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Business•2 Related•Jun 03, 2026 • 08:46

Andorra Hosts First Professional Workshop for Hotel Housekeepers on June 17

Organized by the Andorran Hotel Association, the event features expert sessions on leadership, technology, sustainability, and ergonomics to professionalize the role and boost guest satisfaction.

Sports•3 Related•Jun 03, 2026 • 08:46

Andbank Signs One-Year Sponsorship Deal with Andorran Volleyball Federation

Andbank signs one-year renewable sponsorship with Andorran Volleyball Federation to support competitions, school programs, beach volleyball, and youth ahead of Women's Small States Championship.

Sports•4 Related•Jun 03, 2026 • 08:45

Andorran Driver Seriously Hurt in Fatal Catalonia Crash; French Tourist Injured in Separate Andorra Collision

A head-on collision in Catalonia's Segarra region left an Andorran driver critically injured and claimed another life, while a French tourist on a motorcycle was hurt in an Andorra overtake mishap the next day. Roads closed amid probes.

Sports•3 Related•Jun 03, 2026 • 08:45

Andorran Ski Teams Kick Off Preseason at Les Deux Alpes

Alpine squads including Carla Mijares and Clàudia Garcia train intensively on snow after physical prep, focusing on slalom, giant slalom, and super-G with new coaches and equipment.

Sports•2 Related•Jun 03, 2026 • 08:45

Andorran Youngsters Secure Four Medals at Spanish Canoe and Kayak Cup in Irun

Carles Checa claims gold in under-12 kayak and silver in canoe, Nil Checa wins cadet kayak gold, and Lia Perelegre earns under-12 B kayak bronze against strong Spanish competition.

Sports•2 Related•Jun 03, 2026 • 08:45

Andorran Swimming Federation Wraps Successful Pentecost Training Camp

Young swimmers honed challenging strokes for Catalonia Championships while older groups ramped up intensity ahead of Spanish nationals, earning praise from technical director Alfonso Maltrana.

Politics•3 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 19:16

New Andorran Party Acció Scores Zero in Poll, Vows to Boost Visibility

Andorra's new political party Acció received no support in a recent opinion survey but sees it as motivation to build its distinct identity amid low trust in government.

Culture•4 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 16:32

Canillo's International Foodie Fest Returns June 12-14 with 18 Global Cuisines

Organisers expand the event from 13 to 18 participants after last year's sellouts, introducing direct payments, new coffee and family features, and live music to enhance the culinary world tour experience in Canillo.

Health•3 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 16:03

Encamp Breaks Ground on Andorra's First Senior Residence Outside Central Valleys

Andorra's Head of Government Xavier Espot joined local leaders to lay the first stone for a new sociosanitary centre in Encamp. The facility tackles elder care shortages amid demographic shifts toward longer lifespans.

Business•2 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 14:45

Andorran Chamber Launches Galop Tour to Showcase Sustainable Tourism to Cross-Border Businesses

Andorran Chamber of Commerce launched EU-funded Galop Tour, hosting 23 leaders from Catalonia and southern France for sessions on sustainable tourism and hospitality practices.

Culture•3 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 14:02

Andorra to Publish Rafael Benet's 1955 Artistic Heritage Catalog Next Year

Andorra's Ministry of Culture will publish next year a volume on Rafael Benet's 1955 artistic heritage catalog, including past failed efforts and key discoveries.

Other•2 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 12:45

Adolescents' Council Proposes Health, Sports, and Transport Upgrades for Andorra's Northern Valleys

Students from local schools advocate for better public transport, shaded parks with fountains, and modernised youth centres, prioritising outdoor activities over technology.

Sports•2 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 11:30

Andorran Therapist Débora Eunice Wins Triple Gold at European Masseurs Championship

Solo representative from Andorra dominates Wellness, Spa Beauty, and Face & Head categories at Paris event with over 480 competitors from 40 countries.

Culture•2 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 09:01

Researcher Analyzes Andorran Catalan's Merging Mid-Vowels in Young Speakers

Sílvia Rovira's thesis shows younger Andorrans merging open/closed mid vowels due to linguistic economy, not Spanish influence, amid dialect vitality concerns.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 08:16

Concòrdia Leads Andorra Poll with 35.5% as DA Slips Before 2026 Elections

A new Andorra Recerca + Innovació poll reveals Concòrdia surging ahead of Demòcrates per Andorra amid high indecision and rising concerns over housing costs and EU ties. Over 30% of voters remain undecided, with DA citing governance challenges.

Other•4 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 07:46

Andorra Police Probe 7 Burglaries and Attempt Across Parishes

Authorities prioritize identifying suspects amid cyclic crime waves, urging residents to use double locks, alarms, and report suspicious activity immediately.

Politics•2 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 07:46

Andorra Approves 94% of 5,057 Family Reunification Requests Since 2022

Approvals rise steadily to 1,273 in 2025 amid growing applications from Spaniards, French, and South Americans, mainly for domestic staff households, despite stricter economic rules.

Business•2 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 07:46

Creand Hosts Cybersecurity Awareness Session in Andorra to Combat Rising Digital Fraud

Information security consultant Clàudia Palomas urges users to stay calm, verify suspicious messages via official channels, and build defenses through awareness and device updates.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 07:46

Andorra Approves Accession to Warsaw Convention on Crime Proceeds and Terrorism Financing

The move updates Andorra's tools against emerging threats from organised crime and terrorism. It mandates stronger detection, seizure of illicit funds, and judicial cooperation, building on existing criminal laws.

Politics•2 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 07:46

Catherine Métayer Re-elected as French Residents' Representative on Andorra's Consular Council with 58% of Vote

She secured 246 votes against Virginie Hergel's 178 amid record 16% turnout from 2,808 registered voters, with final results validated by the French embassy.

Andorra Traffic Accidents Hit 5-Year Low at 533 in 2025

Andorra's police data reveals 533 traffic accidents in 2025, the fewest in five years despite a 16.9% rise from 2024. The rate fell to 37.3 per 100,000 inhabitants, with summer months and the capital seeing the most incidents.

Business•4 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 07:45

Andorra CPI Rises to 4.9% YoY in May on Higher Transport Costs

Andorra's provisional CPI climbed to 4.9% year-on-year in May, fueled by elevated transport costs especially fuels, with housing and clothing also contributing, while food prices offset some gains. Monthly change stayed at 0%.

Culture•2 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 07:45

23 Andorran Senior Students Embark on Erasmus+ Exchanges Across Europe

Over-50 participants from Campus de l'Experiència visited universities in Austria, Italy, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland to enhance learning, culture, and language skills in week-long trips.

Other•4 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 07:45

Andorra Police Arrest 19-Year-Old for Assault, Six for Drugs, Five for DUI

Police in Andorra made multiple arrests over the weekend and last week, including one for a nightclub assault, six for possessing narcotics like cocaine and ecstasy, and five for driving under the influence with high alcohol levels.

Politics•2 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 07:45

Andorra Backs Property Registry Bill but Calls for Timeline Revisions

Andorran government praises democrats-led property registry bill for electronic 'folio real' system but urges timeline revisions for IT deployment and training to ensure smooth rollout.