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Sports•2 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 22:01

Arinsal Hosts Inaugural Road Race & Baggers Event May 1-3

Andorran Motorcycle Federation organizes Arinsal's first Road Race & Baggers event May 1-3, launching the national championship with a safety-focused regularity race on the climb, featuring Bagger motorcycles.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 20:01

Andorra's ENA Unveils 2026 Season with Debut Puppet Show and Youth Theatre Expansion

ENA's 2026 season features debut puppet show with Encamp and Abast Teatre, Emergents for 21-30 talents, and support for Jocand and JoDansa amid rising 2025 sales.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 19:31

Andorran Teen Artist Makuka to Headline at FiM Vila-seca Festival

18-year-old Nicolás Vega represents Andorra at the emerging music event in Tarragona from May 7-10, thanks to a cultural exchange agreement boosting local talent's international reach.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 19:01

Record 1,020 Candidates Register for Catalan Proficiency Exams

Andorra's Department of Language Policy reports a record 1,020 registrations for official Catalan exams, reflecting strong public commitment to proficiency certification amid rising demand for basic levels.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 18:46

Andorra's Andoflora 32nd Edition Blooms Under 'Plants that Care' Theme in La Massana

Extended festival from May 18-24 features redesigned markets, biodiversity workshops, interactive floral art, and family foraging events amid climate-focused talks.

Politics•3 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 18:31

Andorra la Vella Youth Councillors Secure Unanimous Backing for Proposals on Communication, Leisure and Safety

Andorra la Vella youth councillors secure unanimous backing for proposals enhancing communication, leisure and safety, with parish council committing to implementation.

Business•2 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 18:31

Escaldes-Engordany Hosts Ourense Official for Thermal Water Management Talks

Officials from Escaldes-Engordany parish and Spain's Ourense city discussed best practices in thermal resource management and tourism during an institutional meeting last week. The visit featured tours of key thermal facilities.

Other•2 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 17:46

University of Andorra Partners with India's St. Aloysius University to Boost Computer Science Programs

The memorandum enables hosting of visiting Indian faculty for UdA's English-language informatics bachelor's semester, integrating international expertise into the curriculum.

Other•5 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 13:46

Andorra Police Arrest 11 in Weekend Spree of Assaults, Drugs, and Drink-Driving

Authorities in Andorra made 11 arrests over the weekend and early week for sexual assault, mutual violence with drugs, family attacks involving knives, public intoxication resistance, drug possession, and drink-driving crashes injuring six people.

Health•4 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 13:46

Andorra Signs Agreement for Allergy-Friendly Meals in All Public Schools with €15,000 Annual Funding

Pact doubles prior subsidy, covers parents' associations and schools like Lycée Comte de Foix, and funds meal transport to ensure equal access for students with dietary needs.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 13:46

Andorra Hosts 10th WhatsApp Relats Literary Contest with Nationwide School Participation

Students from eight schools across various systems competed by crafting 100-word stories via WhatsApp in one hour, ahead of Sant Jordi, with prizes including tablets and smartwatches.

Business•3 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 13:31

ACTINN Announces 10th INNTEC Jornades on Society 5.0, Smart Mobility and Elderly Care Innovations

Free two-day event in Andorra la Vella features keynotes, roundtables, and ACTINN Awards, targeting experts in sustainability, health tech, and the Silver Economy.

Other•4 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 13:01

Andorran Police and Fire Specialists Train in Underwater Judicial Operations in Spain

Andorran experts from police and fire services participated in Spain's Guardia Civil programme in Cadiz to enhance underwater investigation skills for judicial cases. The sessions emphasized evidence handling in risky scenarios with international specialists.

Other•4 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 12:46

Andorra's Volunteer Civil Protection Corps Grows to 40 with 15 New Members

Andorra's Volunteer Civil Protection Corps grows to 40 members after 15 new recruits complete intensive training on emergency systems, first aid, and shelter deployment at Ordino Secondary School.

Other•5 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 11:46

Encamp man faces 6.5 years for hammer robbery at hotel

A 24-year-old Encamp resident robbed a central hotel with a hammer last August, stealing €900 after failed break-ins nearby. He faces up to 6.5 years.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 09:31

Àlex Garrido Wins 2025 Fiter i Rossell Prize for Andorra-Inspired Dublin Thriller

The police thriller, blending entertainment with commentary on migration and politics, was launched Monday. Minister Mònica Bonell lauded its topical themes as the prize faces transition after 47 years.

Business•3 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra's Hotel Association Marks 65 Years Shaping Tourism Industry

Unió Hotelera d’Andorra has driven the nation's tourism evolution through collaboration, innovation, and crisis support, honoring contributors ahead of its 2026 anniversary.

Other•4 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra Disability Groups Push for Adapted Emergency Phone Service

Andorran disability federation demands emergency call service for impaired individuals, as government nears new rights law presentation amid National Disability Day events.

Health•3 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 07:16

Creand Fundació Launches New 'Viu en gran' Edition for Active Ageing Over 60s

Running April to June in Andorra la Vella, the programme offers workshops on podcasting, AI, drawing, digital skills, golf, hikes and cultural trips to boost wellbeing and social ties.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 07:16

Santuari de Meritxell Celebrates 50th Anniversary with New Bells and Maintenance Deal

Andorra's Santuari de Meritxell launches 50th anniversary celebrations with new bells completing its chime, a new €12,000 annual maintenance pact, and 30 heritage events for all ages.

Business•3 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 07:16

MoraBanc Campaign Boosts Pas de la Casa Spending 42% to €548,000 Despite Retail Slump

Promotion with 10% rebates drew 17% more cardholders and 21% higher average spend per client amid French road closure and Andorra's 13.5% February sales drop.

Sports•2 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 06:47

Marc Cardona Ends 535-Day Goal Drought to Secure FC Andorra Win Over Valladolid

The forward's first strike for the club clinched three vital points in Segunda División, fueling Andorra's push for a record 60-point season amid unbeaten survival form.

Other•5 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 06:47

Andorra's CASS Warns of Phishing Scam Promising Fake 250-Euro Reimbursements

Andorra's social security body CASS alerts residents to ignore scam emails pretending to offer 250-euro refunds, which direct to a Kazakh site for data theft. Official advice: delete without clicking and verify claims officially.

Sports•4 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 06:46

Andorran Swimming Federation Prioritises World Aquatics A Standards for 2028 Olympics

Andorran Swimming Federation launches three-year biomechanics program at University of Granada's Aquatics Lab with coach Fred Vergnoux, targeting swimmers like Kevin Teixeira to hit A standards for 8.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 21, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Comapedrosa Astronomy Festival Returns June 12-13, Prepping for Rare Solar Eclipse

Fourth Andorra Comapedrosa Astronomy Festival returns June 12-13 in Arinsal, with solar observations, yoga, expert talks, and stargazing blackout to prep for August 12's 98-99% eclipse and Perseids.