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Sports•5 Related•May 25, 2026 • 23:02

Andorran Carabaña Sets National Record with 17th at European Cup 10,000m

Nahuel Carabaña launched his outdoor season by shattering Andorra's 10,000m record despite a non-specialty distance. Jess Martin, an Andorran resident racing for Great Britain, notched 16th and a season best.

Sports•4 Related•May 25, 2026 • 06:16

Kenyan Pkemoi and New Zealand's Fielder Win Flagship 21km at 43rd OTSO Travessa d'Encamp

Pyrenees' oldest mountain race drew 1,400 runners from 39 countries over three days, with local hero Samuel Ponce claiming third straight marathon title amid snow-adjusted courses.

Health•4 Related•May 24, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra Unveils Pharmacy Bill to Cap New Openings and Balance Distribution

Andorran officials propose updating 1977 laws with rules for new pharmacies, including population thresholds and spacing to prevent overcrowding in areas like Andorra la Vella while allowing growth in underserved parishes.

Sports•2 Related•May 23, 2026 • 08:16

Louis Doumas Wins Men's Kilometre Vertical at 43rd OTSO Travessa d'Encamp

French runner tops 4km uphill challenge in Andorra's Pyrenees race, with Serbia's Sladjana Zagorac dominating women's event ahead of a packed weekend lineup.

RN320 Road Near Andorra Border Closes June 1 to October 29 for Safety Works

The stretch from Pimorent tunnel to RN22 junction will undergo anti-avalanche gallery completion and bridge repairs, rerouting traffic via RN22 during peak tourist season.

Business•2 Related•May 22, 2026 • 12:16

Canillo Tops Andorra Winter Tourist Occupancy at 76.4% Despite Encamp's Lead in Establishments

Andorra's tourist accommodations saw overall occupancy rise to 67.5% this winter, driven by Canillo's strong 76.4% average thanks to prime skiing access. Encamp improved but trailed, while the capital parish declined sharply late-season.

Other•2 Related•May 22, 2026 • 07:32

Andorra's Agent Clara Etchemendigaray Promotes Women in Policing via ENP Network

The 34-year-old officer leads equality efforts through international exchanges and Andorra's new plan, highlighting female roles in elite units and countering stereotypes in the male-dominated force.

Health•4 Related•May 21, 2026 • 13:46

Andorra Introduces Bill to Regulate New Pharmacy Openings with Population and Distance Rules

Andorran officials presented legislation updating 1977 rules to control pharmacy saturation. It sets strict criteria for openings in parishes, limits online prescription sales, and imposes fines to ensure fair access nationwide.

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.