Ordino

Municipality, Parish, or Town

Other•3 Related•Jun 03, 2026 • 08:48

Càritas Andorrana Aids 563 People in 2025 Amid Complex Housing Crises

Càritas Andorrana handled steady caseloads in 2025 despite fewer interventions, as vulnerabilities deepened with new arrivals facing housing shortages and basic needs gaps. Director Anna Villas announced her resignation.

Culture•3 Related•Jun 02, 2026 • 14:02

Andorra to Publish Rafael Benet's 1955 Artistic Heritage Catalog Next Year

Andorra's Ministry of Culture will publish next year a volume on Rafael Benet's 1955 artistic heritage catalog, including past failed efforts and key discoveries.

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.

Other•4 Related•May 30, 2026 • 06:16

Andorra Police Issue First Fines for Illegal Motorhome Overnight Parking

Police launched fines Wednesday targeting motorhomes parked overnight outside approved campsites and zones, ending a grace period under new regulations. Designated areas and signage aim to direct users properly.

Politics•5 Related•May 28, 2026 • 12:01

Andorra Eases Affordable Housing Access for Low-Income Pensioners

Andorran officials target pension recipients lacking minimum income for easier entry into public housing lists, amid 1,172 applications and expansions like 17 new units in Sant Julià de Lòria. Confidence grows to meet demand with 150 additional units this year.

Other•4 Related•May 28, 2026 • 07:01

Xavier Cañada Resumes Parish Visits in Andorra from June 8

Andorra's Citizen's Mediator starts territorial sessions across parishes to offer direct support on public administration issues and rights protection. Attendance is open without prior booking.

Environment•4 Related•May 27, 2026 • 14:31

Ordino Launches Pilot Aerial Cable Crane for Sustainable Forest Management

Andorra's Ordino parish trials a mobile aerial cable crane system to access remote forests for selective thinning and log extraction. The setup enables work up to 20m from tracks, promoting regeneration after decades of neglect.

Andorra Issues 183 Fines for Missing Winter Driving Equipment

Authorities handed out 183 fines from November to May for drivers without required winter tires or chains. Tourists received most penalties across parishes like Canillo and La Massana, with peaks in January.

Culture•2 Related•May 24, 2026 • 07:01

Three Andorran Artists Advance to Sona9 Preliminaries

Eugenia Correia, Júlia Sart, and Marta’s selected from record 176 submissions for Catalan-language music contest, performing June 11 in Ordino.

Health•4 Related•May 24, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra Unveils Pharmacy Bill to Cap New Openings and Balance Distribution

Andorran officials propose updating 1977 laws with rules for new pharmacies, including population thresholds and spacing to prevent overcrowding in areas like Andorra la Vella while allowing growth in underserved parishes.

Business•2 Related•May 22, 2026 • 12:16

Canillo Tops Andorra Winter Tourist Occupancy at 76.4% Despite Encamp's Lead in Establishments

Andorra's tourist accommodations saw overall occupancy rise to 67.5% this winter, driven by Canillo's strong 76.4% average thanks to prime skiing access. Encamp improved but trailed, while the capital parish declined sharply late-season.

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.

Health•4 Related•May 21, 2026 • 13:46

Andorra Introduces Bill to Regulate New Pharmacy Openings with Population and Distance Rules

Andorran officials presented legislation updating 1977 rules to control pharmacy saturation. It sets strict criteria for openings in parishes, limits online prescription sales, and imposes fines to ensure fair access nationwide.

Health•5 Related•May 21, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra Minister Outlines Expanded Senior Care Plans at Federation Assembly

New residence in Encamp set for late 2025 completion, parish negotiations for more facilities, home care boosts, and new CASS services like podology for diabetics.

Other•4 Related•May 21, 2026 • 05:33

15 Candidatures Validated for CASS Council Elections in Andorra, Up 20%

Andorra's CASS administration council elections on 17 June feature 15 diverse candidatures, a 20% rise from 2022, fueled by debates on pension and healthcare reforms amid IMF concerns. Low past turnout prompts promotion efforts.

Traffic Service Vehicle Collides with Bus Near Dama de Gel Roundabout in Escaldes-Engordany

The Tuesday evening crash at Avinguda de les Nacions Unides and Carrer dels Paraires caused brief delays but resulted in material damage only with no injuries.

Andorra Shifts Road Accident Cleanup Duty to Parishes, Sparking Criticism

Andorra shifts road accident cleanup from Fire Service to parishes, sparking parish leaders' criticism over equipment shortages and calls to retain the role; they back Night Literary Award reform.

Culture•5 Related•May 17, 2026 • 21:01

Nearly 1,000 Attend Successful Second La Fira del Vermut in La Cortinada

Organized with Menja't Andorra, the event featured sold-out arrossada, tastings, workshops, live music, and a popular new picnic area, boosting local economy across Ordino parish.

Other•2 Related•May 17, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra Police Investigate Alleged Sexual Assault Between 12-Year-Old Boy and 11-Year-Old Girl in Ordino School

Authorities launched a discreet probe after the girl's mother reported the assault. Officers are handling the sensitive case involving minors with care to minimize emotional impact on both parties.

Andorra Road Accidents Rise to 533 in 2025, Fatalities Plunge to One

Fatalities fell sharply to one from seven amid higher incidents, with injuries up and fines focusing on speeding. Tourist peaks drove summer spikes, police data shows.

Environment•4 Related•May 16, 2026 • 06:16

Comú d’Ordino Launches €900K Phase to Double Water Network Between Ordino and Sornàs

Starting May 18, crews target the church-to-Sornàs roundabout section to fix cracks and losses from urban expansion. The effort tackles an outdated system amid growing demand, with future extensions to Llorts intakes.

Andorra Records 533 Traffic Accidents in 2025, One Fatal

Police data shows a rise in total crashes to 533 from 456 in 2024, but road deaths fell sharply to one. Most injuries were light, with highest victim rates in 30-39 age group and Andorra la Vella parish.

Business•5 Related•May 15, 2026 • 06:04

Andorra Foreign Investment Surges 219% to €968M in 2025

Andorra's declared foreign investment jumped to €967.9 million in 2025, fueled by major patrimonial and real estate deals, while applications grew modestly. Formalised investments dipped in value despite more operations, sparking criticism over housing access.

Environment•4 Related•May 14, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra Launches Process for First National Park in Canillo and Ordino Valleys

Andorran government and communes of Canillo and Ordino validated an agreement this week to create the Parc Natural Nacional de les Valls de Canillo i Ordino, published in BOPA to start public consultation.

Business•4 Related•May 12, 2026 • 21:02

Andorran Landowners Urge Tighter Foreign Real Estate Curbs and Urban Planning Reforms

APTA calls for higher taxes on foreign property deals, legal updates to balance rights, and a national body to unify parish policies amid rising investor purchases.