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Politics•2 Related•Mar 30, 2026 • 07:48

Andorran Constitutional Court Rejects Bias Challenge Against Magistrate in BPA Scandal Case

Andorran Constitutional Court rejects recusal of magistrate Pere Pastor Vilanova in BPA case as unsubstantiated, blocks evidence, and advances stalled proceedings.

Culture•4 Related•Mar 30, 2026 • 07:47

Cold Winds and Snow Force Palm Sunday Adaptations Across Andorra Parishes

Hundreds braved cold winds, squalls, and snow for adapted Palm Sunday blessings and processions in Andorra's parishes, starting Holy Week.

Business•2 Related•Mar 30, 2026 • 07:47

Ingeni Coworking Grants AUTEA Fixed Office Space in Expanded Partnership

Ingeni Coworking grants AUTEA fixed office space at its Andorra sites, enabling a shift to direct care and technician training as the autism group grows to 9 staff and 200+ beneficiaries.

Culture•2 Related•Mar 30, 2026 • 07:47

'Van Gogh Alive' Exhibition in Andorra Draws Strong Crowds for Full Experience Ahead of April 6 Close

Visitors favor general admission tickets with education, VR, and projections over immersive-only; Francesc Camp praises flawless tech and appeal from kids to seniors.

Sports•2 Related•Mar 30, 2026 • 07:47

Foreign Shooter Accidentally Shoots Self in Leg at Andorra Spring Open 2026

The incident at Serradells sports centre, attributed to improper weapon handling with a .40 calibre pistol, prompted a brief event pause but resulted in no serious injury or criminal involvement.

Sports•4 Related•Mar 30, 2026 • 07:47

FC Andorra Crushes Cultural Leonesa 4-0, Extends Relegation Lead to 11 Points; MoraBanc Andorra Falls 79-88 to Baskonia

FC Andorra routs Cultural Leonesa 4-0, extends relegation lead to 11 points with clean sheet. MoraBanc Andorra loses 79-88 to Baskonia, stays last despite Pustovyi's triple-double.

Culture•3 Related•Mar 30, 2026 • 07:47

Andorra Catalan Cinema Attendance Drops 30% in 2025 Amid Poor Film Slate and Scheduling

Minister blames acquired titles and inconvenient slots for low turnout of 5,517 viewers on 21 premieres, with subsidy cut to €30,000 for 2026. Children's films and better timing eyed to boost demand.

Sports•3 Related•Mar 30, 2026 • 07:46

Xavi Cardelús Finishes 19th and 20th in Portimão World Supersport Races, Drops to 23rd in Standings

The Andorran rider suffered off-track errors in both races, ending pointless after a strong start each time and slipping from provisional 17th place.

Sports•3 Related•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 Related•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 Related•Mar 30, 2026 • 06:46

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

Andorran skier Íria Medina, 28, posted the 11th-fastest first-run time (59.93s) in giant slalom at British Nationals but DNFed amid weather cancellations; earlier 13th in super-G.

Business•4 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 22:01

Andorran Fuel Importers Warn Government of Losing Edge to Cheaper Spanish Stations

Presenting data on narrowing price gaps after Spain's tax cuts, importers urge tax reductions to maintain competitiveness amid rising global oil prices, as officials pledge review.

Culture•3 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 20:46

Casa d’Areny-Plandolit Marks 40 Years as Public Museum with Modernisme Festival

Despite rain, crowds filled guided tours, a 'Modernisme rave,' and tastings of Pyrenean dishes, spotlighting rediscovered taxidermy star Mariano amid €135,000 renovations.

Other•4 Related•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 Related•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 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 19:01

Hundreds Brave Snow and Winds for Palm Sunday in Central Andorra

Hundreds braved snow and winds for Palm Sunday in central Andorra, with Andorra la Vella (300-400) and Escaldes-Engordany (250) adapting events for safety.

Culture•3 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 18:46

Escaldes-Engordany Launches Ràmio Events Season with 10 Activities Through July

Family survival workshops, plein air sketching, wild foraging, retro markets, yoga retreats and a free festival promote the site's natural heritage via participatory experiences.

Other•4 Related•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•2 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 18:16

LÚDIC Canillo Ski Programme Ends 2026 Season with 32.4% Participant Surge to 98

Family leisure initiative in Andorra's Canillo parish grows from 74 children in 2025, adding adult sessions and securing subsidies from council and partners to promote multi-generational snow sports.

Culture•2 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 18:01

Spanish Comedian Carlös Areces Slams Humour Limits as Censorship in Andorra Exhibition

Defending unrestricted creative freedom in fiction, Areces admits his black humour cartoons on abortion, corruption and gore would be 'cancellable' by today's standards amid social media backlash.

Business•3 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 17:31

Andorra Public Sector Workers Face Payroll Delays and Job Classification Disputes

Unions urge scrutiny of payslips amid incomplete salary updates and over 170 review requests following court rulings on flawed evaluations.

Sports•3 Related•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.

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.

Andorra la Vella Makes Carrer Castell de Sant Vicenç One-Way to Ease School Traffic Amid Car Park Closure

The restriction targets drop-off and pick-up at Escola Janer, adding short-stay parent parking and resident spaces to offset the Cedre lot's end-of-March shutdown.

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.