Andorra

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Business•3 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 18:30

Andorra Immigration Hits Record 66 Firm Sanctions for Work Permit Violations in 2025

Andorra's authorities ramped up enforcement with 66 sanctions for employment irregularities and €91,000 in fines, as new permit applications plunged amid stable renewals and rising active permits.

Other•2 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 13:15

Spanish Police Search Andorra Penthouse of Lawyer Accused of Money Laundering

Authorities executed a multi-hour search at the Sispony residence, acting on a Spanish rogatory commission. The lawyer faces no local charges but scrutiny over her advisory services and luxury assets like a suspicious BMW.

Andorra Police Arrest Multiple Drink-Drivers and Licence Violators

Police detained several motorists last week for high alcohol levels up to 1.99g/L, suspended licences, drug possession, and border violations including cocaine at Riu Runer.

Business•4 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 07:00

Pablo Salvador Coderch Succeeds Pierre Raoul-Duval as TAPA President in Andorra

Spanish jurist Pablo Salvador Coderch assumes leadership of Andorra's Tribunal d’Arbitratge (TAPA), succeeding Pierre Raoul-Duval. The body, created in 2021, promotes arbitration for private disputes despite no cases to date.

Business•4 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 07:00

Andorra Cybersecurity Agency Urges Android Users to Update Now Over Critical Flaws

Andorra's ANC-AD issues urgent call for Android owners to install June 2026 security patches. Vulnerabilities allow silent remote access and privilege escalation, with one already exploited in the wild across major phone brands.

Environment•3 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 07:00

Andorra Approves 2026 Chamois Hunt Week and Extended Small Game Seasons

Andorran commission sets chamois hunting from 13-20 September 2026, launches roe deer and mouflon seasons with strict quotas based on stable wildlife counts and agricultural protection needs.

Business•4 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 07:00

Andorra's FEDA Warns of Phishing SMS Stealing Bank Details

FEDA, Andorra's electricity provider, reports cybercriminals sending deceptive texts mimicking the company to trick users into fake sites for stealing personal and banking data. It urges vigilance and verification.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 07:00

Concòrdia Proposes Amendments for Open Access and Digital Preservation in Archives Bill

Concòrdia seeks broader public access to documents, stricter digital preservation protocols, and clearer definitions in the Archives and Documentary Heritage Bill to boost transparency and protect Andorra's heritage.

Culture•3 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 07:00

La Capsa d'Ordino Wins Andorra's First Anti-Bullying Photo Contest

Andorran youth group Adjra celebrated winners of its debut photography contest tackling school bullying, with La Capsa d'Ordino's poignant isolation image taking top honors via public vote.

Politics•2 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 07:00

Andorra Relaunches Grant Call for Development Projects After Low Initial Submissions

Andorra's Foreign Affairs Ministry has opened a second grant round to boost submissions from civic entities and non-profits for international development projects, with deadlines and higher funding for gender-focused initiatives.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 06:31

Escaldes-Engordany's Rosa Gili Defends Late Capacity Reports Amid Government Clash

Escaldes-Engordany's cònsol major Rosa Gili blamed an official's oversight for delayed submission of technical reports on infrastructure capacity, criticising the Government for public attacks instead of direct contact and urging focus on national issues like mobility and health.

Culture•2 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 06:30

Andorra Unveils 64 Summer Museum Nights Events from June to September

Andorra's 2024 Nits d’Estiu als Museus launches with concerts at historic sites, open-air cinema, astronomy sessions, and gastronomic pairings, coordinated by museums and FEDA for broad appeal.

Sports•2 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 06:30

French Alps 2030 Proposes Individual Men's and Women's Ski Mountaineering Events

The proposal for iconic individual races has IOC backing and highlights Andorra's prominence in the discipline, with final decision pending General Assembly vote.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 06:00

Andorra Signs Deal to Simplify Constitution into Easy-Read Format

Andorran officials formalized a pact Thursday to convert the Constitution and other laws into accessible formats. The initiative promotes universal understanding of public documents, with CASS already adopting similar practices for resolutions.

Business•4 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 05:30

Andorra's Espot Defends 2010 Economic Opening as Crisis Savior

Andorra's leader Xavier Espot credits the 2010 economic liberalization with driving recovery from deep crisis, spurring growth despite persistent reliance on traditional sectors and housing strains. He outlines diversification pushes and EU talks amid plans to step aside.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 23:30

Andorran Virtus Party to Run Solo in General Elections, No Alliances

Virtus, evolved from a decade-old group, distances itself from Demòcrates and the government, pushing governance reform via participation and addressing demographic pressures straining housing, infrastructure, and services.

Business•3 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 15:30

Andorra CASS Candidate Àlex Lligé Files Complaint Over Name Errors in Voter Circulars

Candidate Àlex Lligé Puig plans to challenge Andorra's CASS electoral board after voter circulars wrongly named him due to printing errors, impacting his campaign in upcoming business college elections.

Business•2 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 13:15

Andorra Imports Rise 0.1% to €149.72M in May, Exports Up 3.8%

Andorra's May imports edged up 0.1% to €149.72 million amid gains in construction and transport materials offsetting declines in beverages, tobacco, and jewellery. Exports grew 3.8% to €14.55 million, propelled by a 320% surge in jewellery.

Business•3 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 12:15

Andorra's timber output soared 218.8% to a peak 765 tonnes in 2025, driven by La Massana's dominance and

La Massana led with 40.5% of output, while certified forest area grew 39.3% to 65.6 hectares. Wood for chipping doubled and sawn wood preparations rose 160%, marking the strongest recovery since 2019.

Business•3 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 12:00

Andorra Business Confidence Dips 0.92% to 101.68 in Q1 2026 Amid Sector Splits

Andorra's harmonised business confidence index declined slightly in Q1 2026, with gains in construction and transport offset by sharp drops in agriculture and services. Year-on-year growth persists at 1.90%.

Business•4 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 10:30

Andorra Diesel Prices Drop in May 2026 as Petrol Rises, Still Up 48% Yearly

Fuel prices in Andorra displayed mixed trends in May 2026 versus April, with diesel types declining amid petrol increases. All fuels stayed much higher than May 2025 levels, while imports fell sharply.

Environment•2 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 06:45

Andorra Accelerates Decarbonised Energy Shift Amid Import Reliance and Airport Upgrades

Andorra's energy chief champions rapid decarbonisation to counter 80% electricity import dependency, unveils new heliport, and eyes Air Nostrum contract renewal after flight issues.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 06:45

Andorra Digital secures sovereign cloud deals with Google, AWS, Microsoft

Public company Andorra Digital launches framework for cloud services guaranteeing data control via sovereign keys. Minister Rossell highlights strict clauses on jurisdiction and access, responding to opposition queries on security and costs amid push for digital transformation.

Politics•3 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 06:45

Andorra Deputy Queries Prison Staff Numbers, Plans Amid Unrest

Deputy president Pere Baró demands detailed data on prison staff corps, including headcount breakdowns, retirement forecasts, salary evolution, and enhanced dialogue plans with representatives to address unrest.

Business•4 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 06:45

Andorra Sets 2026 Summer Sales from June 19 to August 30

Andorran authorities agreed with retail groups on the dates, permitting loyalty-exclusive promotions beforehand. The move promotes transparency, merchant autonomy, and balanced commerce while enhancing the retail sector's reputation.