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Business•4 Related•May 04, 2026 • 20:01

Andbank Launches Financing for Pas de la Casa Bars to Comply with Terrace Ordinance

Andbank provides favorable financing to help Pas de la Casa bars and restaurants adapt terraces to a new Comú d’Encamp ordinance. The support counters challenges from reduced tourism due to a French landslide and access issues.

Culture•4 Related•May 04, 2026 • 19:16

Sant Julià de Lòria Gears Up for Fourth Spring Fair with €15,000+ Budget and Star Flamenco Acts

The three-day event from May 15-17 in Plaça de la Germandat features Seville performers La Quarta Cuerda, Javi Fute and Luis Romero, alongside local dance and food to boost parish businesses.

Environment•3 Related•May 04, 2026 • 11:47

Andorra Meteorological Service Issues Yellow Alert for Intense Afternoon Showers

Precipitation intensifies from midday Monday with stormy conditions, electrical activity, and possible light snow on peaks. Clouds ease by evening. Temperatures peak at 17°C in the capital before cooling.

Phase Two of RN-22 Roadworks Starts Near Pas de la Casa

France's Dirso has launched the second phase of RN-22 upgrades linking to Pas de la Casa, with alternating traffic weekdays and narrowed lanes weekends under a 30 km/h limit. Night closures planned for resurfacing.

Sports•4 Related•May 04, 2026 • 06:31

Andorran Arnau Soldevila Finishes 36th in Mathesyns Skyrace

Andorran mountaineer Arnau Soldevila paced cautiously on the 25km, 1,950m Mathesyns Skyrace course, reaching top 15 uphill but losing ground on descent amid injury recovery, finishing 36th.

Business•2 Related•May 02, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra's Labour Day Passes Quietly Without Protests Amid Divided Workforce

Essential workers in tourism and retail labored on Labour Day to serve tourists, while others enjoyed the holiday, highlighting wage and work culture tensions.

Politics•5 Related•May 01, 2026 • 17:31

Housing Activists Disrupt Espot's Speech with Whistles During Macron's Andorra Visit

Protesters from Sindicat d’Habitatge used whistles and chants to drown out Andorra's Head of Government Xavier Espot's speech at a public event with French Coprince Emmanuel Macron. They highlighted soaring rents, evictions, and lack of stable homes, focusing ire on local leaders.

Politics•4 Related•Apr 29, 2026 • 18:31

Macron and Serrano Awarded Andorra's Highest Honor at Meritxell Sanctuary

French President Emmanuel Macron and Episcopal Co-Prince Josep-Lluís Serrano received Andorra's top distinction in a symbolic ceremony, pledging renewed service to its people amid celebrations at the historic Santuari de Meritxell.

Politics•4 Related•Apr 29, 2026 • 09:16

Andorran Feminists Urge Macron to Fully Legalize Abortion as Co-Prince

Feminist group presses French leader, in his co-prince role, for complete abortion legalisation in Andorra to match French standards and end women's travel burdens. Officials advocate balanced decriminalisation amid institutional constraints.

Environment•4 Related•Apr 28, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra's FEDA Plans 40MW Hydro Plant at l’Hospitalet with French Partners

The facility will act as a natural battery, storing summer water in France's Lac de Lanoux to generate power during high-demand winter periods, boosting Andorra's renewables and grid independence.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 27, 2026 • 19:01

Andorra la Vella Unveils Diverse 13th Jambo Festival Lineup for June 18-20

The free event in the Historic Centre spotlights rising international stars and a record 17 original Andorran bands, running daytime to midnight over three days to drive cultural and economic growth.

Politics•5 Related•Apr 26, 2026 • 13:31

Macron Visits Andorra as Co-Prince with Packed 24-Hour Agenda

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Andorra in his role as co-prince, focusing on healthcare challenges, reindustrialisation, and energy sustainability during a dense schedule of meetings and public events amid transport and business disruptions.

Sports•2 Related•Apr 26, 2026 • 07:01

34th International Trophy Vila d’Andorra la Vella Draws Record 750 Judo Competitors from Europe

Club Judo Hantei-organized event at Pavelló Toni Martí featured cadet, senior, and base categories over two days, with participants from Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, and Romania.

Business•3 Related•Apr 25, 2026 • 16:01

French Savers Seek Macron's Help in Andorra Insurer AGA Collapse

Hundreds of French investors, mostly retirees from Occitanie, face major losses after Andorra's AGA insurer collapsed in 2019. They hope President Macron, as co-prince, intervenes during his April visit amid claims of mismanagement and undervalued assets.

Sports•2 Related•Apr 23, 2026 • 22:16

34th International Judo Tournament Kicks Off in Andorra la Vella with Record 700+ Competitors

Over two days at Pavelló Toni Martí, athletes from six nations including debutant Romania compete, drawing 2,000-3,000 spectators and boosting local economy with live global streaming.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 23, 2026 • 06:46

Jaume Rossa Naudí, Veteran Cop and Wood Carver, Dies at 99

The Canillo native, born in 1927, was a beloved parish figure who preserved historical memory and created sacred wood carvings placed worldwide. Locals hailed him as a well of wisdom. Funeral is tomorrow in Sant Serni Church.

Health•4 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 13:46

Andorra Signs Agreement for Allergy-Friendly Meals in All Public Schools with €15,000 Annual Funding

Pact doubles prior subsidy, covers parents' associations and schools like Lycée Comte de Foix, and funds meal transport to ensure equal access for students with dietary needs.

Other•4 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra Disability Groups Push for Adapted Emergency Phone Service

Andorran disability federation demands emergency call service for impaired individuals, as government nears new rights law presentation amid National Disability Day events.

Business•3 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 07:16

MoraBanc Campaign Boosts Pas de la Casa Spending 42% to €548,000 Despite Retail Slump

Promotion with 10% rebates drew 17% more cardholders and 21% higher average spend per client amid French road closure and Andorra's 13.5% February sales drop.

Business•4 Related•Apr 20, 2026 • 14:01

Andorra Retail Sales Plunge 13.5% in February Due to RN20 Road Closure

Andorra's retail sector suffered a 13.5% sales decline in February from the prior year, mainly because a landslide shut the vital RN20 road from France for over a month. All categories saw drops, with fuels hit hardest at 24.1%. Retail jobs fell 4.6%.

Andorran Border Police Struggle with EU Entry/Exit System Lacking Stamps and Database Access

Andorran border police at Spain-France borders feel unsupported checking non-EU overstays without EES stamps or Schengen access, using ad-hoc measures until bilateral pacts.

Politics•3 Related•Apr 18, 2026 • 06:32

French Gendarmerie Authorized to Use Drones on Andorra Border Against Smuggling

Authorities in France's Ariège region have approved gendarmerie drone surveillance along the Andorra border. The three-month measure addresses illegal tobacco trafficking and unauthorized crossings in difficult terrain, with real-time imaging on key roads.