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Politics•2 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 15:30

Renzi Dodges Andorra-EU Integration Questions at Pyrenees Meeting

At the 37th Pyrenees Business Meeting in La Seu d'Urgell, former Italian PM Matteo Renzi avoided specifics on Andorra's EU ties, deferring to local leaders, but endorsed EU dialogue and called for a bolder, less bureaucratic Europe.

Business•3 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 13:30

Andorra Unemployment Dips to 1.4% in Q1 2026, Lowest Among Neighbors

Andorra's jobless rate fell slightly to 1.4% in early 2026, with 782 unemployed, while employment for ages 15-64 remained stable at 82.1%. Wages rose, and the figure stays well under regional averages amid contrasting gender trends.

Other•2 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 13:15

Spanish Police Search Andorra Penthouse of Lawyer Accused of Money Laundering

Authorities executed a multi-hour search at the Sispony residence, acting on a Spanish rogatory commission. The lawyer faces no local charges but scrutiny over her advisory services and luxury assets like a suspicious BMW.

Politics•4 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 07:00

France Exempts Andorran Students from Non-EU Tuition Hike Starting 2026

France endorses Andorran students' equal status with French nationals under a 2000 treaty, sparing them from sharp fee rises to nearly 3,000 euros for bachelor's degrees next year. Formal guarantees followed ambassador meetings.

Business•4 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 07:00

Andorra Fuel Imports Drop 13.8% in May, Fifth Straight Monthly Decline

Andorra's fuel imports fell 13.8% in May to 9.66 million litres, the fifth consecutive decline, driven by Spanish tourists fuelling domestically after tax reductions eroded price edge, alongside seasonal factors.

Sports•4 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 06:31

Andorra's Patrick Toussaint Regains FIS Council Seat After 10th-Place Finish

Vice-president of Andorra's ski federation secures council return at FIS Congress in Serbia, amid leadership change to Ospelt and talks of annual Worlds events favoring smaller nations.

Sports•2 Related•Jun 12, 2026 • 06:30

Encamp's Nou Estadi Replaces Damaged Hybrid Pitch, Forcing Andorran Clubs to Estadi Nacional

Winter weather has damaged the hybrid grass at Encamp's Nou Estadi de la FAF, prompting immediate replacement and relocation of Andorran teams' UEFA preliminary first legs to Estadi Nacional, with work targeting completion for late July.

Business•2 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 06:45

Andorra Court Grants Prosecutors Extension to Oct 2026 in BPA Case Appeals

In a rare move, Andorra's Superior Court extends prosecutors' response deadline to 30 October 2026 for 13 appeals in the massive BPA banking scandal, citing unprecedented complexity and Spain's 'Emperador' case updates.

Sports•4 Related•Jun 11, 2026 • 06:15

FC Andorra Confirms Álvaro Martín's Departure After Three-Year Spell

The midfielder ends his Andorra tenure with key contributions to their historic second promotion, amid squad planning for the upcoming season in Spain's second tier.

Culture•4 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 23:30

50 Andorrans Join 40,000 at Pope Leo XIV's Emotional Vigil in Barcelona

Pope Leo XIV led a vigil in Barcelona drawing nearly 40,000, including 50 Andorrans who traveled by bus. Young witnesses shared stories of crisis and violence, prompting the pontiff's calls for mental health support, prayer, and rejecting superficial spiritualization of suffering.

Culture•2 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 23:00

Nacho Rovira Unveils 60 Global Masks in Ordino Exhibition

Collector Nacho Rovira's decades-spanning passion for masks shines in Ordino's new show, blending personal history with rituals from Siena to Romania that channel ancestral traditions and modern fears.

Culture•3 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 15:45

50 Andorrans Join 40,000 at Pope Leo XIV's Youth Vigil in Barcelona

Pope Leo XIV led a youth-focused vigil with prayers, testimonies, and music at Barcelona's Olympic Stadium. Andorrans among attendees described profound emotional impact from the pontiff's messages on peace and accompaniment.

Business•2 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 07:00

Spanish Office Invalidates Andorra Health Service's 'Programa de ayuda al triaje' Trademark

Andorra's public health service SAAS suffers another IP loss as Spain's OEPM invalidates its triage software trademark amid dispute with ex-ED head Dr. Gómez Jiménez.

Business•3 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 06:30

Creand Crèdit Andorrà Appoints Ángel Fernández-Pola Martínez as Independent Director

Ángel Fernández-Pola Martínez brings 20+ years at Santander in investment, capital markets, retail, and global banking, plus current roles at Miraltabank and Previsión Sanitaria Nacional.

Sports•3 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 06:30

2008 Olympic Champion Samuel Sánchez Honored at Sold-Out 10th La Purito Andorra

The iconic gran fondo, founded by Joaquim 'Purito' Rodríguez, celebrates a decade with a revamped route and global appeal amid Andorra's cycling surge.

Sports•3 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 06:30

The UGolf Aravell Andorra Open by Creand concludes its five-year Alps Tour run with a diverse field and

144 players from 20 nations compete in the Alps Tour event, featuring top Spanish pros, Andorran talents, and a strengthened Nations Cup with teams from Italy, Portugal, and Bulgaria.

Sports•4 Related•Jun 10, 2026 • 06:30

Trail 100 Andorra by UTMB Hits Record 3,800 Runners from 50+ Countries

The Trail 100 Andorra by UTMB shatters records with 3,800 entrants from 50+ nations, solidifying its elite status in the UTMB World Series while driving sustainable tourism in Andorra.

Environment•4 Related•Jun 09, 2026 • 22:45

Andorra Unveils Gonarda Station Boosting Grid Resilience at Energy Week

Andorra highlights its Gonarda Transformer Station during European Sustainable Energy Week, emphasizing renewable integration, low prices, and environmental innovations amid rising demand.

Politics•3 Related•Jun 09, 2026 • 07:45

Pope Leo XIV Reaffirms Church's Anti-Abortion Stance in Speech to Spanish Lawmakers

Pope Leo XIV told Spain's Congress of Deputies that human life deserves protection from conception to natural end, framing it as essential to justice and law's purpose. The speech holds relevance for Andorra's pending abortion reform discussions.

Culture•4 Related•Jun 08, 2026 • 17:45

ClàssicAnd Festival Ends with Record 93% Attendance and Sold-Out Shows

The fourth ClàssicAnd festival achieved unprecedented success, with sold-out major performances and strong turnout for free events, drawing international visitors and boosting Andorra's cultural profile.

Politics•2 Related•Jun 07, 2026 • 13:00

Ex-Spanish Security Chief Denies Interior Role in 2015 Andorra Bank Takedown

Francisco Martínez told PSOE activist Leire Díez that anti-corruption prosecutor José Grinda orchestrated Banca Privada d'Andorra's 2015 collapse via US FinCEN alert and cross-border coordination, rejecting any Spanish Interior Ministry involvement.

Culture•3 Related•Jun 07, 2026 • 07:05

France Inaugurates French Section of 32km Andorra-Ariège Transhumance Trail

The trail links Andorra and France's Ariège, honoring shepherds and mountain culture while boosting eco-tourism cooperation.

Sports•4 Related•Jun 07, 2026 • 06:31

North Macedonia Edges Andorra 1-0 on Nikolovska's Late Free Kick

Andorra's women fell 0-1 to North Macedonia in their final home Euro qualifier, undone by a stunning late free kick, overshadowing retiring goalkeeper Álex Cardoso's farewell.

Sports•4 Related•Jun 06, 2026 • 06:16

Encamp's 10th Spartan Race Draws 800 Kids, 4200 Adults in Andorra Spectacle

The 10th Spartan Race in Encamp-Andorra kicks off with a thriving kids event, setting the stage for grueling adult challenges amid rising participation and tourism impact.

Business•4 Related•Jun 05, 2026 • 07:30

Andorra Upgrades GDP Growth Forecast to 2.6% in 2026 Amid Resilience

Andorra's statistics department upgraded its 2026-2031 outlook, projecting 2.6% real GDP growth in 2026 (up from 1.7%), plus gains in employment, wages, inflation, and exports amid global resilience.