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Politics•2 Related•Dec 11, 2025 • 06:47

Andorra minister backs tough action on smuggling while defending migrants' rights at CoE meeting

Justice and Interior Secretary Joan León urged strict penalties for traffickers and smugglers, warned against criminalising irregular migration, and.

Health•3 Related•Dec 11, 2025 • 06:47

Former Madrid health official in Andorra skips court in care‑home deaths probe

Carlos Mur, a psychiatrist and former Madrid sociosanitary director, did not attend testimony in a Madrid court investigating March 2020 protocols.

Business•3 Related•Dec 11, 2025 • 06:47

Colonial SFL and Andbank España buy Naturgy’s Madrid HQ for ~€80m

The 13,000 sqm fully renovated building at 38 Avenida de América secures stable rental income from Naturgy's long-term lease, boosting Colonial's Madrid portfolio to 39 assets over 500,000 sqm.

Andorra police detain eight drink‑drivers and make nine drug arrests during holiday campaign

Andorra police detained eight drink-drivers (BAC up to 1.51 g/L), made nine drug arrests with cocaine/ecstasy seizures, plus cases of suspended licence and expulsion violation.

Business•2 Related•Dec 11, 2025 • 06:46

Thierry Dissaux appointed to Andorra's banking resolution board

The Andorran Financial Authority has named French finance specialist Thierry Dissaux as its representative on AREB, effective 1 January 2026.

Politics•3 Related•Dec 11, 2025 • 06:46

Government invites applications for Special Customs Corps level C2 posts with a €26,972.66 gross annual

Andorra opens external contest for 15 Special Customs Corps (C2) posts at €26,972.66 gross/year after failed internal call. Requires Andorran nationality, MAQ 4, B2 Catalan, driving licence; deadline.

Environment•4 Related•Dec 11, 2025 • 06:18

Andorra extends animal‑welfare audits to horses, sheep and goats and boosts local organic support

Government will mandate biennial external welfare audits for equine, ovine and caprine holdings and increase grants for quality and organic.

Politics•5 Related•Dec 11, 2025 • 06:17

Andorra la Vella deploys plain‑clothes civic agents to tackle public incivility

The council has added two undercover civic agents to patrol year‑round with Traffic Service teams and issue fines for offences affecting cleanliness.

Culture•3 Related•Dec 11, 2025 • 06:17

Ramon Llull awards honour Roser Bru foundation, translators and language advocate

The International Ramon Llull Awards in Encamp recognised institutions and individuals who promote Catalan culture abroad, including the Fundación.

Politics•4 Related•Dec 11, 2025 • 06:17

Andorra and France renew 10-year education pact, agree co‑financing for school refurbishments

The decade‑long agreement preserves the French‑system option within Andorra’s multilingual framework and commits to phased renovation of the Lycée.

Sports•3 Related•Dec 11, 2025 • 06:17

Circuit Tennis Andorra ends with Màster 2025 at Princiesport

Season‑ending Màster brings 29 top youth players across Benjamí, Aleví, Infantil and Cadet to Princiesport for an intensive weekend of round‑robin.

Sports•4 Related•Dec 11, 2025 • 06:16

Payment covers extra audiovisual and venue costs and allows the foundation’s accounts to be finalised ahead

Andorra Government transfers €312,743.80 to 2025 Games foundation for extra audiovisual and venue costs, finalising accounts and total spending at €4.53 million.

Other•3 Related•Dec 11, 2025 • 06:16

Massage therapist on trial for rape and sexual assault at Tribunal de Corts

Closing arguments heard in a case accusing a therapist of two rapes and one sexual assault of three clients between 2022–2024; prosecution seeks 16.

Politics•5 Related•Dec 11, 2025 • 06:16

Concòrdia rebuffs Demòcrates despite mayor saying pact could be possible if Baró leads

Sant Julià cònsol Cerni Cairat said a DA–Concòrdia post‑electoral deal might be conceivable if Ladislau Baró led Demòcrates, citing policy.

Business•2 Related•Dec 11, 2025 • 06:16

Six acquitted in BPA trial left definitively cleared as others appeal convictions

The Public Prosecutor’s Office and Government declined to challenge the Court of Corts’ 15 July acquittals, making them final.

Culture•3 Related•Dec 10, 2025 • 22:31

Bullying Pursuit: Rewriting parchís into a cooperative anti‑bullying game

Siblings Ferran and David Aguilar, with game and IP specialists, turned the traditional parchís into Bullying Pursuit — a board and mobile game.

Culture•4 Related•Dec 10, 2025 • 22:31

€191,947.85 contract awarded to convert Rosaleda annex into National Archives

Construccions Neu SLU will adapt an annex of the former Hotel Rosaleda in Encamp to house the National Archives; works will take five months and.

Politics•2 Related•Dec 10, 2025 • 21:46

Rejection rate for seasonal work permits falls to 8.6% after Entry/Exit rollout

Government says initial fears over the new Entry/Exit System did not materialize as seasonal hiring remains on track; authorities validated nearly.

Other•4 Related•Dec 10, 2025 • 21:46

Multiple arrests after weekend violent incidents in Andorra

Police detained several people after separate violent incidents across Andorra, including a visitor accused of threatening her partner with a knife.

Health•3 Related•Dec 10, 2025 • 20:46

Early influenza surge in Andorra strains paediatric services

Influenza cases jumped to 137.77 per 100,000 inhabitants in early December, with children under 5 hit hardest and straining pediatric services amid holiday demand.

Politics•3 Related•Dec 10, 2025 • 20:46

Conference urges reaffirmation and update of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

At an International Human Rights Day event in Andorra, Joan Subirats argued the 1948 Declaration remains vital but needs careful updating to address.

Politics•2 Related•Dec 10, 2025 • 20:31

Andorra's Senior French Magistrate Yves Picod Announces Retirement for 2026

Longest-serving magistrate on Andorra's Tribunal Superior penal chamber notifies retirement on 30 June 2026, potentially ending French representation unless a compatriot is appointed. The decision reflects broader efforts to Andorranise the judiciary.

Culture•2 Related•Dec 10, 2025 • 20:01