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Politics•2 Related•Aug 14, 2026 • 14:15

Andorra Allocates €40,000 to OPCW, OSCE, and UN for Peace and Rights

Andorra's government has distributed €40,000 across key international bodies to advance peacebuilding, security, human rights, and sustainable development initiatives worldwide.

Sports•2 Related•Aug 14, 2026 • 13:45

MoraBanc Andorra Unveils Preseason Schedule with Double Barça Clashes

Andorra's preparation includes five friendly matches, medical checks starting Monday, and first training on August 19. The team wraps preseason with an unconfirmed Trofeu d'Andorra la Vella before league debut.

Culture•2 Related•Aug 14, 2026 • 13:45

Andorra Culture Minister Defends Church Protection Zone Amid Landowner Fury

Culture Minister Mònica Bonell insists the Sant Joan de Caselles church zone in Canillo follows heritage law, not expropriation. She urges dialogue with owners and outlines appeal options while prepping legal reforms.

Politics•3 Related•Aug 14, 2026 • 13:45

Andorra Faces Liability for Compensation in 10 Gender Violence Cases

A recent law reform makes the Andorran executive responsible for victim compensation when perpetrators default on payments. Ten cases now qualify, amid 22 total condemnatory resolutions since the change took effect.

Business•2 Related•Aug 14, 2026 • 12:45

Andorra Approves Fuel Price Cuts to Counter Rising Costs and Spain's Diesel Discount

Andorran officials endorsed rules for partial tax refunds on hydrocarbons, reducing petrol and diesel prices through September 2026. They met importers to assess Spain's discount impact and vowed to monitor trends for potential further actions.

Other•2 Related•Aug 14, 2026 • 11:45

Drink-driver and partner arrested in Pas de la Casa after assaulting police

A routine breathalyser check before 3am escalated when a driver tested over double the limit and both he and his partner resisted, insulted, and damaged a patrol vehicle in Andorra.

Other•3 Related•Aug 14, 2026 • 11:45

Drunk Man Caught with Loaded Revolver and Knife in Andorra la Vella

Andorra la Vella police detained a heavily intoxicated man en route to his hotel, discovering prohibited weapons. He was charged, held overnight, then released with an expulsion order amid suspicions of organized crime links.

Environment•3 Related•Aug 14, 2026 • 11:30

Canillo Opens Biomimetic Trail at Prats for Family Biodiversity Learning

Families can now explore a new circular path in Prats with stops highlighting nature's adaptations, curiosities of local wildlife, plants, and ecosystems through biomimicry-inspired plaques.

Sports•2 Related•Aug 14, 2026 • 11:15

MoraBanc Andorra Promotes 17-Year-Old Luka Bottiroli to First-Team Training

The promising junior will train daily with the ACB squad while competing in Sènior B, despite Aaron Ganal's absence, as part of the club's focus on developing homegrown talent.

Sports•2 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 22:30

Andorran Gymnast Berta Miquel Finishes 51st at World Championships

Representing Andorra, Berta Miquel secured a top-50 qualification placing at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships. Her routines in ribbon, clubs, hoop, and ball showcased competitive form among global athletes.

Environment•2 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 20:15

Andorra Approves Animal Welfare Bill, Wildlife Centre on Track for 2026

Andorra's government has greenlit a comprehensive animal welfare bill as part of broader approvals. Meanwhile, the new Wildlife Recovery Centre in Canillo progresses steadily toward 2026 opening, replacing the limited Santa Coloma site.

Politics•2 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 18:45

Episcopal Co-Prince Attends Canillo's Traditional Lunch at Aina Centre

The annual institutional lunch emphasized community ties, regional cuisine, and the Aina centre's vital work in fostering natural heritage and civic education for Andorra's youth.

Business•4 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 18:45

Coopalsa to Keep Staff Schedules Unchanged Until After Winter Amid Annulled Award

Coopalsa plans to provisionally retain existing employee schedules post-annulment of a key arbitral award, while negotiating new compliant labour deals with workers to ensure sustainability and positive relations.

Politics•4 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 18:15

Romanian Fraud Suspect Wanted for €6,000+ Scam Extradited from Spain to Andorra

Spanish police detained the fugitive following an Interpol alert from Andorra, leading to swift extradition approved by courts. He now faces prosecution and imprisonment in the Principality.

Sports•3 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 17:45

MoraBanc Andorra Signs French PG Milan Barbitch for 2026-27 Preseason

The club bolsters its backcourt with the playmaker's versatile skills ahead of medical checks and on-court preparations for the new campaign. No long-term deal details shared yet.

Environment•2 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 17:30

Andorra's Canillo Wildlife Recovery Centre Advances on Schedule for 2026 Completion

Contractors are on track to finish the new facility near Racons before end of 2026, Minister Guillem Casal confirmed after site visits. The centre will replace the limited Santa Coloma site.

Other•4 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 16:15

Statistics show growth across all parishes, driven by immigrants from Latin America, with foreigners now

55.4% of residents amid an aging demographic shift.

Health•3 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 15:30

Firefighters Airlift Injured Female Hiker from Tristaina Lakes near Arcalís

A woman twisted her ankle on a hike near Arcalís, prompting Bombers to send a helicopter for her extraction from the inaccessible Tristaina lakes area. She was flown straight to a hospital for treatment.

Environment•3 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 15:00

Lightning-Sparked Wildfire Above Canòlich in Sant Julià de Lòria Nearing Extinguishment

Firefighters have contained a lightning-induced wildfire near Canòlich in Sant Julià de Lòria using ground teams and aerial water drops. The fire is set to be declared out later today amid ongoing vigilance.

Sports•2 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 15:00

Ceuta FC Coach Wants to Skip Andorra Opener Amid Migrant Crisis

AD Ceuta FC's coach highlights severe unrest from migrant influx, with families in fear and club operations disrupted, yet vows to compete Saturday for morale boost.

Environment•4 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 14:00

Andorra Turns Pharmacies into Collection Points for Expired Meds and Sharps

Andorra's pharmacies will now collect expired medicines and household sharps waste, easing disposal for residents and improving environmental safety. The government will tender a unified service in September.

Sports•2 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 13:30

Andorran Nahuel Carabaña Misses Steeplechase Final, Finishes 14th in Heat

The Andorran athlete from Federació Andorrana d’Atletisme surged to fifth mid-race but faded late, missing qualification despite steady start and recent injury recovery.

Business•4 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 13:00

Andorra Excels in Digital Access but Lags in Skills for Vulnerable Groups

A new survey reveals near-universal internet access in Andorra, yet significant digital skill gaps persist among older residents, low-income families, and those with limited education. Businesses lead in AI but SMEs trail.

Other•2 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 13:00

Andorran Red Cross Launches Fundraiser for Colombia's Deadly 7.4 Quake Victims

A powerful quake devastated western Colombia, killing over 260 and injuring thousands. The Andorran Red Cross is mobilizing donations through local banks and Bizum to deliver urgent aid to survivors facing collapsed homes and disrupted services.

Other•2 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 12:15

94.4% of Andorrans Access Internet Daily, Mobile Phones Dominate

Government data reveals strong mobile reliance across demographics in Andorra, with younger users at full engagement despite lower rates among seniors. The principality trails some European neighbors in frequency but excels in wireless adoption.