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Sports•2 Related•Mar 30, 2026 • 06:46

Andorran Skier Íria Medina DNFs Giant Slalom After Strong First Run at British Nationals

Andorran skier Íria Medina, 28, posted the 11th-fastest first-run time (59.93s) in giant slalom at British Nationals but DNFed amid weather cancellations; earlier 13th in super-G.

Business•4 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 22:01

Andorran Fuel Importers Warn Government of Losing Edge to Cheaper Spanish Stations

Presenting data on narrowing price gaps after Spain's tax cuts, importers urge tax reductions to maintain competitiveness amid rising global oil prices, as officials pledge review.

Culture•3 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 20:46

Casa d’Areny-Plandolit Marks 40 Years as Public Museum with Modernisme Festival

Despite rain, crowds filled guided tours, a 'Modernisme rave,' and tastings of Pyrenean dishes, spotlighting rediscovered taxidermy star Mariano amid €135,000 renovations.

Other•4 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 20:46

Andorra Advances Animal Welfare Law Reforms with Stakeholder Input and Calls for Bolder Measures

Animal protection groups like ARPA push for pet sales bans, offender registries, mandatory training, and cross-border data sharing to prevent abuse and recidivism.

Other•2 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 19:16

Comú d’Escaldes-Engordany Launches Hiring Drive for Nursery School Educators

The selection process seeks candidates with strong educational passion and empathy to bolster teaching teams and support early childhood development in the parish.

Culture•3 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 19:01

Hundreds Brave Snow and Winds for Palm Sunday in Central Andorra

Hundreds braved snow and winds for Palm Sunday in central Andorra, with Andorra la Vella (300-400) and Escaldes-Engordany (250) adapting events for safety.

Culture•3 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 18:46

Escaldes-Engordany Launches Ràmio Events Season with 10 Activities Through July

Family survival workshops, plein air sketching, wild foraging, retro markets, yoga retreats and a free festival promote the site's natural heritage via participatory experiences.

Other•4 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 18:46

Canillo Leader Defends New Urban Plan as Reversible Safeguard Against Post-Covid Construction Boom

Jordi Alcobé warns unchecked development would cause irreversible harm to parish landscape and cohesion, citing a 37-year demolition example and urging precautionary limits in vulnerable areas.

Sports•2 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 18:16

LÚDIC Canillo Ski Programme Ends 2026 Season with 32.4% Participant Surge to 98

Family leisure initiative in Andorra's Canillo parish grows from 74 children in 2025, adding adult sessions and securing subsidies from council and partners to promote multi-generational snow sports.

Culture•2 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 18:01

Spanish Comedian Carlös Areces Slams Humour Limits as Censorship in Andorra Exhibition

Defending unrestricted creative freedom in fiction, Areces admits his black humour cartoons on abortion, corruption and gore would be 'cancellable' by today's standards amid social media backlash.

Business•3 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 17:31

Andorra Public Sector Workers Face Payroll Delays and Job Classification Disputes

Unions urge scrutiny of payslips amid incomplete salary updates and over 170 review requests following court rulings on flawed evaluations.

Sports•3 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 14:46

Andorra U21s Stun England with 1-1 Draw in Euro Qualifier, Deny Late Winner

Gerard Solà volleyed Andorra ahead in the 52nd minute before Rico Lewis equalised from the spot. The result marks Andorra's best qualifying campaign with seven points from eight games.

Strong Winds Disrupt Andorra Roads and Catalonia Access Routes

Tree blocks C-14 highway at Coll de Nargó, accident causes delays at Oliana; motorcycles toppled in Andorra with material damage but no injuries. Protecció Civil warns of continued high gusts.

Andorra la Vella Makes Carrer Castell de Sant Vicenç One-Way to Ease School Traffic Amid Car Park Closure

The restriction targets drop-off and pick-up at Escola Janer, adding short-stay parent parking and resident spaces to offset the Cedre lot's end-of-March shutdown.

Heavy Snowfall in Andorra Causes Highway Crash and Road Closures

A French car collided with a bus on CG-2 amid intense snow, injuring the driver; yellow and black alert phases declared with heavy vehicle bans and strong winds forecast.

Sports•2 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 11:46

Storm Deborah's High Winds Shut Most Andorra Ski Lifts and Pistes

Grandvalira limits operations to lower slopes amid gusts up to 120 km/h; nationwide gust alert persists until afternoon as fresh snow bolsters bases over 2 meters.

Environment•4 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 11:31

Andorra Issues Orange Wind Alert and Snow Warnings Through Monday

Gusts up to 130 km/h expected at peaks, with up to 30cm snow accumulations in northern areas; Civil Protection urges securing items and cautious travel amid wintry spring conditions.

Driver Injured in Snowy Collision with Bus on Andorra's CG-2 Road

A 24-year-old French driver suffered minor facial cuts and possible rib damage in a snowy frontal-side crash with a bus on Andorra's CG-2 near Canillo, disrupting traffic.

Culture•2 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 10:01

13th Andorra Sax Festival Opens with 185 Competitors from 37 Countries

Prestigious event features Solo Sax competition, innovative VR workshops, surging masterclasses, and performances by global rising stars through April 4.

Politics•2 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 07:32

Pope Leo XIV Praises Prince Albert II for Vetoing Abortion Bill in Historic Monaco Visit

In his first papal trip to the principality, the pontiff urged Monaco's Catholics to defend life from conception to natural death and warned against faith becoming mere tradition.

Business•5 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 07:31

Fire Destroys €15M Refurbished Aigua Pura Bottling Plant in Arinsal After 2 Days

A massive fire razed the entire 4,000 sqm Aigua Pura bottling plant in Arinsal, La Massana, after 48 hours of firefighting amid fierce winds. The €15M renovated facility, empty and awaiting permits, suffered total loss with no casualties.

Environment•2 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 07:31

Andorra's FEDA Joins Earth Hour, Urges Energy-Saving Habits

The state-owned electricity provider turned off lights from 8:30pm to 9:30pm, promoting tips like using natural light to cut consumption by 60% and eliminating standby power waste.

Other•2 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 07:31

Two Bar Fights in Andorra la Vella's Prada Ramon Area Leave Two Men with Minor Injuries

Police de-escalated the first dispute peacefully around 2pm on Carrer de la Sardana, while a second altercation just after on Carrer Callaueta led to citations for the involved men.

Politics•2 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra to Decriminalise Abortion for Women by 2027, Keep Ban Domestically After Vatican Talks

Andorra's PM Xavier Espot Zamora says advanced Holy See talks will decriminalise abortion for women by 2027, allowing procedures abroad without penalty while banning them domestically.

Environment•4 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 06:16

Andorra Hosts Successful Congresses on Mountain Sustainability and Tourism, Adopts Key Declarations

Andorra's Mountain Partnership meeting drew delegates from 45 countries to adopt the Andorra Declaration for climate resilience and sustainable development; World Congress focused on AI solutions.