Sports•2 Related•May 15, 2026 • 06:31Andbank Renews Sponsorship with Andorran Pitch & Putt Association for 2026The agreement ensures a full calendar of national and international events, bolstering the sport's development and Andorra's sporting-tourism profile.
Business•5 Related•May 15, 2026 • 06:04Andorra Foreign Investment Surges 219% to €968M in 2025Andorra's declared foreign investment jumped to €967.9 million in 2025, fueled by major patrimonial and real estate deals, while applications grew modestly. Formalised investments dipped in value despite more operations, sparking criticism over housing access.
Sports•2 Related•May 15, 2026 • 06:04Andorra Skier Joan Verdú Chooses New Zealand Training Camp with New Coach Natko Zrnčić-DimShifting from Argentina plans, Verdú praises the motivated Croatian's expertise ahead of World Cup opener. Teammates Moreno, Mijares, and del Rio report positive injury recoveries and Olympic lessons.
Business•5 Related•May 15, 2026 • 06:03Andorra Inflation Hits 4.8% in April 2026, Highest in Two YearsSharp fuel price surges from Middle East conflict drove transport costs up 11.8% annually, outpacing food and housing gains, while core inflation eased to 3.1%.
Other•3 Related•May 15, 2026 • 06:03Firefighters Extinguish Construction Waste Fire Behind Andorra NovotelThe blaze near Carrer de la Roda was contained in 15 minutes with no injuries; one lane closed briefly on Carrer Prat de la Creu during response.
Sports•3 Related•May 15, 2026 • 06:03Andorra Honours Winter Olympians at Official ReceptionXavier Espot congratulated the athletes on their perseverance, while Minister Mònica Bonell pledged boosted public funding for high-performance sports, including the Ski Federation, to meet elite competition demands.
Sports•4 Related•May 15, 2026 • 06:03Andorran officials and local rider Roger Turné spotlight elite XCO, XCC, and DHI races, enhanced spectatorPal Arinsal hosts UCI MTB World Cup July 9-12 for 11th year with elite XCO, XCC, DHI races, Roger Turné in U23 XCO, F1-style paddock, giant screens, and 5,000-6,000 visitors amid Bike Festival.
Sports•3 Related•May 15, 2026 • 06:03Golf Added to 2027 Small States Games in Monaco, Welcomed by Andorran FederationFGA president hails the inclusion as a key step to broaden the sport's audience and showcase Andorra's recent European successes on an international stage.
Politics•4 Related•May 14, 2026 • 20:46Andorra la Vella Councils Convene on Civic Behaviour and Public Space Coexistence62 participants from children's, youth and elderly councils form intergenerational groups to tackle overcrowding, noise, transport tensions and dog waste, proposing awareness campaigns over fines.
Business•3 Related•May 14, 2026 • 19:46Andorra Minister Eyes Boost to €35M Housing Fund Amid Strong Owner InterestAndorra's government is considering raising its €35 million public housing budget due to promising early offers from owners for ready-to-use buildings. This aims to rapidly expand rental stock and ease prices.
Sports•4 Related•May 14, 2026 • 18:16Monaco 2027 Games Rescheduled to May 17-22, Golf Added and Basketball RemovedAndorra's Olympic Committee confirms Monaco 2027 Games rescheduled to May 17-22 from May 3-8, with golf added, basketball removed, after meeting Prince Albert II.
Politics•5 Related•May 14, 2026 • 17:31Andorra Housing Union Demands Rent Law Amendments to Prevent EvictionsThe housing union outlines non-negotiable positions to amend the controversial rent decontrol law, seeking protections against unfair disparities and indirect evictions before 2027.
Health•5 Related•May 14, 2026 • 14:46Sant Julià de Lòria Concludes Cancer Awareness Week with Giant Human Ribbon and Scientific TalksNearly 300 participants formed a symbolic white ribbon in solidarity with patients, while events raised funds, showcased microbiota research, and called for enhanced local oncology services.
Environment•3 Related•May 14, 2026 • 14:16Andorra Parish Allocates Six Urban Garden Plots Amid 100 ApplicationsOpening eligibility to all ages drew overwhelming interest, prompting plans for expansion on new sites to address housing shortages and promote community farming.
Business•2 Related•May 14, 2026 • 13:02Three-Quarters of Andorran Firms Say Bureaucracy Hinders CompetitivenessChamber of Commerce survey reveals firms lose six weeks yearly to admin tasks amid 2025 growth and looming geopolitical risks.
Business•2 Related•May 14, 2026 • 12:46Andorra Hotels Offer Housing, Flight Aid in Colombia Worker PilotAndorra advances a pilot on-hire programme with Colombia to ease hotel labour shortages. Workers gain 9-month permits amid tight quotas, with hotels subsidising housing and half flights for full-season commitment.
Other•3 Related•May 14, 2026 • 12:02Andorra Immigration Issues 6,013 New Authorisations, Down 7.9% Year-on-YearNew permits dropped across most categories in late 2025-early 2026 due to quotas, but total active authorisations grew 2.2% to over 60,000 amid occupational shifts toward technicians and skilled workers.
Other•3 Related•May 14, 2026 • 11:46Andorra Volunteer Participation Plummets 62.6% in 2025 to 178 RegistrantsDespite 14 events matching pre-pandemic levels, major sports gatherings like the European Small States Games drew large crowds, while environmental activities remain absent for six years.
Politics•2 Related•May 14, 2026 • 11:16Citizen's Ombudsman to Host AI, Digitalisation and Human Rights Training on May 22, 2026Citizen's Ombudsman hosts AI, digitalisation, and human rights training for public admins on May 22, 2026, in La Llacuna, led by expert Ismael Emiliano Rins, balancing tech benefits and rights risks.
Other•3 Related•May 14, 2026 • 09:02Andorra Police Probe Disappearance of Pyrénées Heir Jean-Louis Pérez in South AfricaAndorran authorities investigate the vanishing of 75-year-old Jean-Louis Pérez, heir to the Pyrénées empire, last located in South Africa. No contact since late March despite family worries and Interpol involvement.
Transport•2 Related•May 14, 2026 • 07:46Andorra la Vella Begins Raised Pavement on CG-1 to Link Key Sports FacilitiesAndorra la Vella has begun building a raised pavement on CG-1 to link Estadi Comunal Joan Samarra Vila and Centre Esportiu dels Serradells with safe pedestrian access, drainage upgrades, and traffic.
Politics•4 Related•May 14, 2026 • 06:46Portugal's PM Montenegro Visits Andorra to Inaugurate Consulate, Boost TiesPortugal's Prime Minister Luís Montenegro arrives for his inaugural official visit to Andorra on May 20. He will sign a security pact, open a new consulate for thousands of Portuguese residents, and hold high-level talks with local leaders.
Politics•2 Related•May 14, 2026 • 06:46Former Andorran PM Jaume Bartumeu Attends Mitterrand Banquet in ParisJoined European leaders including ex-Spanish PM Felipe González and French PMs Cazeneuve and Valls to honor François Mitterrand's legacy and invited his son to visit Andorra.
Transport•3 Related•May 14, 2026 • 06:46Police Deploy Major Operation to Stop Speeding Porsche on Andorra CG-1 RoadAndorra la Vella authorities launched a large-scale traffic stop on the CG-1 near the bus station, targeting a black Porsche suspected of speeding amid heavy morning traffic.
Environment•4 Related•May 14, 2026 • 06:17Andorra Launches Process for First National Park in Canillo and Ordino ValleysAndorran government and communes of Canillo and Ordino validated an agreement this week to create the Parc Natural Nacional de les Valls de Canillo i Ordino, published in BOPA to start public consultation.