Andorra

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Culture•4 Related•Apr 20, 2026 • 22:31

Andorran councillor Pol Bartolomé launches debut novel with proceeds to Càritas

Pol Bartolomé debuts in fiction with *La font dels diamants*, a rural thriller penned during his New York posting. All sales from the first edition support Càritas Andorrana's dignity-focused food programme amid cost-of-living pressures.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 20, 2026 • 21:31

Concòrdia Councillor Pol Bartolomé Launches Charity Thriller Novel in Sant Julià

Pol Bartolomé Areny, a Concòrdia general councillor, presents his debut novel on Monday at Sant Julià de Lòria's Centre Cultural Lauredià. The story's sales fully fund Càritas Andorrana's dignity-focused food aid amid rising costs.

Other•2 Related•Apr 20, 2026 • 18:01

Andorra Court Rules Casa Xirro Plot Not Consolidated Urban Land Due to Missing Services

Superior Court upholds parish council's challenge, annuls parts of 2007 and 2018 urban plans for the degraded site lacking water, sewerage, and access near Engolasters Lake.

Business•4 Related•Apr 20, 2026 • 14:01

Andorra Retail Sales Plunge 13.5% in February Due to RN20 Road Closure

Andorra's retail sector suffered a 13.5% sales decline in February from the prior year, mainly because a landslide shut the vital RN20 road from France for over a month. All categories saw drops, with fuels hit hardest at 24.1%. Retail jobs fell 4.6%.

Other•4 Related•Apr 20, 2026 • 11:16

Drunk Driver Charged After 4-Car Crash Injures Four Near Andorra Roundabout

Police charged an Andorran driver for a chain-reaction collision involving four vehicles after he registered over 2g/l blood alcohol. Four others suffered minor injuries, and traffic halted for hours on key roads.

Other•2 Related•Apr 20, 2026 • 08:46

Andorra Housing Union Calls May 16 Demo Against Rent Extension Ban

A housing union in Andorra organises a street march on 16 May to oppose the DA-led government's plan to scrap rent contract extensions, claiming it endangers tenants and the working class.

Business•5 Related•Apr 20, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Real Estate Listings Plunge 60% Amid Supply Shortage

Andorra's property portals report a drastic decline in listings due to overwhelming demand. Properties sell rapidly off-market, new builds bypass listings, and tourist rentals reduce residential stock, leaving agencies with scant inventory to offer buyers and renters.

Business•3 Related•Apr 19, 2026 • 22:02

IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast Over Middle East Conflict, Holds Andorra Steady

Global growth faces downward pressure from Middle East tensions and energy costs, but Andorra retains its stable 2.3% GDP outlook for 2026 amid praised fiscal resilience. Officials engaged at IMF meetings on climate and uncertainty.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 19, 2026 • 19:01

Escaldes-Engordany Names Naiara García Barrio as Pubilla and Biel Molina Pérez as Hereu for 2026-2027

Proclamation moved indoors due to rain draws 200 attendees from Catalonia and Andorra, celebrating Catalan traditions through youth leadership amid handover from outgoing representatives.

Drunk Driver Detained After 4-Car Crash Near Prat Salit in Andorra la Vella

A young Andorran resident faces charges after his high-alcohol manoeuvre triggered the collision, injuring four locals with minor injuries. Extensive emergency response cleared the scene by 18:00 amid major central Andorra delays.

Health•2 Related•Apr 19, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra's Cornea Transplant Program Succeeds with 6 Implants in First 10 Months

Health Minister Helena Mas reports early success in Andorra's transplant program, crediting societal solidarity for improved patient lives amid plans for broader organ donations.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 19, 2026 • 06:46

Renovated Casa de la Vall Draws 5,012 Visitors Since Reopening in Andorra

The historic landmark, former parliamentary home, saw peak attendance on Constitution Day and aims to surpass its 2024 record of 22,817 amid post-renovation enthusiasm.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 19, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra's Castellers d'Andorra Build and Unload Historic First 4 de 7 Tower

The milestone came during their 11th anniversary in Ordino with nearly 400 participants, including guest teams from Catalonia, marking a leap in capability after solid 7 de 6 and 2 de 6 towers.

Business•4 Related•Apr 18, 2026 • 17:16

Andorra Cybersecurity Incidents Rise 5.6% to 1,624 in 2025 Amid AI Threats

Andorran officials report a surge in cyber attacks using local IPs and AI, impacting thousands of devices. Digital progress accelerates with most services online, while 2026 focuses on immigration digitization and AI deployment in government.

Other•2 Related•Apr 18, 2026 • 11:01

Spain Detains Romanian Man Wanted by Andorra for Fraud on A-52 Motorway

Andorran authorities plan to launch extradition after Spain's Guardia Civil arrested the fugitive during a standard vehicle check. He faces charges in the Principat, with details of the case undisclosed.

Andorra-Palma Flights See 10.8% Passenger Rise to 6,690 in Winter Season

The Andorra–la Seu d’Urgell to Palma route carried 6,690 passengers this winter, boosted by ski season demand from the Balearics. Officials hail the growth as proof of successful connectivity policies without subsidies from January.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 18, 2026 • 07:01

Clarissan Nun Presents Book on Saint Just of Urgell, Andorra's First Co-Prince

The book explores the writings of the 6th-century Saint Just, founder of Urgell diocese and Andorra's first co-prince, blending scholarship with spiritual insights into his legacy. Bishop Serrano praised its timeless faith wisdom in the foreword.

Politics•3 Related•Apr 18, 2026 • 06:32

French Gendarmerie Authorized to Use Drones on Andorra Border Against Smuggling

Authorities in France's Ariège region have approved gendarmerie drone surveillance along the Andorra border. The three-month measure addresses illegal tobacco trafficking and unauthorized crossings in difficult terrain, with real-time imaging on key roads.

Three-Vehicle Crash on C-14 Near Organyà Injures One, Closes Road

A car struck an Andorran off-road vehicle and truck on the C-14 near Organyà, injuring one person slightly. Emergency response closed the road fully, creating long tailbacks before traffic normalized by evening.

Other•3 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 11:46

Andorra Housing Chief Urges Review of Young People's 50% Rejection Rate for Public Flats

National Housing Institute director Marta Alberch calls for better engagement with youth rejecting half of allocated public flats in Andorra, dismissing cost and location as primary reasons.

Other•5 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:46

Seville Man Extradited from Andorra to Serve 5.5 Years for Child Sex Crimes

Andorran authorities extradited a 44-year-old Seville resident convicted of sexually assaulting and abusing minors. He had fled to Andorra in 2019 and was held in pre-trial custody during proceedings.

RN-20 Faces Alternating One-Way Traffic Near Andorra Due to Maintenance

DIRSO is conducting maintenance on two 200-metre stretches of RN-20 from France to Andorra, implementing signal-controlled alternating traffic on weekdays to enhance durability and safety.

Business•4 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Cybersecurity Incidents Rise 5.6% to 1,624 in 2025

Public Administration Minister Marc Rossell reported growing cyberattacks, including those masked by local IPs, and warned of unreported incidents beyond essential companies. Digital services have advanced, with priorities for AI tools and immigration digitalization.

Other•3 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Opens €10,000 Researcher Mobility Grants for 2026

The Ministry of Institutional Relations, Education and Universities launched the call to promote travel, international collaboration, and sharing of research findings among Andorra's researchers.

Business•5 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra's Tourist Accommodation Capacity Drops to 42,201 in 2025

Andorra's tourist lodging saw a continued downturn, with hotel beds falling below 30,000 for the first time since 2003 amid losses across parishes and categories. Other accommodations like rural lodgings and campsites numbered 165 establishments.