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Other•2 Related•May 12, 2026 • 21:32

Baroness Carmen Thyssen Hospitalized for Pneumonia, Speeds Up Succession Plans

The art collector was treated for pneumonia after transfer from Sant Feliu de Guíxols. Her €1.3 billion Thyssen patrimony and Andorran interests prompt urgent revisions to inheritance favoring twin daughters.

Other•2 Related•May 12, 2026 • 14:02

Andorran Police Officers Complete Elite Motorcycle Training in France

Two Andorran Traffic Safety Unit officers completed a five-week elite motorcycle training in France, mastering advanced handling and emergency techniques, with a third as instructor.

Other•3 Related•May 12, 2026 • 13:16

Eighth Used Vehicle Fair Returns to Sant Julià de Lòria on May 23-24

Around 20 exhibitors offer second-hand cars, financing advice, and special deals, complemented by live music from Vibrand and DJ Jose Lorenzo, free entry, and food services.

Other•2 Related•May 12, 2026 • 07:32

Couple Charged in Andorra Over €208 Hotel Extras Dispute

Prosecutors seek one-month conditional arrest for failing to pay for extra night, meals, and smoking fines after nine-night stay; defendants absent from court hearing.

Other•5 Related•May 12, 2026 • 07:32

Andorra Grants 285 Citizenships in Q1 2026, 155 Full and 130 Provisional

Official data shows 285 citizenships awarded in early 2026, split between full rights for long-term residents and naturalised individuals, and provisional status for those still tied to prior nationalities. Changes to residency rules loom.

Other•3 Related•May 11, 2026 • 23:16

CASS Board Elections Set for June 17 with 15 Pre-Candidates and Advance Voting to Boost Turnout

CASS elections on June 17 renew 4 seats for 89,226 voters, with 15 pre-candidates, advance polls from June 8 in parishes, and doctors pushing for representation.

Other•2 Related•May 11, 2026 • 10:01

French Driver Airlifted After 4x4 Rolls into Andorra Riverbed, Released Hours Later

The 23-year-old escaped his overturned Mitsubishi Pajero with minor injuries near Les Bordes de Setúria, prompting a swift helicopter rescue by firefighters and emergency teams.

Other•2 Related•May 11, 2026 • 09:01

Former Andorran Minister Arrested After Fleeing Alcohol Checkpoint in High-Speed Chase

The 58-year-old ex-politician from Canillo tested positive at 0.97g/L, charged with DUI, fleeing police, and endangering public safety during rainy night pursuit.

Other•4 Related•May 10, 2026 • 07:18

Ordino Livestock Fair Draws Crowds as Government Boosts Aid 40% and Launches Bruna Breed Centre

Andorra's Environment Minister Guillem Casal highlighted the fair's role in showcasing livestock vitality to youth. He detailed increased subsidies, a new Bruna cattle centre for better genetics and shepherd support, and wildlife management addressing bear and dog risks.

Other•2 Related•May 09, 2026 • 07:03

Catalan Police Award Bronze Medals to Andorran Inspectors Martínez and Rivero

Two senior Andorran police inspectors received bronze medals from Catalan Mossos d'Esquadra for their excellent cross-border collaboration in investigations and operations at a ceremony in La Seu d'Urgell.

Other•3 Related•May 09, 2026 • 06:01

Andorran Red Cross Warns of Rising Social Vulnerabilities Amid Population Boom and Housing Crisis

Leaders highlight soaring living costs, acute shortages straining residents' essentials, with 3,448 interventions last year and new strategic plans underway to bolster volunteer support.

Other•2 Related•May 08, 2026 • 20:31

Police Fine Man for Slapping Acquaintance in Andorra la Vella Square

The minor altercation in Plaça Guillemó involved a slap and smashed glasses, quickly resolved by officers with no injuries reported.

Other•2 Related•May 07, 2026 • 20:01

Andorran Police Major Represents Country at Inaugural ENP Meeting in Sarajevo

The first annual European Network of Women Police gathering in Bosnia advanced gender equality in law enforcement, with delegates sharing best practices amid support from local networks and the EU.

Other•2 Related•May 07, 2026 • 19:31

Andorra Endavant Challenges Government on Teacher Substitution Shortages

Opposition MP questions parliament on school coverage gaps amid parent concerns, as education minister cites 90% resolution rate; families complain to Ombudsman over nursery assistant absences.

Other•4 Related•May 07, 2026 • 19:16

Andorran Emergency Services Respond to Multiple Crashes and Incidents in La Massana and Andorra la Vella

Events included a three-vehicle collision injuring a driver, head-on taxi crash, motorbike rider collapse, minor fire, and two bike accidents, all resolved without ongoing disruptions.

Other•5 Related•May 07, 2026 • 18:16

Andorra la Vella Starts Full Waterproofing of Leaky Planter Over Vinyes Garage

Cònsol Major Sergi González announced the shift to comprehensive repairs after past fixes failed to stop water infiltrating the underground garage. The project lifts the planter for full treatment and replanting, with minimal plaza disruptions.

Other•3 Related•May 07, 2026 • 13:46

Marc GG Opens Registrations for 12th Annual Grief Remembrance Walk in Andorra

The 3.5km family-friendly event on June 7 raises funds for bereavement support through raffles with prizes from major sponsors like Grandvalira and Caldea.

Other•5 Related•May 07, 2026 • 07:02

Police Approve Route for Andorra Housing Protest on May 16

Authorities in Andorra la Vella have greenlit the path for a housing demonstration by Sindicat d’Habitatge on May 16, expecting a peaceful event. The union protests soaring rents and seeks urgent reforms after failed talks.

Other•4 Related•May 07, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra's Massana Launches €23M Competition to Redesign Avinguda Sant Antoni

Massana launches €23M competition for teams to redesign 1.5km Avinguda Sant Antoni into pedestrian-friendly space with new bypass, phased works minimising disruption.

Other•2 Related•May 06, 2026 • 21:01

Andorra Opens Applications for UN Mission Scholarships in New York for 2026-2027

Young people can apply for four-month diplomatic placements with full support for travel and accommodation; window closes 29 May after BOPA notice.

Other•3 Related•May 06, 2026 • 21:01

Andorra Approves First External English Competency Audit for 628 Students

Digital tests by Cambridge University Press will assess primary pupils orally and secondary students across all skills, aiding policy improvements and multilingual goals.

Other•2 Related•May 06, 2026 • 12:46

France Honors Andorra Police and Mayor for Busting €1M Tobacco Smuggling Ring

French authorities commended Andorra's anti-fraud unit and Mayor Azahara Cascales for their role in dismantling a cross-border tobacco smuggling network worth one million euros via the pioneering Operation Aigua.

Other•3 Related•May 06, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra Court Upholds Suspended Sentence for Man Failing to Pay Child Support

Andorra's Tribunal Superior upheld a five-month suspended sentence for a man who failed to pay 450-euro monthly child support, rejecting insolvency claims amid evidence of luxury purchases.

Other•2 Related•May 05, 2026 • 06:17

Andorran Dance Instructor's Family Plans Protest Rally Demanding Harsher Spanish Penalties for Drunk Driving

Family of Andorran dance instructor Carlos Chozo plans a static protest in Andorra la Vella on his would-be 37th birthday, demanding harsher Spanish penalties after his death by an impaired, speeding.

Other•3 Related•May 04, 2026 • 22:16

Andorra Court Awards €28,000 to Man Unlawfully Detained 103 Days on Drug Charges

Superior Court grants €23,000 for moral damages and €4,968 for lost wages after Constitutional Court ruled detention violated his right to liberty, rejecting lower state offers.