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Culture•1 Source•Dec 21, 2025 • 07:30

Andorra's Castellers Build Towers as Social Glue in Non-Traditional Land

Founders Juli Peña and Pere Baró emphasize camaraderie in a non-traditional territory, overcoming pandemic setbacks to master key formations like the torre de sis and 7 de 6.

Culture•1 Source•Dec 21, 2025 • 07:30

Eurovision 2026 in Vienna Sees Record Low of 35 Countries Amid Boycotts

The contest faces its fewest participants since 2004 due to withdrawals over Israel's inclusion, despite returns from Bulgaria, Moldova, and Romania.

Politics•2 Sources•Dec 21, 2025 • 07:01

81-year-old Cuban-American entrepreneur and philanthropist Benjamín León Jr

The 81-year-old Cuban-American entrepreneur, nominated by President Trump, will be based in Madrid under dual accreditation and promote American interests in trade, security, and cultural ties.

Culture•2 Sources•Dec 21, 2025 • 07:01

Unnic Talent, Andorra's inaugural talent show for locals, received 15 entries across music, dance, arts, and

more, with auditions set for January 2026 and a grand final later that year.

Sports•1 Source•Dec 21, 2025 • 06:31

End of Andros Trophy Ice Racing in Andorra After 30 Years

Pep Besolí recalls bringing the prestigious snow racing event to Pas de la Casa, its highs with stars like Prost and Loeb, and why sponsor.

Business•1 Source•Dec 21, 2025 • 06:31

Andorra Luxury Retailers Unveil Exclusive Christmas Gifts

From Dolce&Gabbana pistachio panettone to Hermès Birkin bags and Breitling watches, Andorra's shops offer premium holiday indulgences amid peak.

Culture•1 Source•Dec 21, 2025 • 06:31

La Cort del Popaire: Soldeu's Iconic Mountain Restaurant Reopens for Ski Season

Rustic Andorran cort serves refined cuisine like duck foie gras and ember-grilled magret, drawing skiers with €40-50 meals amid Grandvalira's.

Culture•1 Source•Dec 21, 2025 • 06:31

Timeless Rural Life in Myanmar's Hpa-An Captured by Photographer

Amid karst mountains and rice paddies, locals tend fields by hand, navigate canals in wooden canoes, fish the Thanlwin River, and follow monastic rituals in sacred caves.

Culture•1 Source•Dec 21, 2025 • 06:31

Writer Antoni Rodríguez Shares Life's Top Essentials

Andorran-based author Antoni Rodríguez lists perseverance, nature, music, family, cooking, and love as his must-haves for a fulfilling life.

Business•1 Source•Dec 21, 2025 • 06:31

Andorran Households Surge Alcohol, Tobacco Spending 61.6% in 2024

Household expenditure on alcohol, tobacco, and narcotics rose sharply to 590 euros annually, second only to healthcare, amid 17.3% overall spending.

Culture•1 Source•Dec 21, 2025 • 06:31

Andorrans Mix Christmas Family Traditions with Warm-Weather Travel Escapes

While prioritizing key family dates like December 24-25 and 31, Andorrans increasingly book week-long trips to Dubai, Egypt, and Nordic auroras,.

Environment•1 Source•Dec 21, 2025 • 06:31

Andorra Exports 37K Tonnes of Waste in 2024, Down 2.3%

Stable waste management amid growth, with slag from treatment centre leading exports to Catalonia and France, per ministry report.

Health•1 Source•Dec 21, 2025 • 06:30

Andorra Approves Law Protecting Recovered Patients from Health Discrimination

General Council passes Right to Health Forgetfulness Law, shielding cancer, hepatitis C, and HIV survivors from bias in insurance, loans, and.

Culture•1 Source•Dec 21, 2025 • 06:30

La Sombra del Cóndor: Graphic Novel Trilogy on Spanish Civil War Air Battles

Gerardo Balsa's illustrated trilogy depicts fierce aerial combat through a German Luftwaffe pilot and Republican anarchist, now featured at La.

Business•1 Source•Dec 21, 2025 • 06:30

Andorra Ranks 7th Lowest Risk for Money Laundering in Basel AML Index 2025

The principality scored 3.48 out of 10, showing slight improvement from last year due to robust legal reforms and enhanced international cooperation, placing it just behind leaders like Finland and Iceland.

Sports•1 Source•Dec 21, 2025 • 06:01

Andorran Skier Lucas Pagès Finishes 16th in Pinzolo Telemark Sprint

Lucas Pagès placed 16th in the second Telemark World Cup sprint in Pinzolo, Italy, after 15th in the season opener, struggling with rhythm and.

Sports•1 Source•Dec 21, 2025 • 06:01

Germany Sweeps Andorra 6-0 in Futsal Friendly Double-Header

Germany crushed Andorra's futsal team 6-0 on Friday, following a 3-0 win Thursday, as the hosts showed fight but faltered after halftime.

Other•1 Source•Dec 20, 2025 • 22:15

Canillo Landowners Protest Covert Urban Planning Overhaul

Landowners accuse the parish council of disguising a major urban planning review as a minor amendment, denying them objection rights and breaching.

Sports•2 Sources•Dec 20, 2025 • 21:15

Andorran Ski Instructors Face Uncertain Future Amid Low Pay and Exodus

Association president warns young instructors are fleeing for better jobs abroad due to stagnant wages, overstaffing, and lack of government support.

Other•4 Sources•Dec 20, 2025 • 21:01

Drunk Driver Injures Girl in Encamp Crash; Multiple Arrests Follow

A 27-year-old man with BAC 1.47 hit barriers on CG-2 highway, injuring a pedestrian girl; police made several drink-driving and other arrests.

Sports•5 Sources•Dec 20, 2025 • 20:30

FC Andorra Edges Deportivo 1-0 to Climb Above Relegation

Lautaro de León's 77th-minute finish secured a second straight win for Carles Manso's side before the Christmas break, rewarding their second-half dominance in cold conditions with 2,620 fans.

Other•1 Source•Dec 20, 2025 • 19:01

Smugglers Caught Transporting Goods in Andorra's Snowy Mountains

Residents of Pas de la Casa report over 15 individuals smuggling along French-side mountain paths in Encamp parish, despite harsh winter weather.

Sports•1 Source•Dec 20, 2025 • 18:45

Amputee Dakar Veteran Mathieu Baumel Returns to Rally After Near-Fatal Crash

Andorran co-driver Mathieu Baumel, 10 months after leg amputation from a horrific accident, will compete in the Dakar Rally with Guillaume de Mévius.

Transport•2 Sources•Dec 20, 2025 • 18:15

59-Year-Old Andorran Injured in Solo Motorcycle Crash at Comella Roundabout

A 59-year-old resident suffered injuries in a traffic accident involving only his motorcycle at Andorra la Vella's Comella roundabout this morning;.

Other•5 Sources•Dec 20, 2025 • 17:30

Encamp Parish Council Approves Record €46.6M 2026 Budget with 8.73% Rise

The ambitious plan funds major projects like ski station upgrades, avenue refurbishments, church square renovations, and sports facility enhancements while keeping debt at 35.64%.