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Business•5 Related•May 17, 2026 • 12:16

1,500 March in Andorra la Vella Against Rent Decontrol and for Housing Reforms

Housing Union led a peaceful demonstration through key Andorra la Vella streets, peaking near the government building. Manifesto demands include a unified rental index and protections against evictions and speculative sales ahead of 2027 expirations.

Other•2 Related•May 17, 2026 • 09:31

Encamp Parish Tenders €150K Overhaul for Leaky Plaça del Funicamp

The 10-week phased project will replace degraded waterproofing with a polyurea membrane and renew paving to protect the funicular building's lower levels from water infiltration.

Other•2 Related•May 17, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra Police Investigate Alleged Sexual Assault Between 12-Year-Old Boy and 11-Year-Old Girl in Ordino School

Authorities launched a discreet probe after the girl's mother reported the assault. Officers are handling the sensitive case involving minors with care to minimize emotional impact on both parties.

Politics•5 Related•May 17, 2026 • 06:32

1,500 March in Andorra la Vella Against Rent Decontrol Law

Demonstrators gathered from KM0 roundabout, swelling past 1,000 en route to government building, reading manifesto without incidents. Police handled road closures; event signals rising pressure on government ahead of key meetings.

Sports•2 Related•May 17, 2026 • 06:31

Andorran Silvio Moreira to Compete in Kata at European Senior Karate Championships

Fresh off a gold at the Small States Games, he aims to top last year's result in Frankfurt from May 20-24, adapting to new regulations emphasizing technical precision.

Sports•3 Related•May 17, 2026 • 06:31

Esperança Forced into Relegation Playoff Despite Default Win Over Santa Coloma

Andorran FAF rules UE Santa Coloma fielded ineligible player, awarding 3-0 but still sending CF Esperança to playoff after missing direct survival on final day.

Health•2 Related•May 16, 2026 • 19:46

Sant Julià de Lòria Microbiome and Cancer Immunotherapy Conference Ends Successfully

Dr. Antoni Martínez praises high participation from young professionals and students, new content on precision oncology, and the value of in-person training for future medical advancements.

Culture•4 Related•May 16, 2026 • 19:02

Andorra la Vella Hosts Multicultural Parade and Global Food Tastings

Associations from nine countries paraded with dances, flags and traditional attire through central Andorra la Vella, followed by affordable global cuisine tastings at Plaça Guillemó during Cultural Diversity Week.

Business•2 Related•May 16, 2026 • 10:02

Tobacco Wholesaler Sentenced to 4 Years for Pas de la Casa Smuggling

Andorra's Tribunal de Corts convicted a tobacco company head of money laundering in a cross-border smuggling ring. The operation supplied nearly €950,000 in goods from Pas de la Casa to France.

Politics•4 Related•May 16, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Backs Ukraine Tribunal and Reaffirms Multilateralism at Council of Europe Session

At the Council of Europe's 135th Committee of Ministers session in Chișinău, Andorra's Foreign Affairs Minister Imma Tor pledged support for a special tribunal on aggression against Ukraine and highlighted commitments to democracy, human rights, and multilateralism amid war-related challenges.

Other•5 Related•May 16, 2026 • 06:46

Police Dismantle Labour Exploitation Ring in La Seu d'Urgell, Arrest 3 and Seize €33,000

Authorities raided five businesses, uncovering irregular immigration, labour violations, and living quarters for workers. The operation exposed severe exploitation at a Montferrer i Castellbó bazaar with undocumented employees and illicit beverage production.

Environment•2 Related•May 16, 2026 • 06:46

Atlantic Front Dumps Up to 9cm Snow on Andorra's Envalira, Temps Plunge

Fresh snow up to 9cm fell on high areas like Envalira from an Atlantic front, dropping snow levels to 1,800m and restoring wintry chill nationwide. Friday brings more snow in north, cold air, and windy conditions under yellow alert.

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.

Health•3 Related•May 16, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Endavant Councillor Questions L’Albó Residence Staffing Amid Care Shortages

Councillor Noemí Amador demands data on staff-to-resident ratios, available professionals, and crisis management at L’Albó residence due to concerns over shortages and safety risks for vulnerable residents.

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.

Culture•2 Related•May 16, 2026 • 06:46

Latest News

1,500 March in Andorra la Vella Against Rent Decontrol and for Housing Reforms

Encamp Parish Tenders €150K Overhaul for Leaky Plaça del Funicamp

Andorra Police Investigate Alleged Sexual Assault Between 12-Year-Old Boy and 11-Year-Old Girl in Ordino School

1,500 March in Andorra la Vella Against Rent Decontrol Law

Andorran Silvio Moreira to Compete in Kata at European Senior Karate Championships

Esperança Forced into Relegation Playoff Despite Default Win Over Santa Coloma

Sant Julià de Lòria Microbiome and Cancer Immunotherapy Conference Ends Successfully

Andorra la Vella Hosts Multicultural Parade and Global Food Tastings

Tobacco Wholesaler Sentenced to 4 Years for Pas de la Casa Smuggling

Andorra Backs Ukraine Tribunal and Reaffirms Multilateralism at Council of Europe Session

Police Dismantle Labour Exploitation Ring in La Seu d'Urgell, Arrest 3 and Seize €33,000

Atlantic Front Dumps Up to 9cm Snow on Andorra's Envalira, Temps Plunge

Concòrdia demands referendum on Andorra-EU deal before ratification

Andorra Endavant Councillor Questions L’Albó Residence Staffing Amid Care Shortages

Andorra Publishes Microcredentials Code, Approves Philosophy Bachelor's Degree

Rockòdrom Music Festival Returns to Arinsal with Bala and Toundra as Opening Acts

Catalan Teachers Block Cadí Tunnel Road into Andorra for 2 Hours

Andorra Road Accidents Rise to 533 in 2025, Fatalities Plunge to One

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