The Council of Ministers approved the draft law “On granting the right for temporary residence and humanitarian assistance to victims affected in the conflict in Syria”. The conflict in Syria has caused the largest humanitarian crisis in the recent years…

The  Government of Andorra approved a special transportation tariff for the students of Andorra (Pyrenees) for the academic year 2017-2018. It will be 230.91 for 22 trips to Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, and 273.43 euros for 20 trips to Toulouse, Occitania…

After a long summer season of anticipation, the FWT launched the official competition calendar featuring a completely revamped competition schedule for the upcoming 2018 season. This year, the FWT unveils two brand new locations for the opening events in…

The 14th bicycle race Bicicletada for all comers takes place on 16th September in Andorra (Pyrenees). The event is organized in the framework of the European week of electromobility, which will be held from 16th to 22d September in the cities of Europe. Registration…

The Minister of Economy, Competitiveness and Innovation of Andorra (Pyrenees), Gilbert Saboya, has met today in Madrid with the Minister of Development of Spain, Iñigo de la Serna, to discuss the readiness of the airport Andorra –  La Seu D’Urgell, Catalonia…

New center for the promotion of innovations and researches was established in Andorra (Pyrenees). It is located on the first floor of the Caldea complex. The new center plans to hold conferences and meetings with the participation of companies engaged in…

The President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, during his official visit to Andorra (Pyrenees) on September 7-8 declared his readiness to strengthen economic and trade relations with Andorra. In this regard, it was decided to organize a trip of Andorran…

The Adult Education Center (El Center de Formació d’Adults) in La Seu D’Urgell, Catalonia, Spain starts registration for free courses in Catalan, English and French, as well as informatics courses. As for language courses, the levels A1 and A2 of English…

photo: govern The Minister of Health of Andorra (Pyrenees) Carles Alvarez participates in the 67th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe, in Budapest, Hungary. This year, the session aims to correlate goals and objectives in the field of regional…

Lombrives cave is located in Ornolac-Ussat-les-Bains in Tarascon-sur-Ariège, at the eastern edge of the Pyrenees Ariégeoises Natural Regional Park, Ariège department in Occitania, southwestern France (N20 road from Andorra to Foix, about 1 hour by car from…

Andorran policemen will take part in refresher courses. The training will take place at the Hostal de la Comella in Andorra la Vella, Andorra (Pyrenees) from 1 October 2017 to 30 April 2018. The study will include theoretical and practical workshops for about…

The Culture Department of the  Government of Andorra presented a list of cultural activities in Encamp and Pas de la Casa, Andorra (Pyrenees) for the 2017-2018 academic year. The registration starts on September 11, 2017 (Department of Culture and Social…

September 30th and October 1st the “Trophée des Pyrénées” competitions with the participation of racing cars will be held in Andorra (Pyrenees). The racers will move to the neighboring Andorra after the “Course de Côte de Font-Romeu” competition in France…

photo: govern The first working group’s meeting on creating infrastructure for the treatment of cancer took place in Andorra (Pyrenees). The Government of Andorra, at the suggestion of the minister of Health of the principality, Carles Alvarez, decided to…

The background to Meritxell: what is the main holiday of Andorra? The Legend of Our Lady of Meritxell. National tradition, history, celebration.

Encamp, Encamp, AD200, Андорра Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Church (Canillo, Andorra) Meritxell day (the day of Our Lady of Meritxell, the Patroness of the Principality of Andorra) is one of the major holidays of the Principality that is celebrated on 8th…