Guillem Casal

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Environment•5 Related•Aug 11, 2026 • 12:15

Andorra Food Waste Rises 6% to 18.1kg Per Person Despite Initiatives

Total food waste reached 98.4 kg per inhabitant equivalent in 2025, bucking trends from prior diagnostic studies. Government mandates inventories in schools and hospitals, while retail regulations boost sales of imperfect goods to curb discards.

Other•4 Related•Aug 10, 2026 • 20:45

Andorra Confirms Two Residents Safe in Colombia After Deadly 7.4 Quake

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake devastated western Colombia, claiming at least 82 lives and toppling structures. Andorra's ministry verified the safety of its two registered residents there, with no others affected.

Politics•2 Related•Jul 29, 2026 • 21:15

Andorra Approves €250K in Grants for Global Development Projects

Andorran government funds initiatives on education, child protection, women's empowerment, food security, and climate action via public calls aligned with its cooperation master plan through 2026. Separate UN and UNESCO contributions also approved.

Environment•4 Related•Jul 25, 2026 • 11:30

Andorran Firefighters Aid Catalonia in Battling Lightning-Struck Wildfire

Andorran crews deployed a helicopter and team Saturday to help contain a persistent wildfire in Spain's rugged Pallars Sobirà, sparked by lightning and scorched 30 hectares. Ground efforts faced tough high-mountain access.

Other•4 Related•Jul 08, 2026 • 21:15

Andorra Updates Rules on School Absenteeism and Disability Supports

The reforms classify absenteeism by severity, clarify intervention timelines, and emphasize prevention. A new disability support model replaces 2008 rules, prioritizing universal design and school-based needs assessment.

Business•2 Related•Jul 08, 2026 • 19:15

Andorra Eyes Summer Work Permit Expansion for Hospitality Amid Staff Shortages

Andorran officials will consult business groups before deciding on boosting hospitality work permits, weighing economic demands against housing and healthcare pressures from population growth.

Environment•2 Related•Jul 07, 2026 • 06:36

Andorra Completes €1.12M Renovation of Comapedrosa Refuge for Year-Round Use

Upgrades include energy-efficient heating, reconfigured interiors, and reduced emissions to enable pilot winter operations at the high-altitude site in Parc Natural Comunal de les Valls del Comapedrosa.

Environment•3 Related•Jul 06, 2026 • 16:45

Andorra Completes €1.12M Renovation of Comapedrosa Refuge for Year-Round Use

The Andorran government invested over €1.12 million to modernize the 48-person Comapedrosa refuge in the Comapedrosa Natural Park. Upgrades focus on sustainability features like pellet heating, photovoltaics, and improved water systems, enabling potential year-round access for hikers and skiers.

Culture•2 Related•Jul 05, 2026 • 14:15

Mossèn Ramon Rossell Celebrates 60 Years of Service in Andorra's Canillo Parish

Andorran priest Mossèn Ramon Rossell received tributes from authorities and parishioners during a eucharistic celebration honoring his six decades of ministry. Officials praised his humility, local integration, and enduring contributions to Canillo.

Politics•4 Related•Jul 02, 2026 • 21:30

Andorra Launches Temporary Rent Aid for High-Rent Households Post-2027

Xavier Espot's government introduces personalised, reviewable rent aid via Housing department to support vulnerable renters amid upcoming law changes. Advances include property tenders and incentives for affordable units, amid opposition calls for broader reforms.

Politics•4 Related•Jul 02, 2026 • 18:45

Andorra Pulls iPads from Primary Schools After Kids Access Porn via Google Flaw

Andorran authorities removed all iPads from primary classrooms nationwide following an incident where children accessed explicit content through a Google app vulnerability. Officials are enhancing filters and consulting Google to ensure safety.

Business•3 Related•Jul 02, 2026 • 17:30

Andorra Gets 6 Proposals for Affordable Rental Buildings, Plans New Tender

The government eyes quick integration of properties into public stock amid housing shortages. Officials praise the submissions and fast-track evaluations to fit within budget.

Business•4 Related•Jul 02, 2026 • 06:00

Andorra Approves 2.8% Minimum Wage Hike to €1,568 Monthly Amid 4.2% Inflation

Andorra's government enacted an extraordinary 2.8% minimum wage boost to combat surging inflation, ensuring low-income earners maintain buying power. Leaders cite global factors like fuel prices and promise spillover benefits to broader salaries and social supports.

Business•2 Related•Jul 01, 2026 • 20:00

Andorra Approves €100K Grants for 2026 Circular Economy Projects

Andorran officials launch grants for companies and groups advancing circularity to enhance resource efficiency, cut waste, and foster sustainable business growth. Separate €20K arts scholarships aid young talents' international training.

Business•4 Related•Jun 29, 2026 • 09:30

Young Shepherd Pep Naudi Leads 300 Sheep in Andorra's Setúria Blessing Parade

A 26-year-old shepherd from La Massana guided 300 sheep through town streets in the second annual Setúria blessing, a UNESCO-recognized tradition that celebrates transhumance and mountain land management. Officials hailed his leadership potential amid infrastructure investments.

Politics•2 Related•Jun 27, 2026 • 07:00

Two Men Jailed for Assaults on Councillor and Friend at Encamp Festival

Prison terms handed down after incidents involving Andorran Democrat councillor Pere Marsenyach and his acquaintance, amid violence by local group El Bloque at the festival.

Politics•3 Related•Jun 24, 2026 • 07:15

Andorra Completes Carrying Capacity Reports for All Parishes After Escaldes-Engordany Delay

Andorran officials have finalized mandatory maximum carrying capacity studies across all parishes, enabling communes to advance urban planning amid past tensions over one parish's delayed submission. Minister Guillem Casal confirmed the process closure.

Business•4 Related•Jun 23, 2026 • 20:15

Andorra Approves 250 Extra Immigration Permits to Tackle Staffing Shortages

Andorran officials released 250 new work permits in two categories to fill urgent gaps in essential sectors after prior allocations ran out. The move balances business demands with sustainable development, drawing mixed reactions from industry leaders.

Business•2 Related•Jun 18, 2026 • 06:30

Andorra Explores Legal Fixes for Immigration Quotas Amid Business Backlash

Andorran officials are reviewing legal pathways to ease business worries over depleted immigration quotas, aiming to support summer staffing while upholding recent quota adjustments.

Business•4 Related•Jun 17, 2026 • 20:00

Andorra Launches €21.6M Tender for Affordable Rental Buildings

Andorran government opens tender with €21.6 million from surpluses to buy ready buildings for 150 affordable rental units amid high demand. Borda Nova I transfer adds 44 energy-efficient units.

Other•4 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 14:30

14-Year-Old Andorran Girl Hospitalized After LSD Paper at School

A secondary student in Encamp required emergency care after ingesting hallucinogenic paper during class, sparking complaints and a Batllia investigation into the supplier and school response.

Environment•3 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 07:00

Andorra Approves 2026 Chamois Hunt Week and Extended Small Game Seasons

Andorran commission sets chamois hunting from 13-20 September 2026, launches roe deer and mouflon seasons with strict quotas based on stable wildlife counts and agricultural protection needs.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 06:31

Escaldes-Engordany's Rosa Gili Defends Late Capacity Reports Amid Government Clash

Escaldes-Engordany's cònsol major Rosa Gili blamed an official's oversight for delayed submission of technical reports on infrastructure capacity, criticising the Government for public attacks instead of direct contact and urging focus on national issues like mobility and health.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 06:15

Rosa Gili Defends Escaldes-Engordany on Load Capacity Report Delay Amid Government Clash

Escaldes-Engordany's leader accuses the government of turning an administrative oversight into a political row, demanding clarity on load capacity studies vital for urban planning and national infrastructure challenges.

Business•2 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 22:01

Andorra Launches Pilot Hiring 450 Non-EU Workers for Winter Hospitality Shortages

Andorra introduces a pilot program this winter to hire 450 non-EU workers directly for hospitality, tackling seasonal shortages with strict return rules and employer obligations. Business leaders support it, while unions urge fixes for deeper problems.