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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.

RN-20 Faces Alternating One-Way Traffic Near Andorra Due to Maintenance

DIRSO is conducting maintenance on two 200-metre stretches of RN-20 from France to Andorra, implementing signal-controlled alternating traffic on weekdays to enhance durability and safety.

Other•2 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra's Outdated Fire Safety Rules Fail Modern High-Rises, Experts Warn

Experts from Andorra's Ministry and fire services warn that 1978-1981 fire rules are inadequate for proliferating high-rises, lacking smoke ventilation and reviews, with updates underway amid compliance issues.

Sports•3 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:16

Andorran Skier Etna Pou Secures Eight FIS Wins in Debut Season, Tops Global Rankings

The 17-year-old dominated slalom, super-G, and giant slalom across Europe, earning top spots among 2009-born athletes in multiple disciplines while debuting in downhill at French Championships.

Business•3 Related•Apr 16, 2026 • 17:46

Andorra's Import Prices Drop 6.9%, Exports Plunge 24.7% in January 2026

Monthly declines reached 13.1% for imports and 26.1% for exports from December 2025, with sharpest annual falls in non-edible raw materials and machinery.

Sports•5 Related•Apr 14, 2026 • 23:46

Andorra Ski Resorts Grandvalira Close Record-Breaking Season with 2.38M Ski Days

Andorra's Grandvalira ski resorts achieved their best season since formation, boosted by exceptional snow that kept most runs open. Despite weather and access issues costing 50,000 ski days, internationals rose sharply via Ikon Pass.

Business•5 Related•Apr 14, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra Inflation Hits 4.1% in March on Surging Fuel Prices

Higher transport costs, especially fuels and lubricants, propelled Andorra's inflation to 4.1% annually in March. Core rate fell slightly to 3.6%, while neighbours Spain and France reported lower figures.

Politics•5 Related•Apr 13, 2026 • 21:16

Macron to Jointly Preside Historic General Council Session in Andorra

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Andorra on April 27-28 for historic joint session with Co-Prince Josep-Lluís Serrano Pentinat at General Council. Events feature school welcome, speeches, awards, and security measures in Andorra la Vella.

Health•5 Related•Apr 13, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra Health Minister Announces Electronic Prescription Pilot in 10 Days

Andorra's government is finalising a revised electronic prescribing platform that links prescriptions to patient records, enhancing safety by preventing duplicate treatments and improving coordination among doctors, nurses, and pharmacies. The in-house system covers 30,000 medications.

Politics•5 Related•Apr 10, 2026 • 11:01

Andorra's Borders Unaffected as EU Entry/Exit System Takes Effect

The EU's Entry/Exit System activates without altering Andorra's borders, exempting locals and residents from registration while introducing security checks for third-country permits via Spain and France.

Sports•5 Related•Apr 10, 2026 • 07:16

Pal Arinsal Ski Resort Sets Records with 460K Ski Days in 2025-26 Season

Exceptional snowfall drove the resort's best season since joining Grandvalira, boosting sales across passes, lessons, and dining while improving satisfaction and narrowing losses.

Business•2 Related•Apr 09, 2026 • 17:46

Andorran Entrepreneur Jordi Pont Bros, Pioneer of Premium Cigar Imports, Dies at 88

Known as 'l'home dels havans i les Montblanc,' he shaped the country's economy through his shop Comercial Pont and ventures like a popular restaurant, passing after a prolonged illness.

Andorra Sees Record 71,161 Vehicles Over Easter Week, Exceeding Forecasts

Peaks of over 14,000 entries daily fueled by skiing conditions led to severe outbound delays up to 3.5 km on Easter Monday, with officials opening extra lanes to manage congestion.

Sports•4 Related•Apr 07, 2026 • 11:46

Grandvalira Sells 160K Ski Passes in Record Easter Week Despite Early Weather Woes

Peak of 22,500 skiers on Good Friday amid improved conditions; Pyrenees stations eye 1.4M season total with strong hotel occupancy but soft retail sales.

Politics•5 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 14:02

Andorra Secures EU Deal to Avoid Systematic Border Checks Under EES from 2026

Provisional agreement replaces routine scans with random inspections, preserving Andorran nationals' exemptions while tightening rules for non-EU passive residents to prove genuine ties.

Other•2 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 07:16

Missing French Woman Brigitte Respaud Found Safe After Week-Long Search

Brigitte Respaud, 60, from near Toulouse, went missing March 28 en route to Andorra; cross-border search launched over mobility concerns. Found safe Friday, details withheld.

Politics•2 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 06:16

2,559 Andalusians in Andorra Eligible to Vote in May 17 Regional Elections

2,559 Andalusians in Andorra can vote by mail or at the Spanish consulate May 9-14 in the May 17 elections to renew Parliament, with rolls finalized post-Monday.

4km Traffic Jam Hits CG-1 Southbound to Spain Amid Easter Exodus in Andorra

Queues stretch from Sant Julià to Runer border crossing during peak holiday outflows, with Mobility activating special operations and double lanes to ease 66,000 expected vehicles.

Politics•5 Related•Apr 02, 2026 • 13:16

Andorra Secures EU Deal to Keep Random Border Checks Amid EES Rollout

Agreement preserves status quo with France and Spain, expands Schengen travel rights for residents, and enhances security via police collaboration, averting economic harm from systematic controls.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 02, 2026 • 06:47

Philippe Shangti Premieres France's First Fully AI-Produced Sci-Fi Film in Andorra

French artist Philippe Shangti premiered *Remember the Future: 2320*, France's first fully AI-produced 95-minute sci-fi film, to a sold-out Andorra crowd.

French Authorities Close RN22 Road to Andorra Overnight Due to Heavy Snow

French authorities closed RN22 to Andorra from Pas de la Casa overnight due to heavy snow, coordinated with Andorran officials to minimize commerce impact ahead of ski openings and 66,000-vehicle.