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Business•5 Related•Apr 09, 2026 • 06:01

Andorra's Banks Report €176M Profit in 2025, Up 1% with Record Assets and Solvency

Client assets surged 21% to €113B amid robust lending growth and metrics exceeding European averages, bolstering the sector's resilience and national competitiveness.

Politics•3 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 20:01

Spain Confirms Catalan Photovoltaic Park Encroaches on Catalonia from Andorra

Spain's report confirms the Planell de la Tosa solar park, powering Pal Arinsal ski station, encroaches 16,000 sq m into Catalonia's Os de Civís as Andorra prepares its study.

Andorra Sees Record 71,161 Vehicles Over Easter Week, Exceeding Forecasts

Peaks of over 14,000 entries daily fueled by skiing conditions led to severe outbound delays up to 3.5 km on Easter Monday, with officials opening extra lanes to manage congestion.

Sports•4 Related•Apr 07, 2026 • 11:46

Grandvalira Sells 160K Ski Passes in Record Easter Week Despite Early Weather Woes

Peak of 22,500 skiers on Good Friday amid improved conditions; Pyrenees stations eye 1.4M season total with strong hotel occupancy but soft retail sales.

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.

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.

Culture•3 Related•Apr 03, 2026 • 18:31

Six International Finalists Set for 12th Solo Sax Competition at Andorra Sax Fest

Competitors from Hungary, Spain, Russia, and Japan vie for top honors Saturday at 3 p.m. in Andorra la Vella, following record 130 entrants from 37 nations.

4km Traffic Jam Hits CG-1 Southbound to Spain Amid Easter Exodus in Andorra

Queues stretch from Sant Julià to Runer border crossing during peak holiday outflows, with Mobility activating special operations and double lanes to ease 66,000 expected vehicles.

Sports•4 Related•Apr 02, 2026 • 14:16

Piqué Aggressively Confronts Assistant Referee at Halftime in FC Andorra's 3-3 Draw with Málaga

The former Barcelona star shouted 'historic robbery,' threatened to post on X, and traded insults with Málaga staff amid controversial calls, marking his second outburst this season.

Politics•5 Related•Apr 02, 2026 • 13:16

Andorra Secures EU Deal to Keep Random Border Checks Amid EES Rollout

Agreement preserves status quo with France and Spain, expands Schengen travel rights for residents, and enhances security via police collaboration, averting economic harm from systematic controls.

Business•5 Related•Apr 02, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra's March CPI Hits 4.1%, Highest in Two Years on Fuel Surge

Transport and housing costs soar amid global oil spikes, outpacing inflation in Spain and France as residents tighten budgets.

Culture•5 Related•Apr 01, 2026 • 22:16

Andorran Artist Sergi Mas Dies at 95 After Storied Career

Influential sculptor and polymath Sergi Mas passed away in Sant Julià de Lòria after decades enriching Andorran culture with carvings, mosaics, books, and ethnographic works. Leaders hail his enduring vision of Pyrenean life.

Business•5 Related•Apr 01, 2026 • 20:01

Andorra Fuel Importers Urge Tax Relief as Middle East Conflict Drives Up Pump Prices

Assidca presses government for support to counter rising Brent crude costs and maintain price edge over Spain, amid warnings of supply chain surcharges and inflation risks.

Andorra Launches Five-Day Easter Traffic Operation Expecting 66,000 Vehicles

Heaviest influxes forecast for Thursday and Friday at Spain border amid ski season peak, with advice to avoid rush hours and doubled lanes to ease congestion.

French Authorities to Close RN22 Road into Andorra Tonight Due to Heavy Snow

Closure from 7pm Wednesday to early Thursday aims to minimize disruption to Pas de Casa businesses, with high Easter traffic expected amid improving forecasts.

Business•5 Related•Apr 01, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra's Economy Grows 3.9%, Posts €88M Surplus, Beats Neighbors

Andorra achieved robust economic growth and a substantial budget surplus, fueled by sector diversification and prudent fiscal policies. Officials highlight low public debt and upcoming social housing investments while noting global risks.

Sports•2 Related•Mar 31, 2026 • 07:01

Xavier Cornella Wins FIS Slalom at Catalan Championships in La Molina

Andorran skier edges Spain's Tomás Barata by 0.08 seconds for 23 FIS points; Íria Medina claims sixth in women's giant slalom at British Junior Nationals.

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.

Sports•5 Related•Mar 28, 2026 • 09:46

Andorra Ski Resorts Gear Up for Record Easter Boom with Deep Snow and 300km Pistes

Bookings up 15% amid excellent conditions and sunny weather, rebounding from February's visitor dip, with resorts extending activities into mid-April.

Business•2 Related•Mar 28, 2026 • 07:32

MoraBanc Group Registers BEF Name Change to MoraBanc in Spain

The rebranding completes the acquisition from Unicaja S.A. and is supported by key governance hires, advancing full banking operations by 2027.

Business•5 Related•Mar 27, 2026 • 19:31

Andorra Fuel Importers Warn Government of Shrinking Price Edge Over Spain Amid Oil Crisis

Rising Middle East oil costs and Madrid's tax cuts erode tourist sales and state revenue, prompting urgent talks with Economy Minister for potential relief measures.

Business•2 Related•Mar 25, 2026 • 19:16

Andorra Approves 2026 Euro Coin Minting Programme Worth 6 Million Euros

Andorra approved 2026 euro coin minting with 6M euro face value, including 7.96M circulation coins, two 2-euro commemoratives, collector sets, produced by Spain's mint for 1.19M euros.

Other•2 Related•Mar 24, 2026 • 07:16

Catalan Magistrate Míriam de Rosa to Join Andorra's Tribunal de Corts on April 1, 2026

Her appointment, finalized after CSJ approval and a dismissed challenge by Andorra la Vella's mayor, will strengthen the court's criminal division amid staffing shortages.

Sports•4 Related•Mar 24, 2026 • 06:16

Andorran Skiers Shine with Calvo's Gold, del Rio's World Cup Top-20

Álvar Calvo wins FIS slalom gold in Spain with silver in giant slalom, Gina del Rio takes 17th in Lake Placid World Cup mass-start—her ninth top-30—while teammates podium and finish strong.

Business•3 Related•Mar 23, 2026 • 12:16

Spain Slashes Fuel Taxes to Counter Middle East Crisis, Threatening Andorra's Price Edge

Spain's PM Pedro Sánchez announces €5B package cutting VAT on petrol/diesel from 21% to 10%, potentially dropping prices by 30 cents/litre amid Middle East crisis, threatening Andorra's edge.