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Andorra la Vella Begins Work on Third Lane for Busy CG-3 Route

Preparatory utility inspections launched on Carrer de la Unió to boost capacity by 20%, with full redesign including bus stop shifts and 30 km/h limit expected by late April.

Health•4 Related•Apr 07, 2026 • 14:31

Andorra Launches Health Dashboard with 67 Key Indicators on World Health Day

Andorra launches public Health Dashboard with 67 indicators tracking health trends, showing 84.1-year life expectancy but lags in cancer screening and spending; plans to attract doctors.

Business•4 Related•Apr 07, 2026 • 13:16

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

Higher spa prices and strong on-site dining growth offset visitor decline, reinforcing its premium wellness model amid renovations.

Sports•4 Related•Apr 07, 2026 • 11:46

Grandvalira Sells 160K Ski Passes in Record Easter Week Despite Early Weather Woes

Peak of 22,500 skiers on Good Friday amid improved conditions; Pyrenees stations eye 1.4M season total with strong hotel occupancy but soft retail sales.

Business•2 Related•Apr 07, 2026 • 11:16

Andorra Approves Sharp Rise in Economic Aid Payments Amid Uneven Recovery

Government greenlit 98.6% of 1,111 applications for €3.45 million through September 2025, up 15% year-over-year, with single-parent and unipersonal households leading recipients.

Van Driver Arrested for Drink-Driving Crash in Andorra After Hit-and-Run Claim Backfires

28-year-old Encamp resident recorded 1.78 g/l BAC after police traced his damaged vehicle; incident among 17 Easter arrests, mostly for drink-driving with levels up to 2.34 g/l.

Other•2 Related•Apr 07, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Housing Union Protests Rental Deregulation Bill Amid Fears of Rent Hikes and Evictions

SHA demonstrators in Plaça del Consell General demand rent caps, eviction protections, and transparency measures to combat the housing crisis affecting residents from pensioners to young workers.

Sports•5 Related•Apr 07, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra's Naturland Nordic Ski Centre Closes Pistes Early Due to Poor Snow

La Rabassa operations ended on 6 April 2026, but restaurant, lodging, and activities at lower sectors remain open until 12 April, with high-altitude N’Boscat accessible over the final weekend.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 07, 2026 • 06:16

Ordino and Encamp Revive Easter Caramelles Processions with Music and Tradition

Coral Casamanya's singers toured historic streets collecting donations, while Encamp's young performers celebrated Sant Romà de les Bons festival for a second year amid growing community support.

Other•3 Related•Apr 07, 2026 • 06:16

Firefighters Extinguish Blaze Destroying 1,200 sqm Warehouse at Andorran Recycling Plant

The fire at the Santa Coloma compaction facility on 6 April 2026 produced thick smoke visible across central Andorra, but caused no injuries as no workers were present; cause under investigation.

Sports•2 Related•Apr 07, 2026 • 05:46

Andorra Names Cervós, Davasse, Carrascosa, and Blasi for Davis Cup Europe Zone IV in Armenia

Andorra's FAT names Èric Cervós, Guillem Davasse, Pablo Carrascosa, and Iu Blasi for Davis Cup Europe Zone IV in Armenia's Tsaghkadzor, June 17-20.

Sports•3 Related•Apr 06, 2026 • 22:02

Oriol Pi Claims 10th in Elite at VolCAT Despite Mechanical Issues

The Andorran InfoFive rider overcame setbacks in the two-day mountain bike stage race won by Hans Becking, with Xavi Jové securing 11th. Pi eyes World Cup momentum.

Sports•3 Related•Apr 06, 2026 • 22:01

Andorran Ski Mountaineers Secure Seventh in World Cup Mixed Relay Final

Max Palmitjavila and Lea Ancion finish 7th at Villars-sur-Ollon, earning Andorra 10th overall in discipline with 154 points. Team shows promise in sprints amid strong international competition.

Other•4 Related•Apr 06, 2026 • 21:01

Escaldes-Engordany Launches €500,000 Tender for Third Phase of Engolasters Colony Renovations

Escaldes-Engordany launches €500,000 tender for Engolasters colony's third phase: new services building with showers and bathrooms, 6,000-litre water tank, and 1940s kitchen restoration for display.

Health•3 Related•Apr 06, 2026 • 17:01

Andorra Braces for Worst Pollen Season in Years in 2026 After Record Rains

Allergists link surge to heavy autumn and winter precipitation boosting vegetation; cases expected to peak post-Easter with cypress, ash, birch, and grasses.

Other•2 Related•Apr 06, 2026 • 13:01

Andorra Police Arrest Two at Border for Drug Possession

Routine checks at Riu Runer crossing uncovered speed pills in a woman's car and ecstasy plus hashish in a man's vehicle, leading to charges of crimes against public health.

Business•4 Related•Apr 06, 2026 • 10:31

Andorra Pension Chief Urges Youth to Buy Property for Retirement Amid Ageing Doubts

Young Andorrans doubt pay-as-you-go system's viability and expect later retirement, prompting calls for generational reforms and personal investments to cut future rent costs.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 06, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra's Episcopal Co-Prince Issues First Easter Message on Renewal and Resurrection

Bishop Josep-Lluís Serrano Pentinat frames Easter as a journey from death to life, urging believers to share hope in daily settings and thanking clergy for community support.

Politics•4 Related•Apr 06, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra-EU Deal Mandates 90-Day Annual Stay for Passive Residents to Retain Schengen Access

Andorra-EU deal requires third-country passive residents to stay 90 days/year in Andorra, proving genuine ties to retain Schengen access; citizens unaffected.

Multiple Road Incidents in Andorra Thursday: Crashes Injure Five, One Driver Arrested

A solo motorcycle fall in Santa Coloma, collisions near Aixovall and Incles, and others caused minor injuries and brief closures on key routes like CG-1 and CG-2.

Landslide Blocks Lane on Andorra's CG-2 Near El Tarter, Cleared Overnight with No Injuries

Emergency teams removed mud, rocks, and snow from the downhill lane at a roundabout, restoring full traffic by late Saturday amid a busy weekend of road incidents.

Health•2 Related•Apr 06, 2026 • 06:32

Spain's Supreme Court Orders Health Ministry to Release Full Andorra Vaccine Resale Agreement

Ruling overturns prior denial, mandates disclosure of 13,650 Pfizer/BioNTech doses deal and details on similar pacts with other countries within 10 days, rejecting secrecy claims over EU contracts.

Business•4 Related•Apr 06, 2026 • 06:31

Andorra la Vella Approves Revised Tender for Pouets Parking Site Concession

After failed 2025 bids, updates include flexible usage for cultural and social activities, new surveys, and minimum €4,000 monthly canon to attract private operators.

Sports•3 Related•Apr 06, 2026 • 06:01

FC Andorra Stuns Racing de Santander with 6-2 Comeback Win to Escape Relegation Worry

Trailing 2-0 at halftime, the hosts scored five second-half goals including a VAR-awarded penalty and red card to extend their buffer over Segunda División drop zone to 12 points.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 06, 2026 • 06:01

Andorran Cultural Icon Sergi Mas Laid to Rest in Packed Sant Julià de Lòria Church

Hundreds honored 95-year-old Andorran artist Sergi Mas at his funeral in packed Sant Julià de Lòria church, with restored giants guarding the vibrant tribute.