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Other•2 Related•Aug 21, 2026 • 10:45

Two Women Detained at Spain-Andorra Border with Cocaine and Ketamine

Authorities caught two women separately at the Runer river crossing with trace amounts of toxic drugs. They faced a judge the next morning, received convictions under expedited procedures, and were immediately released. Details on nationalities withheld.

Other•2 Related•Aug 20, 2026 • 20:15

Firefighters Pump 400 Cubic Metres of Water from Flooded Andorra Car Park

Emergency teams in Andorra la Vella extracted 400 cubic metres of water from a submerged underground facility shared by two apartment blocks after equipment failure. Eight cars stayed trapped despite efforts.

Other•3 Related•Aug 20, 2026 • 10:45

Andorra Police Arrest Two Men for La Massana Burglary and Drug Possession

Authorities identified the suspects using internal police images and linked them to forced entry thefts. Investigators suspect ties to itinerant European gangs, while separate crimes hit other Andorran sites.

Other•2 Related•Aug 19, 2026 • 12:45

Pipe Fault Disrupts Hot Water in Escaldes-Engordany

A damaged pipe in Escaldes-Engordany's thermal water tanks has cut hot water supply to streets along Avinguda Copríncep de Gaulle and Carrer Engordany. Technicians are refilling tanks for quick restoration.

Other•4 Related•Aug 18, 2026 • 18:30

Two Apartments Burglarized in Escaldes-Engordany Building Near Caldea

Authorities responded to forced entries in two vacant apartments, finding them ransacked. The initial probe focuses on evidence collection amid unclear losses.

Other•4 Related•Aug 18, 2026 • 13:45

The aid targets emergency needs in five areas amid 273 deaths and thousands missing or injured

. Bank accounts are open in Andorra for more donations to support ongoing recovery efforts.

Other•3 Related•Aug 17, 2026 • 15:15

Andorra Police Arrest Driver in Fatal Encamp Crash with 1.72 Alcohol Level

A 36-year-old suspect faces charges after a high-speed, drunken crash killed a woman and injured four others. He was detained midday Sunday by judicial order following his medical release.

Other•4 Related•Aug 17, 2026 • 11:15

Andorran Police Arrest Six at Runer River for Drugs, Including Cocaine

Authorities detained four individuals over the past week at the southern Runer River crossing for possessing cocaine, MDMA, and LSD, plus two more cocaine cases over the weekend amid border checks.

Other•2 Related•Aug 15, 2026 • 18:15

Six Andorrans Safe in Indonesia After Deadly 7.7 Quake on Flores

Andorran authorities confirmed the safety of six citizens on Flores island following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that killed at least 47 people and prompted mass evacuations. Their registration enabled quick checks amid chaos from landslides and aftershocks.

Other•2 Related•Aug 14, 2026 • 11:45

Drink-driver and partner arrested in Pas de la Casa after assaulting police

A routine breathalyser check before 3am escalated when a driver tested over double the limit and both he and his partner resisted, insulted, and damaged a patrol vehicle in Andorra.

Other•3 Related•Aug 14, 2026 • 11:45

Drunk Man Caught with Loaded Revolver and Knife in Andorra la Vella

Andorra la Vella police detained a heavily intoxicated man en route to his hotel, discovering prohibited weapons. He was charged, held overnight, then released with an expulsion order amid suspicions of organized crime links.

Other•4 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 16:15

Statistics show growth across all parishes, driven by immigrants from Latin America, with foreigners now

55.4% of residents amid an aging demographic shift.

Other•2 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 13:00

Andorran Red Cross Launches Fundraiser for Colombia's Deadly 7.4 Quake Victims

A powerful quake devastated western Colombia, killing over 260 and injuring thousands. The Andorran Red Cross is mobilizing donations through local banks and Bizum to deliver urgent aid to survivors facing collapsed homes and disrupted services.

Other•2 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 12:15

94.4% of Andorrans Access Internet Daily, Mobile Phones Dominate

Government data reveals strong mobile reliance across demographics in Andorra, with younger users at full engagement despite lower rates among seniors. The principality trails some European neighbors in frequency but excels in wireless adoption.

Other•2 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 10:45

Spanish Man, 62, Dies in Motorcycle Crash on Andorra's Envalira Pass

A 62-year-old Spanish resident of Andorra succumbed to severe injuries from a solo motorcycle accident on the Envalira pass, likely triggered by a medical event. He was airlifted to hospitals in Andorra and Barcelona before passing.

Other•2 Related•Aug 12, 2026 • 12:30

Juanjo Barrio Named New Director of Andorra Fire Brigade After Farré's 36-Year Tenure

The Andorran government has planned a leadership handover at the fire brigade, with Barrio's extensive experience in health coordination and union advocacy set to steer operations alongside Ribera's logistics expertise.

Other•3 Related•Aug 12, 2026 • 11:30

Andorran Firefighters Rescue Two Groups in Nighttime Pyrenees Storm Ops

Firefighters conducted dual nighttime rescues amid Pyrenees storms, saving a hiker near Comapedrosa and evacuating two climbers from Spain's Aigüestortes park with Catalan help. One group needed hospital care for hypothermia.

Other•4 Related•Aug 10, 2026 • 20:45

Andorra Confirms Two Residents Safe in Colombia After Deadly 7.4 Quake

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake devastated western Colombia, claiming at least 82 lives and toppling structures. Andorra's ministry verified the safety of its two registered residents there, with no others affected.

Other•3 Related•Aug 10, 2026 • 20:30

Andorra Removes Google App from School iPads After Child Accesses Adult Content

Andorra's Education Ministry has withdrawn 380 school iPads nationwide after a first-grader accessed adult content through the Google App. No data breaches occurred, but officials are removing the app, bolstering filters, and awaiting audits before resuming use.

Other•3 Related•Aug 10, 2026 • 12:00