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Other•4 Related•Jun 18, 2026 • 06:30

Andorra Ministers Clarify Single Man Slept Two Nights at Parc Central Playground

Andorran officials addressed concerns over rough sleeping at Parc Central playground, confirming a single known resident stayed two nights and received housing support after intervention by security and police.

Other•2 Related•Jun 17, 2026 • 18:30

Andorra Fire Service Faces Aging Workforce of 50 and 25-Year-Old Fleet

Andorra's fire department grapples with staff nearing retirement and outdated vehicles, prompting recruitment and a multi-year replacement strategy to sustain emergency response.

Other•3 Related•Jun 17, 2026 • 13:45

Andorra Police Raid Tourist Flat Suspected of Prostitution, Fine Owner for Registration Failure

Authorities in Andorra la Vella inspected a tourist apartment housing eight women suspected of offering prostitution services but found no evidence of crime. The owner faces a fine for failing to register the extra occupants, highlighting ongoing crackdowns on such activities.

Other•3 Related•Jun 17, 2026 • 06:45

Farmhand Dies in 25-Metre Fall While Tending Irrigation Channels in Andorra

A 46-year-old farmhand plunged about 25 metres to his death managing irrigation in rugged Andorra terrain. Rescuers battled difficult access for hours to recover the body, now under autopsy to determine if slip or health factor contributed.

Other•4 Related•Jun 15, 2026 • 12:00

Andorran Police Arrest Five Drink-Drivers, One Over Five Times Legal Limit

Authorities detained five motorists over the weekend for alcohol levels up to 3.18 g/L. Additional charges involved drugs, false identity, expulsion violations, and a hit-and-run crash causing damage.

Other•4 Related•Jun 15, 2026 • 06:15

Hiker Dies in 100-Metre Fall at Port de Medacorba Near Andorran Border

A hiker lost their life after plummeting approximately 100 metres in the remote high mountain area of Port de Medacorba. Rescue teams confirmed unsurvivable injuries and safely evacuated two witnesses.

Other•3 Related•Jun 14, 2026 • 07:15

Andorra, Catalonia, Spain Underwater Teams Train Rescue at 2,600m High Lake

Specialist teams from Andorra's Fire Service, Catalonia's Generalitat, and Spain's Guardia Civil held a joint high-altitude diving drill at Estanys Forcats lake on Friday. The simulation tackled cold water and confined spaces to boost cross-border rescue coordination.

Other•3 Related•Jun 13, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra Police Arrest Two Men for Stealing 250kg of Copper Cables from Construction Sites

Officers caught the suspects loading cables into a vehicle after a guard's alert. The haul from various sites across the Principality faces ongoing investigation for origins and connections to other crimes.

Other•4 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 14:30

14-Year-Old Andorran Girl Hospitalized After LSD Paper at School

A secondary student in Encamp required emergency care after ingesting hallucinogenic paper during class, sparking complaints and a Batllia investigation into the supplier and school response.

Other•2 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 13:15

Spanish Police Search Andorra Penthouse of Lawyer Accused of Money Laundering

Authorities executed a multi-hour search at the Sispony residence, acting on a Spanish rogatory commission. The lawyer faces no local charges but scrutiny over her advisory services and luxury assets like a suspicious BMW.

Other•4 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 14:15

Andorra Endavant Questions Criteria for UNICEF Tech Survey on Primary Pupils

Andorra Endavant has queried the government on safeguards used to approve a UNICEF-led survey given to 9-11-year-olds, covering sensitive topics like suicide, pornography, sexting, and adult apps amid family concerns over age-appropriateness.

Other•2 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 06:00

Andorra's ACA Club App Hit by Cybersecurity Breach Exposing Member Data

The Automòbil Club d’Andorra notified members of a security incident in its app that risked exposing personal details, but reports no misuse so far and has implemented fixes.

Other•2 Related•Jun 09, 2026 • 21:00

Canillo Council Delivers Keys to 50 Allotment Plots for 2026 Season

Canillo Council delivered keys to 50 social and senior allotment plots in Sella for 2026 amid rising demand, fostering community engagement and healthy ageing.

Other•3 Related•Jun 09, 2026 • 20:30

Over 100 Andorran Students Take PAU Exams in La Seu d'Urgell, 44% of Alt Pirineu Candidates

107 Andorran students, nearly 44% of Alt Pirineu PAU candidates, take specific-phase exams in La Seu d'Urgell until Thursday; 250 more take full PAU in Andorra.

Other•3 Related•Jun 09, 2026 • 17:45

La Massana Introduces Appointment Booking for Tràmits Service to Cut Waits

La Massana parish council launches online appointment booking for Tràmits Service via app or website to cut waits, optimize planning, and complement fee-free digital procedures.

Other•2 Related•Jun 09, 2026 • 14:05

Tech Glitches Force Queues for Andorra Summer Kids' Programs

Families in Escaldes-Engordany and Andorra la Vella faced long queues for summer kids' activities after online platforms crashed under high demand, prompting cloud upgrades and contingency plans.

Other•2 Related•Jun 09, 2026 • 12:15

Two Injured in Minor Kitchen Fire on Carrer Gil Torres in Andorra

A pot left on the stove sparked a kitchen fire in a first-floor apartment, injuring two with minor smoke inhalation. Emergency services swiftly contained the incident with limited damage.

Other•2 Related•Jun 09, 2026 • 10:30

Fork Thrown by Student Hits Boy in Head at Encamp Secondary School Canteen

Emergency services responded to a school canteen brawl in Encamp where a thrown fork injured a young pupil's head, prompting police involvement and family notifications amid potential legal action.

Other•4 Related•Jun 09, 2026 • 07:45

Andorra Police Seize 4,248g of Drugs in 2025, Down 30.7% from Prior Year

Andorra's narcotics seizures totaled 4,248 grams in 2025, below the 2016-2025 average of 11,589 grams. Arrests for drugs declined sharply to 189, while overall crime dipped slightly amid fewer total detentions.

Other•4 Related•Jun 09, 2026 • 07:15

Firefighters Contain Butane Gas Leak in Andorra la Vella Apartment After Evacuation

Firefighters contained a butane gas leak from an open kitchen tap in a fifth-floor apartment in Andorra la Vella, evacuating the building after a neighbour's alert. No injuries reported.

Other•2 Related•Jun 09, 2026 • 07:15

Young Resident Damages Windows at Andorra Care Centre in Cigarette Escape Bid

Police de-escalated an incident at an Andorran care centre where a young resident broke anti-escape window fittings to sneak out for a smoke, issuing a summons despite his apology and offer to pay.

Other•3 Related•Jun 09, 2026 • 06:47

Andorra Police Hunt Gang Using Tungsten-Plated Fake Gold in Scams

A suspected organised gang targeted gold buyers in Andorra la Vella with fake jewelry made of tungsten thinly plated in gold to pass initial tests. Police are investigating after €8,000 in confirmed losses.

Other•3 Related•Jun 09, 2026 • 06:46

Man Arrested in Sant Julià de Lòria for Carrying Prohibited 27.5cm Hunting Knife

Authorities seized the weapon after a search and detained the resident on public safety charges. He faced a judge Sunday afternoon, receiving a curfew without fine. No alcohol involvement or threats reported.

Other•3 Related•Jun 08, 2026 • 23:00

Andorra Police Hunt Gang Selling Tungsten Fake Gold Jewellery to Shops

A suspected organised gang defrauded gold-buying shops in Andorra la Vella using tungsten jewellery thinly coated in gold. Police launched a major operation Friday but the five-plus suspects escaped. Losses topped €8,000; inquiries ongoing with international checks.

Other•3 Related•Jun 08, 2026 • 18:00

Andorra Ends 2025 with Police Ratio of 1:335, Up Slightly; Fire and Prison Staff Decline

Andorra's police force grew to one officer per 335 residents by year-end 2025, while prison and fire services saw slight declines in staffing ratios.