France

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Business•5 Related•Feb 26, 2026 • 23:16

Andorra Approves Aid Decrees for Pas de la Casa Businesses Hit by French RN-20 Closure

Government provides subsidies, cash advances, and transport vouchers to offset sales drops and logistical costs from the border road shutdown since.

Sports•2 Related•Feb 26, 2026 • 21:46

Andorra Ski Resorts Near Full Capacity with Deep Snow

Andorra's major ski areas operate at near-full capacity with snow depths exceeding 2m, set for sunny weekends despite light Saturday snow above 1,500m.

Other•2 Related•Feb 26, 2026 • 20:16

French Court Sentences Polish Man for Smuggling Tobacco and Alcohol from Andorra

A 49-year-old Polish man from Moissac receives a suspended four-month prison sentence and €927 fine after 11 trips smuggling heavily taxed goods.

Other•4 Related•Feb 26, 2026 • 16:46

Andorra Pushes for Bruna Cattle Return at Paris Ag Show After Disease Ban

Andorra's minister attends SIA in Paris to boost ag ties with France, vows full Bruna breed participation by 2027 despite DNC outbreak barring bovines.

Sports•2 Related•Feb 26, 2026 • 06:16

Íria Medina Finishes 31st in Oppdal Slalom, Inches from Points

Íria Medina finished 31st in Oppdal slalom, 0.04s from points after climbing to 28th in 2nd run; 46th in giant slalom.

Andorra Issues 680 Fuel Vouchers Amid RN-20 Landslide Closure

Government aid program supports Occitania drivers with €30 vouchers as Pas de la Casa traffic rises but retail sales lag due to ongoing French road.

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.

Sports•4 Related•Feb 25, 2026 • 05:31

Andorra's Historic Winter Olympics Delegation Rated 8/10 by COA President

President Xavier Espot Miró highlights strong showings from Joan Verdú, Jordina Caminal, and Xavier Cornella, plus team unity amid injuries to Cande Moreno and Irineu Esteve's withdrawal.

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.