Andorra

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Other•3 Related•Sept 24, 2026 • 11:15

Andorra Tourist Numbers Drop 1.6% in August but Stays Lengthen

Andorra welcomed 1.1 million visitors in August, a 4.9% decline, with tourists down slightly but averaging longer 3.3-night stays. Day-trippers fell sharply while visitor-days rose year-to-date.

Andorra Union Leader Gabriel Ubach Dies at 62 from Pancreatic Cancer

The veteran unionist, who shaped Andorran labor advocacy for nearly three decades, succumbed at Meritxell Hospital after months of treatment. Known for fierce critiques of officials and businesses, he remained vocal on workers' issues to the end.

Andorra Rules Out Changes to Building or Fire Rules After Querola Fire

Conxita Marsol, the Minister of the Presidency, affirmed that existing standards are adequate despite the rapid spread via underground parking, praising firefighters' response that spared two buildings.

Other•2 Related•Sept 23, 2026 • 20:15

Andorra Court Acquits Father Accused of Mistreating Young Son

Andorra's highest court cleared a father of charges over separating his young sons during fights, dismissing prosecution arguments of excessive violence despite expert reports of the boy's distress. The case arose during a marital split.

Andorra Minister Defends Firefighters Over Ordino Urbanisation Blaze

Andorra's Presidency Minister Conxita Marsol lauded the firefighters' effective response to a major blaze at Ordino's unoccupied Querola urbanisation. She dismissed staffing and water supply concerns, noting reinforcements from Catalonia and ongoing improvements for off-duty mobilisation.

Andorran Virtus Party Ties New Shopping Centre Approvals to Employer-Funded Worker Housing

The Virtus group demands that licences for big shopping centres in Andorra include developer-funded housing for workers, arguing it aligns growth with local realities strained by low wages and property shortages.

Andorra Approves €144K for Two Industrial Doctorate Projects

The government funds two initiatives allowing Andorran companies to employ University of Andorra doctoral researchers for targeted R&D. Minister Conxita Marsol says it boosts economic competitiveness under the national innovation plan.

Andorra's Electric Mobility Grants Exhausted by 180 Applications

Andorran Environment Minister Conxita Marsol emphasized surging interest in electric vehicles as the e-Engega 2026 grants closed after exhausting funds with 180 requests, a 56.5% rise from 2022.

Andorra Submits Urgent Law for €3M Incentives on Affordable Rental Housing

Andorran authorities propose subsidies, tax exemptions, and low-interest loans to spur private investment in below-market rental units. The initiative targets 30 flats via public-private collaboration amid housing shortages.

Andorran Teachers' Union Warns of Strikes Over Flawed Merit Career Reforms

Andorra's SEP union slams the government's draft merit career law for public employees as non-transparent and unfair, threatening strikes unless interim workers' service is better credited and full details provided.

Creand Crèdit Andorrà Trains Suppliers on ESG Challenges in Andorra

Creand Crèdit Andorrà hosted a supplier workshop on ESG issues, spotlighting credibility gaps in brand values and declining trust in corporate actions. Experts from 21gramos analyzed social trends and Gen Alpha pressures.

Andorra court convicts police of unlawful detention over pyjama arrest

Two police officers received suspended sentences for detaining a woman in her pyjamas without allowing her to change during a 2020 vehicle impoundment, with the court awarding her €1,500 for emotional harm.

MoraBanc Hosts Andorra's First AI Finance Hackathon with €7,000 Prizes

Andorra's inaugural AI and Finance Hackathon offers €7,000 in prizes for innovative prototypes tackling client challenges. Partners AWS and Hive Five provide tech support and venue.

Environment•4 Related•Sept 23, 2026 • 12:00

Andorra River Flows Below Average All Summer, Deficits Hit 52% in July

Andorra's rivers recorded below-average flows throughout summer 2026, per the Water Resources Monitoring Bulletin, with significant deficits raising concerns for water supplies if autumn rains fail to materialize.

Other•2 Related•Sept 23, 2026 • 11:15

Construction Worker Injured by Falling Crane Bars in Canillo

Emergency teams treated the man after firefighters assisted, while police diverted traffic from the site. Details on injury severity remain unavailable as probe continues.

Cerni Escalé Named Concòrdia Leader for Andorra's 2027 Elections

The opposition party Concòrdia unanimously backs Escalé to lead its national list, pledging to tackle housing crises, unsustainable growth, and EU ties through a voter-focused platform aiming for outright victory.

Environment•2 Related•Sept 22, 2026 • 20:00

JECS Forum Tackles Climate Change Impacts on Health, Energy, and Wildfires in Andorra

Experts gather in Sant Julià de Lòria to explore rising temperatures, droughts, storms, and their effects on health, energy consumption, and Pyrenean wildfires. The free forum projects 2030 scenarios amid growing energy demands.

Andorran Family Business Association Pushes State Pacts on Housing, Pensions

The association urges non-partisan pacts to tackle housing shortages through collaborations and pension sustainability via contributions and savings plans. It also eyes a public-private fund to boost key sectors ahead of elections.

Health•2 Related•Sept 22, 2026 • 13:45

Andorra Approves €4.8M Urgent Credit for Meritxell Hospital Expansion

The government prioritizes the project with initial funding to expand emergency services, ICU, operating theatres, and diagnostics at Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Hospital.

Andorra Telecom Launches Wifi Total FTTR for Full-Home Fiber Connectivity

The Fiber to the Room solution overcomes WiFi dead zones in bedrooms, offices, and terraces by directly connecting nodes to main equipment, surpassing traditional repeaters. It supports streaming, gaming, and remote work seamlessly.

Other•4 Related•Sept 22, 2026 • 08:15

Fire Destroys La Querola Residential Development in Ordino

A massive early-morning fire razed the entire La Querola development in Ordino parish, Andorra, prompting a large-scale response from regional fire services to contain the flames.

Health•3 Related•Sept 22, 2026 • 00:45

Andorra Bone Marrow Donor Program Hits 700+ Registrants Since 2021 Launch

The government highlighted the milestone ahead of World Bone Marrow Donor Day, urging healthy 18-40-year-olds to join and boost matches for life-saving transplants.

Culture•2 Related•Sept 21, 2026 • 19:45

University of Andorra Strengthens Ties with UPVD and Eyes Trilateral Projects with Girona

Andorra's university visited Perpignan to deepen collaboration on research projects and explore trilateral efforts with Girona, leveraging regional strengths for EU funding. They also toured key UPVD facilities.

Culture•2 Related•Sept 21, 2026 • 18:30

Creand Fundació Draws 1,000 Seniors to New Tech and Leisure Courses in Andorra

Creand Fundació in Andorra la Vella launched a diverse program of digital skills, languages, outdoor activities, and talks for over-60s. Demand surged with courses on AI, VR, and internet safety quickly filling up.

Guillem Casal rules out leading Andorra centre-right coalition for elections

The Demòcrates leader emphasized building agreement on policy lines without preconditions, with months left to select a candidate and platform for the vote.