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Business•2 Related•Jun 01, 2026 • 21:30

Brazilian Andorra Resident Jailed in Portugal for AI Fraud on Sick Child's Fundraiser

Portuguese police remanded a Brazilian man registered in Andorra after he allegedly used AI-generated videos to scam donors on fake pages for a boy's medical equipment. Funds were laundered through banks and crypto, with no recovery yet.

Politics•3 Related•May 30, 2026 • 06:16

Bulgaria Blocks EU-Andorra Deal over San Marino Bank Dispute

EU ambassadors at Coreper could not agree on the legal nature of Andorra's association pact Friday. Bulgaria upholds block tied to a San Marino investigation freezing €15 million from a Bulgarian fund, stalling progress despite presidency push.

Politics•5 Related•May 22, 2026 • 06:32

Portugal's PM Urges Andorra to Seal EU Deal Before Brussels Priority Shift

Portugal's Prime Minister Luís Montenegro pressed Andorra to conclude its EU association agreement swiftly during a visit, citing EU investment and risks from delays. Andorra's leader pledged a post-EU approval referendum amid opposition calls for an earlier vote.

Culture•5 Related•May 21, 2026 • 19:46

Escaldes-Engordany Bids to Join European Historic Thermal Towns Network

Escaldes-Engordany, Andorra's sole parish with natural thermal springs, seeks membership in the Council of Europe-linked network of 51 historic thermal towns. Officials emphasize revived heritage and strict admission standards met through documented history and promotion efforts.

Politics•4 Related•May 21, 2026 • 05:34

Portugal's PM Montenegro Opens Consulate in Andorra, Signs Security Pact

Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's visit marked the opening of a new consulate and a security cooperation deal with Andorran leader Xavier Espot. He rallied the local Portuguese diaspora and backed Andorra's EU association amid strong bilateral ties.

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.

Culture•4 Related•May 16, 2026 • 19:02

Andorra la Vella Hosts Multicultural Parade and Global Food Tastings

Associations from nine countries paraded with dances, flags and traditional attire through central Andorra la Vella, followed by affordable global cuisine tastings at Plaça Guillemó during Cultural Diversity Week.

Sports•2 Related•May 16, 2026 • 06:16

Smörg Launches Iberian Supercars Title Bid at Portimão with BMW M4 GT4

Andorran driver partners Javi Macías after dominating early Spanish GT events, facing tougher Aston Martin and McLaren rivals in the season opener.

Politics•4 Related•May 14, 2026 • 06:46

Portugal's PM Montenegro Visits Andorra to Inaugurate Consulate, Boost Ties

Portugal's Prime Minister Luís Montenegro arrives for his inaugural official visit to Andorra on May 20. He will sign a security pact, open a new consulate for thousands of Portuguese residents, and hold high-level talks with local leaders.

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.

Culture•4 Related•May 05, 2026 • 19:31

Andorra la Vella Launches 16th Cultural Diversity Week with Parades and Global Cuisines

Councillor Maria Nazzaro unveiled the programme, featuring lectures, cooking workshops, a Caribbean dance, and a car-free weekend parade with international food tastings. It promotes Andorran multiculturalism through smaller-scale gatherings.

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.

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 • 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.

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.

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.

Sports•3 Related•Apr 22, 2026 • 06:17

Vicky Jiménez Kasintseva Falls in Madrid Open First Round to Petra Marcinko 6-0, 7-5

Andorran wild card, recently No. 89, drops outside top 100 after fourth straight early exit, despite a competitive second-set fightback.

Other•2 Related•Apr 16, 2026 • 20:46

Andorra Authorizes Cremation of Unclaimed Portuguese Woman Found Dead in Apartment

Andorra authorizes cremation of 58-year-old Portuguese Alexandrina Maciel de Sousa, found dead a week in her apartment while her partner kept normal routine, as no family claimed her despite a mass.

Other•4 Related•Apr 12, 2026 • 18:46

Andorra Sociologist: Immigration Key to Counter Ageing Population

Andorra's ageing population, exacerbated by a past baby boom now retiring, requires immigrant workers to fill jobs and boost low birth rates. Sociologist Joan Micó highlights housing shortages as barriers to long-term integration.

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.

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.

Sports•2 Related•Mar 21, 2026 • 05:46

Andorran Pol Moya Finishes 6th or 7th in 1500m Heat at World Indoor Championships

The FC Barcelona athlete clocked 3:44.68 in a tactical Torun qualifier but missed direct advancement amid conflicting reports on his exact position.

Andorran Bus Services Hit 515,739 Passengers in 2025, Up 15% from 2024

Operators ran 32,907 trips, with Barcelona leading outbound routes at 60.7%. Spanish visitors dipped slightly to 40.7%, while other nationalities rose to 38%, driven mainly by shopping and tourism.

Other•5 Related•Mar 13, 2026 • 06:45

Andorra Activates Biometric Passports at Lisbon Embassy

Andorran nationals in Portugal can now issue, renew, or replace passports on-site using biometric data capture, joining Madrid and Paris embassies.

Sports•2 Related•Mar 13, 2026 • 06:16

John Smörg Launches 2026 Campaign in Spanish GT-CET at MotorLand Aragón

Andorra-based Spanish driver John Smörg kicks off his 2026 motorsport season this weekend driving a BMW M4 GT4 EVO, partnering with Francisco Javier.