Environment•5 Sources•
Andorra's First Summer Day Gives Way to Heavy Rain, Snow, and Record Cold
Temperatures plunged over 10°C with snow down to 1,100m and -9°C lows at Envalira, prompting a yellow avalanche alert through Monday.
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Other•5 Sources•
Andorran Police Warn of SMS Phishing Scam Impersonating Transport Companies
Messages claim held packages require urgent link clicks to avoid fees, aiming to steal personal and banking data. Authorities urge users to ignore links, mark as spam, and delete immediately amid rising scams.
Environment•5 Sources•
Andorra's Rivers See Above-Average Flows in 2026, Snowmelt to Boost May Peaks
Winter rains and snow accumulation have reversed recent droughts, with March discharges topping 5 m³/s and snow depths exceeding historical medians, experts predict record highs ahead.
Politics•6 Sources•
Andorra's Head of Government Hails EU Border Deal as 'Smart Solution' Exempting Citizens from EES
Agreement maintains random border checks, adds pre-arrival security reviews by Spain and France for third-country permits, and ensures visa-free Schengen travel for approved residents once ratified.
Business•6 Sources•
Andorra Banks Report €176M Profit in 2025, Up 0.57% with Strong Growth in Assets and Lending
Sector assets under management rise 21% to €113B amid robust solvency; leaders Creand, MoraBanc, and Andbank post solid gains despite margin pressures.
Business•5 Sources•
Andorra and CRG Launch International Call for Mountain Genomics Researchers
Two excellence positions leverage Andorra's high-mountain ecosystems for biodiversity and biotech research, with priority for nationals and doubled government funding announced.
Sports•4 Sources•
Andorra's Futsal Team Tops Group A Unbeaten, Qualifies for Main Round
The Tricolors crushed Scotland 10-0, Malta 5-0, and hosts Denmark 5-3 in qualifiers, scoring 20 goals while conceding just three, marking their historic debut advancement despite captain Arnau Rodríguez's Achilles injury.
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View allOther•5 Sources•
Andorran Police Warn of SMS Phishing Scam Impersonating Transport Companies
Messages claim held packages require urgent link clicks to avoid fees, aiming to steal personal and banking data. Authorities urge users to ignore links, mark as spam, and delete immediately amid rising scams.
Sports•4 Sources•
Andorra's Futsal Team Tops Group A Unbeaten, Qualifies for Main Round
The Tricolors crushed Scotland 10-0, Malta 5-0, and hosts Denmark 5-3 in qualifiers, scoring 20 goals while conceding just three, marking their historic debut advancement despite captain Arnau Rodríguez's Achilles injury.
Environment•5 Sources•
Andorra's First Summer Day Gives Way to Heavy Rain, Snow, and Record Cold
Temperatures plunged over 10°C with snow down to 1,100m and -9°C lows at Envalira, prompting a yellow avalanche alert through Monday.
Business•2 Sources•
Andorran Brewer Heiko Kirchner Wins Bronze for 'Única Vanessa' Weißbier at Barcelona Beer Challenge
The medal from a field of 1,900 entries qualifies the beer for Munich's pre-European round against Bavarian giants, boosting Andorra's craft scene from a modest café base.
Environment•5 Sources•
Andorra's Rivers See Above-Average Flows in 2026, Snowmelt to Boost May Peaks
Winter rains and snow accumulation have reversed recent droughts, with March discharges topping 5 m³/s and snow depths exceeding historical medians, experts predict record highs ahead.
Environment•2 Sources•
Fora Gin Distillery and Hotel Mu Earn 'Reserva de Biosfera' Certification in Andorra's Ordino Parish
Fora Gin's artisanal wild juniper gin and Hotel Mu's energy upgrades with EV stations recognised for climate-friendly practices and local ties by Comú d'Ordino.
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Environment•5 Sources•
Andorra's First Summer Day Gives Way to Heavy Rain, Snow, and Record Cold
Temperatures plunged over 10°C with snow down to 1,100m and -9°C lows at Envalira, prompting a yellow avalanche alert through Monday.
Other•5 Sources•
Andorran Police Warn of SMS Phishing Scam Impersonating Transport Companies
Messages claim held packages require urgent link clicks to avoid fees, aiming to steal personal and banking data. Authorities urge users to ignore links, mark as spam, and delete immediately amid rising scams.
Environment•5 Sources•
Andorra's Rivers See Above-Average Flows in 2026, Snowmelt to Boost May Peaks
Winter rains and snow accumulation have reversed recent droughts, with March discharges topping 5 m³/s and snow depths exceeding historical medians, experts predict record highs ahead.
Politics•6 Sources•
Andorra's Head of Government Hails EU Border Deal as 'Smart Solution' Exempting Citizens from EES
Agreement maintains random border checks, adds pre-arrival security reviews by Spain and France for third-country permits, and ensures visa-free Schengen travel for approved residents once ratified.
Business•6 Sources•
Andorra Banks Report €176M Profit in 2025, Up 0.57% with Strong Growth in Assets and Lending
Sector assets under management rise 21% to €113B amid robust solvency; leaders Creand, MoraBanc, and Andbank post solid gains despite margin pressures.
Business•5 Sources•
Andorra and CRG Launch International Call for Mountain Genomics Researchers
Two excellence positions leverage Andorra's high-mountain ecosystems for biodiversity and biotech research, with priority for nationals and doubled government funding announced.
Sports•4 Sources•
Andorra's Futsal Team Tops Group A Unbeaten, Qualifies for Main Round
The Tricolors crushed Scotland 10-0, Malta 5-0, and hosts Denmark 5-3 in qualifiers, scoring 20 goals while conceding just three, marking their historic debut advancement despite captain Arnau Rodríguez's Achilles injury.
Business
View allAndorra Imports Surge 12% to €177.7M in March as Exports Drop 11.9%
Strong demand boosted sectors like 'Diversos' and 'Construcció', while energy imports fell sharply; jewelry exports rose sharply despite overall decline.
Andorran Entrepreneur Jordi Pont Bros, Pioneer of Premium Cigar Imports, Dies at 88
Known as 'l'home dels havans i les Montblanc,' he shaped the country's economy through his shop Comercial Pont and ventures like a popular restaurant, passing after a prolonged illness.
Andorra Fuel Prices Surge in March Due to Iran War Disruptions
Vehicle diesel jumped over 21%, with standard at €1.493/L and premium at €1.524/L, while unleaded petrol rose 12%. Year-over-year gains persisted despite quarterly and annual declines.
Andorran Government Approves €1.35M Payment to Heliport Concessionaire for Cost Overruns
The funds compensate for material price hikes, expanded earthworks, and circuit relocation under the 30-year La Caubella concession, with total state spending nearing €7 million on a €12 million project.
Andorra's Banks Report €176M Profit in 2025, Up 1% with Record Assets and Solvency
Client assets surged 21% to €113B amid robust lending growth and metrics exceeding European averages, bolstering the sector's resilience and national competitiveness.
Politics
View allAndorran Government Rejects Urgent Fuel Price Relief, Proposes Shared Costs with Businesses
Amid rising inflation blamed on Iran conflict, officials prioritize monitoring and targeted aid for vulnerable groups while opposition demands pre-emptive action. Separate debate sees push for nationwide elderly monitoring program amid welfare concerns.
Andorra Sets CASS Board Elections for June 17, 2026, Nearly Four Years After Last Vote
Four seats representing workers, pensioners, and self-employed will be renewed; registration deadline is May 6 with campaigning from June 6-15.
Andorra Mandates Criminal Record Checks for Sex Offenses in Child-Facing Roles
Regulation covers public and private workers, volunteers, and data handlers, with annual renewals for volunteers and employer verification responsibilities to prevent abuse.
Spain Confirms Catalan Photovoltaic Park Encroaches on Catalonia from Andorra
Technical report verifies the Planell de la Tosa plant, powering Pal Arinsal ski station, covers 16,000 sq m in Os de Civís, prompting joint commission review as Andorra prepares its study amid broader border disputes.
Andorra Approves UN Protocol on Migrant Smuggling
The government has endorsed accession to the Palermo Convention supplement criminalizing document fraud and irregular migration facilitation, pending parliamentary approval and following prior ratifications on organized crime and human trafficking.
Culture
View allLa Pecera Show Debuts in Andorra with Live Humor and Entrepreneur Guests
Hosted by Xavi Esquirigüela, the pilot at Comú d'Escaldes-Engordany auditorium features surprise appearances by street vendor 'creper de la Rotonda,' comedian Santiago Caamaño, and more, blending interviews, games, and prank calls for social media clips.
Alfred Llahí Publishes Mother's Memoir of 1940s-1960s Life in Les Escaldes, Andorra
Self-edited book with 90 photos captures childhood memories of dirt roads, fiestas, refugees, and Prince Juan Carlos's local summers, framed as tribute to everyday builders of modern Andorra.
Faber Andorra Residency Unveils 2026 Lineup: Six Creators from Six Countries Selected
British historian Jean-Michel Johnston leads with research on Europe's microstates, joined by experts in LGBTQ+ education, ikebana, dance, sound art, and sculpture through December.
Catalan Delegation in Andorra Hosts Free Sensory Event for Saint George's Day
Soprano Jonaina Salvador performs Catalan and Andorran songs paired with regional wines and cheeses amid Lita Cabellut's exhibition, requiring reservations for the April 16 immersive experience.
Philippe Shangti Opens AI-Generated Film Exhibition in Andorra's Repurposed Museum Space
The immersive 'Luxury Futuristic World' show, anchored by the 95-minute 'Remember the Future 2320', blends hyperrealistic human-digital art with AR app interactions in Escaldes-Engordany.
Sports
View allBC MoraBanc Andorra Heads to Lugo with Near-Full Squad for Crucial Río Breogán Clash
Coach Žan Tabak regains Aaron Best and Rafa Luz, with only Stan Okoye sidelined, as the relegation-threatened team eyes a vital road win to address turnover woes.
Pal Arinsal Ski Resort Achieves Record 460,788 Ski Days in 2025-2026 Season Despite Shorter Operation
Exceptional 540 cm snowfall, highest in 22 years, fueled 9.1% growth over prior year in just 123 days, boosting revenue across segments and visitor satisfaction to 8.91/10.
Malta Overpowers Andorra 44-24 in Rugby European Conference Clash
Andorra mounted a first-half comeback to lead briefly but crumbled under Malta's second-half surge, settling for second place in the group ahead of their June 1 matchup with Cyprus.
Grandvalira Sells 160K Ski Passes in Record Easter Week Despite Early Weather Woes
Peak of 22,500 skiers on Good Friday amid improved conditions; Pyrenees stations eye 1.4M season total with strong hotel occupancy but soft retail sales.
Andorra Names Cervós, Davasse, Carrascosa, and Blasi for Davis Cup Europe Zone IV in Armenia
The players qualified via a local tournament at Princiesport, where Cervós claimed victory. Andorra faces Albania, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Malta, and San Marino on clay courts in Tsaghkadzor from June 17-20.
Transport
View allAndorra Approves €1.35M Extra for La Caubella Heliport Amid Cost Overruns
The payment to Heliports d’Andorra 360, SA addresses rising construction expenses, bringing total government funding to €5-6.5 million of a €12 million project nearing summer completion.
Solo Driver Escapes Injury in Early Morning CG-1 Crash Near Andorra Stadium
Vehicle veered out of control at 1am on Friday, striking barrier with no injuries or alcohol involved; recent CG-1 and CG-3 incidents also injured two others.
Andorra Bus Service Cuts Frequencies on L2-L7 Lines from April 13 Amid Mid-Season Demand Drop
Adjustments prioritize peak weekday hours while reducing off-peak, weekends, and holidays, following winter tourism peak; further cuts planned for summer low season.
Multi-Vehicle Crash Blocks Both Lanes in Aixovall Near Training Center
Incident reported at 10:00 on April 8, 2026, causes major traffic backups; emergency services clearing scene amid unconfirmed injuries during Easter holidays.
Construction Begins on Safety Roundabout at N-260 Junction in Montferrer and Castellbò
€729,630 project addresses long-standing safety concerns at busy Andorra route crossing, with completion expected in five to six months amid ongoing traffic disruptions.
Health
View allAndorra Braces for Worst Pollen Season in Years in 2026 After Record Rains
Allergists link surge to heavy autumn and winter precipitation boosting vegetation; cases expected to peak post-Easter with cypress, ash, birch, and grasses.
Andorra Colorectal Cancer Screening Detects 9 Cases in 2025, Total 38 Since 2023
Program for ages 50-74 achieves 28.93% uptake in first year of second round, with men showing higher positive FIT rates; early detection via colonoscopies confirms cancers and polyps.
Andorra Respiratory Virus Season Stable at Low Levels in Week 12
ARI steady at 123.4 cases per 100,000, with highest rates in young children and minimal flu activity; Europe sees declining trends in flu and hospitalizations.
Andorra Signs Deal for New 120-Place Elderly Care Centre in Encamp
Government to subsidise 45-55% of places in public-private partnership with MoraBanc, adding 66 spots to national total and aligning with WHO healthy ageing standards; facility set to open in 2028.
Government Study Confirms Growing Tiger Mosquito Presence in Andorra's Urban Areas
Research reveals increasing eggs, larvae, and adults in southern parishes and central valley, prompting surveillance, awareness campaigns, and targeted treatments to curb public health risks.
Environment
View allSevere Winds and Snow Cripple Andorra Ski Resorts, Prompt Extended Alerts
Full closures at major sites like Ordino-Arcalís, with restricted low-elevation operations elsewhere amid gusts over 120 km/h; fresh snow and avalanche risks set to intensify through midweek.
Andorra Issues Orange Wind Alert and Snow Warnings Through Monday
Gusts up to 130 km/h expected at peaks, with up to 30cm snow accumulations in northern areas; Civil Protection urges securing items and cautious travel amid wintry spring conditions.
Andorra's FEDA Joins Earth Hour, Urges Energy-Saving Habits
The state-owned electricity provider turned off lights from 8:30pm to 9:30pm, promoting tips like using natural light to cut consumption by 60% and eliminating standby power waste.
108 Brown Bears Detected in Pyrenees in 2025, Including 8 in Andorra
The count includes 59 adults, 42 subadults, and 8 cubs across a 7,000 sq km area, with Andorra hosting seven males and one female amid growing populations from conservation efforts.
Comella Residents Demand Halt to Andorra Housing Project Over Tree Felling Fears
Parish officials promise infrastructure upgrades amid calls for environmental studies and alternatives, while parishes report strong 2025 surpluses and sustainable initiatives.
Other
View allAndorra Firefighters Tackle Bingo Hall Structural Risk and Chimney Smoke in Two Incidents
Preventive action at a gaming centre on Carrer Prat de la Creu averted potential collapse, while crews checked residential smoke near Carrer dels Vilars without issues or injuries.
Ordino Dog Owners Petition for Secure Off-Leash Areas
With over 300 signatures on Change.org, the campaign cites animal welfare laws and calls for fenced zones to improve pet exercise and community harmony.
ARPA Organizes Volunteer Search for Missing 7-Month-Old Poodle Nora in Alàs
The animal rescue group is rallying public help after the brown pup vanished on April 7 near La Seu d’Urgell, with a major search planned for Saturday at 10am.
Andorran Police Arrest Tourist with Cocaine and Hashish at Border, Multiple DUI and Other Arrests
Routine inspection uncovered 2.2g cocaine and 33.75g hashish; seven drivers nabbed for intoxication including high readings up to 2.70, plus cases of family violence and license violations.
200 Rally in Andorra Against Rent Decontrol Law Amid Soaring Prices
Protesters warn of tenant exodus as rents hit €26 per square meter, up 27% since 2013; unions demand income-linked rents and indefinite contracts ahead of larger May 16 demo.