Pyrenees

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Culture•4 Related•Jun 25, 2026 • 12:00

Ordino Lights Canigó Flame to Launch Andorra's 60th Sant Joan Festival

Andorra kicks off its 60th Sant Joan festival as Ordino receives the Canigó flame, sparking processions, falles, and bonfires across seven parishes with strong youth involvement and cultural tributes.

Business•3 Related•Jun 22, 2026 • 07:30

French Customs Ramp Up Fight Against Andorra Cigarette Smuggling Rings

Authorities at France's Porta border post target professional smuggling bands using porters, fake vehicle compartments, and mountain drops to move bulk cheap tobacco from Andorra. Joint operations seized thousands of packs amid rising enforcement.

Sports•2 Related•Jun 22, 2026 • 07:00

CD Alesves and Veterans Crevillent Win 16th Andorra Senior Cup Titles

The 16th Andorra Senior Cup in the Pyrenees saw CD Alesves from Navarra claim the +35 title and Veterans Crevillent from Alicante win the +45 crown. Organized by Talín Puyaltó, it featured 43 teams across multiple venues.

Environment•3 Related•Jun 21, 2026 • 22:30

Andorra Rangers Spot 3 Brown Bears and Expanding Pyrenean Goats in High Mountains

Forest rangers documented brown bear activity in northern Andorra's high mountains, with Pyrenean wild goats also advancing naturally into new areas. Hair tests will confirm bear numbers, while goats enhance biodiversity and tourism.

Environment•5 Related•Jun 16, 2026 • 12:00

First Wolf Captured on Video in Andorra's Madriu-Perafita-Claror Valley

Andorra records its first wolf sighting via camera trap in the Madriu-Perafita-Claror valley last September. Authorities link it to natural Pyrenees recolonisation and have bolstered monitoring and livestock safeguards with €30,000 grants.

Politics•3 Related•Jun 13, 2026 • 06:15

Catalonia's Illa Backs Tax Tools for Organyà Zone to Lure Andorran Firms

Catalan president Salvador Illa voiced strong support for fiscal incentives to boost the Organyà economic zone as a growth hub. He emphasized collaboration with Andorra and Occitània to tackle regional issues without harming local firms.

Environment•2 Related•Jun 09, 2026 • 07:15

Creand Funds Forest Fire Prevention in Pyrenees, Employing Socially Excluded Workers

Creand's La Seu d'Urgell office funds a forest management project creating a 1.2-hectare low-fuel zone in the Pyrenees to combat wildfire risks while employing socially excluded workers.

Culture•3 Related•Jun 03, 2026 • 08:46

Andorra Hosts Four Concerts in 15th FeMAP Ancient Music Festival Across Pyrenees

The event from July 3 to August 23 features 50 performances by 23 ensembles in heritage sites, with tickets from €2 for children and free extras like guided tours.

Health•3 Related•May 27, 2026 • 07:02

Andorra Joins European COPAJ Project to Combat Youth Addictions in Pyrenees

The €1.84 million cross-border initiative with Catalonia and southern France targets alcohol, cannabis, vaping, and more among 16- to 25-year-olds in border regions from 2025 to 2028.

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.

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.

Culture•2 Related•May 16, 2026 • 06:46

Rockòdrom Music Festival Returns to Arinsal with Bala and Toundra as Opening Acts

The third edition on September 11-12 showcases rising stars from Spain's rock and post-rock scenes, signaling the event's growing prominence in the Pyrenees.

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.

Environment•3 Related•May 05, 2026 • 10:01

Andorra's Meteorological Service Issues Yellow Alert for Intense Afternoon Showers and Thunderstorms

Cloudy skies and initial rain will give way to stronger showers and storms in the afternoon, easing by evening. The alert covers electrical activity and possible light snow on peaks amid dropping temperatures.

Environment•3 Related•Apr 16, 2026 • 06:01

Pyrenees Losing Ice Days, Gaining Summer Days Amid Climate Change

Southern slopes including Andorra face sharpest warming and drying, with 1.9°C annual temperature rise since 1959, fewer cold spells, and lake heatwaves threatening biodiversity.

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•3 Related•Apr 02, 2026 • 06:46

Grandvalira Launches Early-Bird Andorra and Nord Passes for 2026-2027 Season

Limited 3,000-unit batch offers discounts until June 30, interest-free payments, loyalty perks, and new Mobile Pass tech for smartphone lift access.

Environment•2 Related•Mar 27, 2026 • 12:01

108 Brown Bears Detected in Pyrenees in 2025, Including 8 in Andorra

The count includes 59 adults, 42 subadults, and 8 cubs across a 7,000 sq km area, with Andorra hosting seven males and one female amid growing populations from conservation efforts.

Sports•3 Related•Mar 18, 2026 • 07:01

Ordino Arcalís Hosts 14th JAM Extreme FWTJ 3, Andorra's First National Freeride Championship

This weekend's Freeride World Tour Junior event draws 120 young skiers and snowboarders from 12 countries, marking a milestone for Andorran freeride.

Culture•2 Related•Mar 17, 2026 • 18:30

Sant Julià de Lòria to Inaugurate Revamped Centre Cultural on June 25

Parish council plans weekend-long event with performances, ceremonies, and open doors for the fire-rebuilt cultural centre, featuring.

Environment•4 Related•Mar 11, 2026 • 07:30

Andorra Hosts 7th Global Mountain Partnership Meeting with 150 Delegates from 45+ Countries

The March 26-28 event in the Pyrenees focuses on climate adaptation, sustainable tourism, and community resilience ahead of 2030 UN goals. Participants will adopt the Andorra Declaration to prioritize mountain sustainability in global climate and biodiversity talks.

Politics•3 Related•Mar 10, 2026 • 12:31