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Other•2 Related•Jun 24, 2026 • 12:00

Man in His 60s Dies by Suicide During Andorra St John's Eve Festivities

A man over 60 was found unresponsive in a Margineda residence during St John's Eve celebrations. Despite immediate CPR by neighbours, firefighters, and medics, he could not be saved. Suicide was officially certified amid unconfirmed reports of gas inhalation.

Other•2 Related•Jun 24, 2026 • 10:30

Andorra Firefighters Probe Smoke Alerts in 3 False Alarms on Tuesday

Emergency crews investigated three non-fire incidents in Andorra on Tuesday, including apartment smoke with no source, hob steam mistaken for smoke, and a stabilized building facade. No injuries or disruptions occurred.

Other•3 Related•Jun 24, 2026 • 07:15

Andorra Fire Service Conducts Mountain Rescue Training at Percanela Peak

Andorra's specialists completed a demanding refresher with ascent, helicopter drills, and Recco system training to boost high-mountain intervention skills amid tough terrain and weather challenges.

Other•4 Related•Jun 23, 2026 • 23:15

Andorra Welfare Groups Demand Fireworks Curbs for Pet-Friendly Sant Joan

Animal welfare advocates demand decibel caps, zones, and timed fireworks on Sant Joan eve to ease distress for pets, wildlife, and vulnerable people while preserving traditions.

Other•2 Related•Jun 23, 2026 • 17:00

26-Year-Old Spanish Fugitive Arrested in Andorra Over €1,000 Unpaid Hotel Bills

Police arrested the fugitive at the hotel shortly after a management complaint, uncovering his evasion of a Spanish travel ban imposed due to prior crimes. Expulsion to face charges awaits.

Other•3 Related•Jun 22, 2026 • 14:45

Man Stabs Colleague with Corkscrew at Andorra Barbecue, Held on Attempted Murder

A 40-year-old man faces attempted murder charges after stabbing a work colleague multiple times with a corkscrew during a barbecue dispute in Andorra's Sant Julià de Lòria parish. The victim has been discharged from hospital.

Other•2 Related•Jun 22, 2026 • 12:00

Police Arrest Thief Near Andorra Casino Over Stolen Perfume Warrant

An identity check revealed an outstanding warrant for theft after his odd conduct raised alarms. A search uncovered a tool for bypassing security tags, leading to conviction and swift deportation from the border.

Other•2 Related•Jun 20, 2026 • 21:00

Greyhounds Fined €600 for Killing Xisqueta Ewe in Andorra's Ordino Parish

Two unleashed greyhounds killed a purebred Xisqueta sheep on private pasture in Ordino, prompting €600 fines and new restrictions on the dogs. It's the second incident for shepherd Sergi Riba in a month amid rising concerns over pet ownership.

Other•3 Related•Jun 20, 2026 • 13:45

Encamp 'Hammer Thief' Faces Parole in February After Hotel Robbery Sentence

A Tribunal de Corts court sentenced the 24-year-old Encamp man to two years in prison for robbing a hotel with a hammer, threatening a worker. Good conduct may lead to semi-liberty soon and release next February if ruling stands firm.

Other•3 Related•Jun 20, 2026 • 07:15

Andorran Woman Arrested for Hitting Boy on CG-2 Crossing in Incles

A 29-year-old woman faces charges of serious injury by negligence after her car hit a 10-year-old boy on a pedestrian crossing in Incles. The child was airlifted to Barcelona for treatment amid ongoing investigation.

Other•3 Related•Jun 19, 2026 • 12:45

Andorra Police Arrest Tourists for Drugs, Drunk Drivers, Hotel Brawl, and Hit-and-Run

Authorities in Andorra made multiple arrests over several days, seizing small drug quantities at the Spanish border and nabbing drunk drivers, a fighting couple, and a negligent motorist who injured a child.

Other•3 Related•Jun 19, 2026 • 07:35

Andorra's GosSOS Adopts Extended Hours at Dog Shelter After Successful Pilot

Following a successful February trial, GosSOS permanently extends hours at Centre de Protecció Caní, enhancing animal welfare through more volunteers and staff.

Other•4 Related•Jun 19, 2026 • 07:00

Guardia Civil arrests three for €7,769 stolen luxury goods at Andorra border

Officers stopped an anxious group in a green-lane vehicle, uncovering stolen perfumes, handbags and sunglasses worth nearly €8,000. The suspects admitted shoplifting in the capital and were released pending investigation by La Seu d'Urgell court.

Other•2 Related•Jun 18, 2026 • 08:15

Brazilian Student Sentenced to 21.5 Years for Stabbing Death of Andorran Teen in Portugal

A Braga court convicted Brazilian Matheus Marley Machado of stabbing unarmed Andorran student Manu to death outside a university bar, imposing a lengthy sentence and compensation amid family grief.

Other•4 Related•Jun 18, 2026 • 08:15

Andorra Police Arrest Multiple for Assaults, Groping, Drunk Driving, Drugs

Authorities in Andorra made several arrests over recent days, targeting serious assaults including on a minor, sexual groping, mutual violence on public transport, extreme drunk driving, and drug offenses across multiple parishes.

Other•2 Related•Jun 18, 2026 • 08:15

Ex-chef Gets 10-Month Suspended Sentence for Death Threats with Knife Against Hotel Boss

A 57-year-old ex-head chef received a 10-month suspended sentence from Andorra's Corts Court for repeated death threats with a knife against his hotel superior during a 2020 labour dispute. He must pay €1,000 in damages and forfeit weapons.

Other•2 Related•Jun 18, 2026 • 08:15

Portuguese Waiter Gets 6-Month Suspended Sentence for Racist Insults to Peruvian Colleague

Judges convicted the man of xenophobic verbal abuse at a Pas de la Casa restaurant after a trial where the victim detailed routine humiliating attacks. The sentence suspends prison time but imposes a contact ban.

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.