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Other•2 Related•Apr 26, 2026 • 07:01

Mossos d'Esquadra honours Andorran police chief Sergi Medina at Barcelona ceremony

Catalan police awarded Andorra's scientific police head for his professional achievements and specialised unit contributions during National Squads Day in Barcelona. The honour underscores joint investigative efforts between the forces.

Other•3 Related•Apr 25, 2026 • 07:16

Firefighters Extinguish Roof Blaze at Andorra la Vella Construction Site

A welding spark ignited wood on a building roof in Andorra la Vella, producing heavy smoke seen valley-wide. Responders quickly contained the fire on Carrer Doctor Molines with no harm to people.

Other•5 Related•Apr 24, 2026 • 20:16

French National Extradited from Italy to Andorra Appeals Fraud Imprisonment

A 57-year-old Frenchman, extradited from Italy after six months in custody, faces qualified fraud charges tied to his former Andorran firm. He appeals imprisonment, arguing time served and a pardon make further detention unnecessary.

Other•4 Related•Apr 24, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra Households Reach 40,928, Up 3.4% Yearly as Average Size Drops to 2.18

Single-person households comprise 37.4% of total, with Andorra la Vella leading parishes at 11,302 units amid ongoing decline in household sizes.

Other•2 Related•Apr 24, 2026 • 06:32

Spanish Ex-Chef on Trial in Andorra for Threatening Boss and His Mother with Knife

Prosecutors seek 14-month suspended sentence after 2020 incidents involving blade gestures amid workplace tensions, with defendant claiming tools were for gardening.

Other•3 Related•Apr 24, 2026 • 06:01

Andorra Recerca + Innovació Joins International Science Council as Category 2 Member

The affiliation elevates AR+I's global profile, granting access to scientific discussions, collaborations, and events like the 2026 Beijing meeting on science for a better future.

Other•2 Related•Apr 24, 2026 • 06:01

Andorra Ends 2025 with 799 Associations and 37 Foundations, Up from Prior Year

Data from the Statistics Department shows growth across categories and parishes, with Andorra la Vella dominating both associations and foundations in the microstate.

Other•3 Related•Apr 23, 2026 • 20:16

Encamp Council Expects Parc de l’Ossa Fully Operational in 15 Days After Repairs

Contractor fixing drainage, water issues, and pavements at no extra cost; additional €26,600 invested in paths and ultrasonic algae device amid past complaints over the €8.3 million park.

Other•3 Related•Apr 23, 2026 • 15:01

Pas de la Casa Residents Escalate Protest Against Church Square Renovation

Launching signature drive and 20 technical queries to Encamp council, they demand work halt over transparency lapses, church visibility risks, and lack of public consultation despite project approval.

Other•2 Related•Apr 23, 2026 • 06:46

Workshops covered probability in diets, gut microbiome, food intolerances, and chemistry techniques like

Over 100 students from Andorran schools engaged in hands-on workshops on food science topics like dietary probability, gut microbiome, intolerances, and spherification, with talks by José Miguel.

Other•2 Related•Apr 23, 2026 • 06:31

Andorra Court Hears Case of Portuguese Waiter Accused of Racist Slurs Against Peruvian Colleague

Prosecutors seek 18 months' conditional prison, no-contact order, and €3,000 damages for repeated insults including 'sudaca de merda' at Pas de la Casa restaurant in 2021.

Other•4 Related•Apr 22, 2026 • 14:46

Andorran Data Protection Agency Proposes Key Amendments to Penal Code for Digital Privacy

The APDA has submitted observations to strengthen privacy and data protections in Andorra's Penal Code draft, focusing on digital identity theft, AI-facilitated crimes, and electronic communications safeguards amid tech advances.

Other•2 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 23:46

Andorra Civil Protection Adds 15 Volunteers, Hits 40 Amid Backlash Over Ex-Spanish Officer

Andorra Civil Protection adds 15 volunteers, reaching 40, including a controversial ex-Spanish Guardia Civil corporal, sparking backlash despite meeting all requirements.

Other•2 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 17:46

University of Andorra Partners with India's St. Aloysius University to Boost Computer Science Programs

The memorandum enables hosting of visiting Indian faculty for UdA's English-language informatics bachelor's semester, integrating international expertise into the curriculum.

Other•5 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 13:46

Andorra Police Arrest 11 in Weekend Spree of Assaults, Drugs, and Drink-Driving

Authorities in Andorra made 11 arrests over the weekend and early week for sexual assault, mutual violence with drugs, family attacks involving knives, public intoxication resistance, drug possession, and drink-driving crashes injuring six people.

Other•4 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 13:01

Andorran Police and Fire Specialists Train in Underwater Judicial Operations in Spain

Andorran experts from police and fire services participated in Spain's Guardia Civil programme in Cadiz to enhance underwater investigation skills for judicial cases. The sessions emphasized evidence handling in risky scenarios with international specialists.

Other•4 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 12:46

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Mossos d'Esquadra honours Andorran police chief Sergi Medina at Barcelona ceremony

Firefighters Extinguish Roof Blaze at Andorra la Vella Construction Site

French National Extradited from Italy to Andorra Appeals Fraud Imprisonment

Andorra Households Reach 40,928, Up 3.4% Yearly as Average Size Drops to 2.18

Spanish Ex-Chef on Trial in Andorra for Threatening Boss and His Mother with Knife

Andorra Recerca + Innovació Joins International Science Council as Category 2 Member

Andorra Ends 2025 with 799 Associations and 37 Foundations, Up from Prior Year

Encamp Council Expects Parc de l’Ossa Fully Operational in 15 Days After Repairs

Pas de la Casa Residents Escalate Protest Against Church Square Renovation

Workshops covered probability in diets, gut microbiome, food intolerances, and chemistry techniques like

Andorra Court Hears Case of Portuguese Waiter Accused of Racist Slurs Against Peruvian Colleague

Andorran Data Protection Agency Proposes Key Amendments to Penal Code for Digital Privacy

Andorra Civil Protection Adds 15 Volunteers, Hits 40 Amid Backlash Over Ex-Spanish Officer

University of Andorra Partners with India's St. Aloysius University to Boost Computer Science Programs

Andorra Police Arrest 11 in Weekend Spree of Assaults, Drugs, and Drink-Driving

Andorran Police and Fire Specialists Train in Underwater Judicial Operations in Spain

Andorra's Volunteer Civil Protection Corps Grows to 40 with 15 New Members

Encamp man faces 6.5 years for hammer robbery at hotel

Andorra Disability Groups Push for Adapted Emergency Phone Service

Andorra's CASS Warns of Phishing Scam Promising Fake 250-Euro Reimbursements

54-Year-Old Motorcyclist Injured in Crash with French Car Near Margineda Roundabout

Canillo Council Plans Meritxell Upgrades: New Parking, Old Town Revamp, and Power Line Burial

Andorra Court Rules Casa Xirro Plot Not Consolidated Urban Land Due to Missing Services

Drunk Driver Charged After 4-Car Crash Injures Four Near Andorra Roundabout

22-Year-Old with Prior Convictions Arrested Twice in Andorra la Vella Week