Xavier Espot emphasizes decoupling the EU association agreement referendum from general elections to ensure responsible handling. The issue will dominate the campaign as a key challenge for Andorra's future, amid ongoing delays.
The parish failed to deliver housing rental data last Friday due to time limits but plans to send details soon. Leaders from both sides emphasize cooperation over legal action to address enforcement needs.
Andorra's Health Ministry reports strong results from its suicide prevention services, with the Green Line hotline managing 245 calls and interventions since launch, and the 'Totbé?' chat aiding 145 people, especially youth, through confidential support.
Andorran crews deployed a helicopter and team Saturday to help contain a persistent wildfire in Spain's rugged Pallars Sobirà, sparked by lightning and scorched 30 hectares. Ground efforts faced tough high-mountain access.
Portable devices alert police instantly with location and live audio for women at medium or high risk of gender-based violence. The program shortens response times and ensures follow-up monitoring. Cases rose slightly this year amid 24/7 support options.
Following disturbances during Thursday-Friday early hours, Andorra's leader proposes reviewing schedules for major festivals to end earlier and limit late-night alcohol service. He emphasizes balanced coordination without turning events into a police state.
cameras and will amend the Public Security Law if required by the independent Videovigilance Commission. Benefits include better agent protection, though not for festival crowd control.
Andorra's under-18 men's basketball team earned silver at the European C Championship in Albania's Shkodër. They fell to Kosovo in a lopsided final, showing resilience through earlier tournament wins.
Xavier Espot emphasizes decoupling the EU association agreement referendum from general elections to ensure responsible handling. The issue will dominate the campaign as a key challenge for Andorra's future, amid ongoing delays.
The parish failed to deliver housing rental data last Friday due to time limits but plans to send details soon. Leaders from both sides emphasize cooperation over legal action to address enforcement needs.
Judges disqualified Andorran athlete Mònica Doria from the kayak cross at the World Championships in Oklahoma for a premature start, despite a solid 59.01-second run that had qualified her for heats.
Following disturbances during Thursday-Friday early hours, Andorra's leader proposes reviewing schedules for major festivals to end earlier and limit late-night alcohol service. He emphasizes balanced coordination without turning events into a police state.
Jordi Vilardell dominated the La Peguera hillclimb on CS-141 in Sant Julià de Lòria, extending his championship lead to 104 points. Joan Gil and Gerard de la Casa followed for the podium amid 39 entrants.
Progress on the 54-unit serviced apartments project in Sant Julià de Lòria remains on track. The development features innovative architecture blending concrete bases with timber upper structures for optimal natural light.
Parish council injects €1.5 million into Camprabassa SA to stabilize the Naturland theme park, buying time for private investors while restructuring €6-7 million in debt as capital amid unanimous support.
Operators in Andorra must ensure CCTV complies with data protection laws, including prior approvals for public areas, visible signage, and strict retention limits.
areas for services, and efficient self-service options for customers.
The council allocated funds for higher starting salaries in a regressive structure, addressing recruitment woes as staff leave for better opportunities elsewhere. Updates also fix traffic agent compensation flaws.
Andorra's Interior Minister Ester Molné recommends parish councils implement preventive measures like alcohol curbs and entry checks following crowd-related issues at a recent festival. Police managed response effectively with two targeted arrests.
Escaldes-Engordany's council has unanimously approved body camera regulations for traffic agents but faces delays in ministry authorization. Mayor Gili pushes for quick clearance on purchased devices, amid new data protection rules and parallel infrastructure funding boosts.
Sant Julià de Lòria's mayor expresses confidence in a peaceful main festival, stressing celebration without incidents amid standard security coordination with police.
Andorra's Superior Court of Justice confirmed the annulment, ruling the government's file was too disorganized for owners to access documents during objections. The ministry now faces restarting the full process.
Andorra's Social Democratic group seeks detailed financial records for public entity BPA to assess its performance, bolster oversight, and verify proper use of public resources amid calls for greater accountability.
The series energizes commercial hubs with adult concerts and family sessions, featuring covers, tributes, rumba, and blues from August 4-27.
A shepherd from Aragon triumphed with his skilled border collie at the 36th Concurs de Gossos d'Atura in Canillo, outscoring rivals from Mallorca and Catalonia in tests of herding prowess before enthusiastic crowds.
Authorities in Escaldes-Engordany ramped up security measures following Thursday's disturbances, resulting in a trouble-free third night of festivities packed with DJ performances. Sant Julià de Lòria also reported a serene start to its celebrations amid vibrant music.
Andorra's Silence Productions debuts in features by co-producing *Casa en cendres*, sequel to the acclaimed *Casa en flames*. Backed by government funding, it will film locally to foster jobs and careers in the nation's emerging film industry.
The Ordino parish council has enhanced the Casa de la Muntanya visitor centre with interactive 3D models and virtual reality headsets. These updates, created in partnership with AR+I, offer personalized experiences of local mountains, boosting tourism and education.
FC Andorra targets Dutch prospect Julian Rijkhoff to fill centre-forward role. The 21-year-old impressed on loan at Almere City despite Ajax's first-team plans excluding him.
FC Andorra secured a 2-0 victory over Gimnàstic de Tarragona in their fourth pre-season friendly, extending their unbeaten run with three wins and a draw. Cano and Solozábal scored amid squad rotations.
Andorra's national squad, blending experience and newcomers, faces a tough field of 14 European teams on Malta's historic course. Officials highlight balanced lineup and steady federation growth amid high expectations.
The demanding event mixed paved and cobbled streets, drawing competitive cyclists and amateurs. It featured staggered starts and a festive finish with live music, food trucks, and category awards.
The Catalan club will use Encamp's advanced high-altitude facilities for training camps across futsal, handball, roller hockey, and basketball sections this summer. The parish benefits economically and through promotion.
Andorra's Mobility Department schedules overnight closures of the Pont Pla tunnel on CG-3 from July 27 to 30. Crews will conduct essential repairs, with a detour via Avinguda Fiter and Rossell in place.
Escaldes-Engordany parish council unanimously greenlights a comprehensive renovation, addressing leaks, modernizing facilities, and improving traffic at the Caldea car park while upgrading Josep Viladomat street amid Caldea's building works.
Authorities in Canillo will exhaust amicable options with two resisting families for the Armiana cable car before pursuing legal measures like public interest declaration and airspace expropriation.
Despite new regulations under the General Law on Tourist Accommodation, Andorra authorities report no fines for motorhomes parked or camped illegally. Ongoing inspections monitor compliance during peak tourism season.
A series of accidents in Andorra la Vella on July 20 injured three people, including two motorcyclists and a van driver, with emergency services responding swiftly to each incident.
Andorra faces growing bedbug problems in accommodations and residences due to travel rebound. Experts recommend luggage checks, heat treatments over chemicals for eradication.
Authorities greenlight funding for advanced nuclear MRI scanner space modifications, enhancing public diagnostics and efficiency. This precedes tendering amid broader hospital improvements.
Andorra's public health service and university have agreed to jointly operate a molecular biology laboratory built during the Covid-19 pandemic. The facility supports diagnostics, emergency response, and advanced research on ageing and epidemiology at minimal extra cost.
Alcohol leads addictions but cocaine cases exploded from 15 in 2025 to 32 in first half of 2026. Women drive demand, prompting targeted programs like a second women-only group and relapse prevention.
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.
A thunderstorm delivered hail and heavy rain across Andorra on Saturday, plunging temperatures to the lowest in over a month and providing brief respite from recent heat.
Intense storm with hail and thunder caused drainage failures in the capital and central valleys. Up to 21 litres of rain fell in Escaldes, leading to water accumulation and one minor traffic incident.
Andorra's Sant Julià de Lòria council is advancing feasibility for a new river intake and infrastructure upgrades to enhance water supply security against climate-driven droughts. Environmental safeguards are prioritized in the strategy.
Andorra's seven parishes have greenlit a decade-long deal to modernize waste management using technology for higher recycling rates and lower emissions. Recovery targets aim for 44% overall by term's end, supported by new vehicles and smart systems.
Madriu Valley, aiming to better enforce rules against hard-to-trace foreign offenders amid recent enforcement challenges.
A 23-year-old from La Seu d'Urgell faces prison and renewed expulsion from Andorra after re-entering despite a prior order tied to an unrelated offense. Injection allegation from Festa Major lacked proof.
Officers in Andorra la Vella overpowered an aggressive suspect during a bar brawl and charged him with multiple serious offenses. Separately, 11 drivers, including one on a scooter, faced DUI arrests with high alcohol levels.
Two arrests marred the event in Andorra: a knife-wielding fight and unconfirmed needle incident on a young woman, prompting early closure amid safety worries.
Authorities in Andorra la Vella-Escaldes detained a husband and wife following a violent altercation at their home, classified as mutual combat. They face domestic integrity charges and remain in custody.
Andorra's resident population stands at 89,752, driving a slight rise in average household size to 2.19. Parish variations highlight La Massana's growth and Canillo's dip from administrative adjustments.