Jordi Alcobé

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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.

Culture•4 Related•Jun 15, 2026 • 21:45

Andorra Recreates 16th-Century Sant Miquel Altarpiece for Centenary

Canillo authorities will fund and install a vinyl panel reproducing the dispersed 16th-century Romanesque altarpiece, enabling visitors to see Andorra's top artistic treasure in its original church setting. Historians praise its pictorial and technical mastery.

Culture•4 Related•Jun 14, 2026 • 20:00

International Foodie Fest in Canillo Draws 5,000 Visitors, Up 43% From Last Year

The festival at former Pla de Canillo campsite featured international flavors, concerts, workshops, and children's activities. Organizers note boosted sales and engagement, cementing its status as a summer highlight in the parish.

Business•4 Related•Jun 13, 2026 • 12:00

Canillo Approves Six Land Deals to Push Forward Armiana Cable Car Project

The parish council secured agreements with six landowners for land and overflight rights, advancing the cable car despite resistance from two holdouts. Benefits include safer roads, less pollution, and better traffic flow.

Environment•2 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 21:00

Canillo Council Approves Cable Car Deals and Urban Garden Lease

Amid opposition from two landowners, the council advances eco-friendly cable car to l'Armiana and secures leased plot for new garden with amenities to improve safety and quality of life.

Other•2 Related•Jun 09, 2026 • 21:00

Canillo Council Delivers Keys to 50 Allotment Plots for 2026 Season

Canillo Council delivered keys to 50 social and senior allotment plots in Sella for 2026 amid rising demand, fostering community engagement and healthy ageing.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 03, 2026 • 08:47

Andorra's Espot Defends Government Legitimacy Despite Poll Slump

Xavier Espot expressed dissatisfaction with a new AR+I survey showing declining support but stressed high recognition, trust levels, and over 50% approval for his administration amid housing woes.

Business•3 Related•May 30, 2026 • 15:46

Three Andorra Landowners Reject Cable Car Overflight Deal with Canillo Council

Three property owners in Canillo have issued a firm rejection of agreements for the Armiana cable car project to cross their land, ending negotiations on 30 April despite route changes. They warn of business ruin and urge legal expropriation if the council proceeds.

Politics•4 Related•May 29, 2026 • 07:01

Three Canillo landowners close cable car talks, demand expropriation

Three property owners in Canillo have formally ended negotiations with the local council over a proposed cable car to l'Armiana, refusing agreements despite route adjustments. They demand a public interest declaration for expropriation rights, disputing claims of economic benefits to their unique sites.

Canillo Cable Car Project Stalled Without Full Landowner Consensus

Canillo's proposed cable car to l'Armiana requires unanimous landowner approval, with two holdouts blocking progress despite agreements with six others. The cònsol major emphasizes seeking solutions amid firm opposition.

Culture•3 Related•May 22, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra Launches 50th Anniversary Photo Exhibit at Santuari de Meritxell

The Andorran government opened a photographic exhibition in the Santuari de Meritxell cloister to mark 50 years since its 1976 inauguration. It showcases community life at the brutalist site through archive images, with interactive elements and upcoming events planned.

Sports•5 Related•May 20, 2026 • 17:46

Canillo Awards €7.36M Contract for Major Palau de Gel Ice Rink Upgrades

Canillo awards €7.36M contract for 15-month second-phase Palau de Gel upgrades, including reinforcements, rooftop restaurant, panoramic bar, and energy efficiency, starting June 1 to August 2027.

Other•4 Related•May 19, 2026 • 19:31

Canillo Parish Launches €2.5M Ideas Competition for Roc del Quer Viewpoint Expansion

Architects and engineers have until 15 July 2026 to submit sustainable designs enhancing visitor experience while preserving the high-mountain landscape, with €10,000 for the winner.

Sports•3 Related•May 03, 2026 • 22:02

Olympus Race Andorra Hits Record 1,000 Participants in Seventh Edition

Event in Canillo hosted Spain's National Obstacle Course Championship for the first time outside Spain, featuring elite 15K Zeus race won by Rubén García Gómez and Beatriz Rubio Lastra.

Business•4 Related•Apr 30, 2026 • 07:03

Canillo Approves Scaled-Back Incles Valley Housing Plan for 16 Homes or 8 Chalets

Project cedes 20% of 8,460 sqm site for public tourism facilities amid council push for quality over density; Armiana telecabina talks stall with holdout landowners.

Culture•5 Related•Apr 25, 2026 • 06:47

Andorra Celebrates Saint George's Day with Book Fairs, Roses and Parish Events

Parishes across Andorra buzzed with Saint George's Day festivities on Thursday, including crowded book and rose markets, children's workshops, literary awards, and author signings before afternoon storms arrived.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 07:16

Santuari de Meritxell Celebrates 50th Anniversary with New Bells and Maintenance Deal

Andorra's Santuari de Meritxell launches 50th anniversary celebrations with new bells completing its chime, a new €12,000 annual maintenance pact, and 30 heritage events for all ages.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 12, 2026 • 20:01

Canillo Expands Social and Senior Gardens to 50 Plots in Sella for New Season

Registrations open until April 30, with 30 social plots on first-come basis and 20 for seniors via town hall ballots, promoting sustainability, cohesion, and elderly well-being.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 06, 2026 • 06:01

Andorran Cultural Icon Sergi Mas Laid to Rest in Packed Sant Julià de Lòria Church

Hundreds honored 95-year-old Andorran artist Sergi Mas at his funeral in packed Sant Julià de Lòria church, with restored giants guarding the vibrant tribute.

Culture•5 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 14:46

Hundreds Honor Andorran Artist Sergi Mas Balaguer at Funeral Mass in Sant Julià de Lòria

Hundreds honored 95-year-old Andorran artist Sergi Mas Balaguer at his Sant Julià de Lòria funeral mass, wearing bright colors per his wishes as officials praised his 70-year legacy.

Other•4 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 18:46

Canillo Leader Defends New Urban Plan as Reversible Safeguard Against Post-Covid Construction Boom

Jordi Alcobé warns unchecked development would cause irreversible harm to parish landscape and cohesion, citing a 37-year demolition example and urging precautionary limits in vulnerable areas.

Business•4 Related•Mar 27, 2026 • 06:32

Canillo Proposes €115K Maze for Soldeu Ski Area to Boost Summer Tourism

Ordino expands campervan parking with resident spots and seasonal sites amid rising demand, while La Comella residents protest new terraced homes over environmental concerns.

Politics•4 Related•Mar 26, 2026 • 16:31

Andorrans Chart 2050 Vision Prioritising Social Cohesion and Environment Over Economy

Largest citizen engagement yields 186 measures from 240 participants, with leaders pledging integration into policy despite scepticism over implementation and costs.

Business•4 Related•Mar 24, 2026 • 21:02

Canillo Council Unveils €115,000 Human-Scale Maze to Boost Summer Tourism in Soldeu

The project, announced at a local meeting, aims to attract families and diversify attractions beyond winter skiing, alongside highway upgrades and thematic street decorations.

Other•4 Related•Mar 15, 2026 • 20:31

Canillo Caps Population at 21,000 to Preserve Rural Identity

Andorra's Canillo parish rejects growth beyond 21,000 residents to avoid overcrowding and safeguard its village character, as stated by senior.