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Health•4 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 06:33

Andorra Launches Health Dashboard with 67 Key Indicators on World Health Day

The tool tracks life expectancy, cancer screening, and spending, enabling trend analysis and resource allocation amid efforts to attract doctors and expand services.

Construction Begins on Safety Roundabout at N-260 Junction in Montferrer and Castellbò

€729,630 project addresses long-standing safety concerns at busy Andorra route crossing, with completion expected in five to six months amid ongoing traffic disruptions.

Business•4 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 06:33

Andorra Energy Demand Dips 0.5% in February 2026 Amid Falling Production, Rising Imports

Cumulative January-February consumption rises 1.4% to 126,161 MWh, with FEDA customer demand up 0.9% driven by construction and households, despite ski resort declines.

Business•5 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 06:33

Andorra's Disability Pensions Rise 5.3% to 419, Economic Aid Hits €3.45M YTD

Q3 saw full approval of 22 new solidarity pensions and 285 occasional aid grants totaling €748K, supporting 984 households amid 15.4% yearly funding increase despite fewer Q3 recipients than 2024.

Politics•2 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra Renews Judge Alexandra Terés Erich as Batlle Until 2032

The Superior Council of Justice approves her third term starting 15 April, following her unsuccessful challenge to a Catalan judge's appointment amid Andorranisation debates.

Culture•5 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra Distributes 600 Catalan Vocabulary Posters and Placemats to Retail Outlets

Initiative with Termcat promotes language use in cafes and shops, backed by €7,000 and Culture Minister's letter, aligning with National Language Action Plan.

Andorra Sees Record 71,161 Vehicles Over Easter Week, Exceeding Forecasts

Peaks of over 14,000 entries daily fueled by skiing conditions led to severe outbound delays up to 3.5 km on Easter Monday, with officials opening extra lanes to manage congestion.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 06:32

Philippe Shangti Opens AI-Generated Film Exhibition in Andorra's Repurposed Museum Space

The immersive 'Luxury Futuristic World' show, anchored by the 95-minute 'Remember the Future 2320', blends hyperrealistic human-digital art with AR app interactions in Escaldes-Engordany.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 06:32

Van Gogh Alive Immersive Exhibition Closes in Andorra After Attracting Over 13,000 Visitors

The two-month show at Sala Prat del Roure drew strong local support despite falling short of 30,000 target, featuring VR debut and earning 4.8/5 visitor ratings.

Sports•4 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 06:31

Incident marks fourth sanction this season for the club amid warnings of harsher penalties like stadium

Gerard Piqué confronted an assistant referee at halftime during FC Andorra's 3-3 draw with Málaga, calling it 'historic robbery' amid the club's fourth sanction this season.

Sports•2 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 06:31

Andorra's Women's and Men's Youth Volleyball Teams Complete Holy Week Training Camps

Andorra's U17, U19, senior women's and men's youth volleyball teams completed Holy Week camps in Andorra la Vella, organized by FAVB, focusing on tactics, fitness, and cohesion.

Other•3 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 06:01

Forklift Electrical Fault Likely Caused Fire Destroying Andorra Recycling Warehouse

No injuries reported as firefighters contained the blaze in Santa Coloma facility; police rule out arson in early investigation.

Sports•4 Related•Apr 07, 2026 • 22:32

Malta Overpowers Andorra 44-24 in Rugby European Conference Clash

Andorra mounted a first-half comeback to lead briefly but crumbled under Malta's second-half surge, settling for second place in the group ahead of their June 1 matchup with Cyprus.

Sports•5 Related•Apr 07, 2026 • 22:01

Andorran Ski Federation Lauds Alpine Growth and Olympic Efforts in 2025-2026 Review

Cross-country skiing faces calls for greater consistency after setbacks, while athletes adapt to new equipment and target recovery for the next Olympic cycle.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 07, 2026 • 21:46

Cineclub de les Valls d’Andorra Unveils Q2 2026 Schedule: Eight International Auteur Films

Cineclub de les Valls d’Andorra unveils Q2 2026 schedule: 8 auteur films Wednesdays April-June at Teatre Comunal, featuring Kleber Mendonça Filho, Jim Jarmusch, Park Chan-wook, festival gems, and.

Andorra la Vella Begins Work on Third Lane for Busy CG-3 Route

Preparatory utility inspections launched on Carrer de la Unió to boost capacity by 20%, with full redesign including bus stop shifts and 30 km/h limit expected by late April.

Health•4 Related•Apr 07, 2026 • 14:31

Andorra Launches Health Dashboard with 67 Key Indicators on World Health Day

Andorra launches public Health Dashboard with 67 indicators tracking health trends, showing 84.1-year life expectancy but lags in cancer screening and spending; plans to attract doctors.

Business•4 Related•Apr 07, 2026 • 13:16

Caldea Ends 2025-2026 Winter Season with €11.7M Revenue, Up 4.25% Despite Fewer Visitors

Higher spa prices and strong on-site dining growth offset visitor decline, reinforcing its premium wellness model amid renovations.

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.

Business•2 Related•Apr 07, 2026 • 11:16

Andorra Approves Sharp Rise in Economic Aid Payments Amid Uneven Recovery

Government greenlit 98.6% of 1,111 applications for €3.45 million through September 2025, up 15% year-over-year, with single-parent and unipersonal households leading recipients.

Van Driver Arrested for Drink-Driving Crash in Andorra After Hit-and-Run Claim Backfires

28-year-old Encamp resident recorded 1.78 g/l BAC after police traced his damaged vehicle; incident among 17 Easter arrests, mostly for drink-driving with levels up to 2.34 g/l.

Other•2 Related•Apr 07, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Housing Union Protests Rental Deregulation Bill Amid Fears of Rent Hikes and Evictions

SHA demonstrators in Plaça del Consell General demand rent caps, eviction protections, and transparency measures to combat the housing crisis affecting residents from pensioners to young workers.

Sports•5 Related•Apr 07, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra's Naturland Nordic Ski Centre Closes Pistes Early Due to Poor Snow

La Rabassa operations ended on 6 April 2026, but restaurant, lodging, and activities at lower sectors remain open until 12 April, with high-altitude N’Boscat accessible over the final weekend.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 07, 2026 • 06:16

Ordino and Encamp Revive Easter Caramelles Processions with Music and Tradition

Coral Casamanya's singers toured historic streets collecting donations, while Encamp's young performers celebrated Sant Romà de les Bons festival for a second year amid growing community support.

Other•3 Related•Apr 07, 2026 • 06:16

Firefighters Extinguish Blaze Destroying 1,200 sqm Warehouse at Andorran Recycling Plant

The fire at the Santa Coloma compaction facility on 6 April 2026 produced thick smoke visible across central Andorra, but caused no injuries as no workers were present; cause under investigation.