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Bus Malfunction Spews Thick Smoke on Andorra's CG1 and CG2 Roads

A national bus bound for Encamp emitted heavy smoke from faulty combustion on Andorra's CG1 and CG2 near Obac, alarming drivers with poor visibility but causing no accidents or major disruptions.

Health•2 Related•Apr 26, 2026 • 07:01

Pep Castellón Named New President of Andorra's Projecte Vida Addiction Support Group

Longtime member replaces Eva Tenorio, who retains key operational roles as executive secretary and board member to ensure continuity in peer-support model.

Sports•2 Related•Apr 26, 2026 • 07:01

34th International Trophy Vila d’Andorra la Vella Draws Record 750 Judo Competitors from Europe

Club Judo Hantei-organized event at Pavelló Toni Martí featured cadet, senior, and base categories over two days, with participants from Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, and Romania.

Politics•3 Related•Apr 25, 2026 • 20:31

Andorra Delegation Highlights Religious Coexistence, Anti-Discrimination at Council of Europe Session

Andorra's team, led by Berna Coma, participated in the Strasbourg spring session, promoting religious harmony, combating discrimination, and advancing gender violence prevention through education and legislation.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 25, 2026 • 19:01

IaMONTO's 'Alma' Blends Slow Theatre and Sensory Poetry at Encamp's Cultural Cycle

IaMONTO's 'Alma' featured barefoot performers in rat masks engaging everyday objects on a minimalist futuristic stage, drawing 50 spectators to reflect on time and environment.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 25, 2026 • 18:46

60 Andorran Government Volunteers Launch New Season with Training in Canillo

Ministry officials outlined support for major events like the Illa Carlemany race, Cirque du Soleil shows, and La Vuelta cycling, with Minister Mònica Bonell praising their vital contributions.

Sports•4 Related•Apr 25, 2026 • 18:16

FC Andorra Eyes Segunda Survival with Record Win Streak in Leganés Clash

Ninth-placed Tricolors, 17 points clear of drop zone, aim for fourth straight victory Sunday at Butarque amid defensive injuries on both sides.

Business•3 Related•Apr 25, 2026 • 16:01

French Savers Seek Macron's Help in Andorra Insurer AGA Collapse

Hundreds of French investors, mostly retirees from Occitanie, face major losses after Andorra's AGA insurer collapsed in 2019. They hope President Macron, as co-prince, intervenes during his April visit amid claims of mismanagement and undervalued assets.

Business•4 Related•Apr 25, 2026 • 11:01

Andorra Demòcrates Propose First Property Register for Legal Certainty

Demòcrates group introduces bill for Andorra's inaugural digital Property Register to boost real estate transaction security. It will verify documents, mandate phased inscriptions, and limit public access to protect privacy while enabling checks on rights and burdens.

Business•5 Related•Apr 25, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra Leader Urges Respect for Housing Protest During Macron Visit

Andorra's head of government Xavier Espot emphasizes respect and pacifism for a Housing Union protest planned during French President Macron's visit as co-prince. The action targets the government's rental deregulation amid a severe housing crisis.

Other•3 Related•Apr 25, 2026 • 07:16

Firefighters Extinguish Roof Blaze at Andorra la Vella Construction Site

A welding spark ignited wood on a building roof in Andorra la Vella, producing heavy smoke seen valley-wide. Responders quickly contained the fire on Carrer Doctor Molines with no harm to people.

Business•2 Related•Apr 25, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra Launches 2026 Observatori Survey on Economy, Government and Public Priorities

Fieldwork begins with 750 telephone interviews targeting residents' views on improvements, natural risks and internet usage, amid published FAQs addressing public concerns.

Culture•5 Related•Apr 25, 2026 • 06:47

Andorra Celebrates Saint George's Day with Book Fairs, Roses and Parish Events

Parishes across Andorra buzzed with Saint George's Day festivities on Thursday, including crowded book and rose markets, children's workshops, literary awards, and author signings before afternoon storms arrived.

Politics•5 Related•Apr 25, 2026 • 06:16

Andorra's Espot Slams Opposition on Abortion, Housing Bills Amid Protests

Andorra's leader Xavier Espot rejected opposition amendments to penal code abortion changes and rental deregulation, accusing them of extremism. Housing group SHA urged Co-princes to address crisis ahead of Macron's visit, planning demonstrations.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 25, 2026 • 06:16

L'Escapada Wins Top Prize at Revived Codfish Days in Andorra la Vella

The restaurant's 'Horta i calma' cod dish beat 21 rivals in the tasting contest, marking the event's return after over a decade to boost local gastronomy and honor a historic staple.

Other•5 Related•Apr 24, 2026 • 20:16

French National Extradited from Italy to Andorra Appeals Fraud Imprisonment

A 57-year-old Frenchman, extradited from Italy after six months in custody, faces qualified fraud charges tied to his former Andorran firm. He appeals imprisonment, arguing time served and a pardon make further detention unnecessary.

Politics•3 Related•Apr 24, 2026 • 16:16

Brigitte Macron to Skip Emmanuel Macron's Andorra Visit Due to Personal Reasons

Andorran officials confirm the French first lady's absence from the April 27-28 trip, resolving earlier uncertainties and simplifying protocol adjustments in the principality's bicphalic structure.

Sports•3 Related•Apr 24, 2026 • 14:01

MoraBanc Andorra Faces Coviran Granada in Crucial Liga ACB Relegation Battle

Both teams, mired at the bottom with 7-20 records, need around 10 wins to survive, with Andorra holding basket average edges over rivals and Granada revitalized under new coach.

Politics•2 Related•Apr 24, 2026 • 11:16

Concòrdia to Force Debate on Curbing Confidentiality Clauses in Andorra Turisme Contracts

Opposition group uses reservation of amendment ahead of Tourism Law's final approval on 30 October, seeking stricter rules on secretive high-value deals amid cycling event controversy.

Other•4 Related•Apr 24, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra Households Reach 40,928, Up 3.4% Yearly as Average Size Drops to 2.18

Single-person households comprise 37.4% of total, with Andorra la Vella leading parishes at 11,302 units amid ongoing decline in household sizes.

Other•2 Related•Apr 24, 2026 • 06:32

Spanish Ex-Chef on Trial in Andorra for Threatening Boss and His Mother with Knife

Prosecutors seek 14-month suspended sentence after 2020 incidents involving blade gestures amid workplace tensions, with defendant claiming tools were for gardening.

Health•3 Related•Apr 24, 2026 • 06:31

Andorra Approves Regulations for Clinical Labs and Biological Sample Centers

New rules set structural, technical, and operational standards to boost diagnostic precision, patient safety, and quality controls in line with international benchmarks.

Other•3 Related•Apr 24, 2026 • 06:01

Andorra Recerca + Innovació Joins International Science Council as Category 2 Member

The affiliation elevates AR+I's global profile, granting access to scientific discussions, collaborations, and events like the 2026 Beijing meeting on science for a better future.

Health•3 Related•Apr 24, 2026 • 06:01

Andorra Sees Record 58 Chlamydia Cases in 2025 Amid Shifting STI Trends

Gonorrhea and syphilis cases declined while HIV diagnoses rose to 10; influenza and varicella also surged, per health ministry's five-year surveillance report.

Other•2 Related•Apr 24, 2026 • 06:01

Andorra Ends 2025 with 799 Associations and 37 Foundations, Up from Prior Year

Data from the Statistics Department shows growth across categories and parishes, with Andorra la Vella dominating both associations and foundations in the microstate.