Ariège

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Other•4 Related•Jul 28, 2026 • 15:00

Andorra Fire Service Declines Deployment to French Wildfires Over Resource Limits

Andorra's fire corps prioritizes local resources and regional cooperation over sending a small, under-equipped team to France's wildfires, as it could hinder rather than help operations near Bordeaux.

Environment•3 Related•Jun 27, 2026 • 06:30

300 French Sheep Enter Andorra's UNESCO Valley to Combat Wildfire Risks

Escaldes-Engordany leads a transhumance project where the sheep graze dense undergrowth in the UNESCO-protected Madriu-Perafita-Claror valley. This reduces wildfire dangers from climate change while promoting sustainable land use and pastoral heritage.

Culture•2 Related•Jun 22, 2026 • 07:30

Andorra Publishes Stolen 18th-Century Council Book Online After 100+ Years

The General Council of Andorra has digitized and released online a historic volume stolen over a century ago, shedding light on 18th-19th century governance amid epidemics, revolutions, and institutional reforms.

Culture•3 Related•Jun 07, 2026 • 07:05

France Inaugurates French Section of 32km Andorra-Ariège Transhumance Trail

The trail links Andorra and France's Ariège, honoring shepherds and mountain culture while boosting eco-tourism cooperation.

Politics•5 Related•May 28, 2026 • 07:31

Andorran Parties Propose Boosting Ties with France Across Key Sectors

Parliamentary groups urge the government to create new frameworks in education, health, economy, energy, infrastructure, and security with France. The move responds to issues like falling student numbers and trade imbalances while maintaining balance with Spain.

Politics•5 Related•Apr 26, 2026 • 13:31

Macron Visits Andorra as Co-Prince with Packed 24-Hour Agenda

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Andorra in his role as co-prince, focusing on healthcare challenges, reindustrialisation, and energy sustainability during a dense schedule of meetings and public events amid transport and business disruptions.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 23, 2026 • 06:46

Jaume Rossa Naudí, Veteran Cop and Wood Carver, Dies at 99

The Canillo native, born in 1927, was a beloved parish figure who preserved historical memory and created sacred wood carvings placed worldwide. Locals hailed him as a well of wisdom. Funeral is tomorrow in Sant Serni Church.

The vital RN20 route between Andorra and France reopened on 9 March, far ahead of schedule, boosting traffic

43% and reviving Pas de la Casa businesses amid cautious optimism and government aid.

French Rail Line Suspended for Months After Storm Nils Landslide

Services between Foix and Ax-les-Thermes in Ariège remain closed indefinitely due to platform collapse, compounding road blockages and isolating.

Business•5 Related•Feb 24, 2026 • 06:47

Pas de la Casa Businesses Fear Losing Seasonal Workers Amid Sales Drop

An avalanche halting road access has slowed tourism in Pas de la Casa, prompting fears that retailers cannot sustain extra seasonal hires from a snowy start to winter. Most workers seek local alternatives rather than depart.

Other•2 Related•Feb 20, 2026 • 22:15

Police Dismantle Andorra-France Tobacco Smuggling Ring

Andorran and French authorities bust international network trafficking €1M in tobacco, arresting key figures including a distributor director and.

Andorra Urges France to Boost Investment in Key Cross-Border Roads Amid Disruptions

Andorra's Foreign Minister calls for more funding for RN20 and RN22 roads after a landslide closure, as storms cripple rail links between France and.

French Authorities Reopen Andorra Border Roads RN320 and RN22 to Light Vehicles After Snow Closures

French authorities reopened RN320 and RN22 to light vehicles at 8:45am after snow closures; heavy vehicles banned, Puymorens closed, amid RN20 landslide issues.

French RN-20 Landslide Prompts Andorran Aid for Pas de la Casa Tourism

Ongoing landslide stabilization near Mérens-les-Vals disrupts key access road, slashing ski resort sales by 70-80%; Andorra rolls out fiscal relief,.

RN-20 Landslide Repairs Near Andorra to Take 3 Months, Devastating Pas de la Casa Economy

French authorities confirm at least three months to repair major landslide blocking key Toulouse-Andorra route, with full closure until late April;.

RN-20 Landslide Disrupts Andorra-French Border Trade, Losses Top €2M

French report Monday details weeks-to-months closure between L'Hospitalet and Ax-les-Thermes, hitting Pas de la Casa businesses with 70% turnover.

Pas de la Casa Businesses Face 70% Turnover Drop from French Road Closure

Landslide-induced shutdown of France's RN-20 road slashes day-trippers from France, devastating retail and restaurants during peak winter season,.

French RN20 Rockslide Closure May Last Weeks or Months Near Andorra Border

A massive rockfall has severely damaged the RN20 road near Mérens-les-Vals, with French authorities prioritizing slope stabilization over clearance.

Other•2 Related•Feb 05, 2026 • 06:31

French Customs Seize €46K Smuggled Cigarettes from Andorra in Dramatic Chase

Officers intercepted a fleeing vehicle after a motorist's tip-off, uncovering 363 cartons hidden inside during a routine checkpoint in Occitanie.

RN20 Highway to Andorra Closed Indefinitely After Major Rockfall

A massive rockfall near Mérens-les-Vals has shut France's RN20 highway in both directions, with fragile slope delaying reopening beyond next week.

French RN22 to Pas de la Casa Reopens After Overnight Snow Closure

Authorities cleared snow, ice, and stranded vehicles on the route to Andorra, while RN320 remains shut and Andorra faces ongoing black/yellow alerts.

Other•3 Related•Jan 21, 2026 • 23:01

France, Spain, Andorra Intensify Crackdown on Tobacco Smuggling

Authorities report major border seizures, arrests, and new infrastructure to combat smuggling from Andorra amid rising black-market activity.

Other•5 Related•Dec 22, 2025 • 20:30

French Farmers Lift Andorra Border Blockades After Lumpy Skin Disease Protests

Roadblocks at Tarascon and Ur cleared, restoring access via RN20 and mountain routes, though farmers vow intensified actions from January if demands.

Culture•2 Related•Dec 17, 2025 • 05:46

Albert Ruiz Feijóo Wins 16th Encamp Horror Contest Adult Category

Albert Ruiz Feijóo took top prize in the adult category of Encamp's Fantastic and Horror Narrative Contest with 'Pors', amid 44 entries from Andorra.

Other•5 Related•Dec 17, 2025 • 05:46

French Farmers Blockade RN20 Indefinitely Over Cow Culls

Ariège farmers on day six of tractor blockade south of Tarascon-sur-Ariège protest lumpy skin disease protocols, threatening Andorra border access.