Canillo

Municipality, Parish, or Town

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•2 Related•Apr 23, 2026 • 06:46

Jaume Rossa Naudí, Veteran Cop and Wood Carver, Dies at 99

The Canillo native, born in 1927, was a beloved parish figure who preserved historical memory and created sacred wood carvings placed worldwide. Locals hailed him as a well of wisdom. Funeral is tomorrow in Sant Serni Church.

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.

Other•3 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 11:46

Andorra Housing Chief Urges Review of Young People's 50% Rejection Rate for Public Flats

National Housing Institute director Marta Alberch calls for better engagement with youth rejecting half of allocated public flats in Andorra, dismissing cost and location as primary reasons.

Politics•5 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:46

CASS Board Elections Set for June 2026 with Advance Voting in All Parishes to Boost Turnout

Caixa Andorrana de Seguretat Social schedules board elections for 17 June 2026, introducing mobile polling stations across parishes to raise participation above past 3% levels. Specific colleges will select representatives from workers, employers, and pensioners.

Business•5 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra's Tourist Accommodation Capacity Drops to 42,201 in 2025

Andorra's tourist lodging saw a continued downturn, with hotel beds falling below 30,000 for the first time since 2003 amid losses across parishes and categories. Other accommodations like rural lodgings and campsites numbered 165 establishments.

Other•4 Related•Apr 14, 2026 • 21:01

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

System profiles 79% of registered dogs, matching up to 45% of feces samples for €150-€300 penalties; parishes also approve innovative tender for sustainable forest management through 2033.

Business•2 Related•Apr 14, 2026 • 19:01

Andorra la Vella to Revise Public Employee Salaries After Job Review

Council targets standardization of 550 positions' duties and pay amid discrepancies, while other parishes seek external consultancy and SAAS rolls out new bonuses and reduced hours.

Other•5 Related•Apr 14, 2026 • 07:02

Andorra Population Hits 89,368 with 1.9% Rise Driven by Colombians and Peruvians

Andorra's resident population climbed to 89,368 by March 31, 2026, up 1.9% or 1,705 people year-over-year. Immigrants from Colombia, Peru, and Argentina fueled a third of the gains, while parishes like Canillo surged 6.7%.

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.

Other•3 Related•Apr 10, 2026 • 13:16

Andorra Police Arrest Man for Family Abuse, Drug Smuggler, and Multiple Drink-Drivers

Authorities in Andorra made several arrests this week, including for domestic mistreatment, drug trafficking at the border, and drink-driving incidents causing accidents across multiple parishes.

Politics•2 Related•Apr 09, 2026 • 14:46

Andorra Minister Announces Radars Expansion for Isolated Seniors Amid Welfare Debate

Andorra's government defends expanding the volunteer-led Radars project to monitor isolated elderly across all parishes, while opposition demands welfare reforms to foster true autonomy amid rising poverty risks and spending.

Business•4 Related•Apr 09, 2026 • 05:31

Andorra Residents Made 26,262 Property Purchases 2016-2025, 74% by Long-Term Locals

Andorran nationals topped buyers at 45%, with parking spaces leading transaction types; first-home aid scheme approved eight applications early in 2025 amid data gaps.

Andorra Sees Record 71,161 Vehicles Over Easter Week, Exceeding Forecasts

Peaks of over 14,000 entries daily fueled by skiing conditions led to severe outbound delays up to 3.5 km on Easter Monday, with officials opening extra lanes to manage congestion.

Van Driver Arrested for Drink-Driving Crash in Andorra After Hit-and-Run Claim Backfires

28-year-old Encamp resident recorded 1.78 g/l BAC after police traced his damaged vehicle; incident among 17 Easter arrests, mostly for drink-driving with levels up to 2.34 g/l.

Multiple Road Incidents in Andorra Thursday: Crashes Injure Five, One Driver Arrested

A solo motorcycle fall in Santa Coloma, collisions near Aixovall and Incles, and others caused minor injuries and brief closures on key routes like CG-1 and CG-2.

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.

Other•2 Related•Apr 03, 2026 • 11:01

Drunk Driver Hits Tourist After Minor Crash in Andorra, Arrested

A 22-year-old lost control on Andorra's CG-2 road, hit a 29-year-old female tourist pedestrian after a minor crash, then struck stopped vehicles; he tested positive for alcohol and drugs, arrested.

4km Traffic Jam Hits CG-1 Southbound to Spain Amid Easter Exodus in Andorra

Queues stretch from Sant Julià to Runer border crossing during peak holiday outflows, with Mobility activating special operations and double lanes to ease 66,000 expected vehicles.

Other•5 Related•Apr 02, 2026 • 10:01

Storm Erminio Intensifies in Andorra, Closes Key Passes and Disrupts Ski Resorts

Storm Erminio intensifies in Andorra, closing Port d'Envalira under black phase, imposing yellow road restrictions, raising avalanche risk to level 4, and shutting ski resorts.

French Authorities Close RN22 Road to Andorra Overnight Due to Heavy Snow

French authorities closed RN22 to Andorra from Pas de la Casa overnight due to heavy snow, coordinated with Andorran officials to minimize commerce impact ahead of ski openings and 66,000-vehicle.

Andorra Launches Five-Day Easter Traffic Operation Expecting 66,000 Vehicles

Heaviest influxes forecast for Thursday and Friday at Spain border amid ski season peak, with advice to avoid rush hours and doubled lanes to ease congestion.

Environment•5 Related•Apr 01, 2026 • 10:31

Severe Winds and Snow Cripple Andorra Ski Resorts, Prompt Extended Alerts

Full closures at major sites like Ordino-Arcalís, with restricted low-elevation operations elsewhere amid gusts over 120 km/h; fresh snow and avalanche risks set to intensify through midweek.

Health•4 Related•Apr 01, 2026 • 07:32

Andorra Colorectal Cancer Screening Detects 9 Cases in 2025, Total 38 Since 2023

Program for ages 50-74 achieves 28.93% uptake in first year of second round, with men showing higher positive FIT rates; early detection via colonoscopies confirms cancers and polyps.

Business•5 Related•Apr 01, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra's Economy Grows 3.9%, Posts €88M Surplus, Beats Neighbors

Andorra achieved robust economic growth and a substantial budget surplus, fueled by sector diversification and prudent fiscal policies. Officials highlight low public debt and upcoming social housing investments while noting global risks.