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Other•1 Source•Feb 17, 2026 • 13:45

Massana Council Bans Secret Mountain Bike Trails with €3,000 Fines

The measure classifies creating or using secret routes as a serious offense with fines up to €3,000, bike confiscations, and potential criminal charges for tree felling in protected Andorran areas.

Other•5 Sources•Feb 17, 2026 • 13:30

Andorra Casino Fails to Boost Gambling Self-Exclusions After Three Years

Self-exclusion registry remains stable at around 60 amid casino opening, with officials highlighting low addiction rates and strict regulations.

Other•1 Source•Feb 17, 2026 • 12:45

Europe's Largest Counterfeit Perfume Factory Dismantled in Catalonia

Mossos d'Esquadra, Spanish customs, and French authorities raided warehouses in La Selva, seizing 1.21 million fake luxury perfume bottles and.

Other•1 Source•Feb 17, 2026 • 11:00

Five Young People Die in Rooftop Fire at Manlleu Apartment Block

Tragic blaze in storage room near Barcelona kills five youths overnight; investigators probe escape failure as town declares mourning.

Other•5 Sources•Feb 17, 2026 • 07:01

French Customs Seize Tobacco in Chase, Warehouse Raided Amid Road Closure

Pursuit near Toulouse ends with cargo recovered but suspects escaped, while burglars stole confiscated goods from an unsecured facility isolated by a three-month highway shutdown.

Other•4 Sources•Feb 17, 2026 • 06:30

Andorran Police Arrest Four for Drugs at Border, Couple for Nightclub Theft

Recent arrests include small drug seizures at Riu Runer border, a €600 nightclub theft in Arinsal, and a DUI stop in Canillo, with most suspects.

Other•1 Source•Feb 17, 2026 • 05:30

Red Bull Night Rider Thrives in Andorra's Heaviest Snowfall in 25 Years

Over 2,000 spectators attended the second edition amid intense snow, with winners Andreu Moreno in skiing, Mario Pretzel in men's snowboarding, and.

Other•1 Source•Feb 16, 2026 • 22:31

Andorra's Non-Violent Relationships Program Runs Without Psychologist Amid Rising Demand

The government initiative for gender violence offenders lacks a psychologist since late 2024, with a technician handling 60 cases in 2025, a.

Other•1 Source•Feb 16, 2026 • 22:31

Last Resident of Catalan Pyrenees Village Dies, Leaving Hamlet Empty

Lourdes Faus, a self-reliant goat herder known as 'la pastora,' was the final inhabitant of Cal Castellnou de Carmeniu.

Other•1 Source•Feb 16, 2026 • 22:30

Andorra Introduces Disability Instructors to School Ski Programme

For the first time, Andorra's school skiing programme provides dedicated instructors for students with disabilities, offering personalised technical.

Other•1 Source•Feb 16, 2026 • 22:16

Andorran Lucas Pagès Finishes 13th in Telemark World Cup Classic

Lucas Pagès of Andorra secured his best result of the weekend, placing 13th in the classic event at the Telemark World Cup in Å, Norway, after 22nd.

Other•1 Source•Feb 16, 2026 • 21:45

Hibernation Festival Faces 30% Revenue Loss from Road Closure

Techno event in Pas de la Casa presses ahead March 20-22 despite RN-20 shutdown slashing French visitors and projecting €200K hit.

Other•1 Source•Feb 16, 2026 • 21:00

Encamp Parish Council Deploys AI for Real-Time Surveillance

Andorra's Encamp upgrades 500-camera network with AI to detect uncivil behaviour instantly, enabling swift responses without facial recognition.

Other•1 Source•Feb 16, 2026 • 19:45

Friends Mark First Anniversary of Motorcyclist's Fatal Crash

Around 50 loved ones of 21-year-old Fábio 'Patoloko' Costa gathered at the Arfa crash site to release balloons, observe silence, and refresh his.

Other•4 Sources•Feb 16, 2026 • 17:45

Andorran Police Arrest Suspects in Assault, Fake Euros, Drink-Driving, Drugs and Theft

Police in Andorra detained multiple individuals over several days for serious offenses including sexual assault, counterfeit currency, multiple.

Other•5 Sources•Feb 16, 2026 • 17:45

Escaldes-Engordany Converts Sports Area into 2,000m² Green Space

Parish council starts construction on February 23 to replace tennis and basketball courts at Prat del Roure with landscaped gardens and inclusive.

Other•1 Source•Feb 16, 2026 • 17:45

Andorra Postpones Turboroundabout Trial to Spring Due to Snow

A pilot scheme to introduce lane-segregated turboroundabouts at two key Andorran junctions has been delayed from January until spring due to heavy.

Other•1 Source•Feb 16, 2026 • 17:00

Ordino Official Blames Weather, Not Border Closure, for Event Attendance Drop

Senior councillor Maria del Mar Coma attributes lower turnout at Contrabandistes Trial and Cota 1.300 events to poor weather, downplaying RN20.

Other•2 Sources•Feb 16, 2026 • 11:15

Andorra Police Arrest Four for Minor Drug Smuggling at Border

Cases involved 0.35g and 0.2g cocaine plus two ecstasy pills, all deemed for personal use. Separately, a drunk driver with 1.9 blood alcohol level was detained in Canillo.

Other•1 Source•Feb 16, 2026 • 06:31

Court Dismisses Teacher's Discrimination Lawsuit Against British School

Batllia court rejects claims of nationality-based dismissal, accepting director's retraction of letter citing preference for British or native.

Other•3 Sources•Feb 16, 2026 • 06:30

GosSOS Extends Andorra Dog Shelter Hours Amid Construction

Pilot program opens CPC until 7pm weekdays to support dog walks during transformer station build, testing viability for permanent expansion.

Other•1 Source•Feb 16, 2026 • 06:00

20 Candidates Eliminated in Andorra Teacher Recruitment, Risking Vacant Posts

Twenty of 46 aspirants failed the oral exam in the Ministry of Education's drive to fill 28 permanent teaching positions across Andorran schools,.

Other•1 Source•Feb 15, 2026 • 21:45

Andorra Bar Faces Lawyer Shortage, Eyes Roster Overhaul

Andorra's legal profession debates mandatory shifts, lower experience thresholds, and cap relaxations at bar assembly to address volunteer shortages.

Other•1 Source•Feb 15, 2026 • 20:15

Andorra Emergency Teams Raid Empty Apartment in False Death Alarm

Emergency services in Escaldes-Engordany forced entry into a central apartment Thursday after fears of a fatality, only to find it empty with the.

Other•3 Sources•Feb 15, 2026 • 19:15

Two False Alarm Smoke Alerts Handled in Ordino

Emergency services responded to smoke reports at a building chimney and the CTEO sports centre on Thursday, confirming no fires in both unoccupied.