Andorra local news media

For 715 years, from 1278 to 1993, Andorrans lived under a unique co-principality, ruled by French and Spanish leaders. In 1993, this feudal system was modified with the titular heads of state retained, but the government transformed into a parliamentary democracy. For decades Andorra enjoyed its status as a small refuge of fiscal and banking freedom and benefited from Spanish and French tourists attracted to the country's duty-free shopping. The situation has changed in recent years as Andorra started to tax foreign investment and other sectors. Tourism accounts for over 80% of Andorra's gross domestic product.

Andorra has one public television station and two public radio stations. About 10 commercial radio stations operate in the country. Good reception of radio and television broadcasts from stations in France and Spain allows Andorrans to receive international broadcasts, as well. Andorra upgraded to terrestrial digital television broadcasting in 2007, and roughly 25 international television channels are available.

Andorra's print media include one government publication, the Butlleti Oficial del Principat d'Andorra (known in French as the Journal Officiel de la Principauté d'Andorre), through which the government disseminates official information. Among the independent daily newspapers are Diari d'Andorra and El Periodico d'Andorra. Weekly independent publications include 7 Dies and Informacions. Other general interest publications include Diari Bon Dia, Diari Mes, and Andorra Benvinguts.