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Environment•3 Related•Jul 22, 2026 • 17:45

Andorra Hits 75% Renewable Electricity in 2025, Despite CO2 Footprint Doubling

Andorra's utility FEDA reported that renewables supplied 75% of electricity in 2025, matching prior gains, but the group's CO2 footprint doubled to over 56,000 tonnes from dirtier imports and rising demand. Plans aim to reverse emissions rise.

Sports•3 Related•Jul 22, 2026 • 12:00

MoraBanc Andorra Signs Wesley Iwundu for 2026-27 Season

The club bolsters Zan Tabak's squad with the 1.98m Nigerian international's defensive skills and scoring after a tough prior year. Talks progress for forward Cameron McGriff amid roster rebuild.

Culture•3 Related•Jul 21, 2026 • 21:45

Occitan Artists Explore Exile and Migration in Andorra la Vella Exhibition

An exhibition uniting 12 Occitan artists opened in Andorra la Vella, featuring diverse multimedia pieces on inherited exile, queer displacements, and calls for solidarity amid global debates. It spans video to performance by creators aged 25 to 80.

Culture•3 Related•Jul 21, 2026 • 15:30

Arinsal Rockòdrom Festival Returns with 19 Bands from Andorra, Europe

The event in Andorra's mountains showcases rock, metal, punk, and grunge from 19 acts across four countries. Organizers highlight expanded lineup and northern European draw, urging public transport use amid strong local acclaim.

Business•4 Related•Jul 21, 2026 • 14:45

Andorra Residents Spent €93.4M on 177K Trips and Outings in 2025

Andorrans took 177,465 trips and outings, mostly to Spain by car, favouring family stays over hotels. Leisure drove most activity, with peak travel in summer.

Culture•4 Related•Jul 21, 2026 • 14:30

Andorra Taste 2025 Returns with France as Guest, Territory-Focused Theme

The renowned food congress in Escaldes-Engordany emphasizes local ingredients and biodiversity, featuring top chefs like Emmanuel Renaut and awardee Virgilio Martínez amid professional sessions and public tastings.

Culture•3 Related•Jul 21, 2026 • 11:45

Canillo's Escènic Arts Festival Returns with 22 Global Shows

The family-friendly festival earns EFFE recognition for its artistic excellence and community impact. Performances span circus, theatre, dance, and pyrotechnics in open-air settings for all ages.

Business•5 Related•Jul 20, 2026 • 12:15

Andorra's Tax Burden Rises to 28.4% of GDP in 2025

Finance Minister Ramon Lladós attributes the increase to targeted measures on foreign real estate deals, a new corporate tax floor, and high-income earners, without raising core rates. He calls it a positive revenue gain sparing most residents.

Environment•2 Related•Jul 18, 2026 • 10:00

Andorra Keeps Wildfire Risk at Very High Level 2 in Central and Southern Parishes

Central and southern Andorra parishes face ongoing very high wildfire risk at level 2 due to dry conditions after a 36°C heatwave, prompting closures of barbecue sites and fire bans. Northern areas remain at high level 1, with cooler air offering some relief but no rain in sight.

Business•2 Related•Jul 14, 2026 • 14:34

Andorra Business Chief Blames EU Entry/Exit System for Summer Labor Shortages

Andorra's business leader attributes this summer's worker shortages to the new EU Entry/Exit System requiring proper documentation, amid steady quotas and rising economic demand in hospitality.

Environment•2 Related•Jul 09, 2026 • 20:00

Over 70 Join Andorra's Mountain Refuge Program for Eco-Conscious Hiking

Andorra Recerca + Innovació hosted workshops at four staffed refuges to encourage reflection on environmental fragility and responsible mountain use. Sessions featured local products, audiovisual experiences, and literature tied to the Pyrenees.

Culture•2 Related•Jul 08, 2026 • 20:45

Escaldes-Engordany Advances in EHTTA Bid After Positive Thermal Heritage Review

Escaldes-Engordany's application to join the European Historic Thermal Towns Association received a favorable initial assessment from the scientific committee chair following a tour of key thermal sites.

Culture•2 Related•Jul 08, 2026 • 19:30

Escaldes-Engordany's Thermal Towns Bid Gets Positive Nod from Expert

An Austrian expert's on-site visit highlights the parish's rich thermal history embedded in modern life, paving the way for potential membership in the Council of Europe-backed association.

Health•3 Related•Jul 07, 2026 • 21:15

Andorra Opens First Interventional Cardiology Unit at Meritxell Hospital

The new unit at Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Hospital enables local treatments like pacemaker implants and stents, reducing need for travel to Spain or France and marking a major step in healthcare independence.

Pyrenees' First Vertiport Tender Launched at Andorra–La Seu d'Urgell Airport

The vertiport at Andorra–La Seu d'Urgell Airport will support air taxis and cargo drones as part of an EU-funded cross-border mobility project. Airport activity surges with full hangars and expansion plans amid push for new routes.

Business•4 Related•Jul 02, 2026 • 23:30

Andorran Architects Launch L’Estaló to Promote Cooperative Housing Amid Rent Crisis

L’Estaló seeks to combat soaring Andorran rents through collective ownership on ceded land, offering stable affordable homes via cooperatives. A 45-unit model demonstrates rents 40-60% below market averages with public aid.

Business•2 Related•Jul 02, 2026 • 15:45

Andorran Family Business Association Pushes for Direct Flights from La Seu d'Urgell to France

The association argues that flights to neighboring France would enhance market access across Europe. It also urges Schengen status for key airports and backs public-private collaborations to launch services.

Business•4 Related•Jul 02, 2026 • 06:00

Andorra June 2026 CPI Eases to 4.2% on Falling Transport and Fuel Prices

Andorra's advance consumer price index for June 2026 declined to 4.2% year-on-year, primarily due to sharp drops in transport costs from lower fuel prices, food, and utilities. The figure remains above neighboring Spain and France.

Andorra Forecasts Stable 1M+ Vehicle Entries This Summer with Enhanced Traffic Plans

Andorra's Mobility department predicts steady summer traffic at 1.03 million vehicles, mirroring last year. New measures include dual lanes at borders during peaks and boosted night bus services for festivals to ease congestion.

Sports•3 Related•Jun 30, 2026 • 06:30

Yves Pons Activates Buyout to Return to ASVEL from MoraBanc Andorra

The French-Haitian forward leaves MoraBanc Andorra via exit clause, heading back to Tony Parker's ASVEL in top European play. Andorra faces roster overhaul with several players departing and a new brand identity launched.

Culture•4 Related•Jun 29, 2026 • 06:45

Motand Motorcycle Festival Delivers Record Attendance and Sales in Andorra la Vella

Andorra la Vella's fourth Motand festival concluded successfully, featuring stunt shows, rallies, and a moto fair that shattered attendance records and spurred strong commercial gains among French visitors and locals.

Environment•3 Related•Jun 27, 2026 • 06:30

300 French Sheep Enter Andorra's UNESCO Valley to Combat Wildfire Risks

Escaldes-Engordany leads a transhumance project where the sheep graze dense undergrowth in the UNESCO-protected Madriu-Perafita-Claror valley. This reduces wildfire dangers from climate change while promoting sustainable land use and pastoral heritage.