Escaldes-Engordany

Municipality, Parish, or Town

Other•2 Related•Apr 20, 2026 • 18:01

Andorra Court Rules Casa Xirro Plot Not Consolidated Urban Land Due to Missing Services

Superior Court upholds parish council's challenge, annuls parts of 2007 and 2018 urban plans for the degraded site lacking water, sewerage, and access near Engolasters Lake.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 19, 2026 • 19:01

Escaldes-Engordany Names Naiara García Barrio as Pubilla and Biel Molina Pérez as Hereu for 2026-2027

Proclamation moved indoors due to rain draws 200 attendees from Catalonia and Andorra, celebrating Catalan traditions through youth leadership amid handover from outgoing representatives.

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.

Politics•4 Related•Apr 16, 2026 • 22:16

Escaldes-Engordany Closes 2025 with €39.6M Record Revenue, €1M Surplus

The parish council reports highest-ever revenues without debt or reserves use, fueled by taxes, parking, and interest. It also purchased two plots to boost public assets amid investments in infrastructure.

Politics•4 Related•Apr 15, 2026 • 16:16

Andorra Communes Appeal Court Ruling on €8.5M Transfer Payments

Andorran communes will escalate a dispute over unpaid 2016-2017 transfer payments worth €8.5 million to the Superior Court, arguing for liquidated tax revenues under a 1993 law. A new digital tool will speed up business authorisations significantly.

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.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 14, 2026 • 07:31

Andorran Authors Launch Crime, Identity Novels for Sant Jordi

New releases from Andorran writers blend police intrigue, youth trauma, everyday resilience, and lost histories, set against local landmarks for the annual book festival.

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%.

Solo Driver Crashes Uninjured on Andorra la Vella's CG-1; Hit-and-Run, Other Incidents Reported

Solo driver crashed uninjured on Andorra la Vella's CG-1 at 1am Friday as police probe hit-and-run bollard damage in Escaldes-Engordany, woman's CG-1 injury near Santa Coloma, and teen's motorcycle落.

Other•2 Related•Apr 11, 2026 • 06:31

Andorra Firefighters Tackle Bingo Hall Structural Risk and Chimney Smoke in Two Incidents

Preventive action at a gaming centre on Carrer Prat de la Creu averted potential collapse, while crews checked residential smoke near Carrer dels Vilars without issues or injuries.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 10, 2026 • 15:16

Alfred Llahí Publishes Mother's Memoir of 1940s-1960s Life in Les Escaldes, Andorra

Self-edited book with 90 photos captures childhood memories of dirt roads, fiestas, refugees, and Prince Juan Carlos's local summers, framed as tribute to everyday builders of modern Andorra.

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.

Business•2 Related•Apr 09, 2026 • 17:46

Andorran Entrepreneur Jordi Pont Bros, Pioneer of Premium Cigar Imports, Dies at 88

Known as 'l'home dels havans i les Montblanc,' he shaped the country's economy through his shop Comercial Pont and ventures like a popular restaurant, passing after a prolonged illness.

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.

Politics•3 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 20:01

Spain Confirms Catalan Photovoltaic Park Encroaches on Catalonia from Andorra

Spain's report confirms the Planell de la Tosa solar park, powering Pal Arinsal ski station, encroaches 16,000 sq m into Catalonia's Os de Civís as Andorra prepares its study.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 06:32

Philippe Shangti Opens AI-Generated Film Exhibition in Andorra's Repurposed Museum Space

The immersive 'Luxury Futuristic World' show, anchored by the 95-minute 'Remember the Future 2320', blends hyperrealistic human-digital art with AR app interactions in Escaldes-Engordany.

Andorra la Vella Begins Work on Third Lane for Busy CG-3 Route

Preparatory utility inspections launched on Carrer de la Unió to boost capacity by 20%, with full redesign including bus stop shifts and 30 km/h limit expected by late April.

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.

Business•4 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 07:16

FEDA Group Posts €25.4M Profit in 2025, Nearly Matching Record Year

All subsidiaries achieved positive results amid stable import prices, bolstering funds for energy transition projects like new hydroelectric and wind initiatives.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 02, 2026 • 06:47

Philippe Shangti Premieres France's First Fully AI-Produced Sci-Fi Film in Andorra

French artist Philippe Shangti premiered *Remember the Future: 2320*, France's first fully AI-produced 95-minute sci-fi film, to a sold-out Andorra crowd.

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.

Sports•4 Related•Mar 31, 2026 • 20:46

Illa Carlemany Race Targets Over 4,000 Runners in 15th Edition on May 17

Andorra's premier public sports event promotes nationwide activity with 5km championship and 2km family races, eco-upgrades, school rewards, and proceeds funding youth sports access.