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Business•4 Related•May 20, 2026 • 07:32

Andorran Family Businesses Drive 65% of GDP, Study Shows Longevity and Prudence

A new EFA study portrays family-owned companies as Andorra's economic backbone, with exceptional longevity, low debt, and international focus, though succession planning lags behind upcoming needs.

Other•3 Related•May 20, 2026 • 07:31

Andorra's €193 Daily Inmate Cost Tops European Average at La Comella Prison

The Centre Penitenciari de la Comella exceeds the European per-inmate spending average, with low occupancy and high preventive detention rates. Drug offences lead convictions amid 70% foreign inmates.

Politics•2 Related•May 19, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra Eligible for Interreg-Sudoe Third and Fourth Project Calls

Andorra can join Interreg-Sudoe 2021-2027 3rd call (€5.4M: water, agriculture, ageing) and 4th call (€8.8M: wildfires, ageing), apps due Sept 30.

Business•2 Related•May 16, 2026 • 10:02

Tobacco Wholesaler Sentenced to 4 Years for Pas de la Casa Smuggling

Andorra's Tribunal de Corts convicted a tobacco company head of money laundering in a cross-border smuggling ring. The operation supplied nearly €950,000 in goods from Pas de la Casa to France.

Politics•2 Related•May 15, 2026 • 15:03

France Awards National Defence Medal to Four Andorran Police Officers for Security Cooperation

France's Direction du renseignement et de la sécurité de la défense awarded its National Defence Medal to four Andorran police officers for security cooperation, a first for Andorran personnel.

Business•2 Related•May 15, 2026 • 10:02

French Probe Uncovers €13M Luxury Car Tax Fraud Scheme in Andorra

Authorities exposed a scheme where French clients used sham rentals to buy luxury cars in Andorra, evading €12.756 million in taxes. All 170 face penalties amid Franco-Andorran crackdown.

Business•5 Related•May 15, 2026 • 06:03

Andorra Inflation Hits 4.8% in April 2026, Highest in Two Years

Sharp fuel price surges from Middle East conflict drove transport costs up 11.8% annually, outpacing food and housing gains, while core inflation eased to 3.1%.

Other•3 Related•May 14, 2026 • 09:02

Andorra Police Probe Disappearance of Pyrénées Heir Jean-Louis Pérez in South Africa

Andorran authorities investigate the vanishing of 75-year-old Jean-Louis Pérez, heir to the Pyrénées empire, last located in South Africa. No contact since late March despite family worries and Interpol involvement.

Andorra Pays €13,266 for Shuttle Buses During RN20 Landslide Closure

A landslide blocked France's RN20 road, prompting Andorra to fund shuttle buses from L'Hospitalet to Pas de la Casa. The service saw heavy use, helping retain visitors and support workers despite economic disruption.

Other•2 Related•May 12, 2026 • 14:02

Andorran Police Officers Complete Elite Motorcycle Training in France

Two Andorran Traffic Safety Unit officers completed a five-week elite motorcycle training in France, mastering advanced handling and emergency techniques, with a third as instructor.

Other•5 Related•May 12, 2026 • 07:32

Andorra Grants 285 Citizenships in Q1 2026, 155 Full and 130 Provisional

Official data shows 285 citizenships awarded in early 2026, split between full rights for long-term residents and naturalised individuals, and provisional status for those still tied to prior nationalities. Changes to residency rules loom.

Environment•2 Related•May 11, 2026 • 06:01

Andorra Joins AI-Powered Cross-Border Project to Track Bears and Wolves in Pyrenees

Andorra joins EU-funded LoupO Coexistence project using AI to track bears/wolves in Pyrenees, cut livestock attacks, and assess attitudes across France, Spain.

Business•3 Related•May 09, 2026 • 12:46

S&P Upgrades Andorra's Outlook to Positive, Keeps A-/A-2 Ratings

Strong public finances, ECB liquidity access for banks, and EU integration advances prompted S&P Global Ratings to shift Andorra's sovereign outlook from stable to positive while affirming A-/A-2 ratings. Public debt stays low amid ample buffers.

Politics•3 Related•May 09, 2026 • 06:01

Andorran Parliament Rejects Automatic Salary Indexation to Inflation

Andorra's parliament majority blocked an opposition push to study tying private salaries to consumer prices, favoring targeted aids like wage hikes and housing support over automatic adjustments amid inflation debates.

Environment•4 Related•May 08, 2026 • 19:20

Andorran Rangers Confirm Three Young Male Brown Bears in Spring

Three young male brown bears have appeared in Andorra's border areas during spring thaw, identified by rangers' photo traps and hair samples for genetic matching. No attacks reported, but farmers worry about livestock risks amid calls for coexistence.

Politics•5 Related•May 07, 2026 • 21:16

Andorra Holds First Meetings on EU Border Deal with Non-EU Resident Groups

Andorran officials met with leaders of Argentine, Peruvian, and Colombian resident associations to detail the upcoming EU border management agreement. The sessions aim to clarify requirements and collect feedback amid ongoing talks with France and Spain.

Business•4 Related•May 07, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra Approves €32,907 Grants for Pas de la Casa Businesses Hit by French Road Closure

Andorran officials published aid in the BOPA to compensate for border access disruptions that hurt day-tripper reliant firms. Allocations range from €2,478 to €20,628.

Environment•4 Related•May 06, 2026 • 19:31

Andorra Rangers Confirm Three Young Male Bears in Spring Incursion Zones

Three young male brown bears have emerged in Andorra after hibernation, spotted in typical border zones via camera traps and tracks. Officials stress calm coexistence, no incidents, and genetic tests pending to identify them.

Other•2 Related•May 06, 2026 • 12:46

France Honors Andorra Police and Mayor for Busting €1M Tobacco Smuggling Ring

French authorities commended Andorra's anti-fraud unit and Mayor Azahara Cascales for their role in dismantling a cross-border tobacco smuggling network worth one million euros via the pioneering Operation Aigua.

Second Phase of RN-22 Roadworks Begins Near Pas de la Casa

France's Dirso has launched works to stabilise embankments and improve drainage on the RN-22 highway to Pas de la Casa. Alternating traffic controls weekdays prioritise border flow, with full weekend access under speed limits.

Business•5 Related•May 06, 2026 • 07:16

IMF Warns Andorra Economy Slowing to 2.1% in 2026 Amid Inflation Spike

Andorra faces a sustained economic slowdown after strong expansion, with external shocks and fading internal momentum contributing. Inflation jumped to 4.9% in April, surpassing neighbors Spain and France.

Business•3 Related•May 05, 2026 • 12:46

French Officials Honor Andorran Police and Mayor for Busting €1M Tobacco Smuggling Ring

A joint probe uncovered a network smuggling tobacco worth one million euros, leading to multiple arrests and seizures across Andorra and France in coordinated raids from 2024 to 2026.

Politics•5 Related•May 05, 2026 • 11:01

French Tourist Detained in Andorra with War-Style Replica Weapons During Macron Visit

Police detained a 48-year-old French tourist in Pas de la Casa for carrying two realistic replica firearms during heightened security for President Macron's visit to Andorra as co-prince. The items were harmless but prompted precautionary arrest near the helicopter site.

Business•5 Related•May 05, 2026 • 07:17

IMF Warns Andorra Economy Slowing to 1.5% Growth by 2030 Amid Inflation Spike

Andorra faces a sustained economic slowdown after strong growth, with external pressures like Middle East conflict and high energy costs hitting tourism and trade. April CPI surged to 4.9%, exceeding Spain and France rates.

Politics•5 Related•May 05, 2026 • 07:17

Andorra's Xavier Espot Pushes Digital Protection at European Summit in Yerevan

Andorra's head of government detailed national initiatives against cyber threats and child protection at the 8th European Political Community summit. Leaders emphasized collective action on resilience and security amid geopolitical challenges.