From 1st July, before going to see a medical consultant in Andorra (Pyrenees), patients must visit their GP, (or referring doctor), so that he/she can make the relevant referral. Accordingly, patients will need to pay twice. This decision has been made by…

FC Barcelona player Leo Messi has purchased the Himàlaia Baqueira through his hotel company MiM. It is a four-star hotel establishment, located in Ruda region, in the municipality of Naut Aran near Baqueira-Beret ski resort (Catalonia, Spain, Pyrenees), which…

PortAventura World (Catalonia, Spain, Costa Daurada) is ready to open its doors on July 8th, as a safe tourist destination. This opening marks the beginning of the Resort’s 2020 season, which will also coincide with the start of the summer campaign. In the…

According to Employment Agency of Andorra (Pyrenees), by this moment 1,761 people enrolled in the service, 41% compared to last month. The situation is not affected by gender but by age. The most affected group is 26-39-year-olds. By nationality, those who…

A study by the University of the Basque Community, Bilbao, Spain (UPV/EHU), by the Department of Social Psychology and Behavioural Science Methodology establishes that all the motivations associated with the self are basic, and that people react differently…

photo: govern According to the Minister of Finance of Andorra (Pyrenees) and its Spokesman, Eric Jover, evolution of the Andorran government budget deficit is the following: It is estimated there will be a deficit of budget -111.3 million euros for 2020 and…

Andorra (Pyrenees) officially became the 42nd state to join the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB). The Governor of the CEB, Rolf Wenzel, said: “On behalf of everyone at the CEB I extend a warm welcome to Andorra. In the spirit of solidarity which characterises…

The University of Barcelona (UB) in Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain) is listed as the first Spanish university in the 2021 edition of the QS World University Rankings, in which it holds the 183d world position among more than 1,600 higher education institutions.…

France has officially announced that from 15th June the residents of Andorra (Pyrenees) will be able to travel to French territory. It will not be necessary to go into quarantine when returning to the country. There is still nothing new about the reopening…

Deep Knowledge Group (DKG) has published the Big Data Analysis of 200 Countries and Regions COVID-19 Safety Ranking and Risk Assessment. DKG is a consortium of commercial and non-profit organizations active on many fronts in the realm of DeepTech and Frontier…

A study by the University of the Basque Community, Bilbao, Spain (UPV/EHU), Department of Mineralogy and Petrology, explores the rocky, undersea, coastal platforms of the Quaternary to study the formation of the underwater landscape in the past. This research…

Security measures related to the opening of the border of Andorra and France in the Pyrenees on Monday. Pas de la Casa police action protocol: Aimed at ensuring that French tourists comply with Andorra’s Covid-19 protocols, special security measures will…

photo: UIC On Wednesday 27 May, the CYD Foundation published the overall results of the 2020 Spanish university ranking. This tool can be used to measure and compare the quality of the university system of Spain by conducting an indicator analysis, classified…

Naturlandia (Andorra, Pyrenees) begins a new stage of its existence with the appointment of a new general manager with the aim of professionalizing the company’s Board of Directors over the short term. · The Board of Directors of Camparabassa S.A. has appointed…

  According to the report of the Lleida Tourism Committee (Catalonia, Spain), the situation that has arisen because of the COVID-19 crisis can help the Iberian region to restore the tourism sector quickly. The region’s main advantage is its huge, uninhabited…

A study by the Agency for Quality and Health Assessment, Catalonia, Spain (l’Agència de Qualitat i Avaluació Sanitàries de Catalunya, AQuAS) shows that age, gender and concomitant diseases are the main factors associated with hospitalization or death of patients…

Nine Barcelona beaches are opened for sports (Catalonia, Spain). It is allowed to run and swim individually from 6.00 to 10.00. Professional athletes with a valid license can train from 8.00 to 23.00 at the marine base located near Bogatel Beach. It is forbidden…

photo: ACN Olive oil producer Ivan Cayles launched the world’s first olive beer. Oliba Green Beer is a beer born in the Vall de Barcedana (Pallars Jussà, Catalonia, Spain), which is distinguished by a special green colour. The agronomist wanted to combine…

The 33-year-old Spaniard from Encamp (Andorra) was detained on April 21 at the La Seu d’Urgell (Catalonia, Spain) bus station. During on-duty patrols around the city, police found a suspicious man. Police searched the man’s backpack and found two vacuum packs…

The International Ski Mountaineering Federation (ISMF) and La Grande Course (LGC) – the organisation of traditional long-distance races in the Alps – want to become partners to strengthen the ski mountaineering sport. The Presidents and delegations of the…

The Cap de Govern of Andorra (Pyrenees), Xavier Espot Zamora, announced that, for the first time since the health crisis began, the number of active cases in Andorra has dropped compared to the previous day. The minister of Health of Andorra, Joan Martínez…