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Health•2 Related•May 03, 2026 • 07:02

Experts on bullying survival, psychology, cybercrimes, and sports share prevention strategies as parallel

MoraBanc Andorra's event for 840+ pupils featured experts stressing bystander action, bullying signs like falling grades, cyber penalties for kids over 12, and sports for respect, alongside ADJRA's.

Culture•4 Related•May 03, 2026 • 07:01

Mercat de la Vall 11th Edition Launches in Andorra la Vella Amid Rain and Holiday

Around 30 stalls filled Andorra la Vella's historic center with handmade crafts and local foods on Saturday, braving rain and a holiday weekend that drew mainly tourists. Vendors stayed optimistic despite slow sales.

Multiple Accidents Close Key Roads into Andorra Amid Labour Day Traffic Surge

Two crashes disrupted access roads into Andorra on Saturday. C-14 remains blocked near Organyà, while N-145 has reopened after a collision treated four for minor injuries. Congestion worsens at borders amid holiday influx.

Other•2 Related•May 03, 2026 • 06:16

Andorra Court Grants Citizenship to Surrogate Daughter of Baroness Thyssen

Superior Court equates surrogacy filiation to adoption under nationality law, overturning rejections and setting precedent for modern family structures.

Culture•2 Related•May 02, 2026 • 20:01

Grup de Folklore Casa de Portugal Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Danses del Món Festival

Over 150 dancers from Portugal, Argentina, Andorra, and Peru performed at Grup de Folklore Casa de Portugal's 30th anniversary Danses del Món festival despite rain.

Politics•4 Related•May 02, 2026 • 20:01

Andorra Rises to 60th in RSF Press Freedom Index Amid Global Decline

Despite worldwide media freedom erosion driven by restrictive laws and conflicts, Andorra improved slightly in the 2026 RSF index, though small size limits media independence and fosters elite influence.

Culture•4 Related•May 02, 2026 • 15:16

Sant Julià de Lòria Hosts 17th Ruta de la Tapa with Healthiest Tapa Prize and Expanded Rewards

From May 6-10, 15 establishments offer €4 tapas and drinks, featuring new health award sponsored by Cellab, 150 participant lots, and street entertainment for all ages.

Sports•2 Related•May 02, 2026 • 13:01

Over 1,300 Young Basketball Players from 117 Teams Compete in Andorra's TIM Xp One Tournament

Spanning eight categories across nearly all parishes, the event generates thousands of hotel nights and boosts off-season tourism despite challenging weather.

N-145 Reopens After Head-On Crash Injures Four Near Andorra Border

A head-on crash between two cars blocked the N-145 in Valls de Valira, injuring four lightly amid heavy holiday traffic to Andorra. Emergency services cleared the scene, restoring normal flow by 4pm.

Business•2 Related•May 02, 2026 • 10:16

25 Families in Andorra la Vella Face 2027 Evictions Over Rental Contract Non-Renewals

Property owner notifies tenants in two Andorra la Vella apartment blocks to end leases in July 2027, sparking distress amid frozen rents since 2019 and a tight housing market with soaring proposed rates.

Piomorent Tunnel in Andorra to Close Nightly May 4-7 for French Maintenance

Cross-border traffic between Andorra and France will detour via Piomorent mountain pass during 8pm-6am closures over four nights, with one report extending to May 8.

Culture•3 Related•May 02, 2026 • 07:01

Nearly 100 Attend Second Traditional Aplec at Remote Sant Jaume Chapel in Encamp

Good weather and special bus service boost turnout beyond last year for mass, aperitifs, and sardana dancing at the high-mountain site, hailed by officials as a magical gathering.

Business•2 Related•May 02, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra's Labour Day Passes Quietly Without Protests Amid Divided Workforce

Essential workers in tourism and retail labored on Labour Day to serve tourists, while others enjoyed the holiday, highlighting wage and work culture tensions.

Business•4 Related•May 02, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra Tourism Minister Proposes Doubling Tourist Tax in Peak Seasons

Andorra plans a dynamic tourist tax system with higher peak-season rates based on market studies of neighboring countries. Changes require law amendments and sector consensus, potentially effective by late 2026 or 2027. Collections have stabilized post-2022 rollout.

Politics•4 Related•May 02, 2026 • 06:32

Macron's Andorra Visit Strengthens Ties Between Co-Princes, Ibáñez Says

Eduard Ibáñez praised French President Macron's visit as a pivotal event fostering closer coordination between Andorra's Co-Princes. He emphasized their complementary roles in moderating without political decisions and issuing a peace message to diplomats from 15 nations.

Sports•2 Related•May 02, 2026 • 06:32

MoraBanc Andorra Faces Crucial Relegation Clash at La Laguna Tenerife with Okoye Back

Trailing by two wins from safety, Andorra heads to the Canary Islands bolstered by Stan Okoye's return from knee injury, as coach Zan Tabak eyes victory in tough away arena.

Sports•2 Related•May 02, 2026 • 06:31

Atlètic Club d'Escaldes and FC Santa Coloma Set for Copa Constitució Final

Atlètic Club d'Escaldes and FC Santa Coloma advanced through tense derbies to the Copa Constitució final, with winner earning European qualification.

Sports•3 Related•May 02, 2026 • 05:31

Eric Risco Resigns as VPC Andorra Rugby XV President After Six Months

VPC Andorra Rugby XV faces ongoing financial woes after president Eric Risco resigns following six months, citing need for a leader with more daily availability. New sponsors bolstered stability amid cost cuts and government aid bid.

Sports•4 Related•May 01, 2026 • 18:46

FC Andorra Lose 0-1 to Albacete in Late Drama, Three Red Cards

Albacete snatched a 0-1 win at Nou Estadi de la FAF via Jonathan Gómez's 86th-minute rebound goal despite Andorra's dominance. Tensions led to three red cards for Andorra's bench in closing stages.

Motorcyclist Injured in La Massana Crash; Two Others Hurt in Separate Parish Collision

A 43-year-old rider collided with a van on CG-3, suffering mild injuries, while a later afternoon smash involving two vans and a car injured a man and woman on Avinguda del Través.

Politics•5 Related•May 01, 2026 • 17:31

Housing Activists Disrupt Espot's Speech with Whistles During Macron's Andorra Visit

Protesters from Sindicat d’Habitatge used whistles and chants to drown out Andorra's Head of Government Xavier Espot's speech at a public event with French Coprince Emmanuel Macron. They highlighted soaring rents, evictions, and lack of stable homes, focusing ire on local leaders.