Andorra la Vella

Municipality, Parish, or Town

Business•2 Related•May 02, 2026 • 10:16

25 Families in Andorra la Vella Face 2027 Evictions Over Rental Contract Non-Renewals

Property owner notifies tenants in two Andorra la Vella apartment blocks to end leases in July 2027, sparking distress amid frozen rents since 2019 and a tight housing market with soaring proposed rates.

Politics•5 Related•May 01, 2026 • 17:31

Housing Activists Disrupt Espot's Speech with Whistles During Macron's Andorra Visit

Protesters from Sindicat d’Habitatge used whistles and chants to drown out Andorra's Head of Government Xavier Espot's speech at a public event with French Coprince Emmanuel Macron. They highlighted soaring rents, evictions, and lack of stable homes, focusing ire on local leaders.

Other•3 Related•May 01, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra Court Sentences Teen to 8 Months Socio-Educational Measures for 2019 Nightclub Head Injury

The minor, involved in a multi-person brawl in Andorra la Vella, must pay €2,686 in civil liability covered by parents; ruling holds him responsible despite evidentiary disputes over weapon use.

Other•5 Related•Apr 30, 2026 • 18:16

Andorra la Vella Launches €700K Tender for Sidewalk Renovations Across Six Parishes

Andorra la Vella launches €700K tender for 2,500+ sqm sidewalk renovations in six parishes to boost pedestrian safety, plus €65K spot repairs amid 'Carrers Vius' expansion.

Other•5 Related•Apr 30, 2026 • 07:02

Andorra Police Arrest Several for Family Violence, Drugs, Drunk Driving

Authorities in Andorra conducted multiple arrests over the past week, targeting family violence in homes, property crimes at hotels and workshops, drug possession, and high-rate drunk driving incidents across parishes.

Business•2 Related•Apr 30, 2026 • 07:02

Andorra Minister Meets Skål Club Board to Boost Tourism Collaboration

Torres pledges government support for World Tourism Day on September 27 and emphasizes stronger ties among hospitality, travel, and business professionals in the Principality's key economic sectors.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 29, 2026 • 14:31

Celtas Cortos and The Tyets to Headline Andorra la Vella's Extended Five-Day Summer Festival

Andorra la Vella's summer festival extends to five days (July 30-Aug 3) at Plaça Guillemó, adding a day for local acts like Els Senyora and Freyja alongside international stars.

Business•3 Related•Apr 29, 2026 • 13:01

Andorra Launches NODE Urban Impact Fellowship with MIT in Boston

Paid one-year programme for Andorran talent to analyse socioeconomic impacts of new NODE headquarters, blending time in Andorra and Boston from September 2026. Applications close 9 June.

Other•4 Related•Apr 28, 2026 • 14:01

Andorra la Vella Launches €700,000 Tender to Renew Sidewalks in Six Priority Zones

Andorra la Vella launches €700,000 tender to renew over 2,500 sqm of defective sidewalks in six priority zones like Prat de la Creu and Santa Coloma for safety, plus €65,000 for repairs.

Business•4 Related•Apr 28, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra Visitor Numbers Rise 10.5% to 714,488 in March

Andorra's Department of Statistics reports a tourism rebound, with sports and shopping leading motivations. Spanish border entries grew, offsetting French declines, while average overnight stays ticked up to 3.6 nights.

Other•5 Related•Apr 28, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra Police Arrest Multiple Suspects in Weekend Assaults, Drugs, and Drunk Driving Cases

Andorran authorities detained several people over the weekend for violent family assaults, property damage at a hotel, drug possession with resistance, and high-alcohol drink-driving incidents across multiple parishes.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 27, 2026 • 19:01

Andorra la Vella Unveils Diverse 13th Jambo Festival Lineup for June 18-20

The free event in the Historic Centre spotlights rising international stars and a record 17 original Andorran bands, running daytime to midnight over three days to drive cultural and economic growth.

Other•5 Related•Apr 27, 2026 • 14:16

Andorra la Vella Councillor Expects Housing Grant Demand Surge as Rentals Unfreeze

Marc Torrent predicts increased demand for parish housing grants amid anxiety over unfreezing rental contracts. The council boosted funding to €150,000 and stresses aiding families where national policies fall short, noting deteriorating living conditions.

Sports•4 Related•Apr 27, 2026 • 06:16

FC Andorra Thrashes Leganés 4-0 for First Four Straight Pro Wins

FC Andorra dominated Leganés with goals from four different scorers, achieving their first four consecutive professional wins and a third straight clean sheet. The result ensures second-tier survival and boosts playoff hopes.

Business•5 Related•Apr 26, 2026 • 18:16

Andorra la Vella Councillor Expects Housing Grant Demand Surge After Rental Thaw

Andorra la Vella has budgeted €150,000 for housing grants this year amid fears over unfrozen rental contracts. Councillor Marc Torrent says demand will grow as families struggle with higher rents and essentials, complementing national aid.

Politics•5 Related•Apr 26, 2026 • 13:31

Macron Visits Andorra as Co-Prince with Packed 24-Hour Agenda

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Andorra in his role as co-prince, focusing on healthcare challenges, reindustrialisation, and energy sustainability during a dense schedule of meetings and public events amid transport and business disruptions.

Business•5 Related•Apr 25, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra Leader Urges Respect for Housing Protest During Macron Visit

Andorra's head of government Xavier Espot emphasizes respect and pacifism for a Housing Union protest planned during French President Macron's visit as co-prince. The action targets the government's rental deregulation amid a severe housing crisis.

Other•3 Related•Apr 25, 2026 • 07:16

Firefighters Extinguish Roof Blaze at Andorra la Vella Construction Site

A welding spark ignited wood on a building roof in Andorra la Vella, producing heavy smoke seen valley-wide. Responders quickly contained the fire on Carrer Doctor Molines with no harm to people.

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•3 Related•Apr 25, 2026 • 06:16

L'Escapada Wins Top Prize at Revived Codfish Days in Andorra la Vella

The restaurant's 'Horta i calma' cod dish beat 21 rivals in the tasting contest, marking the event's return after over a decade to boost local gastronomy and honor a historic staple.

Other•2 Related•Apr 24, 2026 • 06:01

Andorra Ends 2025 with 799 Associations and 37 Foundations, Up from Prior Year

Data from the Statistics Department shows growth across categories and parishes, with Andorra la Vella dominating both associations and foundations in the microstate.

Sports•2 Related•Apr 23, 2026 • 22:16

34th International Judo Tournament Kicks Off in Andorra la Vella with Record 700+ Competitors

Over two days at Pavelló Toni Martí, athletes from six nations including debutant Romania compete, drawing 2,000-3,000 spectators and boosting local economy with live global streaming.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 23, 2026 • 06:47

Sant Jordi Fair Returns to Andorra la Vella's Plaça del Poble with 60 Stalls

The annual fair organized by Comú d’Andorra la Vella boasts expanded participation from institutions, schools, and vendors, plus book signings and related poetry events the night

Health•3 Related•Apr 23, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra's ATIDA Celebrates 10 Years of Transplant Advocacy and Milestones

From grassroots origins to enabling local bone marrow and cornea programs, the association eyes multi-tissue donations in 2026 and full organ extractions in 2027 amid growing self-sufficiency.

Culture•5 Related•Apr 23, 2026 • 06:31

Andorra Gears Up for Sant Jordi with Thriving Local Books on Identity and Rural Life

Publishers in Andorra la Vella prepare robustly for Sant Jordi, showcasing novels, poetry, and non-fiction that capture the Principat's social realities, heritage, and history. Bookstores report doubled sales, but seek sustained sector support beyond the annual peak.