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Culture•2 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 19:01

Paquito D’Rivera to Headline Andorra Jazz Festival Replacing Ailing Chucho Valdés

Cuban clarinetist D’Rivera, joined by Anat Cohen’s Quartetinho, steps in after Valdés’ health-related withdrawal, maintaining the €40,000 contract for the 42nd Escaldes-Engordany event on July 4.

Politics•3 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 19:01

Andorra Approves UN Protocol on Migrant Smuggling

Andorra's government approved accession to the UN Protocol against Migrant Smuggling by Land, Sea and Air, a Palermo Convention supplement, pending parliament.

Two Major Traffic Projects Launch in Escaldes-Engordany and Andorra la Vella

Carrer dels Escalls closes for six months due to viaduct drainage upgrades near hospital, while Carrer de la Unió adds a third lane to reduce congestion by up to 20%.

Business•4 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 16:17

Andorra Hotels Hit 70.88% Occupancy in March, Best Since Pandemic

Andorra's hotel sector ended the 2025-2026 winter on a high note, with good snow conditions and an early Easter driving the best March results since the pandemic amid operational challenges.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 15:01

Sant Julià de Lòria Sets Fire-Damaged Centre Cultural Lauredià Opening for 25 June

Sant Julià de Lòria's Centre Cultural Lauredià reopens 25 June after €9M repairs from 2022 fire, with ceremony, open-house performances, and future role as community hub.

Business•4 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 14:01

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

Growth driven by higher ticket prices and 40% restaurant surge; spring shifts to adults-only wellness with maintenance from April 7.

Business•2 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 12:16

La Massana Awards Contract to Form Aigües de la Massana Water Management Company

La Massana parish council awards legal advisory contract to create Aigües de la Massana, a mixed company to manage the full water cycle for greater agility and investment.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Blocks Both Lanes in Aixovall Near Training Center

Incident reported at 10:00 on April 8, 2026, causes major traffic backups; emergency services clearing scene amid unconfirmed injuries during Easter holidays.

Business•2 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 10:01

Andorran Ministry Awards €229,900 Contract to Cases&Lacambra for Public Debt Refinancing

The law firm will design a new issuance to refinance the emission maturing on 23 February 2027, selected via international tender and announced in the BOPA.

Other•2 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 07:01

Lycée Comte de Foix Ranks 21st in France's Public High Schools

The school in Prada Motxilla scored 18.1/20 on Ministry of Education indicators, topping Pyrénées-Orientales and outperforming nearby rivals, though it placed 128th overall including privates.

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.