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Culture•3 Related•May 06, 2026 • 13:31

Andorra la Vella Allocates €32,000 in Grants for 20 Community Projects in 2026

Funding supports social, cultural, and participation initiatives, including Juventia 26 congress, prevention cycles, donor tributes, and diversity events from local associations.

Other•2 Related•May 06, 2026 • 12:46

France Honors Andorra Police and Mayor for Busting €1M Tobacco Smuggling Ring

French authorities commended Andorra's anti-fraud unit and Mayor Azahara Cascales for their role in dismantling a cross-border tobacco smuggling network worth one million euros via the pioneering Operation Aigua.

Second Phase of RN-22 Roadworks Begins Near Pas de la Casa

France's Dirso has launched works to stabilise embankments and improve drainage on the RN-22 highway to Pas de la Casa. Alternating traffic controls weekdays prioritise border flow, with full weekend access under speed limits.

Business•5 Related•May 06, 2026 • 07:16

IMF Warns Andorra Economy Slowing to 2.1% in 2026 Amid Inflation Spike

Andorra faces a sustained economic slowdown after strong expansion, with external shocks and fading internal momentum contributing. Inflation jumped to 4.9% in April, surpassing neighbors Spain and France.

Business•4 Related•May 06, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra Customs Revenues Drop 14% in April to €16.06 Million

Tobacco duties plunged 37.6% year-over-year amid lower import volumes, offsetting gains in other goods, with year-to-date totals down 7.9% from 2025.

Politics•3 Related•May 06, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra Selects Clara Vila and Isaac Cabases for 11th Parlement Francophone des Jeunes in Cameroon

Andorra selects 18-year-old Paris political science student Clara Vila and 22-year-old University of Andorra educational sciences student Isaac Cabases for the 11th Parlement Francophone des Jeunes.

Other•3 Related•May 06, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra Court Upholds Suspended Sentence for Man Failing to Pay Child Support

Andorra's Tribunal Superior upheld a five-month suspended sentence for a man who failed to pay 450-euro monthly child support, rejecting insolvency claims amid evidence of luxury purchases.

Politics•3 Related•May 06, 2026 • 06:47

Laia Moliné Questions Government on Vague Casa Parramon Admin Building Plans

Social Democrat consellera Laia Moliné demands details on the government's tender for a new administrative building on the Casa Parramon site, criticizing the lack of defined uses, supporting studies, and cost controls.

Politics•2 Related•May 06, 2026 • 06:47

Andorran Statistics Council Approves New Internal Regulations for Efficiency

Chaired by Minister Conxita Marsol, the measure implements the 2026-2029 Statistical Plan, detailing member duties, substitutes, and self-organization ahead of Council of Ministers' approval.

Business•5 Related•May 06, 2026 • 06:47

INNTEC Forums 10th Edition Concludes in Andorra, Spotlighting Society 5.0, Smart Mobility, and Health Tech

Over 200 participants explored hyperconnectivity, AI advancements, and inclusive innovations, with Blit Entertainment winning the 2025 ACTINN Award for VR wellbeing therapy for the elderly.

Sports•3 Related•May 06, 2026 • 06:47

FC Andorra Hosts Inclusive Copa Tricolor with Top Clubs Before Facing Las Palmas Amid Staff Bans

FC Andorra hosts mixed-ability Copa Tricolor with Real Sociedad, Girona & others at Prada de Moles, then faces Las Palmas as 4 staff await RFEF bans.

Sports•3 Related•May 06, 2026 • 06:47

Puerto Rican Basketball Legend José 'Piculín' Ortiz Dies at 62 After Cancer Battle

The 2.08m NBA trailblazer, who starred for Festina Andorra in 1992-93 with 15.6 points and 8.9 rebounds per game, passed away in Puerto Rico surrounded by family.

Business•3 Related•May 06, 2026 • 06:47

Creand Crèdit Andorrà Launches Pack Autònoms for Self-Employed with Fee-Free Account and Loans

Creand Crèdit Andorrà launches Pack Autònoms for self-employed in Andorra, with fee-free account, free debit card, IGI loans at Euríbor +2% (TAE 4.82%), financing and 30% off insurance.

Business•2 Related•May 06, 2026 • 06:47

Myandbank Expands Crypto Trading to Eight Assets Including Solana and Ripple

Developed with Prosegur Crypto, the update adds Cardano, Avalanche, Chainlink, Polkadot to Bitcoin and Ethereum, offering clients secure, app-based diversification with competitive 0.50% fees.

Sports•3 Related•May 06, 2026 • 06:46

Vicky Jiménez Kasintseva Misses Rome Masters Main Draw After Qualifying Final Loss to Taylor Townsend

The Andorran world No. 111 fell 6-2, 6-3 to the American No. 96 in 80 minutes, despite earlier rallying past Nunu Sun 6-4, 7-6(2) to end a five-match losing streak.

Sports•2 Related•May 06, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Crowns Pétanque Champions in L'Aldosa Over Three-Day Nationals

Sara Genevieve's mixed triplets team won Friday, Philippe Santmann and Sébastien Raynaud took doubles on Saturday, and Jon Fortes' men's triplets triumphed Sunday.

Sports•2 Related•May 06, 2026 • 06:46

Tickets on Sale for 11th UCI MTB World Series in Pal Arinsal, July 9-12

Elite riders compete in XCC, DHI, and XCO disciplines following the South Korea opener, with free entry for children under seven and select pass holders.

Health•5 Related•May 06, 2026 • 06:16

Andorra Secures 44 Beds in New Sant Lluís Mental Health Centre in La Seu d’Urgell

Andorra gains priority access to 44 specialised beds at the €11.7 million facility, funded by the Urgell diocese and managed by Fundació Hospitalàries. Set to open in 2027 near the border, it targets adolescents, brain injuries, and medium-stay patients to ease family burdens and cut distant transfers.

Politics•4 Related•May 06, 2026 • 06:16