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Sports•4 Related•Mar 21, 2026 • 05:46

Andorran Skier Gina del Rio Finishes 42nd in World Cup Classic Opener Amid Heavy Snow

Del Rio trailed winner Linn Svahn by 3:33.9 in Lake Placid finale, with snowfall widening gaps; she eyes sprint and mass start while holding third in U23 standings.

Sports•2 Related•Mar 21, 2026 • 05:46

Andorran Pol Moya Finishes 6th or 7th in 1500m Heat at World Indoor Championships

The FC Barcelona athlete clocked 3:44.68 in a tactical Torun qualifier but missed direct advancement amid conflicting reports on his exact position.

Sports•2 Related•Mar 20, 2026 • 20:00

Russian Olympic Official's Visit to Andorra Sparks Debate Over Sanctions Compliance

Russian Olympic Committee's deputy secretary general Nelli Filippova had an informal stopover meeting with Andorran Olympic officials, sparking debate on IOC sanctions compliance post-Ukraine.

Environment•3 Related•Mar 20, 2026 • 17:15

Andorra la Vella Children's Council Unanimously Approves Student Proposals for Green Spaces and Inclusive Parks

Ideas from six schools include sensory play areas, an indoor intergenerational park in Espai Capital, and vertical gardens, with officials praising youth input on sustainable urban enhancements.

Other•3 Related•Mar 20, 2026 • 14:00

Andorra la Vella Residents Protest Dense 28-Home Development in Comella Parc

Locals decry abrupt tree felling, construction disruptions and lack of prior notice, demanding technical reports and better oversight at upcoming commune meeting.

Politics•4 Related•Mar 20, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra Approves Public Administration Reforms and Inactive HUT Licence Cancellations

Andorra approves public administration reforms repeating job classifications for three workers per court order, streamlining evaluations and substitutions, and cancelling inactive HUT licences.

Politics•4 Related•Mar 20, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra's EU Association Talks Stall in Brussels Over Spain's Reservations as Domestic Pact Expands

EFTA working group awaits unanimity amid treaty concerns, while state pact adds business groups amid SDP suspension, with border deal nearing signature ahead of EU Entry/Exit System.

Politics•4 Related•Mar 20, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra Accepts 108 UN Human Rights Recommendations, Reviews 41 More

Foreign Affairs Minister Imma Tor pledges national tracking mechanism and highlights progress in equality, violence prevention, child protection, and disability inclusion since 2020.

Business•5 Related•Mar 20, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra Accepts Article 28 of Revised European Social Charter

The move bolsters safeguards for employee representatives in companies, matching existing national labour laws that ban their dismissal during and after mandates. It was revealed at a Moldova-hosted event discussing social policy amid economic and climate challenges.

Business•4 Related•Mar 20, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra Retail Sales Drop 4.4% in January 2026 Amid Fuel and Food Declines

Large commercial surfaces bucked the trend with 3.8% growth driven by non-food items, while overall employment contracted 4.7% year-on-year.

Andorran Bus Services Hit 515,739 Passengers in 2025, Up 15% from 2024

Operators ran 32,907 trips, with Barcelona leading outbound routes at 60.7%. Spanish visitors dipped slightly to 40.7%, while other nationalities rose to 38%, driven mainly by shopping and tourism.

Other•5 Related•Mar 20, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra la Vella Overhauls Jovial Social Housing with Points System Favoring Young Low-Income Residents

New criteria prioritize parish ties, low earnings, youth under 30 and first-time independence seekers, replacing seniority-based waiting lists amid reforms to recover unpaid rents and unify programs.

Health•4 Related•Mar 20, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra's First Inpatient Dog Therapy Launches for Teens in Mental Health Unit

Bi-monthly sessions with calm dogs like Tequila help 12-18-year-olds reduce stress, build emotional bonds, and engage more openly, integrated into routine care at Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell.

Business•2 Related•Mar 20, 2026 • 06:32

Andorran Taxi Association Expels Four Members for Using Uber

The move, approved by secret ballot at a tense assembly, cuts dispatch access and sparks legal challenges from drivers alleging discrimination and rights violations.

Environment•3 Related•Mar 20, 2026 • 06:32

Six Storks Perch in Andorran Village of Auvinyà for First Time

Residents photographed the birds on rooftops and stone chimneys, speculating they were scouting nest sites during rare spring migration stopover.

Business•3 Related•Mar 20, 2026 • 06:31

Andorra Broadband Subscribers Hit 44,366 in Feb 2026, Up 2.8% YoY Amid Telecom Growth

Mobile users reach 134,351 with 3.9% rise, internet traffic surges 6.7%, while voice calls plunge 15.6% signaling shift to data services.

Other•2 Related•Mar 19, 2026 • 22:31

The 41-year-old Romanian national from Spain was flagged during a work permit application, entering prison

Andorra police arrested a 41-year-old Romanian national from Spain, fourth member of a storage burglary gang, flagged during work permit application; he faces short prison term before expulsion.

Other•5 Related•Mar 19, 2026 • 22:31

Andorran Police Extradite French Drug Trafficking Couple to France After Border Handover

Arrested in January while vacationing, the pair led a cocaine and cannabis network in southwest France; the man faced bribery charges in Andorran prison before swift expulsion.

Business•2 Related•Mar 19, 2026 • 22:16

Tiffany's Price Hike Lesson: Can't Be Everything to Be Something, Says IESE Professor

Ricard Gil urges brands to make tough trade-offs for clear positioning and honest self-assessment to thrive in competitive markets, drawing on the jeweler's strategy to protect its luxury identity.

Culture•2 Related•Mar 19, 2026 • 20:52

Andorra Hosts 'Van Gogh Alive' Immersive Concert with Live Music and Projections

Live quintet performs pop covers and originals alongside large-scale visuals of the artist's life at Sala Prat del Roure on March 26, with €20 tickets for 8pm and 9.30pm sessions.

Business•3 Related•Mar 19, 2026 • 19:31

Andorra Approves Auto-Cancellation of Inactive Tourist Housing Registrations

Properties unused for 12 months will be removed from HUT and EGHUT registers starting April 17 to enhance tourism oversight and redirect to residential market, with over 100 eligible now.

Business•3 Related•Mar 19, 2026 • 19:31

Andorran Municipal Workers Demand Salary Updates and Uniform Conditions After Second Meeting

Representatives from four parishes highlight disparities in pay scales, hours, and unfulfilled traffic agent law implementation, planning broader coordination in April.

Politics•4 Related•Mar 19, 2026 • 17:31

Andorra Rejects Open Lists for Parish Elections

Consell General votes down Concòrdia's proposal for fully open lists amid fears of fragmentation, personalism, and instability from low-vote.

Business•2 Related•Mar 19, 2026 • 14:31

Andorra Approves Labour Code Reform to Boost Worker Representation

The unanimous reform introduces company delegates for small firms, enhances protections for candidates, and promotes social dialogue amid calls from opposition for broader changes.

Politics•2 Related•Mar 19, 2026 • 13:46

Neus Cornella Unanimously Approved as New INH Director Amid Debate

Andorra's General Council appoints Neus Cornella to lead National Housing Institute, despite opposition criticism of the agency's necessity and.