completes Carrying Capacity Reports for All Parishes After Escaldes-Engordany DelayAndorran officials have finalized mandatory maximum carrying capacity studies across all parishes, enabling communes to advance urban planning amid past tensions over one parish's delayed submission. Minister Guillem Casal confirmed the process closure.
Business•4 Related•Jun 23, 2026 • 23:30Andorra Audit Court Slams Government Overtime, Staffing Abuses in 2024 ReportsAndorra's Audit Court issued reports exposing widespread 2024 fiscal lapses, including regulatory breaches in overtime pay for 73 workers, unauthorized staffing extensions, improper hires at Andorra Turisme, and procurement failures across government bodies.
Politics•4 Related•Jun 23, 2026 • 20:30Spain's Armengol Visits Andorra, Backs EU Deal and Restarts Parliamentary Ties After 18 YearsSpain's Congress president Francina Armengol visited Andorra to endorse its EU association agreement and launch a permanent parliamentary commission, addressing connectivity, borders, and shared challenges after an 18-year hiatus.
Business•3 Related•Jun 22, 2026 • 14:30Andorra Foreign Property Investments Drop 20% Amid New Taxes; Caubella Heliport OpensEconomy Minister blames reforms for the decline after last year's boom. Meanwhile, the new €5.5M+ heliport in La Massana targets 1,800 landings yearly, prioritizing emergencies and aerial services with capped costs.
Politics•4 Related•Jun 21, 2026 • 20:00Andorra Delegation Leads PACE Debates on Azerbaijan, Georgia, and AI Threats in StrasbourgAndorra's parliamentary representatives actively participate in the Council of Europe's PACE session, addressing key global issues like authoritarianism in the Caucasus, AI risks to democracy, and human rights in Iran while advancing historic archival recoveries at home.
Business•3 Related•Jun 20, 2026 • 16:45Andorra Court of Auditors Exposes Widespread Fiscal MismanagementAndorra's 2024 fiscal report exposes management failures across departments, including improper budgeting, excessive overtime, and procurement violations amid rising debt pressures.
Politics•2 Related•Jun 19, 2026 • 07:00Andorra Education Minister Defends Pupil Survey on Porn, Sexting and SuicideEducation Minister Ladislau Baró justified surveys assessing primary pupils' exposure to pornography, sexting, adult propositions and suicidal thoughts. He emphasized expert adaptation, parental consent processes and necessity for evidence-based child protection amid digital threats.
Politics•2 Related•Jun 18, 2026 • 21:15Encamp Parish Council Approves Maximum Capacity Study for Sustainable Growth to 2035The council validated sufficient resources for population growth, based on a government report. It projects no strains on services or infrastructure, crediting proactive planning and investments while noting recommendations for enhancements.
Business•4 Related•Jun 18, 2026 • 15:30Andorra Sees 20% Drop in Foreign Property Investment Applications Amid Housing CurbsGovernment restrictions have triggered a sharp decline in foreign real estate applications in Andorra, as Minister Conxita Marsol highlights transitional effects from 2025 reforms amid debates on market pressures and aid adjustments.
Politics•4 Related•Jun 18, 2026 • 14:15Andorra Opposition Slams Heliport Cost Overruns and Forest DestructionAndorra's Social Democratic Party attacked the La Caubella heliport for ballooning expenses and ecological damage during a parliamentary session. The government countered by stressing its necessity for safety and national air management, while fast-tracking a €200K Santa Coloma backup site.
Politics•3 Related•Jun 17, 2026 • 06:18Gerard Alís Confirmed as PS Lead Candidate for Andorra's 2027 ElectionsThe Partit Socialdemòcrata validated lawyer Gerard Alís as its head of government candidate for 2027 after primaries where he emerged as the consensus choice. He vows to tackle housing shortages and youth struggles in Andorra's growing economy.
Politics•4 Related•Jun 16, 2026 • 20:30Andorra Court VP Reports Drop in Judicial Delay CasesAndorra'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.
Politics•3 Related•Jun 16, 2026 • 18:30Andorra Tenants' Union Launches Civil Disobedience Over Rental LawAndorra's tenants' rights group vows apartment block protests and solidarity networks after parties DA and CC dismissed its housing protections during Rental Deregulation Law passage. PS slams rental aid cuts hiding crisis scale.
Politics•4 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 06:00Andorra Signs Deal to Simplify Constitution into Easy-Read FormatAndorran officials formalized a pact Thursday to convert the Constitution and other laws into accessible formats. The initiative promotes universal understanding of public documents, with CASS already adopting similar practices for resolutions.
Business•3 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 06:15Andorra Approves €302K Aid for Businesses Hit by Pas de la Casa Landslide ClosureAndorran officials have greenlit nearly €300,000 in relief for 25 businesses impacted by a three-week landslide blocking the key RN-20 route to Pas de la Casa, including major fuel vouchers for visitors and shuttle funding.
Business•4 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 21:30Andorra Launches €21.6M Tender for 150 Affordable Rental FlatsAndorra seeks buildings with 150 flats via public tender, prioritizing near-ready properties in central areas to rapidly expand public rental housing.