The French government decided not to allow ski lifts to operate in February in an effort to limit the spread of Covid-19, effectively writing off the snow sport season. The ski lifts will not be allowed to open from February 1, the date given by the government…

The FWT freeride snowboard men’s roster will see a familiar face return, further intensifying the existing riders’ competition. The 28-year-old Camille Armand’s hard-charging approach to the sport has given him another chance at the world title in this year’s…

The head of the Government of Andorra, Xavier Espot, and the Minister of Health of Andorra (Pyrenees), Joan Martínez Benazet, appeared to explain the latest temporary measures to contain the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. New measures have started…

The mayor of Paris, France, Anne Hidalgo, has said a 250 mln euro makeover of the Champs-Élysées will go ahead, though the ambitious transformation will not happen before the French capital hosts the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. The aim is to transform the…

The French prime minister, Jean Castex, announced on Thursday that 10 more départments in France can face having a 6pm – 6am curfew imposed due to Covid-19. France is subject to a nationwide nighttime curfew from 8 p.m until 6am, however in 15 departments…

The Minister of the Presidency, Economy and Business of Andorra (Pyrenees), Jordi Gallardo, held an official meeting with the Minister of Territory and Sustainability of the Generalitat de Catalunya (Catalonia, Spain), Damià Calvet focused on various bilateral…

The lowest temperature was recorded in Catalonia, Spain, Pyrenees (-34.1ºC) this Wednesday. The previous record for the lowest temperature occurred at Estany Gento in 1956 (-32ºC) . The Catalan Pyrenees recorded this Wednesday the lowest temperature ever…

From Monday, 21st December, Andorra will be assimilated into the Alt Urgell region (Pyrenees, Catalonia, Spain) with both territories having the same conditions of travel. To travel around Catalonia you must complete the certificate of self-responsibility…

According to the government of Andorra (Pyrenees), group meetings up to 10, including minors, will exceptionally be allowed to gather during the Christmas and New Year holidays. These groups of 10 family members and /or friends can meet, at most, twice during…

France‘s ski resorts, among the most popular in Europe, will not be allowed to reopen in time for the year-end holiday season, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday. In a TV address announcing the end of a nationwide lockdown on December 15, Macron said…

The Head of Government of Andorra, Xavier Espot, and the Minister of Health of Andorra, Joan Martínez Benazet, have announced new COVID-19 measures. According to them, schools’ winter screening in Andorra will be organized for the school community. The first…

The Head of Government of Andorra (Pyrenees), Xavier Espot, and the Minister of Health of Andorra, Joan Martínez Benazet, have announced the relaxation of some of the temporary measures decreed to contain the spread of the pandemic affecting bars and restaurants.…

France. From December 1st, although some measures will be lifted, a filled-in declaration of responsibility form will still be needed to travel and the borders will remain semi-closed, thus jeopardising the presence of French tourists in Andorra (Pyrenees)…

A new fee of 30€ per month is to be introduced for unlimited, nationwide use of public transport in Andorra (Pyrenees). The government wants to promote regular national passenger transport with the aim of universalizing the service and taking decisive steps…

The Government of Andorra (Pyrenees) has allocated almost 29 million euros to benefits related to the Temporary Suspensions of the Employment Contract (STCT) and Reductions in the Working Day (RJL). The Minister of the Presidency, Economy and Business, Jordi…

The route of the 2021 Tour de France, which is due to run from 26 June to 18 July, was presented on the set of France Télévisions’ Stade 2 weekly programme. After the Grand Départ in Copenhagen and Denmark had to be postponed to the following edition, this…

According to the Ministry of health of Andorra (Pyrenees), tourists wishing to spend several nights in Andorra during the winter season will be required to show either a negative PCR or TMA test and to take out illness repatriation insurance. People from…

SPAIN: In Catalonia, the curfew, including the frontier, will remain in force from 22h – 06h for the foreseeable future. All places open to the public will have to close their doors by 21h. FRANCE: In Occitania the curfew is from 21h – 06h including the frontier.…

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Andorra, Maria Ubach, said that Andorra’s borders are open but, with restrictions to mobility in neighbouring territories, citizens must follow the guidelines set by both Occitania, France and Catalonia, Spain. To circulate…

Llívia, Spain, 70 km from Andorra (Pyrenees) has opened its thermal baths for the testing phase. The area around the Parc de Sant Guillem consists of three small pools and one big pool. All works, including water testing, will be completed by the beginning…

The Minister of Health of Andorra (Pyrenees), Joan Martínez Benazet, announced that the Government has approved a new decree that limits family reunions and social activities to a maximum of 10 people from Monday, 21st September as a measure “to try to curb…