Ester Molné

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Other•3 Related•May 22, 2026 • 17:01

Three New Agents Join Andorra's Fire Corps After Oath Ceremony

Andorra bolsters its Fire Prevention, Extinction and Rescue Corps with three new agents amid retirements. The hires are part of efforts to reach 124 staff, with Minister Molné praising their vocation and public safety role.

Politics•5 Related•May 22, 2026 • 06:01

Andorra Approves 275K Euro Land Buy for Prison Mental Health Expansion

Andorran officials purchased adjacent land to expand the Comella prison, focusing on a new mental health module. This addresses inadequate current setups using minors' unit space and supports better inmate rehabilitation.

Andorra Traffic Agents' Body Cameras Await Final Approval

Progress on equipping Andorra's traffic agents with body cameras stalls at final commission approval, as La Massana and Encamp submit revised data protection reports. Professionalisation and unified training emerge as priorities during annual event.

Politics•3 Related•May 09, 2026 • 06:01

Andorran Parliament Rejects Automatic Salary Indexation to Inflation

Andorra's parliament majority blocked an opposition push to study tying private salaries to consumer prices, favoring targeted aids like wage hikes and housing support over automatic adjustments amid inflation debates.

Politics•5 Related•May 07, 2026 • 21:16

Andorra Holds First Meetings on EU Border Deal with Non-EU Resident Groups

Andorran officials met with leaders of Argentine, Peruvian, and Colombian resident associations to detail the upcoming EU border management agreement. The sessions aim to clarify requirements and collect feedback amid ongoing talks with France and Spain.

Politics•2 Related•May 07, 2026 • 11:16

Andorra Council Approves Revised Nationality Law Easing Residency Rules

Andorra's General Council has passed a qualified law reforming nationality rules to allow non-consecutive residency periods and adjust schooling and language criteria, aiming for reasonable integration standards amid partisan debate.

Other•2 Related•Apr 16, 2026 • 20:46

Andorra Authorizes Cremation of Unclaimed Portuguese Woman Found Dead in Apartment

Andorra authorizes cremation of 58-year-old Portuguese Alexandrina Maciel de Sousa, found dead a week in her apartment while her partner kept normal routine, as no family claimed her despite a mass.

Business•5 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 07:31

Fire Destroys €15M Refurbished Aigua Pura Bottling Plant in Arinsal After 2 Days

A massive fire razed the entire 4,000 sqm Aigua Pura bottling plant in Arinsal, La Massana, after 48 hours of firefighting amid fierce winds. The €15M renovated facility, empty and awaiting permits, suffered total loss with no casualties.

Other•3 Related•Mar 27, 2026 • 14:46

Andorra Launches Tender for National Emergencies Centre Consultancy

The project will oversee technical implementation of the unified 112 emergency line, ensuring compliance with timelines and budgets, with operations set to start in 2027 at the Nexus building.

Politics•2 Related•Mar 17, 2026 • 07:31

Andorra Buys Adjacent Land for Prison Mental Health Expansion

The €260,000 purchase will fund a new module for inmates with mental health issues and rehabilitation spaces, addressing rising demand as identified in technical studies and French reports.

Politics•4 Related•Mar 16, 2026 • 16:31

Andorra's Concòrdia Dismisses DA Threat in Sant Julià de Lòria Ahead of 2027 Elections

Councillor Núria Segués dismisses DA candidacy threat by Minister Ladislau Baró in Sant Julià, insisting it won't alter Concòrdia's strategy or alliances despite EU tensions.

Business•5 Related•Mar 13, 2026 • 20:45

Andorra Council Defends Issuing Licences for Massive Commercial Centres Amid Criticism

Andorra la Vella council defends issuing licences for three >100,000 sqm commercial centres, citing no authority to reject prior-term applications that met urban standards.

Other•4 Related•Mar 13, 2026 • 06:16

Andorra Rejects 60 Passive Residency Applications Due to Quota Exhaustion, Tightens Rules

Police rejected applications despite early filings as quotas filled during processing, forcing applicants to leave; government cuts overall permits.

Politics•2 Related•Mar 12, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra to Expel Families Over Irregular Immigration Status

Government will annul residence permits and deport entire families if any member lacks proper status, under new Qualified Immigration Law amendments.

Politics•4 Related•Mar 07, 2026 • 06:33

Andorra to Criminalize Online Prostitution Including OnlyFans Next Week

Andorra's Penal Code reforms will criminalize online prostitution including OnlyFans next week, targeting relocated high-earning creators with fines mirroring physical prostitution.

Other•3 Related•Mar 07, 2026 • 06:33

Andorra Fire Service Launches Hiring for Six Amid 30% Retirement Wave

With staff averaging 48 years old, the service faces an unprecedented generational shift and plans fleet upgrades plus regulatory reviews to bolster emergency response.

Politics•4 Related•Feb 11, 2026 • 22:01

Andorra Approves Fees for Special Police Services

Fees range from €35/hour for standard agents and €50/vehicle to €6,394 for twin-engine helicopters, covering event security, transports, and explosives handling requested by private parties.

Politics•4 Related•Feb 07, 2026 • 18:00

Andorran government advances laws to shield minors from online risks, including age-restricted social media

Government advances reforms to child rights law with penalties for violations, drawing on European models and expert input for enforceable online protections.

Politics•2 Related•Feb 07, 2026 • 06:16

Andorra Court Rejects Mayor's Challenge to Spanish Judge Appointment

Superior Court unanimously upholds Míriam de Rosa's selection as Corts magistrate, dismissing Alexandra Terés's claims of discrimination against.

Politics•4 Related•Feb 05, 2026 • 06:31

Spain Bans Social Media for Under-16s with Age Verification Mandate

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez unveils strict under-16 social media ban and platform accountability measures at Dubai summit, as Andorra advances.

Politics•4 Related•Jan 30, 2026 • 08:16

Andorra's AG Urges Faster Hiring and Judicial Reforms Amid Prosecutor Shortages

At the Judicial Year opening, Attorney General Xavier Sopena warned of justice system strain from vacant posts and called for efficient procedure.

Other•3 Related•Jan 20, 2026 • 06:16

200 Peruvian Workers Flee Andorra Over EU Entry/Exit Fears

Andorran officials confirm EU agreement to shield borders from biometric checks, while community leaders urge better contract oversight and direct hiring from Peru to stem labor issues.

Culture•4 Related•Jan 19, 2026 • 06:16

Andorra Parishes Celebrate Sant Antoni Feast with 10,000 Stew Portions Despite Rain

Thousands braved downpours for traditional escudella and vianda at parish events in Andorra la Vella, La Massana, and others, serving nearly 10,000.

France Reopens Pas de la Casa Border Early After Storm Goretti Snow Clears

French authorities, aided by Andorra's COEX snow teams, reopened the Pas de la Casa crossing to vehicles early Sunday as storm Goretti's heavy snow.

France Closes Borders to Andorra Amid Severe Snowstorm

French authorities advance full border closures to Andorra from Friday evening until Sunday morning due to worsening snow and wind forecasts,.