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Sports•3 Sources•Mar 30, 2026 • 07:46

VPC Andorra Men's Rugby Suffer Dramatic 22-24 Loss to Getxo, Bottom of Table

Andorrans led 22-17 at half-time but late yellow card and Getxo's final try sealed third straight defeat. Women's team ends season with 28-6 semi-final loss to Cornecruc.

Sports•2 Sources•Mar 30, 2026 • 07:46

Enfaf Construccions Modernes Women Draw 1-1 with Leaders CE L'Hospitalet

Cris Lacour's early goal canceled out by Andrea Morata amid heavy snow and wind at FAF Training Centre, boosting Andorran side to hold fourth place after two losses.

Sports•2 Sources•Mar 30, 2026 • 06:46

Andorran Skier Íria Medina DNFs Giant Slalom After Strong First Run at British Nationals

The 28-year-old posted the 11th-fastest first-run time but failed to finish, amid weather cancellations across events. She had placed 13th in supergiant slalom earlier with her second-best seasonal result.

Other•4 Sources•Mar 29, 2026 • 20:46

Andorra Advances Animal Welfare Law Reforms with Stakeholder Input and Calls for Bolder Measures

Animal protection groups like ARPA push for pet sales bans, offender registries, mandatory training, and cross-border data sharing to prevent abuse and recidivism.

Other•2 Sources•Mar 29, 2026 • 19:16

Comú d’Escaldes-Engordany Launches Hiring Drive for Nursery School Educators

The selection process seeks candidates with strong educational passion and empathy to bolster teaching teams and support early childhood development in the parish.

Culture•3 Sources•Mar 29, 2026 • 19:01

Hundreds Brave Snow and Winds for Palm Sunday in Central Andorra

Celebrations in Andorra la Vella and Escaldes-Engordany adapted to harsh weather with relocated processions, blessings, and messages on faith and renewal, drawing 300-400 and 250 faithful respectively.

Other•4 Sources•Mar 29, 2026 • 18:46

Canillo Leader Defends New Urban Plan as Reversible Safeguard Against Post-Covid Construction Boom

Jordi Alcobé warns unchecked development would cause irreversible harm to parish landscape and cohesion, citing a 37-year demolition example and urging precautionary limits in vulnerable areas.

Sports•3 Sources•Mar 29, 2026 • 14:46

Andorra U21s Stun England with 1-1 Draw in Euro Qualifier, Deny Late Winner

Gerard Solà volleyed Andorra ahead in the 52nd minute before Rico Lewis equalised from the spot. The result marks Andorra's best qualifying campaign with seven points from eight games.

Transport•2 Sources•Mar 29, 2026 • 14:31

Strong Winds Disrupt Andorra Roads and Catalonia Access Routes

Tree blocks C-14 highway at Coll de Nargó, accident causes delays at Oliana; motorcycles toppled in Andorra with material damage but no injuries. Protecció Civil warns of continued high gusts.

Transport•2 Sources•Mar 29, 2026 • 13:01

Heavy Snowfall in Andorra Causes Highway Crash and Road Closures

A French car collided with a bus on CG-2 amid intense snow, injuring the driver; yellow and black alert phases declared with heavy vehicle bans and strong winds forecast.

Environment•4 Sources•Mar 29, 2026 • 11:31

Andorra Issues Orange Wind Alert and Snow Warnings Through Monday

Gusts up to 130 km/h expected at peaks, with up to 30cm snow accumulations in northern areas; Civil Protection urges securing items and cautious travel amid wintry spring conditions.

Transport•3 Sources•Mar 29, 2026 • 11:31

Driver Injured in Snowy Collision with Bus on Andorra's CG-2 Road

A 24-year-old in a French-registered car suffered minor facial cuts and possible rib damage after a frontal-side impact with a northbound La Passa de la Casa bus amid heavy snowfall near Canillo, causing major traffic disruptions.

Business•5 Sources•Mar 29, 2026 • 07:31

Massive Fire Destroys Aigües d'Arinsal Bottling Plant After 48 Hours of Containment Efforts

Firefighters from 10 units extinguished the blaze at the renovated 4,000m² facility in La Massana parish, with no injuries reported amid evacuations, water shortages, and a probe into electrical origins.

Environment•2 Sources•Mar 29, 2026 • 07:31

Andorra's FEDA Joins Earth Hour, Urges Energy-Saving Habits

The state-owned electricity provider turned off lights from 8:30pm to 9:30pm, promoting tips like using natural light to cut consumption by 60% and eliminating standby power waste.

Other•2 Sources•Mar 29, 2026 • 07:31

Two Bar Fights in Andorra la Vella's Prada Ramon Area Leave Two Men with Minor Injuries

Police de-escalated the first dispute peacefully around 2pm on Carrer de la Sardana, while a second altercation just after on Carrer Callaueta led to citations for the involved men.

Other•2 Sources•Mar 28, 2026 • 17:31

Firefighters Probe Burnt Smell and Smoke in Two Andorra la Vella Incidents Saturday

First call at a Meritxell hotel traced to electrical fault in laundry, ruled false alarm; apartment on l'Alzinaret still under investigation with street closed.

Sports•5 Sources•Mar 28, 2026 • 09:46

Andorra Ski Resorts Gear Up for Record Easter Boom with Deep Snow and 300km Pistes

Bookings up 15% amid excellent conditions and sunny weather, rebounding from February's visitor dip, with resorts extending activities into mid-April.

Business•2 Sources•Mar 28, 2026 • 07:32

MoraBanc Group Registers BEF Name Change to MoraBanc in Spain

The rebranding completes the acquisition from Unicaja S.A. and is supported by key governance hires, advancing full banking operations by 2027.

Culture•2 Sources•Mar 28, 2026 • 07:31

Episcopal Co-Prince of Andorra Visits University of Andorra

Josep-Lluís Serrano Pentinat tours nursing labs, AI research, and new health and political science units before signing the Golden Book and receiving the university medal.

Sports•3 Sources•Mar 28, 2026 • 07:01

Andbank Signs One-Year Sponsorship with VPC Rugby Women's Teams

The deal supports senior, U18, U16, and U14 squads amid player shortages, as the senior team prepares for a crucial semifinal against league leaders Cornecruc this afternoon.

Sports•3 Sources•Mar 28, 2026 • 06:32

Montenegro Beats Depleted Andorra 2-0 in Friendly

Andorra's makeshift squad, missing key players due to injury and club duties, held firm until late penalty by Mugosa and Osmajić's rebound sealed the loss at Podgorica City Stadium.

Health•3 Sources•Mar 28, 2026 • 06:01

Government Study Confirms Growing Tiger Mosquito Presence in Andorra's Urban Areas

Research reveals increasing eggs, larvae, and adults in southern parishes and central valley, prompting surveillance, awareness campaigns, and targeted treatments to curb public health risks.

Business•5 Sources•Mar 27, 2026 • 19:31

Andorra Fuel Importers Warn Government of Shrinking Price Edge Over Spain Amid Oil Crisis

Rising Middle East oil costs and Madrid's tax cuts erode tourist sales and state revenue, prompting urgent talks with Economy Minister for potential relief measures.

Other•3 Sources•Mar 27, 2026 • 14:46

Andorra Launches Tender for National Emergencies Centre Consultancy

The project will oversee technical implementation of the unified 112 emergency line, ensuring compliance with timelines and budgets, with operations set to start in 2027 at the Nexus building.

Sports•4 Sources•Mar 27, 2026 • 13:46

MoraBanc Andorra Boosted by Castañeda Return for Home Clash vs Baskonia

Okoye out six weeks with knee ligament injury and Luz sidelined by hamstring tear, as coach Tabak eyes upset despite relegation fight.