Andorra

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Business•5 Related•May 31, 2026 • 06:02

Andorra Housing Crisis Fuels Population Boom and Price Surge in Catalan Border Towns

Andorra's soaring housing costs are driving workers into nearby Catalan areas like Alt Urgell and Cerdanya, boosting populations, foreign residents, and property sales amid tight supply.

Business•3 Related•May 30, 2026 • 15:46

Three Andorra Landowners Reject Cable Car Overflight Deal with Canillo Council

Three property owners in Canillo have issued a firm rejection of agreements for the Armiana cable car project to cross their land, ending negotiations on 30 April despite route changes. They warn of business ruin and urge legal expropriation if the council proceeds.

Business•4 Related•May 30, 2026 • 12:16

Òscar Gelabert to Step Down as AREB Director General in Andorra

The Agència Estatal de Resolució d’Entitats Bancàries (AREB) in Andorra announced Òscar Gelabert's departure as director general on his request, effective May 31. Deputy Eva Garcia Serrano steps in as interim leader to ensure stability.

Environment•3 Related•May 30, 2026 • 11:46

Andorra Heatwave Breaks May Records at 33.1°C in Late May 2026

Exceptional late-May heat in Andorra has produced multiple record-breaking temperatures, with anomalies up to +8°C above norms and accelerated snowmelt in mountains after record April warmth. Protection Civil advises monitoring vulnerable residents.

Culture•3 Related•May 30, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra Architecture Awards Unveil Eight Finalists for Inaugural Edition

Selected from 21 submissions across new builds, rehabilitation, and landscape categories, winners will be chosen via public Instagram votes and jury evaluation on 4 June.

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.

Culture•3 Related•May 29, 2026 • 17:16

Andorra Showcases High-Mountain Cuisine at Barcelona's Tast Festival

Andorra highlighted its culinary identity with chef demonstrations, wine and cheese tastings at the Tast festival on La Rambla. The showcase promotes local high-altitude products and traditions to attract global visitors.

Environment•3 Related•May 29, 2026 • 14:46

Andorra Logs Six Top-10 May Heat Records in 2026 Amid Heat Dome

A persistent heat dome has driven exceptional late-May warmth in Andorra, equalling records and filling top temperature rankings at stations nationwide. Conditions remain summer-like through the weekend.

Sports•3 Related•May 29, 2026 • 14:46

Encamp Council Unveils Major Renovations for Pas de la Casa Sports Centre Starting June 1

Phased upgrades triple gym space, modernise aquatic facilities and enhance accessibility at 40-year-old Pas de la Casa Sports Centre, aiming to make it Andorra's top sports tourism hub with minimal 2y

Culture•2 Related•May 29, 2026 • 12:02

Andorra Signs Deal with Fira Litterarum to Promote Local Performing Arts Abroad

Agreement ensures Andorran theatre companies feature in the 2026 and 2027 editions, with government funding travel and the fair providing promotion and logistics.

Politics•3 Related•May 29, 2026 • 09:01

Andorran Students Exempt from France's New Non-EU Tuition Hikes

Andorran university students in France retain EU-level fees under a trilateral treaty overriding the new decree, despite hikes targeting most non-EU students in strategic fields. Ambassador Eybalin confirms treaty precedence amid nationwide protests.

Other•3 Related•May 29, 2026 • 07:31

Police Probe Apartment Break-In Near Avinguda Doctor Mitjavila in Andorra la Vella

No forced entry found in ransacked flat discovered by relative; seventh furt this May amid rising thefts in changing neighborhood.

Culture•4 Related•May 29, 2026 • 07:31

Andorra Schedules Extra A1 Catalan Exam on September 4 for Permit Renewals

Andorran authorities added this session to meet demand after the June exam, helping eligible individuals secure certificates for residence and work permits. The test assesses oral, reading, writing, and interaction skills.

Andorran Drivers Flock to Spain for Cheaper Fuel as Prices Undercut Local Stations

Queues form at La Seu d'Urgell's Esclatoil amid 20-cent-per-litre savings, prompting warnings from fuel importers over lost revenue and government inaction.

Culture•5 Related•May 29, 2026 • 06:31

Andorra Bishop Announces Parish Reorganization with Key Priest Shifts

Major leadership changes in Andorran parishes include rector transitions in Sant Julià, Escaldes-Engordany, and new diocesan roles to meet evolving territorial and demographic needs.

Business•3 Related•May 28, 2026 • 14:04

Council of Ministers Approves Defence Rights Amendment for Justice Efficiency

Andorra's government has updated regulations to streamline lawyer assignments, refine financial assessments, and index pro bono fees to inflation for better judicial access.

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.

Health•5 Related•May 28, 2026 • 07:31

Andorra Awards Contracts for Oncology Hospital Upgrade and School Rehab

Andorran government invests in healthcare and infrastructure, funding oncology consolidation at Meritxell Hospital alongside repurposing a tobacco factory as a tech hub and modernizing a local primary school for safety and efficiency.

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.

Culture•4 Related•May 28, 2026 • 06:32

Casa de la Vall Frescoes Near Restoration Completion After Four Months

Restorers have unified the aesthetic of the 17th-century fresco cycle after addressing distortions from relocations and past fixes. The project uses reversible paints for subtle chromatic recovery, set to finish by mid-June.

Other•5 Related•May 28, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra Sees 34% Rise in Domestic Violence Cases to 189 in 2025

Domestic and gender-based violence offences in Andorra jumped 34% to 189 in 2025 from 141 prior year, driven by more physical assaults and rising awareness, per police data. No homicides occurred.

Health•2 Related•May 28, 2026 • 06:32

Andorran Court Rejects Appeal in Hepatitis C Notification Failure Case

Andorra's Constitutional Court dismissed a family's appeal for higher compensation from SAAS over a 2005 failure to inform a patient of her hepatitis C diagnosis, which contributed to her 2011 death from cirrhosis. The ruling confirmed modest €17,000 payout due to factual uncertainties.

Other•4 Related•May 27, 2026 • 19:16