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Sports•1 Source•Nov 26, 2025 • 22:00

La Rosa del Nord Trail sells out with around 200 participants

Organized by VSL Sports, the Saturday race offers a 15:00 walk or 17:30 half marathon along a 22km trail with 1,600m elevation gain from Escola Agrària de Bellester to Pavelló LAU Esport.

Politics•1 Source•Nov 26, 2025 • 21:55

Pension reform shelved after Concòrdia withdraws support

The majority finished a pension reform draft but will not present it after Concòrdia pulled out of the consensus, citing electoral calculation.

Business•1 Source•Nov 26, 2025 • 21:40

Andorran councillor urges action to block potential foreign takeover of ski firm Saetde

Enric Dolsa stresses ski sector's vital role in the economy amid rumours of a potential sale sparked by a minority shareholder's exit.

Politics•1 Source•Nov 26, 2025 • 21:21

Andorra to introduce omnibus law regulating economic professions

The government and the College of Economists have agreed to draft a single law to regulate economists, tax advisers, accountants and related roles,.

Politics•1 Source•Nov 26, 2025 • 21:03

Andorra to phase out rent controls from January 2027 with up to 30% cap

The government will begin a gradual rollback of rent controls in January 2027, starting with the oldest contracts and allowing landlords up to 30%.

Politics•1 Source•Nov 26, 2025 • 20:54

Government allows temporary retention of existing tenancies in first‑home guarantee scheme

A recent amendment corrects a drafting omission and permits buyers using the first‑home guarantee to purchase properties already let to third.

Politics•3 Sources•Nov 26, 2025 • 20:52

Co‑Prince Serrano Pentinat makes first official visit to Andorra la Vella Comú

The Bishop of Urgell and Co‑Prince Josep‑Lluís Serrano Pentinat formally visited the Comú d’Andorra la Vella to strengthen institutional cooperation.

Politics•3 Sources•Nov 26, 2025 • 20:52

Bishop of Urgell makes first official visit to Andorra la Vella Comú

Episcopal Co‑Prince Josep‑Lluís Serrano Pentinat visited the Comú d’Andorra la Vella to meet cònsols, sign the Llibre d’Or and review municipal.

Politics•3 Sources•Nov 26, 2025 • 20:41

New Schengen rule leads to 10% rejection of seasonal worker permit applications

Since the Schengen entry/exit requirement was introduced on 29 October, immigration authorities have rejected 10% of seasonal worker permit requests.

Culture•4 Sources•Nov 26, 2025 • 20:40

Les Pardines 1819 added to Michelin Guide 'Recommended', taking Andorra to six

The Michelin Guide 2026 has added Les Pardines 1819 to its 'Recommended' list, bringing Andorra’s total to six recommended establishments.

Politics•5 Sources•Nov 26, 2025 • 20:38

Andorra to recruit 15 police officers to curb tobacco smuggling; three prison trainees appointed

The government has opened a call for 15 new police posts to reinforce Pas de la Casa and create a permanent Encamp unit, adding to nine earlier.

Culture•2 Sources•Nov 26, 2025 • 20:28

Andorra conference urges quality, equity in digital higher education

AQUA and experts at a World Day for Access to Higher Education event in the Consell General warned that digital and hybrid university programmes.

Culture•2 Sources•Nov 26, 2025 • 20:28

Andorra conference urges quality and equity in online higher education

At a Consell General event organised with AQUA, Josep M.

Culture•1 Source•Nov 26, 2025 • 20:18

Ordino donates €538.84 from 33rd Mostra Gastronòmica to UNICEF

The Comú d’Ordino handed a €538.84 solidarity cheque to UNICEF Andorra, raised during the 33rd Mostra Gastronòmica d’Ordino.

Culture•1 Source•Nov 26, 2025 • 20:18

Ordino council donates €538.84 from gastronomic fair to UNICEF Andorra

Ordino town council handed a €538.84 cheque to UNICEF Andorra from funds raised at the 33rd Mostra Gastronòmica d’Ordino.

Culture•4 Sources•Nov 26, 2025 • 20:05

Immersive 'Van Gogh Alive' opens in Escaldes‑Engordany on 22 January

Van Gogh Alive, produced by Grande Experiences, runs at Sala Prat del Roure from 22 January–6 April with large‑scale projections, surround sound and.

Health•1 Source•Nov 26, 2025 • 19:58

Respiratory infections surge as flu nears epidemic threshold

Acute respiratory infections rose sharply last week, with influenza cases doubling and approaching the epidemic threshold.

Health•1 Source•Nov 26, 2025 • 19:58

Respiratory infections rise; influenza climbs toward epidemic threshold

Acute respiratory infections jumped to 189.19 per 100,000 between 17–23 Nov, with influenza cases doubling and approaching the epidemic threshold.

Environment•3 Sources•Nov 26, 2025 • 19:55

Government awards €714k in recovery-plan contracts for seven endangered species

Two companies have been contracted to implement five-year (2025–2029) recovery plans for seven endangered fauna, funding measures to assess declines.

Environment•3 Sources•Nov 26, 2025 • 19:55

Government awards €714k in contracts for seven endangered species recovery plans

Two companies will implement recovery plans for seven endangered species from 2025–2029 after the government approved the plans and launched public.

Politics•1 Source•Nov 26, 2025 • 19:43

Andorra draft tourism law introduces fines, closures and visitor‑management tools

An 83‑article draft law, prepared with UNWTO guidance, creates a graduated sanction system from warnings to permanent closure and adds oversight and.

Business•1 Source•Nov 26, 2025 • 19:43

Draft Andorran tourism law authorises fines and closures to protect sector and environment

An 83‑article draft law, prepared with UNWTO guidance, sets governance, training, digitalisation and sustainability rules and a graded sanctioning.

Business•3 Sources•Nov 26, 2025 • 19:20

Retailers extend Black Friday as shoppers, scams and impulse buying rise

Shops in Andorra la Vella and beyond are stretching Black Friday into weekends or weeks, prompting mixed shopper behaviour and skepticism over deals.

Politics•1 Source•Nov 26, 2025 • 19:16

Government awards €19,385.77 in international aid grants and updates degree curricula

The Government approved grants to three Andorran organisations for projects in Mozambique, Burkina Faso and Honduras, and revised higher-education.

Politics•1 Source•Nov 26, 2025 • 18:45

Constitutional Court reopens amparo over penal code in Zaragoza laundering case; mixed rulings in other appeals

The Court admitted a fresh amparo in a long‑running Zaragoza money‑laundering prosecution to decide whether the 1990 or 2005 Penal Code applies.