Helena Anillo's Humorous Jabs at Andorra's Housing and Policy Woes

Helena Anillo, a regular commentator for Altaveu, continues to use sharp humour in her vignettes to spotlight Andorra's housing challenges and policy quirks.

On 26 February 2026, Anillo commented on the government's approval of seven new grants aimed at easing access to first-time home ownership. She added a playful twist, suggesting accompanying "amulets" or good-luck charms to boost buyers' fortunes. The piece, tagged under housing and government policy, underscores ongoing efforts to address property barriers amid local shortages.

This follows her earlier pieces from last week. On 24 February, she likened La Seu d'Urgell's housing crunch—exacerbated by Andorran spillover demand—to the TV quiz *Pasapalabra*, highlighting strains on the Catalan town's market and residents' lives. The next day, 25 February, under the title *Vigila el que desitges* ("Be Careful What You Wish For"), she mocked buses arriving full of non-EU nationals to stamp passports, proving Schengen Area entry and exit. The commentary, linked to tourism and foreign affairs, pointed to oddities in cross-border mobility.

Anillo's barbs echo wider Andorran media concerns, such as alerts from Argentine seasonal workers over potential staffing shortfalls at Pas de la Casa through the ski season's end. Other trends include health problems in one in five families tied to children's technology use, warnings for dog owners after glass-laced poisoned meat appeared along the Rec del Solà path, and vehicle fires in Aixirivall urging caution in Sant Julià de Lòria.