Andorra

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Andorra's Public Debt Drops 1.6% to €1.209 Billion in 2025

Andorra's public administrations reduced debt by 1.6% year-over-year to €1.209 billion, equivalent to 30.54% of GDP. This marks a significant drop from recent averages, with per capita levels falling to €13,577 amid shifts in bank and non-bank financing.

Andorra Active Immigration Permits Hit 57,897, Up 4.5% in 2026

Statistics show a rise in total residence and work permits despite drops in new approvals for hospitality sectors. Temporary permits boomed due to seasonal extensions, with Spaniards dominating holdings.

Andorra Allocates €8M for 30-Unit Affordable Housing in L'Aldosa

La Massana cedes land for a 30-unit block integrated into protected terrain. Tender seeks experienced engineers for design and oversight, amid plans to rapidly expand Andorra's rental housing stock.

Lorry and Car Collide on C-14 in Ribera d'Urgellet, Minor Injury Reported

Emergency services attended a crash on the C-14 road where a lorry veered off after impact, causing congestion but only minor injuries to one occupant.

Andorra's Veterinarians College Registers 34 Members at First Anniversary

At its first anniversary assembly, Andorra's Official College of Veterinarians registered 34 members and honored five pioneers. President Jael Pozo noted key wins like a new law provision for medicine dispensing and input on welfare policies.

Culture•2 Related•Sept 09, 2026 • 21:45

Andorra Eases Artist Accreditation Rules with New Social Security Options

Andorran officials have reformed the Artist Statute to simplify professional recognition and introduce affordable social security for self-employed creators. The changes aim to boost uptake after the original law failed to attract registrations.

Andorra Approves Updated Public Worker Classification Rules After Union Demands

Andorra's Ministry of Public Function has updated workplace classification regulations, adding transparency measures like score breakdowns and generic job profiles. The changes resolve union disputes and aim to modernise administration without altering core processes.

Andorra General Council Approves Selection for New AQUA Director

The legislative body initiated the process next month to appoint a successor before parliament dissolves for elections. A committee will review qualified applicants for a vote.

Andorra's Top Judge: New Magistrates Cover TSJ Needs, More May Be Needed

Two new substitute magistrates were sworn in to Andorra's Supreme Court of Justice, meeting immediate needs, though the president warns more reinforcements might be required for the legislative court amid ongoing challenges. He pushes for long-term planning and reforms.

Andorra's Espot Sets Elections for Late Jan-Early March If Priorities Met

Andorra's head of government will call general elections next year only after securing the national budget and key laws, avoiding a lame-duck administration. The vote stays separate from the pending EU agreement referendum, hindered by recent European approvals.

Andorra Business Opens Second Round of SME Grants on Sept 23

The grants prioritise smaller enterprises amid global market shifts, offering vital aid to boost competitiveness. This builds on prior success supporting over 300 firms.

Andorra's Espot Slams Opposition Leaders as Unfit to Govern

Andorra's head of government warns that opposition figures lack the necessary expertise and support to lead effectively, drawing from his own extensive public service career. The comments intensify pre-election rivalry.

Andorra Cuts Expropriation Price to €658.32 per Sq M for 2026 Public Works

Andorra's government has reduced the average expropriation price per square metre for public works to €658.32 in 2026, reflecting lower revision coefficients despite rises in labour and cement costs. Annual updates maintain fair compensation for affected property owners.

Andorra Pupil Numbers Drop Below 11,000 Amid Low Birth Rates and Migration Curbs

Education Minister Ladislau Baró attributes the modest decline to policies limiting school-age children's arrival and a birth rate failing to match population growth. Provisional data shows balanced language system enrollments.

Environment•4 Related•Sept 09, 2026 • 12:45

Andorra Records First September Heatwave, Shattering Temperature Marks

Andorra experienced its inaugural September heatwave, lasting five days and establishing new maximum temperature records at six long-term stations. This marks the sixth heatwave this year amid an exceptionally hot summer.

Acció Feminista Slams Andorra Govt for Keeping Abortion Criminalized in Penal Code Reform

Feminist group accuses Andorran authorities of lacking will to decriminalize abortion despite reform promises, as the new Penal Code leaves women punishable for terminations. They demand a court review citing constitutional flaws and global evidence of harm from bans.

Andorra Allocates €6M for Rent Aid Capping Payments at 30% of Income

Prime Minister Xavier Espot announced the programme to ease housing costs for vulnerable groups. It builds on existing stabilising measures amid criticism from opposition parties over property speculation.

Other•4 Related•Sept 09, 2026 • 10:45

Andorra Schools Start Year Without iPads After Pupil Accesses Porn

Andorran classrooms launched the new academic year sans iPads following a security breach exposing a child to inappropriate content. An ongoing audit will determine if the devices can safely return, as enrollment dips overall.

Culture•2 Related•Sept 08, 2026 • 20:45

Santuari de Meritxell Unveils Four New Bells for Ave de Meritxell Melody

The sanctuary in Canillo rang its upgraded campanar for the first time on Meritxell Day, overcoming technical hurdles to harmonize bells. A new artistic Via Crucis path from the sanctuary to Creu de Carlemany was also inaugurated, attracting over 25,000 summer visitors.