AGP Executive Report

Seasonal Workers: Andorra’s first study of winter workers found average monthly pay of €1,604, with nearly 80% reporting overtime and a pay gap of up to €600 compared with other workers. Winter Tourism: Short-term rental rates in Andorra rise 88.6% in winter, the largest seasonal increase among 38 European countries studied. Mountain Biking: Andorra is among the venues on the 2027 UCI World Cup calendar, sharing a round with cross-country and downhill events. Cross-Border Cooperation: Catalonia’s Montsec Astronomical Park is working with Andorra and France on a Pyrenees project to protect dark skies. Spain Rail Disaster: Andorra’s government said it had no information that citizens or residents were among those affected by the deadly train crash in Toledo; the Foreign Ministry opened two assistance lines: 875 704 and +376 324 292. Cybersecurity: El Periòdic d’Andorra’s website remains disrupted, but no link to recently flagged PHP vulnerabilities has been confirmed.

Seasonal Work: Andorra’s first study of winter workers found average monthly pay of €1,604—about €500 below permanent employees—with nearly 80% reporting overtime. Hospitality workers earned the least, averaging €1,557 a month. Spain Train Disaster: After a deadly collision in Toledo, Andorra said it had no reports of citizens or residents affected. Its Foreign Ministry is in contact with Spanish authorities and opened two consular assistance lines. Cybersecurity: Andorra’s National Cybersecurity Agency warned of critical PHP vulnerabilities that could enable remote attacks. El Periòdic d’Andorra’s website suffered an outage, though no link to the flaws or a cyberattack has been confirmed. Tourism and Science: Winter short-term rental rates in Andorra were 88.6% higher than during the rest of the year, the largest increase among 38 European countries. Nearby Montsec’s astronomy park is also upgrading facilities and joining a cross-border project with Andorra and France to protect dark skies. Work Abroad: Andorrans are among citizens of 36 countries eligible to apply for Canada’s youth work permit programme.

Seasonal Work: Andorra’s first survey of winter workers found average monthly pay of €1,604—about €500 below permanent employees. Nearly 80% said they work overtime, and hospitality workers reported the lowest average wages. Travel and Work: Andorrans are among citizens of 36 countries eligible to apply for Canada’s International Experience Canada youth work-permit programme. Winter Tourism: Short-term rental prices in Andorra rise by 88.6% in winter compared with the rest of the year, the largest seasonal increase in a European comparison. Spain Train Disaster: Andorra said it had no information indicating residents were among those affected by the deadly crash in Toledo and opened consular assistance lines while contacting Spanish authorities. Digital Security: El Periòdic d’Andorra’s website suffered a service disruption as the national cybersecurity agency warned of critical PHP vulnerabilities; no link between the outage and the flaws has been confirmed. Mountain Biking: Andorra will host a shared round of the 2027 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, bringing cross-country and downhill racing back to the Pyrenees.

Cybersecurity: Andorran newspaper El Periòdic’s website suffered a service outage as the National Cybersecurity Agency warned of critical PHP vulnerabilities. No link between the outage and the flaws has been confirmed. Mountain Biking: Andorra is among six shared venues on the 2027 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup calendar, with cross-country and downhill racing scheduled there. Travel and Work: Andorra is one of 36 countries whose young citizens can apply for temporary work permits in Canada through its International Experience Canada programme. Tourism: AirDNA says Andorra had Europe’s biggest winter jump in short-term rental prices, with rates 88.6% higher than during the rest of the year. Spanish Train Disaster: Andorra’s government said it had no information that residents were among those affected by the deadly crash, and opened consular assistance lines as rescue work continued. Local Achievement: Andorran poker player Jon Vallinas finished second in the GGMillion$ online tournament, earning $358,405.

Mountain Biking: Andorra is on the 2027 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup calendar, sharing rounds with cross-country and downhill racing. The 2026 season review also recalls Reece Wilson’s second-place finish at Pal Arinsal. Cybersecurity: Andorra’s National Cybersecurity Agency warned of critical PHP flaws as El Periòdic’s website suffered an outage; no link between the two has been confirmed. Spain Rail Disaster: After a train crash in Spain killed at least 64 people, Andorra’s government said it had no information that residents or citizens were affected, and its Foreign Ministry contacted Spanish authorities. Tourism: Andorra recorded Europe’s biggest winter rise in short-term rental prices: rates were 88.6% higher than during the rest of the year, according to AirDNA. Cross-Border Cooperation: A Catalan dark-sky initiative involving Andorra, Spain and France is identifying places with strong conservation practices. For Andorrans Abroad: Canada’s youth work-permit programme includes Andorra among 36 eligible countries.

Work and Travel: Andorra is among 36 countries whose young citizens can apply for temporary work permits in Canada through its International Experience Canada programme. Football: Former FC Andorra coach Eder Sarabia has taken charge of Espanyol on a contract through June 2028. Spain Rail Disaster: Andorra’s government says it has no information that residents were among those affected by the deadly train crash in Toledo; its Foreign Ministry is in contact with Spanish authorities and has opened consular helplines. Cybersecurity: Andorra’s cybersecurity agency warned of critical PHP flaws that could expose websites to remote attacks. El Periòdic d’Andorra’s site is down, though no link to the vulnerabilities has been confirmed. Tourism: Andorra recorded Europe’s biggest winter rise in short-term rental prices, up 88.6% against the rest of the year. Sport: The 55th Rally Andorra will feature modern and historic cars across eight stages. Andorra’s U-15 side lost 1–0 to Azerbaijan at the FIFA festival in Baku.

Spain Rail Disaster: The death toll from a high-speed train collision in Toledo has reached 64, with dozens injured. Andorra’s government says it has no information that residents are among those affected; its Foreign Ministry is in contact with Spanish authorities and has opened two assistance lines: 875 704 and +376 324 292. Cybersecurity: El Periòdic d’Andorra’s website is experiencing a service disruption as the national cybersecurity agency warns of critical PHP flaws. No link between the outage and the vulnerabilities has been confirmed. Rally Andorra: The 55th edition is set for November 6–7, with eight stages across 261 kilometres and entries expected to approach 50 crews. Youth Football: Andorra’s U-15 side lost 1–0 to Azerbaijan at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup in Baku. Crypto Probe: Spanish investigators say wallets tied to failed platform Arbistar moved more than 20,000 bitcoin after its collapse; the scheme affected investors in Andorra and other countries.

Travel: Andorran passport holders are listed as eligible for Bahrain visas on arrival and China’s visa-free entry for visits of up to 30 days. Cybersecurity: Andorra’s National Cybersecurity Agency warned of critical PHP flaws as El Periòdic d’Andorra’s website suffered an outage; no link between the disruption and the vulnerabilities has been confirmed. Energy: Morocco and Spain will inspect the undersea cables that helped restore power after the 2025 blackout, which also left Andorra without electricity. Sport: Azerbaijan beat Andorra 1–0 at the FIFA U-15 World Cup in Baku. The 55th Rally Andorra is set for November 6–7, with eight stages across the country.

Cybersecurity: El Periòdic d’Andorra’s website is recovering from a service disruption as the national cybersecurity agency warns of critical PHP flaws that could enable remote attacks. No link between the outage and the vulnerabilities has been confirmed. Power Links: Morocco and Spain are preparing to inspect the undersea cables that helped restore electricity during the April 2025 blackout, which also affected Andorra. Football: Andorra’s U-15 side lost 1–0 to Azerbaijan at the inaugural FIFA festival in Baku; Inter Escaldes also fell 3–1 to Romania’s Universitatea Craiova in European competition. Coming Up: The 55th Rally Andorra is set for November 6–7, with eight stages across 261 kilometres and entries expected to approach 50 crews. Travel: Andorran passport holders are among 47 nationalities eligible for Qatar’s free multiple-entry tourist visa, allowing stays of up to 30 days.

Youth Football: Andorra’s U-15 side lost 1-0 to host nation Azerbaijan at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku. Rally Andorra: The 55th edition is set for November 6-7, with eight stages across Ordino, Fontaneda, Anyòs and Canillo. Organisers expect close to 50 crews across modern, historic and regularity categories. European Relations: The EU has signed an association agreement with Andorra and San Marino, with Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič calling it a political signal against fragmentation. Club Football: Inter Escaldes lost 3-1 away to Romania’s Universitatea Craiova in the Conference League.

Youth Football: Andorra’s U-15 side lost 1–0 to hosts Azerbaijan at the FIFA festival in Baku, with Hasan Mahmadov scoring the winner. Travel & Connectivity: Slovak operator 4ka has added VoLTE roaming support with partners in Andorra, letting customers make calls over 4G while abroad. Rally Andorra: The 55th edition is set for 6–7 November, with eight stages across 261 kilometres and modern, historic and regularity categories. EU Ties: The EU has signed association agreements with Andorra and San Marino, paving the way for single-market access, subject to approval. World Cup Broadcast: Netflix has secured rights to the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra, with at least one match a day to remain available free-to-air.

Youth Football: Andorra’s U-15 side lost 1–0 to hosts Azerbaijan at the FIFA U-15 World Cup in Baku on October 25. Hasan Mahmadov scored the only goal. Rally Andorra: The 55th rally is set for November 6–7, with 61.9 kilometres of timed competition across eight stages and entries expected to approach 50 crews. European Ties: Andorra and San Marino have signed an association agreement with the EU, moving into ratification and paving the way for closer single-market access. Football: Inter Escaldes lost 3–1 to Romania’s Universitatea Craiova in the Conference League and are due to host Red Star Belgrade on November 5. Broadcasting: Netflix has secured rights to show the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra.

Youth Football: Andorra’s U-15 side lost 1-0 to Azerbaijan at the FIFA U-15 World Cup in Baku on October 25, with Hasan Mahmadov scoring the winner. Rally Andorra: The 55th rally is set for November 6–7, covering 261 kilometres and eight stages across routes in Ordino, Fontaneda, Anyòs and Canillo. EU Relations: Andorra and San Marino signed an association agreement with the EU, opening the way toward single-market access as ratification begins. Football Broadcasting: Netflix has secured exclusive rights to show all 104 matches of the 2030 World Cup in Spain and Andorra.

U-15 World Cup: Andorra face hosts Azerbaijan at 12:45 today in Baku, where the inaugural FIFA tournament brings together teams from 189 countries. European football: Inter Escaldes lost 3-1 away to Romania’s Universitatea Craiova in the Conference League. EU ties: Andorra and San Marino have signed an association agreement that would open access to the EU single market, pending ratification. World Cup on screen: Netflix has secured exclusive rights to broadcast the 2030 men’s World Cup in Spain and Andorra.

Youth Football: Andorra is competing in Baku’s inaugural FIFA U-15 World Championship and Festival, which brings together teams from 189 countries. Its next match is against Azerbaijan on October 25, followed by games against Australia, Haiti and Israel. EU Ties: Andorra and San Marino have signed an association agreement with the EU, opening a path to single-market access. Ratification is still required. World Cup Coverage: Netflix has secured exclusive rights to stream all 104 matches of the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra. European Football: Inter Escaldes lost 3-1 away to Romania’s Universitatea Craiova in the Conference League. It is due to visit Red Star Belgrade on November 5.

Youth Football: Baku’s inaugural FIFA U-15 Championship opens today, with Andorra drawn alongside Azerbaijan, Australia, Haiti and Israel in Group AF. Azerbaijan is scheduled to face Andorra on October 25. European Football: Inter Escaldes lost 3–1 away to Universitatea Craiova in the Conference League. Red Star Belgrade, who drew 2–2 with Copenhagen, host Inter on November 5. EU Ties: Andorra and San Marino have signed an association agreement with the EU, bringing them closer to single-market access; ratification is still required. World Cup Rights: Netflix has secured exclusive rights to the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra. Business: German lighting brand Lupine has appointed Portugal’s Bicimax as its distributor in Spain, Portugal and Andorra, including local dealer support and warranty service.