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Andorra Mobility Service Revises L6 and L7 Bus Schedules for Weekends and Holidays

Andorra's Mobility Service has announced extended timetables for bus lines L6 and L7 on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, boosting service to Ordino parish while keeping 30-minute intervals.

Serious Motorcycle-Van Collision Prompts Major Emergency Response on CG-1 in Sant Julià de Lòria

Incident occurred around 2:20 p.m. between River and Sant Eloi roundabouts, with SUM unit, firefighters, police, and ambulances on scene; alternative route established amid traffic queues.

Sports•5 Related•May 09, 2026 • 14:32

RFEF Bans Piqué, Andorra President Over Post-Match Threats After Albacete Loss

FC Andorra faces heavy RFEF penalties after tunnel clashes and threats following 0-1 loss to Albacete. Piqué and president Vilaseca hit with bans, club fined with stadium restrictions for Sunday's game versus Las Palmas.

Business•3 Related•May 09, 2026 • 12:46

S&P Upgrades Andorra's Outlook to Positive, Keeps A-/A-2 Ratings

Strong public finances, ECB liquidity access for banks, and EU integration advances prompted S&P Global Ratings to shift Andorra's sovereign outlook from stable to positive while affirming A-/A-2 ratings. Public debt stays low amid ample buffers.

Other•2 Related•May 09, 2026 • 07:03

Catalan Police Award Bronze Medals to Andorran Inspectors Martínez and Rivero

Two senior Andorran police inspectors received bronze medals from Catalan Mossos d'Esquadra for their excellent cross-border collaboration in investigations and operations at a ceremony in La Seu d'Urgell.

52-Year-Old Woman Injured in Motorcycle Crash in Escaldes-Engordany

A 52-year-old Andorran resident suffered light injuries when her motorcycle collided with a car at a busy junction in Escaldes-Engordany. Emergency services treated her on site amid minor traffic delays.

Andorra Traffic Agents' Body Cameras Await Final Approval

Progress on equipping Andorra's traffic agents with body cameras stalls at final commission approval, as La Massana and Encamp submit revised data protection reports. Professionalisation and unified training emerge as priorities during annual event.

Sports•3 Related•May 09, 2026 • 06:31

Andorran Ski Federation Names Croatian Ex-Skier Natko Zrnčić-Dim as Head Coach for Verdú's World Cup Team

The 40-year-old combined events specialist, with Olympic experience and five World Cup podiums, replaces Juan Lago to guide Joan Verdú toward elite status through the next Winter Olympics.

Culture•3 Related•May 09, 2026 • 06:31

Escaldes-Engordany Shields Sant Miquel d’Engolasters Chapel via Urban Plan

Protection zones for the chapel of Sant Miquel d’Engolasters are set in Escaldes-Engordany's POUP to block new buildings obscuring it, despite private land challenges. The parish council seeks broader heritage safeguards.

Other•3 Related•May 09, 2026 • 06:01

Andorran Red Cross Warns of Rising Social Vulnerabilities Amid Population Boom and Housing Crisis

Leaders highlight soaring living costs, acute shortages straining residents' essentials, with 3,448 interventions last year and new strategic plans underway to bolster volunteer support.

Politics•3 Related•May 09, 2026 • 06:01

Andorran Parliament Rejects Automatic Salary Indexation to Inflation

Andorra's parliament majority blocked an opposition push to study tying private salaries to consumer prices, favoring targeted aids like wage hikes and housing support over automatic adjustments amid inflation debates.

Other•2 Related•May 08, 2026 • 20:31

Police Fine Man for Slapping Acquaintance in Andorra la Vella Square

The minor altercation in Plaça Guillemó involved a slap and smashed glasses, quickly resolved by officers with no injuries reported.

Culture•2 Related•May 08, 2026 • 19:31

UNICEF Andorra's Els Encants Market Returns for 17th Edition June 9-11 at New Solidarity Space

Shifting to its dedicated Avinguda Meritxell venue for the first time, the event offers affordable branded clothing, toys and decor to fund global child programs while promoting sustainability.

Environment•4 Related•May 08, 2026 • 19:20

Andorran Rangers Confirm Three Young Male Brown Bears in Spring

Three young male brown bears have appeared in Andorra's border areas during spring thaw, identified by rangers' photo traps and hair samples for genetic matching. No attacks reported, but farmers worry about livestock risks amid calls for coexistence.

Andorra Vehicle Registrations Rise 4.8% in April to 477 Units

Registrations increased across most categories, with motorcycles and 'others' showing strongest gains at 17.8% and 38.5%. Petrol vehicles rose 10.7% while diesel dropped. Year-to-date and 12-month figures also advanced significantly.

Business•5 Related•May 08, 2026 • 19:19

Andorra Comú Waterproofs Leaky Planter in Plaça del Poble to Fix Vinyes Car Park

Andorra la Vella's Comú launched a month-long project to waterproof a planter in Plaça del Poble, resolving chronic leaks damaging the underlying Vinyes car park. Vinyes owners plan a lawsuit.

Business•5 Related•May 08, 2026 • 19:19

Andorra Apartment Prices Dip in Q1 2026 as Homes Surge, Transactions Fall

Single-family homes and buildings saw sharp price rises in Andorra's Q1 2026, offsetting apartment moderation. Transactions declined amid fewer sales across categories, though 12-month totals grew and housing surface area increased 10.4%.

Sports•4 Related•May 08, 2026 • 19:19

FIS Confirms Soldeu to Host Women's World Cup Giant Slalom and Slalom in 2027

The FIS has awarded Andorra's Soldeu sector women's technical races for the second year running, third in four years, affirming its elite venue standing amid initial uncertainty over men's events.

Culture•3 Related•May 08, 2026 • 19:18

Seminarist Carlos Steve Rosas to Receive Diaconal Ordination at Andorra's Sant Esteve Church

The Colombian cleric, serving in the Diocese of Urgell, joins three others entering holy orders this July amid a busy season of ordinations announced by Bishop Josep-Lluís Serrano.

Politics•4 Related•May 08, 2026 • 19:18

Andorra Equality Secretary Chairs Meeting on Gender Violence Prevention and Women's Survey

Officials reviewed prevention efforts, Law 6/2022 implementation, and SAVVG activities while approving protocols for elderly victims and equal birth leave. Attendees included secretaries for social affairs, health, justice, and youth.

Three Motorcycle Incidents Disrupt Traffic in Andorra la Vella

Emergency services responded to falls involving medical malaise and minor scratches on Carretera de la Comella and near Pyrénées shopping centre, causing temporary diversions and on-site treatment.

Business•2 Related•May 08, 2026 • 19:18

Columbia Economist Xavier Sala i Martín Addresses MoraBanc Clients on Global Wealth Opportunities

At the exclusive May 8 conference in Andorra, he analyzed disruptions like geopolitical tensions and stagflation risks while highlighting AI's transformative role in finance and key growth sectors.

Sports•3 Related•May 08, 2026 • 19:17

Andorran Olympic Committee Attends Small States Games Assembly in Monaco

Delegation led by President Xavier Espot Miró discusses logistics, sports programs, and preparations for Monaco 2025 edition and future events in Luxembourg and Cyprus.

Andorra la Vella Plans Vertical Car Park at Fener 2 to Offset Parking Losses

Municipal authorities aim to build a modular structure on their remaining land after a private owner reclaimed half the plot, slashing spaces from over 100 to around 50.

Politics•4 Related•May 08, 2026 • 18:56

Andorra downplays EFTA delay on EU association agreement

Andorra's government insists its EU association agreement remains on track despite EFTA group's lack of unanimity over the pact's classification as a mixed agreement requiring national ratifications.