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Culture•5 Related•May 25, 2026 • 07:16

La Massana's Andoflora 2026 Festival Breaks Attendance and Sales Records

The three-day event at Parc del Prat Gran featured workshops, performances, and high demand for plants and crafts, drawing locals, tourists, and dignitaries amid favorable weather and community highlights.

Culture•4 Related•May 25, 2026 • 06:46

Ingrid Miralles Wins Historical Memory Award at 13th Ull Nu Festival for Merceria Lídia

Her documentary preserves her grandmother's haberdashery legacy, while *Fúria* takes top short film prize and organizers hail record attendance despite challenges.

Environment•4 Related•May 25, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Electricity Capacity Hits 75.10 MW as Facilities Surge to 559, Hydropower Leads at 65.5%

Total capacity hits 75.10 MW, with hydropower leading at 65.5%, as output covers 22% of demand amid push for 33% local production by 2030.

Spanish Car Crashes into Andorra la Vella Roundabout, Second Incident on Busy Avenue

A vehicle lost control and smashed into a roundabout boundary in Andorra la Vella's busiest access area. Emergency teams cleared the scene quickly. It's the second accident in days on the avenue, following a Friday collision that hurt a teenage motorcyclist.

Sports•4 Related•May 25, 2026 • 06:16

Kenyan Pkemoi and New Zealand's Fielder Win Flagship 21km at 43rd OTSO Travessa d'Encamp

Pyrenees' oldest mountain race drew 1,400 runners from 39 countries over three days, with local hero Samuel Ponce claiming third straight marathon title amid snow-adjusted courses.

Sports•3 Related•May 25, 2026 • 06:16

FC Andorra Fall 0-2 to Ceuta After Early Red and Own Goal

FC Andorra lost 0-2 at home to AD Ceuta in Encamp before 2,121 fans. Reduced to 10 men early, they dominated possession but couldn't score despite chances from Cerdà and Nieto. The defeat leaves them on 58 points.

Sports•3 Related•May 24, 2026 • 22:31

Cox Energy's Riquelme Secures Andbank Guarantee to Challenge Pérez for Real Madrid Presidency

Real Madrid presidential hopeful Enrique Riquelme overcame bank rejections by securing a 193.7 million euro guarantee from Andbank España, validating his challenge to Florentino Pérez in the club's first election in 20 years.

Business•4 Related•May 24, 2026 • 20:31

Sant Julià de Lòria Used Vehicle Fair Draws 200 Cars Amid Economic Pressures

Organised by the parish council, the event highlights rising demand for second-hand cars as households seek budget-friendly alternatives to new vehicles. Exhibitors note strong buyer intent despite slightly lower attendance.

Sports•4 Related•May 24, 2026 • 19:01

FC Andorra Fall 0-2 to Ceuta After Early Red and Own Goal

FC Andorra endured a 0-2 loss to AD Ceuta in their last home game, hampered by an early red card, own goal, and injury. Despite dominance with 10 men, they couldn't overcome Ceuta's saves and second-half strike.

Business•2 Related•May 24, 2026 • 18:03

Sant Julià de Lòria to Absorb €6M Camprabassa Debt via Share Conversion

Sant Julià de Lòria council will convert €6 million in loans to shares in Camprabassa, operator of Naturland park, to stabilise its finances amid ongoing losses and enable debt restructuring. A €2 million renaturalisation aims for self-sustainability.

Politics•2 Related•May 24, 2026 • 14:46

Andorra Lacks Technical Report or Timeline for Carers' Financial Benefit

Minister Trini Marín confirms no technical report or timeline for carers' benefit despite CASS meetings, as opposition slams three-year delays amid ageing population demand.

Culture•3 Related•May 24, 2026 • 10:16

Andorran Casa de Portugal Group Performs at Vila Praia de Âncora's 50th Anniversary

The folklore showcase featured traditional Viana do Castelo costumes, dances, and exchanges with Portuguese performers, reciprocating a recent visit and celebrating shared heritage.

Other•3 Related•May 24, 2026 • 07:01

Two Crashes Hit Andorra la Vella's Avinguda Santa Coloma in 24 Hours

A Spanish car smashed into a roundabout on a key Andorra la Vella road yesterday morning, hours after a motorcycle collision injured a teenage girl on the same avenue. Police and emergency teams responded to both.

Culture•2 Related•May 24, 2026 • 07:01

Three Andorran Artists Advance to Sona9 Preliminaries

Eugenia Correia, Júlia Sart, and Marta’s selected from record 176 submissions for Catalan-language music contest, performing June 11 in Ordino.

Other•3 Related•May 24, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra Firefighters Equip Helicopter with RECCO Detector for Mountain Rescues

The airborne device detects reflectors in mountaineering gear, improving coordination between air and ground teams in rugged terrain amid rising seasonal demands.

Health•4 Related•May 24, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra Unveils Pharmacy Bill to Cap New Openings and Balance Distribution

Andorran officials propose updating 1977 laws with rules for new pharmacies, including population thresholds and spacing to prevent overcrowding in areas like Andorra la Vella while allowing growth in underserved parishes.

RN20 Rockslide Repairs Near Merens Not Expected Before 2027

Andorra's Foreign Affairs Minister Imma Tor announced after Toulouse talks that full repairs on the RN20 section damaged by January's rockslide will not start before 2027. Interim safety measures remain effective.

Sports•2 Related•May 24, 2026 • 06:31

Atlètic Escaldes Win Copa Constitució 3-2 in Dramatic Comeback Against FC Santa Coloma

Piloto's brace seals thrilling final turnaround at Nou Estadi de la FAF, earning UEFA Conference League spot for Andorran cup champions.

Politics•5 Related•May 23, 2026 • 22:48

Andorra Rental Deintervention Bill Advances with Minimal Changes Despite Opposition Fury

Andorra's government pushes forward a bill to gradually liberalise the rental market, ending mandatory contract extensions amid fierce opposition protests over insufficient dialogue and tenant safeguards. Two minor amendments remain pending.

Health•3 Related•May 23, 2026 • 20:16

Catalan Comuns Demands Probe into Unequal SEM-SAAS Medical Transfer Deal with Andorra

Catalan parliamentary group Comuns challenges a new agreement between Catalonia's SEM and Andorra's SAAS for lacking mutual aid clauses on helicopter support, risking local emergency services in border areas like Alt Pirineu.

Politics•2 Related•May 23, 2026 • 17:31

Andorra la Vella Council Explores Repurposing Underused Vigil Rooms Amid Declining Wakes

Opposition pushes to relocate Traffic and Parking offices into Prat de la Creu spaces while gauging public demand for traditional funeral use before any permanent changes.

Severe Traffic Jams Hit Andorra's Riu Runer Border to Spain During Easter Holiday Rush

Long queues formed at Riu Runer crossing as holidaymakers fled Andorra amid Easter Monday extension and Pentecost school break. Delays hit 3km Friday despite both lanes opening, with similar issues Saturday due to closed outbound lane.

Politics•3 Related•May 23, 2026 • 13:16

Ombudsman warns Andorra of digital exclusion risks in public admin

Ismael Rins urged Andorra's public administration to provide analogue alternatives amid digital transformation to safeguard rights of those unable or unwilling to go digital. He warned against AI-driven exclusion and pushed for human intervention in systems.

Politics•3 Related•May 23, 2026 • 12:01

Andorra's Berna Coma Backs Key APCE Reports on Rule of Law and Journalists in Monaco

Andorra's APCE delegation president Berna Coma voted for reports strengthening rule of law and addressing journalist deaths in Gaza, while advocating rule changes and joining gender equality talks with Princess Charlene.

Politics•5 Related•May 23, 2026 • 09:31

Andorra Government Prepares Aid for 2022 Tenants Facing 2027 Rental Risks

Andorra's Head of Government Xavier Espot announced plans for targeted support to protect tenants with 2022 contracts expiring in 2027 from sharp rent increases under the new deregulation law advancing in parliament.

La Massana's Andoflora 2026 Festival Breaks Attendance and Sales Records

Ingrid Miralles Wins Historical Memory Award at 13th Ull Nu Festival for *Merceria Lídia*

Andorra Electricity Capacity Hits 75.10 MW as Facilities Surge to 559, Hydropower Leads at 65.5%

Spanish Car Crashes into Andorra la Vella Roundabout, Second Incident on Busy Avenue

Kenyan Pkemoi and New Zealand's Fielder Win Flagship 21km at 43rd OTSO Travessa d'Encamp

FC Andorra Fall 0-2 to Ceuta After Early Red and Own Goal

Cox Energy's Riquelme Secures Andbank Guarantee to Challenge Pérez for Real Madrid Presidency

Sant Julià de Lòria Used Vehicle Fair Draws 200 Cars Amid Economic Pressures

FC Andorra Fall 0-2 to Ceuta After Early Red and Own Goal

Sant Julià de Lòria to Absorb €6M Camprabassa Debt via Share Conversion

Andorra Lacks Technical Report or Timeline for Carers' Financial Benefit

Andorran Casa de Portugal Group Performs at Vila Praia de Âncora's 50th Anniversary

Two Crashes Hit Andorra la Vella's Avinguda Santa Coloma in 24 Hours

Three Andorran Artists Advance to Sona9 Preliminaries

Andorra Firefighters Equip Helicopter with RECCO Detector for Mountain Rescues

Andorra Unveils Pharmacy Bill to Cap New Openings and Balance Distribution

RN20 Rockslide Repairs Near Merens Not Expected Before 2027

Atlètic Escaldes Win Copa Constitució 3-2 in Dramatic Comeback Against FC Santa Coloma

Andorra Rental Deintervention Bill Advances with Minimal Changes Despite Opposition Fury

Catalan Comuns Demands Probe into Unequal SEM-SAAS Medical Transfer Deal with Andorra

Andorra la Vella Council Explores Repurposing Underused Vigil Rooms Amid Declining Wakes

Severe Traffic Jams Hit Andorra's Riu Runer Border to Spain During Easter Holiday Rush

Ombudsman warns Andorra of digital exclusion risks in public admin

Andorra's Berna Coma Backs Key APCE Reports on Rule of Law and Journalists in Monaco

Andorra Government Prepares Aid for 2022 Tenants Facing 2027 Rental Risks

Ingrid Miralles Wins Historical Memory Award at 13th Ull Nu Festival for Merceria Lídia