Andorra

Country, Region, or Cross-Border Area

Culture•2 Related•Apr 27, 2026 • 17:01

UNNIC Green Box Hosts Flamenco Showdinner 'Tablao: l’essència del flamenc' in Andorra

Barcelona Flamenco Dance Company revives the immersive format blending authentic Andalusian music, dance, and a menu of Iberian ham, beef cheeks, and tocino de cielo on May 9.

Business•4 Related•Apr 27, 2026 • 13:46

Andorra CES Approves 800 Residence Permits, Down 11% from Last Year

Andorra's Economic and Social Council endorsed a reduced quota of 800 new residence and work permits, reflecting an 11.1% cut to match economic needs. A separate allocation of 150 permits targets professional athletes across top teams.

Business•2 Related•Apr 27, 2026 • 13:31

Andorra's 2026 Public Sector Budget Hits 2,089.1M Euros, Up 8.7%

Andorra's Statistics Department reports balanced 2026 public sector budgets at 2,089.1 million euros each. Excluding financial items, spending rises 9.6% to 1,990.3 million euros, with revenue up 9.3%. Growth centers on public administrations amid declines in companies.

107 Andorran-Plated Vehicles Hit Wild Animals on Catalan Roads in 2025

Servei Català de Trànsit data shows collisions peaked in northern and western Catalonia. Up to April, 23 more incidents occurred, mostly with boars. Andorra reports rare cases.

Environment•2 Related•Apr 27, 2026 • 07:01

Andorran Rangers Rescue Roe Deer Trapped in Swollen River Currents

Forest rangers in Andorra swiftly responded to citizen alerts and pulled a male roe deer from powerful river currents fueled by recent snowmelt and rain, releasing it safely into the wild.

Business•2 Related•Apr 27, 2026 • 05:16

Andorran Luxury Watch Smuggler Freed After 6 Months in Jail

A judge approved the release of the man accused in a luxury watch smuggling and laundering case, citing no direct harm to Andorra and investigation flaws. Footballers from top leagues bought €1.3M in watches amid ongoing probe.

Politics•5 Related•Apr 26, 2026 • 13:31

Macron Visits Andorra as Co-Prince with Packed 24-Hour Agenda

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Andorra in his role as co-prince, focusing on healthcare challenges, reindustrialisation, and energy sustainability during a dense schedule of meetings and public events amid transport and business disruptions.

Business•3 Related•Apr 26, 2026 • 07:02

Andbank Targets Training 600-1,000 Annually in Financial Education

Andbank's CEO Carlos Aso positions financial education as a core priority to combat widespread knowledge gaps. The bank plans to scale up from recent sessions reaching over 1,200 people, blending in-person and digital efforts for broader societal impact.

Sports•3 Related•Apr 26, 2026 • 07:01

Over 200 Elderly Join 22nd Residential Sports Gathering in Andorra

Participants from eight facilities across Andorra, Alt Urgell, and Berguedà competed in adapted activities, fostering health, friendships, and cross-border ties at Prat del Roure sports complex.

Bus Malfunction Spews Thick Smoke on Andorra's CG1 and CG2 Roads

A national bus bound for Encamp emitted heavy smoke from faulty combustion on Andorra's CG1 and CG2 near Obac, alarming drivers with poor visibility but causing no accidents or major disruptions.

Business•3 Related•Apr 25, 2026 • 16:01

French Savers Seek Macron's Help in Andorra Insurer AGA Collapse

Hundreds of French investors, mostly retirees from Occitanie, face major losses after Andorra's AGA insurer collapsed in 2019. They hope President Macron, as co-prince, intervenes during his April visit amid claims of mismanagement and undervalued assets.

Business•4 Related•Apr 25, 2026 • 11:01

Andorra Demòcrates Propose First Property Register for Legal Certainty

Demòcrates group introduces bill for Andorra's inaugural digital Property Register to boost real estate transaction security. It will verify documents, mandate phased inscriptions, and limit public access to protect privacy while enabling checks on rights and burdens.

Business•5 Related•Apr 25, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra Leader Urges Respect for Housing Protest During Macron Visit

Andorra's head of government Xavier Espot emphasizes respect and pacifism for a Housing Union protest planned during French President Macron's visit as co-prince. The action targets the government's rental deregulation amid a severe housing crisis.

Culture•5 Related•Apr 25, 2026 • 06:47

Andorra Celebrates Saint George's Day with Book Fairs, Roses and Parish Events

Parishes across Andorra buzzed with Saint George's Day festivities on Thursday, including crowded book and rose markets, children's workshops, literary awards, and author signings before afternoon storms arrived.

Politics•5 Related•Apr 25, 2026 • 06:16

Andorra's Espot Slams Opposition on Abortion, Housing Bills Amid Protests

Andorra's leader Xavier Espot rejected opposition amendments to penal code abortion changes and rental deregulation, accusing them of extremism. Housing group SHA urged Co-princes to address crisis ahead of Macron's visit, planning demonstrations.

Other•5 Related•Apr 24, 2026 • 20:16

French National Extradited from Italy to Andorra Appeals Fraud Imprisonment

A 57-year-old Frenchman, extradited from Italy after six months in custody, faces qualified fraud charges tied to his former Andorran firm. He appeals imprisonment, arguing time served and a pardon make further detention unnecessary.

Other•2 Related•Apr 24, 2026 • 06:32

Spanish Ex-Chef on Trial in Andorra for Threatening Boss and His Mother with Knife

Prosecutors seek 14-month suspended sentence after 2020 incidents involving blade gestures amid workplace tensions, with defendant claiming tools were for gardening.

Health•3 Related•Apr 24, 2026 • 06:31

Andorra Approves Regulations for Clinical Labs and Biological Sample Centers

New rules set structural, technical, and operational standards to boost diagnostic precision, patient safety, and quality controls in line with international benchmarks.

Health•3 Related•Apr 24, 2026 • 06:01

Andorra Sees Record 58 Chlamydia Cases in 2025 Amid Shifting STI Trends

Gonorrhea and syphilis cases declined while HIV diagnoses rose to 10; influenza and varicella also surged, per health ministry's five-year surveillance report.

Other•2 Related•Apr 24, 2026 • 06:01

Andorra Ends 2025 with 799 Associations and 37 Foundations, Up from Prior Year

Data from the Statistics Department shows growth across categories and parishes, with Andorra la Vella dominating both associations and foundations in the microstate.

Health•5 Related•Apr 24, 2026 • 06:01

Andorra Approves Protocol to Combat Gender Violence in Elderly Care Services

Andorra's government has approved a comprehensive protocol for elderly care services to prevent, detect, and respond to gender-based and domestic violence. It emphasizes training, risk assessment, and coordinated support across social, health, and police services.

Sports•2 Related•Apr 23, 2026 • 22:16