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Politics•5 Related•Apr 02, 2026 • 13:16

Andorra Secures EU Deal to Keep Random Border Checks Amid EES Rollout

Agreement preserves status quo with France and Spain, expands Schengen travel rights for residents, and enhances security via police collaboration, averting economic harm from systematic controls.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 02, 2026 • 06:47

Philippe Shangti Premieres France's First Fully AI-Produced Sci-Fi Film in Andorra

French artist Philippe Shangti premiered *Remember the Future: 2320*, France's first fully AI-produced 95-minute sci-fi film, to a sold-out Andorra crowd.

French Authorities Close RN22 Road to Andorra Overnight Due to Heavy Snow

French authorities closed RN22 to Andorra from Pas de la Casa overnight due to heavy snow, coordinated with Andorran officials to minimize commerce impact ahead of ski openings and 66,000-vehicle.

Business•5 Related•Apr 02, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra's March CPI Hits 4.1%, Highest in Two Years on Fuel Surge

Transport and housing costs soar amid global oil spikes, outpacing inflation in Spain and France as residents tighten budgets.

Culture•5 Related•Apr 01, 2026 • 22:16

Andorran Artist Sergi Mas Dies at 95 After Storied Career

Influential sculptor and polymath Sergi Mas passed away in Sant Julià de Lòria after decades enriching Andorran culture with carvings, mosaics, books, and ethnographic works. Leaders hail his enduring vision of Pyrenean life.

Andorra Launches Five-Day Easter Traffic Operation Expecting 66,000 Vehicles

Heaviest influxes forecast for Thursday and Friday at Spain border amid ski season peak, with advice to avoid rush hours and doubled lanes to ease congestion.

French Authorities to Close RN22 Road into Andorra Tonight Due to Heavy Snow

Closure from 7pm Wednesday to early Thursday aims to minimize disruption to Pas de Casa businesses, with high Easter traffic expected amid improving forecasts.

Business•5 Related•Apr 01, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra's Economy Grows 3.9%, Posts €88M Surplus, Beats Neighbors

Andorra achieved robust economic growth and a substantial budget surplus, fueled by sector diversification and prudent fiscal policies. Officials highlight low public debt and upcoming social housing investments while noting global risks.

Sports•2 Related•Mar 31, 2026 • 07:01

Andorran Mònica Doria Finishes 5th in Kayak, 7th in Canoe at ICF Opener in Oklahoma

Doria gains vital course familiarity for upcoming World Championships and 2028 Olympics, despite penalties in both finals against top global competition.

Other•4 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 20:46

Andorra Advances Animal Welfare Law Reforms with Stakeholder Input and Calls for Bolder Measures

Animal protection groups like ARPA push for pet sales bans, offender registries, mandatory training, and cross-border data sharing to prevent abuse and recidivism.

Heavy Snowfall in Andorra Causes Highway Crash and Road Closures

A French car collided with a bus on CG-2 amid intense snow, injuring the driver; yellow and black alert phases declared with heavy vehicle bans and strong winds forecast.

Sports•5 Related•Mar 28, 2026 • 09:46

Andorra Ski Resorts Gear Up for Record Easter Boom with Deep Snow and 300km Pistes

Bookings up 15% amid excellent conditions and sunny weather, rebounding from February's visitor dip, with resorts extending activities into mid-April.

Environment•4 Related•Mar 26, 2026 • 06:32

Ordino Hosts Launch of POCTEFA PP3N Project for Pyrenean Park of the Three Nations

Three-year initiative unites Andorra, Catalonia, and France to boost cross-border cooperation, biodiversity protection, youth exchanges, and UNESCO aspirations through 2026.

Business•2 Related•Mar 25, 2026 • 19:16

Andorra Approves 2026 Euro Coin Minting Programme Worth 6 Million Euros

Andorra approved 2026 euro coin minting with 6M euro face value, including 7.96M circulation coins, two 2-euro commemoratives, collector sets, produced by Spain's mint for 1.19M euros.

Sports•2 Related•Mar 25, 2026 • 05:46

Andorran Skier Íria Medina Claims Third in Italian Giant Slalom

Medina recorded 1:38.35 at Estonia's national championships in Pozza di Fassa, posting the second-fastest second run to secure her fifth podium of the season and 27.24 FIS points.

Sports•4 Related•Mar 24, 2026 • 06:16

Andorran Skiers Shine with Calvo's Gold, del Rio's World Cup Top-20

Álvar Calvo wins FIS slalom gold in Spain with silver in giant slalom, Gina del Rio takes 17th in Lake Placid World Cup mass-start—her ninth top-30—while teammates podium and finish strong.

Business•3 Related•Mar 23, 2026 • 12:16

Spain Slashes Fuel Taxes to Counter Middle East Crisis, Threatening Andorra's Price Edge

Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez announces €5B package cutting VAT on petrol/diesel from 21% to 10%, potentially dropping prices by 30 cents/litre amid Middle East crisis, threatening Andorra's edge.

Sports•4 Related•Mar 22, 2026 • 06:16

Andorran Skiers Wrap World Cup Season with Top-15 Finishes and Domestic Victories

Telemark skier Lucas Pagès secures back-to-back 15ths at Pra Loup, Gina del Rio ends 41st-42nd in Lake Placid, while Álvàr Calvo wins FIS slalom in Spain.

Sports•2 Related•Mar 21, 2026 • 06:16

Andorran Joan Aracil Finishes Ninth in FWT Challenger Round in Austria

The result earned him 1,770 points and boosted him to 19th overall, serving as a confidence builder after multiple falls this season ahead of events in Italy and France.

Politics•2 Related•Mar 19, 2026 • 13:16

Andorra Approves Labour Law Amendments and France Education Pact

General Council unanimously passes consensus-driven updates to enhance worker representation and social dialogue, alongside ratifying a new.

Politics•2 Related•Mar 19, 2026 • 06:02

Andorra Nears EU Entry/Exit System Integration Amid Spain's Reservations

Andorra's border control pact with the EU's EES awaits final approval, delayed by Spain's concerns over the deal's legal status and Gibraltar.

Politics•3 Related•Mar 19, 2026 • 06:01

Andorran PS Advocates Pension Reforms to Bolster Public System

Andorran PS, citing economist Zubiri, highlights robust reserve fund and low costs, rejects private plans amid parliamentary pension talks.

Sports•3 Related•Mar 19, 2026 • 05:31

Andorran Skiers Show Promise in European Cup and Junior Nationals

Jordina Caminal posts 25th in Saalbach downhill training; Íria Medina grabs 4th in Val di Fassa giant slalom, climbing 11 spots in second run.

Business•2 Related•Mar 18, 2026 • 15:31

Pas de la Casa Merchants Report Normal Activity After RN-20 Reopening, No Sales Recovery

Merchants in Pas de la Casa saw expected footfall after the RN-20 road to France reopened, but poor weather and no sales boost failed to offset.

Other•4 Related•Mar 18, 2026 • 07:16

Retired Andorran Lawyer and Diplomat Miquel Àngel Canturri Dies at 81

Prominent figure in Andorra's legal and public spheres succumbs to sudden cardiac arrest at home in Andorra la Vella.