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Sports•3 Related•Feb 06, 2026 • 06:31

Andorran Skier Roger Puig Finishes Fifth in World Cup Downhill Finale

Puig earned 224 points across the Tignes, France, events after tying for fourth in the opener, capping a season with a career-best 420 total points amid minor errors that denied a podium.

Sports•3 Related•Feb 06, 2026 • 06:31

Andorran Skier Íria Medina Claims Double Silver in Austrian Giant Slalom

Íria Medina finished second in both FIS giant slalom races in Hinterreit, Austria, while Andorran skiers showed strong results across European.

Business•2 Related•Feb 05, 2026 • 22:15

Spanish Official Debunks Andorra as Superior Tax Haven for Influencers

Finance ministry expert Carlos Cruzado dismisses claims that Andorra beats Spain as a tax haven, highlighting its lack of welfare state model and.

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•4 Related•Feb 05, 2026 • 12:46

French Man Faces 8 Years for Nightclub Sexual Assault in Andorra

A 34-year-old French man of Algerian origin on trial for assaulting a woman in an Andorra la Vella nightclub bathroom, with prosecutors seeking.

Politics•4 Related•Feb 05, 2026 • 06:31

Spain Bans Social Media for Under-16s with Age Verification Mandate

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez unveils strict under-16 social media ban and platform accountability measures at Dubai summit, as Andorra advances.

Sports•3 Related•Feb 04, 2026 • 21:31

Andorran skier Roger Puig tied for fourth in the World Cup downhill in Tignes, France, earning 50 points and

Puig delivered a consistent run on the course set to host next year's Para-alpine World Championships, earning 50 points and holding sixth in downhill rankings. He noted minor errors cost podium chances ahead of Wednesday's second race.

Politics•4 Related•Feb 04, 2026 • 18:15

Andorra to Mandate Special SIM Cards for Minors to Curb Online Risks

Government plans parliamentary amendment by late February requiring under-18s to use restricted SIMs limiting social media, alongside Penal Code.

Environment•4 Related•Feb 04, 2026 • 06:31

FEDA Starts Burying 17km of 1960s Power Lines Along Prats de Meritxell Path

A €450,000 project will underground outdated overhead lines, remove 19 towers, and restore the historic royal path's landscape in Andorra's Encamp.

Sports•2 Related•Feb 04, 2026 • 06:01

Joan Aracil Crashes on Final Jump at Inaugural Allianz FIS Freeride World Championships

Andorran skier Joan Aracil fell short of a top-five finish after a strong run at Basser Negre, while Australia's Benjamin James Richards claimed.

Other•3 Related•Feb 03, 2026 • 09:15

Andorran Police Arrest French Cocaine Ring Leader and Partner

A 32-year-old man wanted by French authorities as head of a major cocaine network and his partner were detained in an Andorran tourist apartment.

Business•5 Related•Feb 03, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra January 2026 CPI Eases to 2.5% Year-on-Year, Driven by Lower Transport Costs

driven by lower transport and food costs.

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.

Sports•4 Related•Feb 02, 2026 • 06:45

Andorran Ski Mountaineers Olm and Palmitjavila Reach World Cup Sprint Quarter-Finals at Boí Taüll

Oriol Olm placed 13th overall and Max Palmitjavila 25th at Boí Taüll. Lea Ancion and Olm later finished 12th in the mixed relay final.

Other•3 Related•Feb 01, 2026 • 20:01

Rockslide Closes French Border Road, Devastating Pas de la Casa Businesses

Shopkeepers in Andorra's Pas de la Casa parish express deep pessimism as a new rockslide indefinitely shuts the RN-20 road from France, worsening a.

Other•2 Related•Feb 01, 2026 • 07:15

Andorra Prosecutor Urges Age Limits on Social Media, Video Platforms, AI to Fight Digital Violence

Deputy prosecutor Roser Mazón calls for new laws restricting underage access, reliable age verification, and digital footprint erasure to protect.

Sports•3 Related•Feb 01, 2026 • 07:15

Cande Moreno from Andorra missed a gate in the final sector of the women's World Cup super-G despite

Moreno missed a gate near the finish despite top splits early on, as Malorie Blanc claimed victory. The event capped a weekend that saw Saturday's downhill canceled due to crashes and poor conditions.

Sports•2 Related•Feb 01, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra's Olm and Palmitjavila Reach Quarter-Finals at Boí Taüll Ski Mountaineering Sprint

Olm finished 13th overall and Palmitjavila 25th after strong qualifying showings, marking Andorra's only event before the Olympic break.

Sports•2 Related•Jan 31, 2026 • 05:45

Roger Puig Eighth in Méribel Giant Slalom Opener, DNF in Second

Andorran para-alpine skier Roger Puig secured eighth place in the first World Cup giant slalom at Méribel despite heavy snow, but failed to finish.

Other•4 Related•Jan 30, 2026 • 17:46

Andorran Police Arrest French Couple and Baby on Interpol Drug Alert

Authorities detain a French man accused of leading a cocaine and cannabis network, his partner, and their infant daughter in Andorra, pending.

Politics•2 Related•Jan 30, 2026 • 10:45

Macron to Skip Andorra National Day, Eyes Late Spring State Visit

French President Emmanuel Macron will miss Andorra's 14 March National Day due to weather and elections, with a state visit as co-prince now planned.

Other•5 Related•Jan 26, 2026 • 19:16

Heavy Snow Disrupts Andorra Roads, Closes Ordino Arcalís Amid Avalanche Risk

Intense snowfall nationwide triggered yellow alerts, traffic restrictions on major routes like CG-2 and CG-3, and mandatory winter equipment checks. Authorities fined non-compliant drivers and suspended school ski trips while forecasting more snow.

Politics•2 Related•Jan 26, 2026 • 18:01

EU Parliament Backs Exclusive Andorra Association Pact Amid Ratification Divide

MEPs endorse Andorra's call for an EU-exclusive agreement to speed ratification, urging transparency to counter resistance, while Council favors.

Sports•4 Related•Jan 26, 2026 • 15:02

Andorran Skiers Gabriel and Cornella Nab Podium at Korean Nationals Slalom

Andorran skiers Gabriel and Cornella took silver and bronze at Korean Nationals slalom behind Britain's Zak Carrick-Smith amid soft snow.