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Business•4 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 20:31

Soldeu Outlet Fair Draws 2,080 Visitors and 30% Sales Boost in Second Edition

Local businesses offered 40-70% discounts on textiles, accessories, and ski gear, exceeding expectations and sparking talks of expansion amid winter season lull.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 19:16

Ordino Choir Fills Historic Streets with Caramelles Songs on Easter Sunday

Around 20 singers from Ordino's Coral Casamanya performed waltzes, sardana, and national anthem on Easter Sunday, drawing crowds and donations while preserving medieval tradition amid youth.

Business•3 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 18:01

Andorran Bakeries Hold Easter Mona Prices Steady Despite Rising Cocoa and Almond Costs

Shop owners absorb higher ingredient expenses to maintain demand, offering traditional butter-based monas and custom chocolate eggs themed with K-pop idols, anime, and sports motifs.

Culture•5 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 14:46

Hundreds Honor Andorran Artist Sergi Mas Balaguer at Funeral Mass in Sant Julià de Lòria

Hundreds honored 95-year-old Andorran artist Sergi Mas Balaguer at his Sant Julià de Lòria funeral mass, wearing bright colors per his wishes as officials praised his 70-year legacy.

Politics•5 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 14:02

Andorra Secures EU Deal to Avoid Systematic Border Checks Under EES from 2026

Provisional agreement replaces routine scans with random inspections, preserving Andorran nationals' exemptions while tightening rules for non-EU passive residents to prove genuine ties.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 12:46

Andalusian Saxophonist Juan David Toro Martín Wins Solo Sax Competition 2026 at Andorra Sax Fest

25-year-old Andalusian saxophonist Juan David Toro Martín won the Solo Sax Competition 2026 at Andorra Sax Fest, earning €8,000, Selmer saxophone, and future opportunities.

Business•4 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 07:16

FEDA Group Posts €25.4M Profit in 2025, Nearly Matching Record Year

All subsidiaries achieved positive results amid stable import prices, bolstering funds for energy transition projects like new hydroelectric and wind initiatives.

Other•2 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 07:16

Missing French Woman Brigitte Respaud Found Safe After Week-Long Search

Brigitte Respaud, 60, from near Toulouse, went missing March 28 en route to Andorra; cross-border search launched over mobility concerns. Found safe Friday, details withheld.

Other•5 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Housing Syndicate Rallies Against 'Programmed Expulsion' Rent Deregulation Bill

Andorra's Housing Syndicate rallies against the government's rent deregulation bill, warning of 47% hikes and mass displacement while demanding indefinite leases and anti-eviction protections.

Politics•3 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Approves Dismissal of CASS Board Rep Carla Guerrero Ruiz, Names Doctor as Successor

Andorran government approves dismissal of CASS board rep Carla Guerrero Ruiz upon April 27 mandate expiry, naming family doctor Josep Carles Rodríguez Picart as successor effective April 22.

Business•3 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Import Customs Revenues Drop 5.8% to €51.9M in Q1 2025

Tobacco sales led the decline with a 10.5% fall, while beverages dropped 19.5%; fuel eased 4.2% but 'other goods' rose 1.5% after road reopening.

Politics•2 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Endavant Demands Immediate EU Association Referendum Date

The party condemns government delays as a mockery of citizens and a breach of democratic obligation, warning of eroding institutional trust.

Other•4 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 06:17

Pas de la Casa Bans Heavy Trucks After 50cm Snowfall

Encamp commune restricts heavy vehicles in Pas de la Casa until midday due to heavy snow blocking lanes and parking. Deliveries delayed, but public transport runs; France border reopens amid ongoing alerts.

Business•3 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra's Net External Assets Surge 7.4% to €5.1 Billion in Q4 2025

Liquidity and credit to private sectors expanded amid reduced liabilities, while full-year government budget posted €88 million surplus driven by robust tax revenues.

Culture•4 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 06:17

Spain's Juan David Toro Martín Wins Solo Sax Competition at Andorra Sax Fest 2026

Spain's 25-year-old Juan David Toro Martín won the Solo Sax Competition 2026 at Andorra Sax Fest, topping six finalists and earning €8,000, a Selmer saxophone, and performance slots.

Politics•2 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 06:16

2,559 Andalusians in Andorra Eligible to Vote in May 17 Regional Elections

2,559 Andalusians in Andorra can vote by mail or at the Spanish consulate May 9-14 in the May 17 elections to renew Parliament, with rolls finalized post-Monday.

Sports•2 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 05:46

Andorra Rugby Falls 24-44 to Malta After Halftime Lead in Conference Group D Clash

The Isards relinquished their 14-20 halftime deficit in a dominant second-half display by the visitors, leaving promotion hopes slim despite sitting second in the group.

Sports•2 Related•Apr 05, 2026 • 05:46

Marc Font Retains Andorra's Top Rider Title for 2025 at FMA Gala

Marc Font defended his title as Andorra's top rider for 2025, winning over 30% of votes at the FMA Gala, which featured board handover and awards.

Sports•3 Related•Apr 04, 2026 • 21:16

28th Pas de la Casa Night Time Hill Climb Draws 40 Racers in Thrilling Return

Organised by Club Pirinenc Andorrà, the 1.7 km uphill ski event on perfect late-season snow featured elite athletes and filled nearly all 50 slots after a two-year hiatus.

Sports•3 Related•Apr 04, 2026 • 19:31

Albert Ortega and Berta Oriol Win Third Mamba Ski Race at Grandvalira

Catalan World Cup skier Ortega clocked the fastest men's time of 3:38.719 on the 2.8km Àliga piste, while Oriol led women at 4:18.218 amid ideal conditions and over 1,000 spectators.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 04, 2026 • 17:16

FEDA Revamps MW Museu de l’Electricitat into Immersive Electricity Experience Hub

Andorra's public utility transforms the Encamp museum with hands-on exhibits, sensory rooms, and technician simulations to engage visitors in energy history and sustainability.

Andorra Transport Firms Impose Fuel Surcharges as Iran Conflict Drives 4.1% Inflation

Government monitors prices weekly, reviews tax relief proposals from importers, and eyes easing amid calls for stabilizing measures modeled on Spain's reductions.

Sports•3 Related•Apr 04, 2026 • 13:46

Olm and Anción Lead Andorra to 29th in Ski Mountaineering World Cup Vertical and Sprint Finale

In Villars-sur-Ollon, the duo posted top national times in Saturday's vertical race before reaching sprint quarter-finals on Sunday, where they fell short of semis.

Other•4 Related•Apr 04, 2026 • 13:31

TP Unitas Demolishes Historic Pensió Garcia in Andorra la Vella for New Apartment Block

The decades-old family guesthouse, a social hub for budget travelers and locals, was razed as part of the city's urban renewal, with construction of replacement housing set to begin soon.

Other•4 Related•Apr 04, 2026 • 13:31

Missing French Woman Brigitte Respaud Found Safe Near Toulouse

The 61-year-old from Plaisance-du-Touch, who vanished after a trip to Andorra on March 28, was located well, ending a multi-country search involving French and Andorran police.