Andorra

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Environment•2 Related•May 13, 2026 • 14:16

Encamp Parish Council Launches Second Edition of Nature Survival Adventure in Grau Roig

Expanded programme responds to high demand with added sessions teaching fire-starting, navigation, first aid and emergency skills to promote respect for Andorra's mountains.

Business•2 Related•May 13, 2026 • 06:03

Andorra Median Salary Hits €2,165 in Feb 2026, Up 5.8% YoY

Andorra recorded 48,936 salaried workers in February, with total wages climbing 8% amid uneven sector gains. The median equaled 79.5% of the average, signaling pay distribution disparities. Preliminary March data points to €2,223 median.

Other•2 Related•May 12, 2026 • 21:32

Baroness Carmen Thyssen Hospitalized for Pneumonia, Speeds Up Succession Plans

The art collector was treated for pneumonia after transfer from Sant Feliu de Guíxols. Her €1.3 billion Thyssen patrimony and Andorran interests prompt urgent revisions to inheritance favoring twin daughters.

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.

Culture•2 Related•May 12, 2026 • 19:46

Escola de Teatre Entreacte Hosts 9th Theatre Showcase with 60 Pupils in Andorra

From May 14-17 at Teatre Comunal, six original productions by ages 5-65 blend humour, mystery and introspection, offering free admission to showcase student growth and collaboration.

Dutch Tourist Detained in Andorra for Reckless U-Turn Crash Injuring Motorcyclist

A Dutch tourist faces charges after an illegal U-turn on CG-1 severely injured a local motorcyclist. Separate alcohol-related crash on CG-2 led to another arrest amid a wave of DUI and reckless driving detentions.

Business•4 Related•May 12, 2026 • 17:31

Andorra Job Seekers Rise 9.3% to 259 in April 2026 Amid Falling Offers

Andorra's Employment Service reports a notable increase in job seekers to 259 by end-April, while job offers dropped sharply. Women dominate registrations, with most unemployment short-term and seasonal trends showing rising demand.

Andorra and Occitanie Leaders Prep Cross-Border Talks on Mobility and Smuggling

Andorra's head of government Xavier Espot and Occitanie prefect Pierre André Durand discussed RN20 road safety after rockfall, railway repairs, and anti-smuggling cooperation in Toulouse preparatory meeting.

Other•2 Related•May 12, 2026 • 07:32

Couple Charged in Andorra Over €208 Hotel Extras Dispute

Prosecutors seek one-month conditional arrest for failing to pay for extra night, meals, and smoking fines after nine-night stay; defendants absent from court hearing.

Health•4 Related•May 12, 2026 • 07:01

Dr. Marc Pascual Pich Named Medical Director of Andorra's Meritxell Hospital

SAAS has appointed Dr. Marc Pascual Pich, an internal medicine expert, as medical director at Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell to lead innovation and resource coordination. The role fills a long-vacant position.

Sports•4 Related•May 12, 2026 • 06:33

Andorra Boosts 2026 Sports Subsidies 8% to €4.78M, Aids Rugby Club

Andorran officials raised sports funding for 2026 by 8% amid VPC Andorra's sponsor loss post-promotion. A new elite athlete program launches, while leaders push clubs toward financial self-reliance and debate the national model.

Sports•2 Related•May 12, 2026 • 06:31

Girona FC Wins Inaugural Copa Tricolor Unified Football Tournament in Andorra

The mixed-ability event at Prada de Moles promoted inclusion and camaraderie, earning praise from participants and observers for fostering community beyond competition.

Health•4 Related•May 11, 2026 • 23:02

Andorra Sees Rise in Detected Minors' Sexual Assaults Due to Better Awareness

Improved detection and awareness have driven higher reports of suspected sexual assaults and mistreatment against minors in Andorra, enabling earlier interventions to prevent escalation, officials report.

Politics•3 Related•May 11, 2026 • 19:46

Andorran Government Backs Bill to Raise AQUA Higher Education Fees

Andorra's executive supports a cross-party proposal to significantly increase fees for the higher education quality agency, driven by expanded university evaluations and resource needs.

Motorcycle Hits Woman on Andorra's Avinguda Carlemany, Causing Traffic Disruptions

Emergency services responded near number 14 in Escaldes-Engordany, transporting both injured to Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Hospital amid alternating one-way traffic and queues.

Culture•3 Related•May 11, 2026 • 13:16

Andorra Launches 'Encara Passa' Campaign Against Ongoing LGTBI-Phobia

The campaign recreates everyday bias incidents to help recognize and address LGTBI-phobia, urging shared responsibility for a prejudice-free society. It promotes resources like email and emergency lines for victims and witnesses.

Business•5 Related•May 11, 2026 • 07:32

Andorran Women Comprise 60%+ of Economic Aid Recipients Due to Structural Inequalities

Structural labor market gaps, unpaid care duties, and single parenthood drive women's overrepresentation in Andorra's occasional economic aid, per Women's Institute head Judith Pallarés. Single-parent women families form one of the largest recipient groups amid child support enforcement delays.

Environment•2 Related•May 11, 2026 • 06:01

Andorra Joins AI-Powered Cross-Border Project to Track Bears and Wolves in Pyrenees

Andorra joins EU-funded LoupO Coexistence project using AI to track bears/wolves in Pyrenees, cut livestock attacks, and assess attitudes across France, Spain.

Culture•3 Related•May 10, 2026 • 17:46

Canillo Parish Hosts Free Open Doors Day to Ice Rink, Bridge and Viewpoint on May 17

Residents of Andorra can access Palau de Gel, Pont Tibetà and Mirador del Roc del Quer with free tickets from May 15, limited spots available to boost community engagement.

Health•5 Related•May 10, 2026 • 16:46

University of Andorra Hosts Second Microbiome and Cancer Immunotherapy Days

University of Andorra hosts specialized training on microbiome, cancer immunotherapy, CAR-T, and personalized medicine for healthcare pros, led by Barcelona Clínic experts; parallel AMIC events fund.

Andorra la Vella opens three-lane Carrer de la Unió with no left turns for cars

New layout prohibits private vehicle left turns downhill toward Na Maria Pla, reserving them for buses only. It eases congestion at Km0 and Dama de Gel roundabouts while adding safety signage and a 30 km/h limit.

Culture•2 Related•May 10, 2026 • 10:16

Andorran Teen Artist Makuka Wows FiM Vila-seca Festival with New EP

18-year-old Nicolás Vega's energetic Catalan pop-rock set, backed by local talent, strengthens cultural ties between Andorra and Tarragona under a 2023 exchange agreement.

Other•4 Related•May 10, 2026 • 07:18

Ordino Livestock Fair Draws Crowds as Government Boosts Aid 40% and Launches Bruna Breed Centre

Andorra's Environment Minister Guillem Casal highlighted the fair's role in showcasing livestock vitality to youth. He detailed increased subsidies, a new Bruna cattle centre for better genetics and shepherd support, and wildlife management addressing bear and dog risks.

Environment•5 Related•May 09, 2026 • 17:16

Ordino Livestock Fair Draws Families as Andorra Boosts Primary Sector Funding 40%

Andorra's government has ramped up primary sector support with over 40% more funding than 2023, launching a Bruna cattle rearing centre to enhance genetics and farm efficiency amid calls for wildlife coexistence.

Other•2 Related•May 09, 2026 • 07:03

Catalan Police Award Bronze Medals to Andorran Inspectors Martínez and Rivero

Two senior Andorran police inspectors received bronze medals from Catalan Mossos d'Esquadra for their excellent cross-border collaboration in investigations and operations at a ceremony in La Seu d'Urgell.