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Culture•3 Related•May 08, 2026 • 19:18

Seminarist Carlos Steve Rosas to Receive Diaconal Ordination at Andorra's Sant Esteve Church

The Colombian cleric, serving in the Diocese of Urgell, joins three others entering holy orders this July amid a busy season of ordinations announced by Bishop Josep-Lluís Serrano.

Politics•4 Related•May 08, 2026 • 19:18

Andorra Equality Secretary Chairs Meeting on Gender Violence Prevention and Women's Survey

Officials reviewed prevention efforts, Law 6/2022 implementation, and SAVVG activities while approving protocols for elderly victims and equal birth leave. Attendees included secretaries for social affairs, health, justice, and youth.

Three Motorcycle Incidents Disrupt Traffic in Andorra la Vella

Emergency services responded to falls involving medical malaise and minor scratches on Carretera de la Comella and near Pyrénées shopping centre, causing temporary diversions and on-site treatment.

Business•2 Related•May 08, 2026 • 19:18

Columbia Economist Xavier Sala i Martín Addresses MoraBanc Clients on Global Wealth Opportunities

At the exclusive May 8 conference in Andorra, he analyzed disruptions like geopolitical tensions and stagflation risks while highlighting AI's transformative role in finance and key growth sectors.

Sports•3 Related•May 08, 2026 • 19:17

Andorran Olympic Committee Attends Small States Games Assembly in Monaco

Delegation led by President Xavier Espot Miró discusses logistics, sports programs, and preparations for Monaco 2025 edition and future events in Luxembourg and Cyprus.

Andorra la Vella Plans Vertical Car Park at Fener 2 to Offset Parking Losses

Municipal authorities aim to build a modular structure on their remaining land after a private owner reclaimed half the plot, slashing spaces from over 100 to around 50.

Politics•4 Related•May 08, 2026 • 18:56

Andorra downplays EFTA delay on EU association agreement

Andorra's government insists its EU association agreement remains on track despite EFTA group's lack of unanimity over the pact's classification as a mixed agreement requiring national ratifications.

Carrer de la Unió in Andorra la Vella Closed Nights of 5-7 May with Bus Reroutes

Essential works disrupt private vehicles and lines L5, L2, L3, L6, BN1 from 21:30, while L6 and L7 gain new weekend schedules from 9 May.

Culture•2 Related•May 08, 2026 • 18:50

Andorra la Vella Workers Install Vibrant Overhead Decorations on Meritxell and Callaueta for Spring-Summer Season

The seasonal displays under the 'Andorra la Vella en Flor' initiative aim to boost commercial and tourist activity, costing over 110,000 euros in total.

Sports•3 Related•May 07, 2026 • 22:31

UE Santa Coloma Faces UEFA Licence Loss Over Unpaid Debts Despite Strong League Standing

Andorran club UE Santa Coloma risks UEFA Conference League exclusion over unpaid debts to players, suppliers, and public entities despite strong league position.

Politics•5 Related•May 07, 2026 • 21:16

Andorra Holds First Meetings on EU Border Deal with Non-EU Resident Groups

Andorran officials met with leaders of Argentine, Peruvian, and Colombian resident associations to detail the upcoming EU border management agreement. The sessions aim to clarify requirements and collect feedback amid ongoing talks with France and Spain.

Culture•2 Related•May 07, 2026 • 20:16

Àgora Internacional School Wins Massana Children's Council with Climbing Circuit Proposal

Tie broken by councilor Eva Sansa; all schools' ideas to advance, with commission to assess outdoor climbing area for physical activity and social bonds.

Culture•2 Related•May 07, 2026 • 20:16

Encamp Youth Council Allocates Full €20,000 Budget to Weekend Activities and Intergenerational Outings

Encamp Youth Council approves full €20,000 budget for 'Caps de setmana en marxa' weekend activities and 'No et quedis fora de joc!' intergenerational outings after review; rejects reforestation and (.

Culture•2 Related•May 07, 2026 • 20:16

Nearly 500 Andorran Pupils Present Science Projects at Ninth Children's University Congress

10- and 11-year-olds from 11 schools showcased 12 projects on topics from seawater salinity to tardigrades, guided by UdA students in Catalan and French.

Andorra la Vella Suspends PK Card Recharges for 3 Weeks Starting May 18

Andorra la Vella's parking authority is halting PK card recharges and temporary card sales due to a three-week system upgrade. Users must prepare by topping up credits early to avoid disruptions during the outage.

Business•2 Related•May 07, 2026 • 20:01

Andorra Advances Digital Transformation with Interoperability Bus for Secure Data Sharing

La Massana council, Andorra Telecom, and CASS adopt PIDA gateway to implement 'ask once' principle, slashing redundancies, errors, and processing times across public services.

Other•2 Related•May 07, 2026 • 20:01

Andorran Police Major Represents Country at Inaugural ENP Meeting in Sarajevo

The first annual European Network of Women Police gathering in Bosnia advanced gender equality in law enforcement, with delegates sharing best practices amid support from local networks and the EU.

Other•2 Related•May 07, 2026 • 19:31

Andorra Endavant Challenges Government on Teacher Substitution Shortages

Opposition MP questions parliament on school coverage gaps amid parent concerns, as education minister cites 90% resolution rate; families complain to Ombudsman over nursery assistant absences.

Other•4 Related•May 07, 2026 • 19:16

Andorran Emergency Services Respond to Multiple Crashes and Incidents in La Massana and Andorra la Vella

Events included a three-vehicle collision injuring a driver, head-on taxi crash, motorbike rider collapse, minor fire, and two bike accidents, all resolved without ongoing disruptions.

Sports•4 Related•May 07, 2026 • 19:01

Andorra Schedules Friendlies Against Iraq, Liechtenstein and Kosovo Ahead of Nations League

Matches on 29 May, 4 June and 7 June will build fitness as the team debuts a controversial new Adidas kit resembling Spain's colours.

Other•5 Related•May 07, 2026 • 18:16

Andorra la Vella Starts Full Waterproofing of Leaky Planter Over Vinyes Garage

Cònsol Major Sergi González announced the shift to comprehensive repairs after past fixes failed to stop water infiltrating the underground garage. The project lifts the planter for full treatment and replanting, with minimal plaza disruptions.

Other•3 Related•May 07, 2026 • 13:46

Marc GG Opens Registrations for 12th Annual Grief Remembrance Walk in Andorra

The 3.5km family-friendly event on June 7 raises funds for bereavement support through raffles with prizes from major sponsors like Grandvalira and Caldea.

Business•3 Related•May 07, 2026 • 13:31

Andorra Invests €5M in Hospital Upgrades with MRI, Robotics and Helipad

SAAS will upgrade Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell with advanced tech to manage high-complexity cases onsite, attract specialists, and avert collapse from demographic shifts. Tenders launch this year for 2025-2027 rollout.

Environment•3 Related•May 07, 2026 • 13:31

Andorra's Domestic Energy Production Surges 72% in March Amid Falling Demand

Imports dropped 12.3% as local output exceeded a 3% decline in total energy use to 56,971 MWh. Mixed trends emerged across fuels, with petrol and heating oil demand rising while electricity fell.

Business•4 Related•May 07, 2026 • 13:02

Andorra Launches Relleu Empresa Platform to Link Businesses with Successors

The digital tool at relleuempresa.ad connects owners of profitable firms, especially family-run ones, with entrepreneurs to prevent closures amid generational disinterest and shifting consumer habits.