Ester Molné

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Politics•3 Related•Jun 18, 2026 • 08:15

Andorra Fire Service Faces 24 Retirements and Aging Fleet by 2030

Andorra's Depeis fire service grapples with an aging workforce and vehicle fleet, prompting recruitment drives and a multi-year replacement strategy amid upcoming retirements.

Other•4 Related•Jun 18, 2026 • 06:30

Andorra Ministers Clarify Single Man Slept Two Nights at Parc Central Playground

Andorran officials addressed concerns over rough sleeping at Parc Central playground, confirming a single known resident stayed two nights and received housing support after intervention by security and police.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 17, 2026 • 21:15

Andorra Ministers Secure Shelter for Homeless Man in Parc Central After Alerts

Andorran officials acted swiftly on police and media reports to house a known homeless individual who spent two nights outdoors in Andorra la Vella's Parc Central. They emphasized legal rights to aid, refusal options, and inter-departmental protocols to prevent repeats.

Politics•2 Related•Jun 17, 2026 • 18:30

Andorra Minister: No Confirmed Prostitution at Suspected Tourist Apartment

Andorra's Justice Minister Ester Molné states authorities are probing complaints of suspicious activity at a capital tourist apartment but have yet to confirm prostitution. She stresses close monitoring to curb potential related crimes amid restrictive local laws.

Politics•3 Related•Jun 17, 2026 • 07:15

Andorra Hosts First UK Training on Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing

Andorran authorities completed initial collaboration with UK specialists, enhancing skills to combat cross-border financial crimes. Justice Minister Molné urged specialised tools and global partnerships at a Strasbourg forum.

Other•3 Related•Jun 06, 2026 • 06:19

Andorra Police Warns of 90 Officer Retirements Amid Cybercrime Rise

Andorra's police director flags mass retirements threatening nearly a third of the force, while stressing needs for modernization against sophisticated cyber threats and trafficking.

Other•2 Related•Jun 05, 2026 • 12:46

Andorra Police Celebrate 95th Anniversary and Mountain Unit's 50th with Parades and Honors

Andorra's police celebrated its 95th anniversary and mountain unit's 50th on Patron Saint Day with mass, helicopter flag-raising, parade, and veteran awards.

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.

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.