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Sports•4 Related•Sept 15, 2026 • 12:00

Grandvalira Resorts Sees 4% Visitor Rise in Summer Season

Favorable weather and new attractions like family parks, bike trails, and solar tours boosted numbers across sectors including Ordino Arcalís, Canillo, Encamp, and Pal Arinsal.

Andorra Approves Extra 10-Cent Diesel Discount for September

The government modified hydrocarbon tax legislation to provide an additional 10-cent-per-litre refund on diesel, on top of the existing 5-cent cut, amid rising energy costs in the region.

Andorra Targets 2,777 Inactive Firms for Administrative Dissolution

Andorran authorities are purging the Companies Register by dissolving inactive firms after they ignored a rectification grace period. Administrators can object within 10 days of publication.

Tourist Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Canillo's CG-2 Road

A 28-year-old woman from a Spanish-plated Audi Q3 suffered injuries after the vehicle left the road amid construction on Canillo's CG-2. She is stable in hospital, with police probing the cause of the loss of control.

Health•2 Related•Sept 15, 2026 • 07:30

Firefighters Airlift Teen After 10m Fall in Andorra Mountains

Emergency teams swiftly rescued a conscious 16-year-old who plunged down a steep slope near Sant Romà de les Vilars. He was airlifted to hospital and admitted for treatment of multiple injuries sustained in the rugged terrain.

Sports•2 Related•Sept 15, 2026 • 06:00

Màximo Sánchez and Clàudia Herrera Win Copa d’Andorra Triathlon Titles

The sprint-distance event, first fully held in Andorra, also included aquathlon and debut aquabike, drawing praise for its new bike course and a paralympic relay team.

Sports•2 Related•Sept 15, 2026 • 06:00

Lautaro de León Scores FC Andorra's Goal in Loss, Hits 9th Career Strike

The Uruguayan forward's strike at Estadi d'Encamp elevated him to third on the club's professional scoring list, despite the team's ongoing winless run under coach Carles Manso.

Environment•2 Related•Sept 14, 2026 • 23:15

Andorra Summer University Opens on Climate Change Economics

The 42nd Universitat d’Estiu i Tardor kicked off in Andorra, spotlighting the economics of climate action. Experts warn of relocation risks and free-rider problems, praising low-cost tech like EVs while calling for EU-wide emission cuts.

Culture•2 Related•Sept 14, 2026 • 22:45

Andorra Exhibition Revives 25 Forgotten Female Composers

Cristina Gallart's multidisciplinary project at La Llacuna centre in Andorra la Vella blends art, music, and history to honor 25 women composers lost to time. Visitors can scan QR codes for student performances.

Nine Small European States Formalize Alliance at Andorra Conference

Leaders from nine small European states signed a memorandum at Andorra's conference, turning informal parliamentary meetings into an official annual body. This strengthens their collective influence in international organizations like OSCE and Council of Europe amid varied EU ties.

Environment•4 Related•Sept 14, 2026 • 19:00

Andorra Selects Two Scientists for Mountain Genomics Program

Andorra's AR+I and Spain's CRG launch the Mountain Genomics Talent Programme, funding two researchers to pioneer genomics for detecting invisible microbes and chemicals in alpine ecosystems. Their work targets biotech innovations and environmental monitoring amid climate challenges.

Andorra Summer Traffic Hits 950K Vehicles, 7.8% Below Projections

Vehicle entries at Andorra's borders during the summer operation totaled 950,823, missing projections by 7.8% and dropping sharply from last year's figures, especially via France.

Culture•2 Related•Sept 14, 2026 • 18:00

Massana Parish Opens Grants for Sports, Culture, and Social Projects Until Oct 15

La Massana council invites local organizations to apply for funding aimed at boosting sports, cultural, and social initiatives that foster community engagement. Eligible groups must be registered and focused on public benefit.

Sports•3 Related•Sept 14, 2026 • 17:45

Andorran Joan Aracil Wins Gold at IFSA Freeride in Chile

Andorran freeskier Joan Aracil dominated the four-star IFSA freeride event in Valle Arpa, Chile, with a top-to-bottom alpine line. The win boosts his standings ahead of the Freeride Chile Championship.

Spain's Albares Predicts Catalan Will Soon Gain Official EU Status

Spain's foreign minister states a large majority of EU member states support adding Catalan to official languages, with Spain funding it and dismissing opposition as politically motivated by the Popular Party. Andorra pledges full backing during Albares' visit.

Latest News

Grandvalira Resorts Sees 4% Visitor Rise in Summer Season

Andorra Approves Extra 10-Cent Diesel Discount for September

Andorra Targets 2,777 Inactive Firms for Administrative Dissolution

Tourist Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash on Canillo's CG-2 Road

Firefighters Airlift Teen After 10m Fall in Andorra Mountains

Màximo Sánchez and Clàudia Herrera Win Copa d’Andorra Triathlon Titles

Lautaro de León Scores FC Andorra's Goal in Loss, Hits 9th Career Strike

Andorra Summer University Opens on Climate Change Economics

Andorra Exhibition Revives 25 Forgotten Female Composers

Nine Small European States Formalize Alliance at Andorra Conference

Andorra Selects Two Scientists for Mountain Genomics Program

Andorra Summer Traffic Hits 950K Vehicles, 7.8% Below Projections

Massana Parish Opens Grants for Sports, Culture, and Social Projects Until Oct 15

Andorran Joan Aracil Wins Gold at IFSA Freeride in Chile

Spain's Albares Predicts Catalan Will Soon Gain Official EU Status

Canillo Awards Pirinenca de Serveis €5.28M Waste Contract Over 10 Years

Spain's Foreign Minister Calls for Permanent Border Mechanisms with Andorra

Canillo Tourist Sites See 5% Visitor Surge and 6.9% Revenue Boost in 2026

Andorra to Host Toughest Titan World Series MTB Finale in 2027

Spanish FM Albares Visits Andorra to Sign Agreements and Ease Border Tensions

Andorra la Vella Expands Gim Jove Program for 16-17-Year-Olds

Andorran Police Arrest Five for Traffic Violations, Drugs and Reckless Crash

Andorra Business Confidence Falls to 97.66, Down 3.95% in Q2

Andorra CPI Hits 4.8% in August, Driven by Transport and Fuel Surge

Andorra's Max Black-Roca Wins U18 Gold, 4th Overall in FIS Giant Slalom