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Culture•2 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 17:16

Canillo Hosts Eighth International Chamber Music Competition with Record 24 Junior Ensembles

Over 80 musicians from Andorra, France, Spain, Germany, and Belgium compete April 18-19 in Piccolo, Base, and Advanced categories at Palau de Gel, featuring substantial cash prizes and live streaming.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 14:01

Sant Julià de Lòria Fully Assigns 24 Social Allotment Plots to Seniors for Organic Gardening

Sant Julià de Lòria fully assigns 24 social plots to seniors for organic gardening, adding 7 retirees to the 17-year Reig Fundació initiative amid strong demand.

C-14 Crash Near Organyà Closes Road in Both Directions After Rear-End Collision

A rear-end crash involving Andorran vehicles disrupted C-14 near Organyà, fully closing the road and causing over 5km queues before alternating passage resumed amid congestion.

Other•3 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 11:46

Andorra Housing Chief Urges Review of Young People's 50% Rejection Rate for Public Flats

National Housing Institute director Marta Alberch calls for better engagement with youth rejecting half of allocated public flats in Andorra, dismissing cost and location as primary reasons.

Culture•5 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Confirms Cirque du Soleil's Ràdio Andorra Show for Summer 2026 and 2027

The nostalgic production honoring the principality's historic radio station features acrobatics, live music, and tap dancing, with tickets on sale soon amid plans for post-2027 flexibility.

Politics•5 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:46

CASS Board Elections Set for June 2026 with Advance Voting in All Parishes to Boost Turnout

Caixa Andorrana de Seguretat Social schedules board elections for 17 June 2026, introducing mobile polling stations across parishes to raise participation above past 3% levels. Specific colleges will select representatives from workers, employers, and pensioners.

Other•5 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:46

Seville Man Extradited from Andorra to Serve 5.5 Years for Child Sex Crimes

Andorran authorities extradited a 44-year-old Seville resident convicted of sexually assaulting and abusing minors. He had fled to Andorra in 2019 and was held in pre-trial custody during proceedings.

RN-20 Faces Alternating One-Way Traffic Near Andorra Due to Maintenance

DIRSO is conducting maintenance on two 200-metre stretches of RN-20 from France to Andorra, implementing signal-controlled alternating traffic on weekdays to enhance durability and safety.

Business•4 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Cybersecurity Incidents Rise 5.6% to 1,624 in 2025

Public Administration Minister Marc Rossell reported growing cyberattacks, including those masked by local IPs, and warned of unreported incidents beyond essential companies. Digital services have advanced, with priorities for AI tools and immigration digitalization.

Other•3 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Opens €10,000 Researcher Mobility Grants for 2026

The Ministry of Institutional Relations, Education and Universities launched the call to promote travel, international collaboration, and sharing of research findings among Andorra's researchers.

Other•2 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra's Outdated Fire Safety Rules Fail Modern High-Rises, Experts Warn

Experts from Andorra's Ministry and fire services warn that 1978-1981 fire rules are inadequate for proliferating high-rises, lacking smoke ventilation and reviews, with updates underway amid compliance issues.

Politics•4 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra's Social Democrats Propose Full Abortion Decriminalisation Up to 14 Weeks in Penal Code Reform

Amendments allow procedures to 22 weeks in cases of maternal risk, rape, or fetal anomalies, while raising consent age to 16 and banning conversion therapy amid rising sexual crimes.

Business•5 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:17

Sant Julià de Lòria Mayor Rules Out More High-Rises Beyond Borda Huguet Exception

Sant Julià de Lòria's parish council will enforce strict height limits of ground floor plus six storeys for all new buildings outside the exceptional 10-storey Edifici Llaureda project. An ongoing urban plan review aims to prevent future exceptions through public input and sectoral advice.

Business•5 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra's Tourist Accommodation Capacity Drops to 42,201 in 2025

Andorra's tourist lodging saw a continued downturn, with hotel beds falling below 30,000 for the first time since 2003 amid losses across parishes and categories. Other accommodations like rural lodgings and campsites numbered 165 establishments.

Other•4 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:16

Andorra Immigration Approvals Drop 4.8% to 6,076 in Q4 2025

Andorra's immigration saw 6,076 initial authorisations approved in late 2025, down 4.8% from 2024, while active permits grew to 60,284. Border workers and certain occupations like managers showed gains despite overall new declines.

Health•2 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:16

Training Sessions on Disability and Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Leisure Settings Set for April 18 and 25

Fundació Privada Nostra Senyora de Meritxell organizes training on disability and neurodevelopmental disorders in leisure settings on April 18 and 25 at Centre Cultural la Llacuna for professionals.

Sports•3 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:16

Andorran Skier Etna Pou Secures Eight FIS Wins in Debut Season, Tops Global Rankings

The 17-year-old dominated slalom, super-G, and giant slalom across Europe, earning top spots among 2009-born athletes in multiple disciplines while debuting in downhill at French Championships.

Sports•2 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 06:16

Andorra U17s Beat San Marino 3-1 to Finish Second in Preeuropeu Group

Owen Soriano, Marc Huguet, and Lucas Fernández Frau scored in the controlled win, boosting Andorra's coefficient after draws with Wales and loss to promoted Georgia.

Business•2 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 05:46

Andorra Court Grants Provisional Release to Spanish Tobacco Exec After Smuggling Trial

Andorra court grants provisional release to 66-year-old Spanish tobacco exec charged with €950,000 smuggling and laundering; witnesses backed innocence as sentencing awaits.

Business•3 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 05:46

Andorra SAAS workers' bonus dispute hearing erupts in sharp clashes

A Batllia hearing on SAAS workers' unpaid performance bonuses saw heated arguments. Unions demand retroactive pay as an acquired right post-2022 suspension lift, while SAAS cites legal timelines and new agreement terms excluding back payments.

Politics•4 Related•Apr 16, 2026 • 22:16

Escaldes-Engordany Closes 2025 with €39.6M Record Revenue, €1M Surplus

The parish council reports highest-ever revenues without debt or reserves use, fueled by taxes, parking, and interest. It also purchased two plots to boost public assets amid investments in infrastructure.

Culture•2 Related•Apr 16, 2026 • 22:16

Ray Wins Inaugural Unnic Talent Contest in Andorra with Emotional Victory

A 30-year-old overcoming stage fright clinched victory in Unnic Andorra's first talent show, beating dancers and singers in a final packed with variety acts and charity support for rare diseases.

Other•2 Related•Apr 16, 2026 • 20:46

Andorra Authorizes Cremation of Unclaimed Portuguese Woman Found Dead in Apartment

Andorra authorizes cremation of 58-year-old Portuguese Alexandrina Maciel de Sousa, found dead a week in her apartment while her partner kept normal routine, as no family claimed her despite a mass.

Business•2 Related•Apr 16, 2026 • 20:16

Construction Begins on Marriott-Leased Five-Star Hotel in Andorra's Encamp Parish

Developers led by Catalan businessman Josep Maria Civil broke ground at Torrent Pregó after years of delays, with excavation on the rocky site projected to span 24 months amid challenging terrain.

Politics•4 Related•Apr 16, 2026 • 19:01

Escaldes-Engordany Launches €12,000 Youth Participatory Budgeting Scheme

Parish council allocates funds for three projects proposed and voted on by residents aged 12-29, requiring 20% matching from local sources to boost community involvement.