Sant Julià Mayor Urges Festive Respect After Encamp Disturbances

Sant Julià de Lòria's mayor, Cerni Cairat, has urged residents to attend the parish's main festival with a spirit of celebration and respect, expressing confidence that it will proceed without incidents.

The event begins tomorrow and runs through next Tuesday, transforming the parish into a hub of music, culture, and entertainment. Speaking ahead of the festivities, Cairat called for attendees to prioritise enjoyment while avoiding harm. "We come to the main festival to have fun, and that's what I expect from everyone visiting the parish these days," he said.

This message of calm follows disturbances at Encamp's recent town festival. However, Cairat pointed out no notable incidents have occurred at other recent events, including Canillo's, the night of festivities in Escaldes-Engordany so far, or the rosers in La Massana and Ordino a few weeks ago. He confirmed that, as every year, meetings have taken place with police forces to coordinate local traffic agents. Measures focus on managing access to high-traffic areas such as Plaça de la Germandat and the Prat Gran car park where attractions will be set up.

Cairat described these steps as routine annual planning, with no special reinforcement planned beyond standard coordination with the Police Corps. Andorra la Vella announced yesterday it would follow the same approach, without extra security. "There will be no special reinforcement. We always work in coordination with the police, and this year will be no different," said its mayor, Sergi Gónzalez.

The mayor reiterated full trust in residents, expecting the festival to unfold peacefully as in past years, with a desire for fun but always without causing harm.

Separately, the council continues to finalise guidelines for body-worn cameras on traffic agents, prioritising privacy and data protection. These will outline specific use cases, serving as a tool only if needed during incidents, without indicating broader safety issues or any rush due to rising problems.