Health•2 Related•Jul 22, 2026 • 21:30Bedbug Infestations Surge in Andorra Hotels and HomesAndorra faces growing bedbug problems in accommodations and residences due to travel rebound. Experts recommend luggage checks, heat treatments over chemicals for eradication.
Culture•2 Related•Jul 22, 2026 • 15:15Andorra la Vella's Festa Major Expands to 67 Events for All AgesThe capital's council has boosted the five-day festival to attract longer visitor stays through concerts, sports, kids' activities, and traditions. Major Consul Sergi González calls it a festival for everyone.
Business•4 Related•Jul 22, 2026 • 14:00Andorra la Vella Council Identifies Bidder for Pouets Car Park ConcessionThe council, led by Cònsol Major Sergi González, has a ready bidder for the former Pouets site following an improved tender process. Approval is expected soon to advance the long-stalled project.
Business•2 Related•Jul 22, 2026 • 12:30Andorra la Vella Awards €61K Contract for 'Andorra és Bella 2026' Beauty ProjectThe town council contracted a Barcelona firm to lead the 'Andorra és Bella 2026' initiative, backed by Andorra Turisme, aiming to position the parish as a beauty sector hub through events promoting cosmetics and local businesses.
Other•2 Related•Jul 22, 2026 • 10:30Firefighters Extinguish Small Fire in Santa Coloma Construction ContainerAuthorities quickly contained a minor blaze in a construction site container in Santa Coloma's Cedre area, sparked by a plugged-in machine. No damage occurred despite initial threat to nearby cars.
Transport•2 Related•Jul 21, 2026 • 22:00Motorcyclist Injured in Andorra la Vella Crash, Multiple Collisions FollowA series of accidents in Andorra la Vella on July 20 injured three people, including two motorcyclists and a van driver, with emergency services responding swiftly to each incident.
Sports•3 Related•Jul 20, 2026 • 17:30FIDE President Dvorkovich Visits Record-Breaking Andorra Chess Open on International Chess DayArkady Dvorkovich attended the tournament in Escaldes-Engordany, highlighting Andorra's chess promotion despite its size and outlining FIDE's expansions in prizes, formats, and social programs.
Transport•3 Related•Jul 20, 2026 • 14:45Nighttime Repairs Start at Casadet Roundabout in Andorra la VellaAndorra la Vella's mobility service schedules four nights of repairs at the Casadet roundabout on CG-1 to fix deteriorated expansion joints, minimizing daytime disruption. Caution advised for motorists.
Transport•4 Related•Jul 20, 2026 • 13:00PS Demands Traffic Data on Carrer de la Unió Reforms in AndorraThe Social Democratic group seeks detailed metrics on traffic changes from CG-3 road reforms, including comparisons to pre-reform levels and status of a scrapped elevated link.
Transport•2 Related•Jul 20, 2026 • 06:30Taxi Overturns at Margineda Roundabout in Andorra, Driver Fined for AlcoholPolice fined the taxi driver after a breathalyser test following the dramatic crash on the busy CG-1 highway. No injuries occurred despite the flip, and the road reopened quickly after emergency response.
Transport•4 Related•Jul 19, 2026 • 18:15Andorra's government confirms key infrastructure on track, including tunnel rerouting traffic from SantJulià centre and tramway plans for better mobility.
Other•4 Related•Jul 19, 2026 • 06:45Andorra Population Hits 89,752 with Record-Low 10.6% Children Under 15Andorra's demographics show an aging society, with the working-age group at 73.3% and seniors at 16%. Experts cite low fertility, immigration of adults, and barriers like housing as key factors behind the child population decline.
Environment•3 Related•Jul 18, 2026 • 13:00Andorra Issues Yellow Alert for High Temperatures Up to 33°CMeteorological service warns of strengthening anticyclone bringing warm air, with conditions intensifying next week. Civil Protection advises caution despite no official heatwave declaration yet.
Environment•2 Related•Jul 18, 2026 • 10:00Andorra Keeps Wildfire Risk at Very High Level 2 in Central and Southern ParishesCentral and southern Andorra parishes face ongoing very high wildfire risk at level 2 due to dry conditions after a 36°C heatwave, prompting closures of barbecue sites and fire bans. Northern areas remain at high level 1, with cooler air offering some relief but no rain in sight.
Politics•3 Related•Jul 18, 2026 • 06:15Andorran Police Arrest 12 in Week of Violence, Drugs, and Drink-DrivingAuthorities detained suspects in a gender assault chase, a major drug haul at the border, and multiple high-alcohol traffic stops. A new firearms rule sets strict limits on police use of force.
Business•5 Related•Jul 17, 2026 • 20:00Andorra Tourism Faces Staffing Shortages Despite Extra Work PermitsAndorra boosts seasonal work permits by 250 slots to address tourism labor gaps amid near-zero unemployment, yet businesses struggle to hire willing skilled workers. Campsites report mixed impacts.
Business•5 Related•Jul 16, 2026 • 18:45Andorra la Vella Launches 'Andorra és Bella' Beauty and Wellness InitiativeThe project positions Andorra la Vella as a top destination for beauty products and wellness through events blending professional networking and public experiences. Organizers plan to grow it into a national staple.
Business•2 Related•Jul 16, 2026 • 07:15La Grandalla SL Wins €236K Contract for Casa de la Vall Rear RenovationsAndorra's Sindicatura granted La Grandalla SL a 236,671-euro deal for landscaping the rear of Casa de la Vall, including one-year maintenance from 2026. The firm secured it through open public tender after prior phases added a tunnel and amphitheatre.
Business•2 Related•Jul 15, 2026 • 19:30Andorra Fuel Stations See Rush After Price Cuts on Petrol and DieselGovernment reimburses taxes to distributors, who absorb part of discount to boost competitiveness against Spain. Stations report buoyant mood and increased visitors, reversing sales slump from cross-border shopping.
Business•2 Related•Jul 15, 2026 • 14:45Andorra la Vella Opens Borda Nova I with Rentals from €524 to €1,308 MonthlyThe government has transferred the nine-storey Borda Nova I building to the Institut Nacional de l’Habitatge for affordable rentals, featuring detailed apartment layouts and optional parking.
Environment•2 Related•Jul 14, 2026 • 14:15Andorra Records Second Tropical Night as Heatwave IntensifiesThe Principality endures its second summer tropical night amid the third heatwave, with temperatures up to 8°C above average. Haze and dust will exacerbate the oppressive heat in valleys through Thursday.
Business•2 Related•Jul 14, 2026 • 07:45Andorra AR+I Hosts 9 Student Trainees in Summer Research ProgrammeAR+I welcomes nine young researchers for summer placements under the Annexa’t initiative, pairing them with senior experts on projects addressing Andorra's key challenges in innovation and sustainability.
Environment•4 Related•Jul 12, 2026 • 18:45Andorra la Vella Recovers 617kg Surplus Food, Saves 9,131kg CO2 in First YearThe Rexcatering project in Andorra la Vella redistributed nearly nine rations daily from the Calones canteen. Councillor Maria Nazzaro praised it for promoting responsible consumption and repurposing safe surplus food through a Congress Centre vending machine.
Culture•2 Related•Jul 10, 2026 • 18:00Andorra Residents Line Up Vehicles for Sant Cristòfol BlessingsDrivers queued outside churches for holy water blessings to honor Sant Cristòfol, patron of motorists, in multiple parishes. The tradition drew long lines of vehicles, locals, and visitors amid local festivals.
Business•2 Related•Jul 10, 2026 • 11:45Andorra Approves 533 Economic Aid Claims, Disburses €1.73M in Q1 2026In Q1 2026, Andorra's Social Affairs Department funded basic needs for hundreds via high approval rates. Child custody aids dropped but stayed mostly approved, while disability pensions increased amid rising active cases.