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Ordino Council Disputes Amphitheatre Swap for Wetlands Centre

Councillors clashed at a meeting over ditching a Roman amphitheatre for an environmental centre, balancing cultural promises with wetland protections in Ordino's La Querola project.

Health•4 Related•Sept 15, 2026 • 16:15

Andorra to Tender New Socio-Healthcare Residence Near La Cortinada

The government announced the project at a festival, with an architect appointed and feasibility study in progress. Management could be public or public-private, addressing waitlists despite expanded services.

Environment•5 Related•Sept 10, 2026 • 13:45

Andorra Approves First National Park Covering 18.9% of Territory

Legislation for Andorra's inaugural national natural park in the Canillo and Ordino valleys has cleared the Council of Ministers and heads to parliament. It emphasizes conservation, research, and regulated activities while banning disruptive infrastructure.

Culture•2 Related•Sept 06, 2026 • 06:45

Ordino and Auzat Revive Pyrenean Fraternity Gathering at Port de Rat Bridge

Officials and residents from Ordino in Andorra and Auzat in France met for their second annual fraternity event, fostering ties rooted in historical pasturing and trade. The gathering featured cultural exchanges and commitments to ongoing cross-border park projects.

Business•3 Related•Jul 30, 2026 • 18:15

Ordino Parish Posts €1.6M Surplus in 2025 Budget Despite Pending €5M Deficit

Ordino parish council approved its 2025 budget with a €1.6 million surplus, but officials note this masks a €5 million deficit once unpaid investments are accounted for. Revenues grew modestly amid inflation pressures, with warnings of future shortfalls.

Politics•4 Related•Jul 26, 2026 • 20:30

Andorra's Espot Calls for Earlier Festival Closures After Santa Anna Unrest

Following disturbances during Thursday-Friday early hours, Andorra's leader proposes reviewing schedules for major festivals to end earlier and limit late-night alcohol service. He emphasizes balanced coordination without turning events into a police state.

Culture•2 Related•Jul 01, 2026 • 13:15

Ordino French School Students Raise €900 for UNICEF with Custom Bike Bottles

Pupils at Ordino's French school sold 160 customised bicycle water bottles to raise €900 for UNICEF's vulnerable children programmes. The youth-led effort, funded by local authorities, marks the largest sum yet collected by the school.

Business•4 Related•Jun 26, 2026 • 06:45

Ordino Cancels Sports Centre Roof Tender Over No Bids, Relaunches With Easier Rules

Private construction boom in Andorra leaves public tenders like Ordino's sports centre roof repair without bidders. Officials relaunched the process with looser criteria while endorsing urban planning studies to manage growth pressures.

Culture•4 Related•Jun 25, 2026 • 12:00

Ordino Lights Canigó Flame to Launch Andorra's 60th Sant Joan Festival

Andorra kicks off its 60th Sant Joan festival as Ordino receives the Canigó flame, sparking processions, falles, and bonfires across seven parishes with strong youth involvement and cultural tributes.

Sports•2 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 12:00

Andorra Approves Temporary Motorhome Camping in Ordino for Trail 100 UTMB

A decree in the Official Bulletin allows overnight stays for motorhomes and campers in designated Ordino zones during the major trail race, addressing visitor influx while prioritizing controlled parking.

Sports•4 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 06:30

Trail 100 Andorra by UTMB Hits Record 3,800 Runners from 50+ Countries

The Trail 100 Andorra by UTMB shatters records with 3,800 entrants from 50+ nations, solidifying its elite status in the UTMB World Series while driving sustainable tourism in Andorra.

Culture•3 Related•Jun 08, 2026 • 17:30

Ordino's Nit de la Candela Returns June 18 with 11,000 Candles and Live Performances

Andorra's Ordino parish hosts its seventh candlelit cultural night, blending light installations with music and heritage tours to draw crowds sustainably.

Sports•4 Related•Jun 08, 2026 • 07:15

Record 300+ Seniors Compete in Andorra's Fourth Sports Games

The event in northern Andorra featured competitions suited to all fitness levels, emphasizing health, community, and Olympic values. Authorities praised participants as vital to society during ceremonies.

Other•2 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 12:45

Adolescents' Council Proposes Health, Sports, and Transport Upgrades for Andorra's Northern Valleys

Students from local schools advocate for better public transport, shaded parks with fountains, and modernised youth centres, prioritising outdoor activities over technology.

Politics•4 Related•May 21, 2026 • 19:31

Ordino Councillors Slam Unsustainable Growth, Reject Centralised Urban Planning

Ordino opposition leader Enric Dolsa deems population growth beyond 100,000 irrational and unsustainable, pushing for a national population debate. Senior councillor Maria del Mar Coma rejects central urban oversight, upholding parish authority amid APTA's proposal.

Maria del Mar Coma

Ordino Council Disputes Amphitheatre Swap for Wetlands Centre

Andorra to Tender New Socio-Healthcare Residence Near La Cortinada

Andorra Approves First National Park Covering 18.9% of Territory

Ordino and Auzat Revive Pyrenean Fraternity Gathering at Port de Rat Bridge

Ordino Parish Posts €1.6M Surplus in 2025 Budget Despite Pending €5M Deficit

Andorra's Espot Calls for Earlier Festival Closures After Santa Anna Unrest

Ordino French School Students Raise €900 for UNICEF with Custom Bike Bottles

Ordino Cancels Sports Centre Roof Tender Over No Bids, Relaunches With Easier Rules

Ordino Lights Canigó Flame to Launch Andorra's 60th Sant Joan Festival

Andorra Approves Temporary Motorhome Camping in Ordino for Trail 100 UTMB

Trail 100 Andorra by UTMB Hits Record 3,800 Runners from 50+ Countries

Ordino's Nit de la Candela Returns June 18 with 11,000 Candles and Live Performances

Record 300+ Seniors Compete in Andorra's Fourth Sports Games

Adolescents' Council Proposes Health, Sports, and Transport Upgrades for Andorra's Northern Valleys

Ordino Councillors Slam Unsustainable Growth, Reject Centralised Urban Planning

Andorra Shifts Road Accident Cleanup Duty to Parishes, Sparking Criticism

Ordino Launches Senegal-Focused Cultural Cycle Marking 20 Years of Diplomatic Ties

Ordino's Geografies Cultural Cycle Spotlights Senegal to Mark 20 Years of Andorra Ties

Andorra Fines 90 Dog Owners Using DNA Profiling for Street Waste, Excluding One Parish

Andorran Students Propose Youth Facility Upgrades at Adolescents' Council

CTU Upholds Ordino's Revised Urban Plan Against Landowners' Appeal

Andorra Advances New National Natural Park Plan

Ordino Council Unifies 20ha Protected Site for 36,000m² Development

The biennial event in Andorra la Vella focuses on digital influences, AI, sustainability, and reinventing

Canillo Eyes €1M Investment in Andorra National Park Despite Cost Warnings