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Andorra-Palma Flights See 10.8% Passenger Rise to 6,690 in Winter Season

The Andorra–la Seu d’Urgell to Palma route carried 6,690 passengers this winter, boosted by ski season demand from the Balearics. Officials hail the growth as proof of successful connectivity policies without subsidies from January.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 18, 2026 • 07:01

Bishop of Urgell Welcomes Catalan Seminarians for Training Visit to Andorra Parishes

Seminarians tour diocesan sites, join eucharistic events, and hear of youth faith resurgence amid methodical church recovery efforts.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 18, 2026 • 07:01

Clarissan Nun Presents Book on Saint Just of Urgell, Andorra's First Co-Prince

The book explores the writings of the 6th-century Saint Just, founder of Urgell diocese and Andorra's first co-prince, blending scholarship with spiritual insights into his legacy. Bishop Serrano praised its timeless faith wisdom in the foreword.

Politics•3 Related•Apr 18, 2026 • 06:32

French Gendarmerie Authorized to Use Drones on Andorra Border Against Smuggling

Authorities in France's Ariège region have approved gendarmerie drone surveillance along the Andorra border. The three-month measure addresses illegal tobacco trafficking and unauthorized crossings in difficult terrain, with real-time imaging on key roads.

Three-Vehicle Crash on C-14 Near Organyà Injures One, Closes Road

A car struck an Andorran off-road vehicle and truck on the C-14 near Organyà, injuring one person slightly. Emergency response closed the road fully, creating long tailbacks before traffic normalized by evening.

Politics•3 Related•Apr 18, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra's General Council Finalizes Reforms to Standing Orders for Modern Parliament

Changes rename inquiry committees as investigation bodies, impose penalties for non-compliance, and enhance transparency and operational safeguards ahead of June debates.

Sports•2 Related•Apr 18, 2026 • 06:31

Andorran U19 Pairs Compete in Sixth Round of Winter Beach Volleyball League

Judit Claret and Candela Bartolomé represent women, while Jan Mariño and Marc Martinho take on men's category at Beach Sports Catalunya to build skills for summer European events.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 17:16

Canillo Hosts Eighth International Chamber Music Competition with Record 24 Junior Ensembles

Over 80 musicians from Andorra, France, Spain, Germany, and Belgium compete April 18-19 in Piccolo, Base, and Advanced categories at Palau de Gel, featuring substantial cash prizes and live streaming.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 14:01

Sant Julià de Lòria Fully Assigns 24 Social Allotment Plots to Seniors for Organic Gardening

Sant Julià de Lòria fully assigns 24 social plots to seniors for organic gardening, adding 7 retirees to the 17-year Reig Fundació initiative amid strong demand.

C-14 Crash Near Organyà Closes Road in Both Directions After Rear-End Collision

A rear-end crash involving Andorran vehicles disrupted C-14 near Organyà, fully closing the road and causing over 5km queues before alternating passage resumed amid congestion.

Other•3 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 11:46

Andorra Housing Chief Urges Review of Young People's 50% Rejection Rate for Public Flats

National Housing Institute director Marta Alberch calls for better engagement with youth rejecting half of allocated public flats in Andorra, dismissing cost and location as primary reasons.

Culture•5 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Confirms Cirque du Soleil's Ràdio Andorra Show for Summer 2026 and 2027

The nostalgic production honoring the principality's historic radio station features acrobatics, live music, and tap dancing, with tickets on sale soon amid plans for post-2027 flexibility.

Politics•5 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:46

CASS Board Elections Set for June 2026 with Advance Voting in All Parishes to Boost Turnout

Caixa Andorrana de Seguretat Social schedules board elections for 17 June 2026, introducing mobile polling stations across parishes to raise participation above past 3% levels. Specific colleges will select representatives from workers, employers, and pensioners.

Other•5 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:46

Seville Man Extradited from Andorra to Serve 5.5 Years for Child Sex Crimes

Andorran authorities extradited a 44-year-old Seville resident convicted of sexually assaulting and abusing minors. He had fled to Andorra in 2019 and was held in pre-trial custody during proceedings.

RN-20 Faces Alternating One-Way Traffic Near Andorra Due to Maintenance

DIRSO is conducting maintenance on two 200-metre stretches of RN-20 from France to Andorra, implementing signal-controlled alternating traffic on weekdays to enhance durability and safety.

Business•4 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Cybersecurity Incidents Rise 5.6% to 1,624 in 2025

Public Administration Minister Marc Rossell reported growing cyberattacks, including those masked by local IPs, and warned of unreported incidents beyond essential companies. Digital services have advanced, with priorities for AI tools and immigration digitalization.

Other•3 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Opens €10,000 Researcher Mobility Grants for 2026

The Ministry of Institutional Relations, Education and Universities launched the call to promote travel, international collaboration, and sharing of research findings among Andorra's researchers.

Other•2 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra's Outdated Fire Safety Rules Fail Modern High-Rises, Experts Warn

Experts from Andorra's Ministry and fire services warn that 1978-1981 fire rules are inadequate for proliferating high-rises, lacking smoke ventilation and reviews, with updates underway amid compliance issues.

Politics•4 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra's Social Democrats Propose Full Abortion Decriminalisation Up to 14 Weeks in Penal Code Reform

Amendments allow procedures to 22 weeks in cases of maternal risk, rape, or fetal anomalies, while raising consent age to 16 and banning conversion therapy amid rising sexual crimes.

Business•5 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:17

Sant Julià de Lòria Mayor Rules Out More High-Rises Beyond Borda Huguet Exception

Sant Julià de Lòria's parish council will enforce strict height limits of ground floor plus six storeys for all new buildings outside the exceptional 10-storey Edifici Llaureda project. An ongoing urban plan review aims to prevent future exceptions through public input and sectoral advice.