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Business•1 Source•Jan 22, 2026 • 06:16

EU Parliament Refers Mercosur Trade Deal to CJEU Amid Divisions

A narrow vote by a left-wing bloc challenges the pact's rebalancing clause, which allows Mercosur nations to seek remedies if EU standards shift, as France leads resistance over environmental concerns.

Other•2 Sources•Jan 22, 2026 • 06:16

French Masseur Sentenced to 9 Years in Andorra for Raping Patients

Andorra's Corts court convicts a French masseur of two rapes and sexual assault on three female patients during treatments, imposing 9 years and 3.

Other•3 Sources•Jan 22, 2026 • 06:16

Canillo Considers Tibetan Bridge Price Hikes to Cap Visitors at 100K

Parish council eyes €1-€2 increases in low/peak seasons to stabilise attendance and fight overcrowding, after 2025 revenues hit €1.93M from bridge.

Politics•2 Sources•Jan 22, 2026 • 06:16

Andorran Parties DA, UL, UP Receive €13,879 in H2 2025 Donations

The Court of Auditors published details of contributions from a DA candidate, former consul, and businesswoman, as required by law for transparency in political financing.

Business•4 Sources•Jan 22, 2026 • 06:16

Andorra Telecom's eSIM Attracts Over 5,000 Visitors in First 1.5 Months

Three-day plans lead popularity amid strong pre-trip purchases, with digital eSIMs comprising 85% of sales and executives praising seamless connectivity for tourists.

Culture•1 Source•Jan 22, 2026 • 00:01

Peramola Celebrates 1000th Anniversary of First Historical Mention

The Spanish village kicks off a year-long series of events this Sunday to mark the millennium since its name appeared in a 1026 pact between Counts.

Culture•1 Source•Jan 22, 2026 • 00:01

Saint Sebastian's Gay Icon Status Links to Primate Homosexuality Studies

Column connects the saint's erotic imagery to research showing homosexuality as a survival strategy in primates, amid global legal disparities.

Other•3 Sources•Jan 21, 2026 • 23:01

France, Spain, Andorra Intensify Crackdown on Tobacco Smuggling

Authorities report major border seizures, arrests, and new infrastructure to combat smuggling from Andorra amid rising black-market activity.

Politics•1 Source•Jan 21, 2026 • 23:01

Andorra Justice Chief Calls for Full Judicial Overhaul

Josep Maria Rossell urges comprehensive legislative reforms to fix structural flaws, high recusals, and judge incompatibilities amid evolving.

Politics•1 Source•Jan 21, 2026 • 23:01

Andorra's Public Housing Rollout Exposes Hidden Social Vulnerability

New emergency flats in Ribasol Ski Park, with subsidized rents for low-income families and at-risk individuals, reveal pressing needs that contradict official claims of no social degradation.

Culture•1 Source•Jan 21, 2026 • 22:16

Half of Young French Adults Unaware of Holocaust, Sparking Andorra Education Push

Surveys reveal stark ignorance gaps across Europe and the US, prompting the University of Andorra to host a course on Holocaust education from March 3-5 to combat denialism and preserve memory.

Other•1 Source•Jan 21, 2026 • 22:16

Herreweghe Leads Collegium Vocale Gent in Bach Cantatas at Andorra Concert

Belgian conductor Philippe Herreweghe directs three Bach works—two cantatas and Missa Brevis—in the 31st MoraBanc Music Season at Andorra's Centre.

Sports•3 Sources•Jan 21, 2026 • 22:01

Andorra Turisme Allocates €1.7M to Top Sports Clubs for 2025-2026

€1.15M to struggling MoraBanc Andorra in Liga ACB and €550K to Gerard Piqué-managed FC Andorra in Segunda División to boost Andorra's brand in Spain.

Other•2 Sources•Jan 21, 2026 • 21:46

ARPA Leads Massive Search for Missing Dog En Xiri in Escaldes with 45 Volunteers

Animal protection group coordinates volunteers, drones, and official aid to locate shy four-year-old mixed-breed dog missing for a week in Andorra.

Other•1 Source•Jan 21, 2026 • 20:16

Seu d'Urgell Launches Four Youth Wellbeing Projects

Town council introduces Espai Jove l’Escorxador hub and support services for 12-29-year-olds and families, offering confidential emotional, social.

Other•2 Sources•Jan 21, 2026 • 20:01

Andorra Approves 2025-2026 Professional Baccalaureate Exam Schedule

Exams run April-May 2026 at three venues, with new professional branches debuting; registration opens 29 January via online platform.

Other•4 Sources•Jan 21, 2026 • 19:46

Canillo Approves Sustainable Urban Plan for Incles, Boosts Policing

The update doubles minimum plot sizes, cuts densities and buildable area, and protects historic buildings, halving theoretical population capacity while lifting a licence suspension.

Culture•1 Source•Jan 21, 2026 • 19:31

Escaldes-Engordany Allocates €40,000 for Chucho Valdés at 42nd Jazz Festival

The 42nd International Jazz Festival in Escaldes-Engordany (2-9 July) features Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés as headline act on 4 July, with a stellar.

Other•1 Source•Jan 21, 2026 • 18:01

Pujol Case-Linked Man Gets 5 Months Suspended Sentence for Child Support Non-Payment in Andorra

A businessman tied to the high-profile Pujol case received a five-month suspended prison sentence from Andorra's court for failing to pay €450.

Business•1 Source•Jan 21, 2026 • 17:02

Canillo's First Consul Blames Staff Departures on Andorra's Competitive Job Market

Urban planning head Beatriu Candela moved to private sector; finance director Norbert Pérez joined Andorra's social security agency, with duties reassigned internally amid high demand for skilled workers.

Transport•3 Sources•Jan 21, 2026 • 17:01

Andorra's CanRodes Motorhome Parking Fully Booked in Rapid Demand Surge

All 30 berths at the CanRodes facility in Andorra la Vella are occupied, signaling strong need for regulated motorhome spaces, though electric.

Transport•1 Source•Jan 21, 2026 • 17:01

Andorra Conducts Avalanche-Control Blasts on Key Mountain Roads

Helicopter-dropped explosives cleared Soldeu and Pas de la Casa routes, with additional closures on General 3 at Arcalís and France's RN20 for safety.

Politics•1 Source•Jan 21, 2026 • 16:46

Salomé Weis Appointed UK Honorary Consul in Andorra

German translator Salomé Weis succeeds Fiona Dean as the UK's new honorary consul in Andorra after 17 years of service, becoming the fourth since 1994.

Environment•1 Source•Jan 21, 2026 • 16:31

Dramatic Aerial Footage Captures Chile Wildfires from Flight

A passenger filmed raging blazes in Bío-Bío region from a Concepción-Santiago flight, highlighting devastation of over 34,000 hectares, 500 homes.

Other•1 Source•Jan 21, 2026 • 15:31

Austrian Cow Makes History Using Broom as Tool to Scratch Itch

Veronika, a farm cow in Austria, is the first cattle experimentally verified to use a tool, challenging views on bovine intelligence with her.