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Andorran government boosts Pas de la Casa-L'Hospitalet shuttle to 14 daily trips amid RN20 closure

Free shuttle service expanded with new 4pm departure to meet demand during ongoing French road closure, supporting tourism recovery.

Culture•4 Related•Feb 24, 2026 • 13:47

French Architect Jean-Michel Ruols, Designer of Andorra's Caldea Resort, Dies at 80

Jean-Michel Ruols, the visionary behind Andorra's iconic Caldea thermal resort, passed away on 17 February after a prolonged illness.

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.

Business•4 Related•Feb 23, 2026 • 19:16

MoraBanc Offers 10% Refund on Pas de la Casa Purchases Amid French Border Issues

Andorran bank provides up to €1,000 rebate on card spending at local shops to boost internal consumption due to France's RN-20 landslide disruptions.

Sports•3 Related•Feb 23, 2026 • 05:31

Olm and Palmitjavila Win Dynafit Andorra Skimo 10 Despite Ski Breakage

Andorran duo claims overall victory in flagship race of ninth Dynafit Andorra Skimo with 3:47:54 time across two stages, overcoming broken binding.

Andorra Launches Fuel Vouchers for French Tourists Amid RN-20 Closure

Andorra offers €30 fuel vouchers for cars and €200 for buses from France's Occitânia region to offset road closure impacts, redeemable at service.

Other•2 Related•Feb 22, 2026 • 18:45

Comellas Hits Best FIS Points in NJR Slalom as Andorrans Shine in Youth Races

Andorran skier Carlota Comellas finishes 23rd at NJR slalom in Italy for season-best 75.45 FIS points.

Sports•4 Related•Feb 21, 2026 • 18:15

Dynafit Andorra Skimo 2024 Kicks Off with 400+ Racers

Ninth edition launches in Grau Roig; leaders emerge in Skimo 10 amid ideal conditions, while women's event nears capacity for International Women’s.

Other•4 Related•Feb 21, 2026 • 08:15

Andorran Police Arrest Man Driving Stolen French Car with Fake Plates

Police in Pas de la Casa apprehended a fugitive posing as a tourist after French customs alert; he had multiple expulsion orders.

Culture•5 Related•Feb 21, 2026 • 06:45

Andorra's Jewish Community Accepts Apology Over Carnival Star of David Mask

The Jewish community in Andorra has closed the matter after Encamp's Festa Commission apologized for using a Star of David mask in a satirical.

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 Cancellations Hit Andorra Ski Hotels Amid RN-20 Closure

Operators report stable occupancy from Spanish visitors and longer stays, but urge more government aid amid growing concerns for Andorra's tourism sector.

Health•4 Related•Feb 20, 2026 • 15:30

Andorra Recalls Babybio and Damira Infant Formulas Over Bacillus Cereus Risk

Ministry of Health pulls Babybio Caprea Llet 1 and Damira Natur 2 powders from French imports due to contamination risks flagged by EU RASFF alert.

Culture•3 Related•Feb 20, 2026 • 06:31

Andorra Launches First Architecture Awards to Celebrate Excellence

The Col·legi Oficial d'Arquitectes d'Andorra (COAA) introduces the annual Premis d'Arquitectura d'Andorra (PAA), honoring sustainable and innovative.

Andorra Vehicle Entries Drop 7.9% in January Amid French Road Disruptions

Vehicle entries into Andorra fell to 311,242 in January, driven by a 24.2% plunge in French traffic due to road issues, while Spanish entries dipped.

Culture•2 Related•Feb 18, 2026 • 22:00

Airport Mix-Up Sends Tourists to Andorra Instead of Ondarroa

A Spanish radio show recounts how a phonetic confusion at Bilbao Airport directed foreign visitors on a long detour to Andorra, mistaking it for the.

Business•5 Related•Feb 18, 2026 • 07:31

Andorra CPI Falls to 2.6% in January 2026

Annual consumer inflation dips 0.1 points from December, matching prior year, with clothing and transport driving declines amid rising core rate and.

Andorra Begins €50M Substation to Triple Electricity Imports from Spain

FEDA launches Riu Runer transformer station to boost import capacity nearly threefold, supporting energy transition amid rising electrification.

Sports•2 Related•Feb 18, 2026 • 07:00

Top Skiers Train on Andorra's Àliga Piste for Women's World Cup Downhill

Leading speed specialists like Sofia Goggia kick off training at Grandvalira's Àliga piste ahead of the FIS Women's Alpine Skiing World Cup downhill.

Culture•5 Related•Feb 17, 2026 • 14:45

Andorra Carnival Float Depicting Netanyahu Sparks Antisemitism Row

A satirical float in Encamp portraying Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu with a Star of David as a hanged king draws backlash from Andorra's Jewish.

Sports•5 Related•Feb 17, 2026 • 06:30

FIS Approves Àliga Course for 2026 Andorra Women's World Cup; Cornella Sets Olympic Record

International Ski Federation greenlights El Tarter track for women's downhill and super-G events.

Sports•3 Related•Feb 15, 2026 • 18:00

FIS Approves Àliga Piste for Andorra 2026 Women's Ski World Cup

The International Ski Federation has greenlit El Tarter's Àliga piste after a successful snow inspection, confirming optimal conditions for the.

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.

Business•5 Related•Feb 14, 2026 • 14:15

Andorran Businesses Demand Layoffs and Rent Aid Amid Pas de la Casa Landslide Crisis

Business owners in Pas de la Casa urge government for ERTOs and rent relief as RN-20 closure drags into second week, with looming French border.