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Business•3 Related•May 10, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra's Clot d'Emprivat Transforms into Luxury Skyscraper District with Torres Kylat and Metropolitan Tower

Developers market high-end apartments starting at €750,000 amid ongoing excavations, public parking gains, and debates over 2023 urban plan updates.

Sports•4 Related•May 10, 2026 • 06:46

FC Andorra Host Las Palmas Amid Coach Ban and Sanctions Before Record-Breaking Chase

Tricolors, tenth with 55 points, need five more from four games to beat 59-point record; multiple staff suspended after referee incident as visitors eye promotion.

Culture•2 Related•May 10, 2026 • 06:46

Ull Nu Festival Spotlights Andorra-Linked Short Films 'The Last Ferryman' and 'Inquieta'

Òscar Pichel's documentary explores a ferryman's family legacy on Dalkey Island, while Romina Dolonguevich and Marta Moran's video art probes the body's bond to nature amid lockdown creativity.

Sports•3 Related•May 09, 2026 • 18:46

The third edition in Sant Julià de Lòria drew 465 participants across five events honoring teacher Marc

Samu Ponce Álvarez and Laura Orgué Vila topped the 15km Gallina Xtrem at the record-setting third Rocanòlich Memorial Marc Pimienta, which drew 465 across five events honoring the late teacher.

Sports•2 Related•May 09, 2026 • 18:01

Andorran Court Closes 'Fabio Case' Criminal Probe into Boxer's Coma Injuries

Andorran Constitutional Court rejects boxer Fabio Rodrigues' appeal, upholding dismissal of criminal probe into his 2023 coma injuries for lack of evidence; civil claims remain open.

Environment•5 Related•May 09, 2026 • 17:16

Ordino Livestock Fair Draws Families as Andorra Boosts Primary Sector Funding 40%

Andorra's government has ramped up primary sector support with over 40% more funding than 2023, launching a Bruna cattle rearing centre to enhance genetics and farm efficiency amid calls for wildlife coexistence.

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.