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AboutAbout UsOur ExpertsCareersSustainabilityReportGlobal Risk Forecast ReportStay ahead of emerging challenges with the Global Risk Forecast 2025 enfrContact usSearchArticle Advice if in the AreaKEY TAKEAWAYS:Power outages were reported across large parts of Spain and communications disruptions.One should likely expect increased security in affected areas Authorities are continuing their response to a major power outage across Andorra Preliminary reports indicated that the incident was due to a rare atmospheric phenomenon; however Spanish authorities continue to investigate and have as yet not completely ruled out a cyber attack as the cause The outage began at about 12:30 CET but was quickly resolved in Andorra and France's Basque region Spain's energy distribution company Red Electrica had restored power in parts of Andalusia Technicians expect the country's energy grid to return to normal function by early April 29 Spain's nuclear reactors remain in safety mode but authorities plan to reconnect the reactors to the electrical grid in the coming hours Red Electrica has restored about 20 percent of power Despite the ongoing efforts to restore power Law enforcement personnel and emergency services are operating at limited capacity Authorities canceled about 20-30 percent of flights through Madrid's Adolfo Suarez Barajas Airport (MAD) Rail transport is experiencing severe disruptions and passengers remain trapped on at least 26 trains nationwide Fuel filling stations across Spain have stopped operating Healthcare facilities are experiencing minimal impacts due to the presence of backup generators Some water distribution outages have been reported in areas relying on pumps Portuguese authorities expect to restore power to the Porto metropolitan area around 20:30 and to Lisbon around 23:59 Technicians have reportedly restored power in the Abrantes area of the Medio Tejo region as well as parts of Porto and Santarem Officials indicate that it will take at least several hours to reestablish power nationwide Air travel disruptions are continuing at Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) as of the evening of April 28; departing flights will not resume until 22:00 at the earliest and arriving flights are being redirected to other airports Authorities mobilized military personnel as part of the emergency response protocol to provide support to law enforcement and assist in managing transport and other disruptions Security and emergency staff continue to work at limited capacity Police and other security services will almost certainly deploy to affected areas to monitor the situation Temporary business and communications disruptions are likely in the coming hours as utility providers work to restore power Traffic disruptions are likely due to malfunctioning traffic signals Railway and air travel will likely continue to be disrupted in the coming hours Many essential facilities such as automated teller machines (ATMs) and fueling stations will likely remain out of service for the duration of the blackout Andorra reportedly experienced limited power outages that were resolved within a few minutes No additional blackouts were reported through the afternoon of April 28  If you are in the affected area and need assistance, contact global security assistance The following alert was taken from Crisis24 Horizon.  Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our analysts’ latest insights in your inbox every week. 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Read our Privacy notice Villa Park will host England’s World Cup qualifier with Andorra in September as Thomas Tuchel’s side stay on the road With Wembley hosting Coldplay for a series of concerts Tuchel’s men will travel to Birmingham for their fixture against the minnows on September 6 It will be England’s second successive match away from the national stadium as they play Senegal in a friendly at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground in June three days after the reverse fixture against Andorra Tuchel said: “We are excited to play at Villa Park; another stadium full of history “I know from my own visits to the stadium this season that it is capable of creating an outstanding atmosphere and is located close to St George’s Park which is a positive for our preparation “We hope to be able to generate another special atmosphere and create a memorable occasion for all fans.” England have not played at Aston Villa’s home since a 0-0 friendly draw with the Netherlands in February 2005. Villa Park was due to host England’s final European Championship warm-up match in June 2020, but the friendly against Romania had to be scrapped due to the coronavirus pandemic. England won their opening two World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia at Wembley in Tuchel’s first games in charge in March. They travel to Barcelona to take on Andorra on June 7 and can take a major step to sealing their place at the 2026 World Cup. Tuchel’s side will next play at the national stadium in a friendly against Wales on October 9. Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker So how does such a gifted artist spend his flight time “I always like to look at pictures from the past and nice videos when we were having his 100-day celebration It kind of reminds me of the Roman Colosseum [I first heard of it] when I was six or seven years old I knew that every great musician played there and I dreamed big that one day I’d be there Playing a lot of concerts and getting to integrate myself with the hall Andorra. I was there two years ago to perform in the mountains, and it’s like a fairy-tale place. It was not hard to get there—about an hour and a half drive from Barcelona or Toulouse I had a really nice picnic out in the mountains before the concert How certain modes of transportation make him nostalgic: on the way to the airport to go to Philadelphia But the train was very important during the first stage of my life when I was going back and forth to Beijing from my hometown of Shenyang to study when I was eight or nine years old: 11 hours That kind of transportation is a childhood memory My best vacations are at my winter home on Hainan Island in the city of Sanya in the south [of China] we invite every family member to come and celebrate Chinese New Year I have 10 days off and it’s the most [relaxing] time I have the whole year I like to be home for vacation because I’m always traveling for work The city he could return to again and again: I never get tired of Paris I really love to walk in the Luxembourg Gardens and the Parc Monceau—aside from being beautiful those parks have good children's playgrounds We are planning to do a concert this year in Egypt. I’ve been to Luxor Temple before, but I'm really looking forward to visiting and actually playing in front of the Pyramids. I think it's going to be magical. up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world Access all of the club's multimedia content Un estadio referente y reconocido internacionalmente por sus instalaciones modernidad y capacidad para acoger eventos durante los 365 días del año Make your reservation to visit every corner of the amazing RCDE Stadium and discover all the history of RCD Espanyol de Barcelona Feel the pre-match excitement with exclusive pitchside access to watch the players’ warm-up up close witness the starting eleven step onto the field from the tunnel And get to meet and greet the stars after the match The RCDE Stadium will host the international match between Andorra and England on June 7 as part of the 2026 World Cup qualifying stages The Andorran Football Federation chose the RCDE Stadium as the venue due to its modern facilities and organisational capacity an ideal stadium for hosting top-level international matches A long list of previous international games that have taken place at our ground include: Spain vs The facilities stand out for their functionality the RCDE Stadium remains a benchmark within LaLiga and one of the most highly regarded sports facilities both nationally and internationally In addition to hosting numerous international friendlies and major events the stadium was recently selected as one of the proposed venues for the 2030 World Cup Everything about the game on your mobile phone © 2025 Official Website of RCD Espanyol de Barcelona S.A.D 2025 at 3:03 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Completion of the Andorra Shopping Center's redevelopment is targeted for the end of 2025 PHILADELPHIA — The Andorra Shopping Center is undergoing a transformation announced the redevelopment groundbreaking The construction will transform the shopping center with ground up construction of a 50,000 square foot anchor grocer and the repositioning of 30,000 square feet of retail space at the north end of the property The redevelopment will feature about 14,000 square feet of landscaped plazas and outdoor dining spaces Amenities will include curbside pick-up parking spaces The project will also reconfigure the north end parking lot to provide additional access to Cathedral Road and create an internal connection to the main shopping center "This next phase of redevelopment at Andorra Shopping Center underscores Federal Realty’s ongoing commitment to creating vibrant Vice President of Development at Federal Realty Investment Trust "By investing in thoughtfully designed outdoor amenities we are enhancing the shopping center’s role as a retail destination for the Roxborough community." The redevelopment represents a $30 million investment by Federal Realty and is targeted for completion by the end of 2025 with stores opening in spring 2026 This groundbreaking follows the recently announced lease with GIANT grocery store The shopping center will also welcome KinderCare as a new tenant The nearly 10,000 square foot local day care center offering year-round childcare and early childhood education is slated to open in early 2026 Andorra Shopping Center continues to attract premier tenants and is currently home to national brands including T.J The Andorra Shopping Center is located at701 Cathedral Road Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed the newest Edición Regional release for the Principality of Andorra arrived at retailers It’s the Juan López Pirámides Edición Regional Andorra It uses the classic pirámides vitola: 6 1/8 (156mm) x 52 this is not the first time that Habanos S.A has released an Edición Regional in this combination the Juan López Selección No.4 was released to Pacific Cigar Co Each cigar has an SRP of €29 ($32.40) and production is limited to 3,000 numbered boxes of 25 cigars is the distributor of Cuban cigars in Andorra The Edición Regional program is offered by Habanos S.A to its various distributors around the world distributors can select one cigar to be commissioned for their region though there have been exceptions when some distributors have been able to select more than one Those cigars must come from a brand that was not part of the company’s former “Global Brands” and must be a size that is currently not offered in that specific brand Edición Regional cigars are signified by a secondary red and silver band that reads Edición Regional followed typically by the name of the region represented by that specific distributor the cigars do not arrive at stores during the year they are selected for This release is part of the 2023 class of Edición Regional cigars I am an editor and co-founder of halfwheel.com/Rueda Media I previously co-founded and published TheCigarFeed I have written about the cigar industry for more than a decade covering everything from product launches to regulation to M&A I handle a lot of the behind-the-scenes stuff here at halfwheel wearing sweatshirts year-round and eating gyros By submitting the above I agree to the privacy policy and terms of use of JTA.org Kuty Kalmenson and his family will serve the principality’s tiny Jewish population — and the likely larger number of Jewish tourists The last few years have brought a string of Jewish milestones for Andorra landlocked microstate in the Pyrenees where non-Catholic houses of worship are prohibited by law Last year, a Jewish lawmaker joined the legislature for the first time. And this summer, the lawmaker’s brother told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency that the local Jewish community was negotiating with the government to secure land for a cemetery Andorra has gotten its first-ever full-time rabbi — a Chabad emissary named Kuty Kalmenson The Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic movement announced Kalmenson’s appointment on Sunday at its annual conference for emissaries in Brooklyn, called the Kinus, which drew 6,500 rabbis who are stationed in more than 100 countries. It said in a news story that he and his family — his wife Rochel and their five children — had until recently been living in Ningbo a city of more than 9 million south of Shanghai but left because there were no longer Jews living or visiting there Their arrival last month increased the number of Jews living in Andorra by perhaps 10% Locals this summer told JTA that the official Jewish community which operates a cultural center in an underground office building to sidestep the prohibition on synagogues who will take over leadership at the cultural center told Chabad.org that he believed the actual number of Jews living in Andorra to be substantially higher — perhaps 250 among a total population of around 80,000 In addition to helping locals obtain kosher food receive Jewish education and fulfill other commandments under Jewish law Kalmenson’s duties will include serving Jewish travelers who visit the principality which officially has two heads of state: the French president and the Catholic bishop of Urgell drawn by its luxury duty-free shopping and ski resorts “We hope to bring everyone together — the veteran community members and those who’ve never been involved in Jewish life before,” Kalmenson told Chabad.org JTA has documented Jewish history in real-time for over a century Keep our journalism strong by joining us in supporting independent I accept the Privacy Policy Escaldes-Engordany (Andorra) will once again host one of the most charming and competitive tournaments Writing this blog wasn’t easy—how do you share all the juicy details about our launch in a way that’s both informative and fun to read I landed on this: a round-by-round breakdown of our 40th edition celebrated in 2024 with a unique highlight or fun fact from each part of the journey I have no idea—but let’s give it a shot 🧠 What’s the Andorra Open All About? ♟️ Round 1 – FIDE Guinness World Record ⚡ Round 2 – Andorra Gran Prix 🏨 Round 3 – The Venue: Hotel Panorama 🎉 Round 4 – Escaldes Town Festival 🌙 Round 5 – Night Blitz Tournament 🎂 Round 6 – Birthdays 📺 Round 7 – First time with Streamers 📱 Round 8 – Chessdrop Raffle 🏆 Round 9 – And the Winners Are... ✅ Ready to Join 2025 Edition? It’s a 9-round Swiss-system tournament held at the cozy Hotel Panorama in Escaldes The format is straightforward—one round per day That means you’ll actually have time to enjoy Andorra between games We considered shortening the increment to 15 minutes at move 40 but decided to stick with 30 to match Olympiad standards I’d love your thoughts—drop a comment with your take on time controls Heads-up: Registration is capped at around 150 players Not because we’re exclusive—we just want to ensure a comfortable experience for everyone in the playing hall For each round, I will be adding the "best" game of the round, which was selected by the organizer, GM Oscar de la Riva; with comments on his newsletters we spice things up with a blitz tournament aka the “Gran Prix,” held just a 10-minute walk away in Andorra la Vella It’s a fast-paced 9-round Swiss with a 3+2 time control usually in the morning—come for the adrenaline The 2024's edition of the Gran Prix saw its most international lineup yet with 71 players from 19 countries battling it out at the Andorra la Vella Congress Centre While most competitors hailed from Andorra and Spain the tournament also featured five Grandmasters including top-seeded Aleksandr Shimanov (ELO blitz 2627) who ultimately clinched first place with 7½ out of 9 points—despite a loss to GM Omar Almeida and a draw with local GM Oscar de la Riva and special categories—including best female a few were forced into draws after exhausting all winning chances against resilient opponents Hotel Panorama is more than just a venue—it’s one of our key sponsors and competitive pricing (especially by Andorra standards) Nestled in the heart of Escaldes-Engordany, Hotel Panorama offers an ideal blend of comfort and convenience for travelers seeking both relaxation and adventure Its prime location places guests just a short walk from the renowned Caldea thermal spa and the bustling shopping district making it a perfect base for exploring Andorra's attractions many of which provide stunning views of the surrounding Pyrenees mountains Hotel Panorama features a range of amenities designed to cater to diverse guest needs The wellness area includes a heated indoor pool offering a serene retreat after a day of sightseeing Dining is a delight at the hotel's panoramic restaurant where guests can savor a variety of dishes while enjoying breathtaking vistas of the valley With its combination of strategic location Hotel Panorama stands out as a top choice for visitors to Andorra Before round three of the Andorra Chess Open there was a group of 26 players with 2 points resulting in 13 matches where players aimed for a third straight win with opposite-colored bishops making victory impossible Did I mention the tournament coincides with Escaldes’ local festival? That means you’ll get to enjoy parades, traditional dances, concerts, fireworks, and more—all part of your rest-day experience. While we don’t yet know the exact 2025 lineup, last year’s program was packed and we expect no less this year Later, GM Evgeny Romanov (MKD) joined him by overcoming IM Pere Garriga (ESP) after a nearly 5-hour battle. Garriga responded to Romanov's Rossolimo Attack with a sideline that initially gave Black a promising middlegame. However, a pawn sacrifice by White for initiative tipped the balance after Garriga’s inaccuracies, leading to Romanov’s win The third to join the leaders was GM Josep Manuel López (ESP), who also won after a long game against GM Julen Arizmendi (ESP). López used the Caro-Kann Defense, navigating a slow, maneuvering battle to reach a favorable endgame, ultimately capitalizing on White’s missteps to seal victory three players now lead the tournament with 4 points: Ghazarian This sets the stage for a potential sole leader emerging in the next round Right behind them with 3.5 points are GM Omar Almeida (CUB) and GM Arthur Kogan (ISR) as well as GM Jaime Cuartas (COL) who beat IM Julian Martin (GER) IM Guy Levin (ISR) who defeated FM Panagiotis Hristodoulou and IM Robert Baskin (GER) who drew with GM Aleksandr Shimanov Among the players with 2.5 points, many games ended in draws, notably Catalan FM Llàtzer Bru, who impressively held top seed GM Cristóbal Henríquez (CHI) with Black, neutralizing any advantage and adding to the surprises of the round The town festival includes a non-FIDE night blitz tournament that’s now become a tradition Nearly 100 players joined last year just for the fun of it—no pressure Three players finished tied on 6½ points but Díaz Guerrero edged out the others on tiebreaks to claim second place ahead of Catalan IM Pere Garriga (3rd) and GM Aleksandr Shimanov Spanish WFM Adhara Rodríguez Redondo took the top women’s prize with 5 points local talent Serni Ribera (Andorra) won ELO A and Andrey Kovalenko (Dominica) topped the B Going back to the Andorra Chess Open, only the two players on board one had the chance to reach 5 out of 5. The game between GMs Josep Manuel López (ESP) and Evgeny Romanov (MKD) did not disappoint spectators perhaps with a slight initiative for White in the typical Queen's Gambit Declined structure López tried to press on the queenside but misjudged the consequences of Black’s potential counterplay on the h-file finishing the game with a queen sacrifice that left the white king with no escape Evgeny Romanov became the sole leader of the tournament with 5 points The group of players with 4 points grew significantly and included the top seeds GMs Cristóbal Henríquez and Aleksandr Shimanov and Ghazarian — had been the only ones at the top boards with a shot at a fifth consecutive win There’s a 50% chance that in a group of 23 people Now imagine the odds with 150 players and a chess tournament we celebrate every player who has a birthday during the event with a small gift to mark the occasion Evgeny Romanov remained the sole leader of the tournament with 5½ points while Kirk Ghazarian stayed in the chasing group at 5 points The first to join him was GM Aleksandr Shimanov, who, with Black and the Caro-Kann Defense, defeated GM Arthur Kogan by exploiting weaknesses in the middlegame Next, GM Jaime Cuartas (COL) won with Black against IM Guy Levin (ISR) after a tense battle that nearly ended in a draw, until a critical mistake by Levin decided the outcome in Cuartas’s favor after 4.5 hours of play GM Romain Edouard (FRA) also reached 5 points, defeating IM Juraj Druska (SVK) in a queen endgame. Despite the equal material (two pawns vs. one on the same flank), Druska blundered, allowing Edouard to trade queens and claim the win The 40th edition marked a turning point—we partnered with elllobregat, one of Spain’s top tournaments Big thanks to WCM Katharina Reinecke and Hannah Sayce who requested their games be streamed live but it brought fantastic exposure to both the players and our tournament It was hectic (especially with the night blitz broadcasts!) Shimanov moved into sole first place with 6 points while Romanov fell back into the chasing group with 5½ points the second and third boards featured four players with 5 points The match between GMs Romain Edouard (FRA) and Jaime Cuartas (COL) lasted over 4.5 hours and ended in a draw. Although Edouard had a clear advantage after the opening and reached a technically winning endgame, he used too much time. As his clock dwindled to 40 seconds, Cuartas claimed a threefold repetition, successfully escaping defeat On board two, GM Cristóbal Henríquez (CHI) also drew with IM Kirk Ghazarian (USA). Ghazarian had a clear advantage in the middlegame, dominating space and pressure. Just after winning a pawn at time control, he made a critical miscalculation, losing all his advantage. Henríquez took the chance to equalize and secure a draw in an even endgame Have you tried Chessdrop they hosted a social media raffle: players tweeted their games and 4 lucky winners took home Chessdrop prizes A fabulous way to merge chess with the digital world Round eight brought renewed excitement to the tournament as GM Aleksandr Shimanov suffered a key defeat at the hands of GM Cristóbal Henríquez (CHI) creating a tie at the top with 6½ points and setting up a thrilling final round Meanwhile, GM Evgeny Romanov (MKD), facing GM Romain Edouard (FRA) with White, played a strong positional game, gaining a clear advantage and an extra pawn by the endgame. However, after more than five hours of play, Romanov misplayed the technically winning rook endgame, and the game ended in a draw On board four, IM Kirk Ghazarian (USA) and WGM Shri B Savitha (IND) also had a chance to reach 6½ points. Ghazarian obtained a pawn-up endgame, but the doubled nature of the pawn rendered the advantage insufficient, and the players agreed to a draw GM Andrey Sumets (UKR) – 2023 champion 11 players remained half a point behind the leaders making the final round poised for multiple dramatic outcomes and potential title contenders The ninth and final round of the 2025 Andorra International Chess Open commenced at 9:00 AM on Sunday with the spotlight on the top-board clash between GM Cristóbal Henríquez (CHI) and GM Jaime Cuartas (COL) both tied at 6½ points and contending for the tournament title In a tense and strategic encounter, Henríquez, playing with Black, gained a clear positional advantage in the middlegame. He gradually outplayed Cuartas tactically, capitalizing on superior piece activity and structure to convert his initiative into a decisive win GM Cristóbal Henríquez (CHI) was crowned the 🥇 winner of the 40th edition of the Andorra Open Following Henríquez’s victory, the remaining boards determined the remaining podium placements. On board two, GM Aleksandr Shimanov defeated IM Kirk Ghazarian in one of the longest games of the round. Despite Ghazarian’s need to win to achieve a GM norm, Shimanov, with White, maintained pressure throughout and secured the win in a bishop endgame GM Cristóbal Henríquez (CHI) WGM Maili-Jade Ouellet (CAN) – 🥇 Best Female Prize The following players earned International Master (IM) norms for their exceptional performances: If you’ve read this far, chances are you’re either nostalgic for last year or tempted to join this summer. Either way—we’d love to see you in Andorra this July. Register soon before the spots fill up and don’t forget to let us know in the comments what you're most looking forward to Esade is strengthening its position in the business transformation field and reinforcing its role as a reference in innovation and AI by serving as the Academic Sponsor at Next AI Summit 2025 This immersive event will be held in Andorra on March 20th and 21st and will bring together recognized experts from around the world including speakers from Silicon Valley and Europe who are helping shape the future of AI.  Next AI Summit is a unique experience that examines AI’s numerous facets shedding light on what is truly happening in the AI industry and how it will affect our future Next AI Summit is a gateway to the European AI community and offers: As the Academic Partner at Next AI Summit, Esade will take part in the roundtable discussion, “The current state of AI" will share his vision on the future of leadership in the AI era focusing on the relation between AI and critical thinking Within the framework of Next AI Summit, Esade Alumni will also hold a “pre-summit” event on Wednesday, March 19th at 7 pm. It consists of a special networking event organized by the  Esade Alumni Andorra Chapter and all the Summit speakers and Esade alumni will attend Iván Bofarull will give the keynote speech.  human authenticity will become the new scarcity." We incorporate AI into our academic programs to develop business leaders and executives who can understand and make the most of new technologies in their companies We prepare our students to master AI and machine learning lead highly-complex technological projects and promote sustainable growth in both their companies and society as a whole.  · Bachelor of Business Administration & Bachelor in Business and Artificial Intelligence · Master in Digital Business, Innovation & Entrepreneurship· Master in Business Analytics · Digital Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship· Business Analytics · Rethinking Business with AI · AI in Businesses · Strategic innovation We promote multidisciplinarity through our various knowledge units and actively carry out research and develop new technological capacities for education Our research centers serve to identify the necessary skills and competencies needed to train future professionals who can apply vanguard technologies.  Esade takes technology beyond the walls of its campuses through a wide range of initiatives and events Serving as the Academic Sponsor at key events such as Next AI Andorra and ESG Summit Europe enables us to create spaces for reflection and debate leading digital transformation and advancing the talents of people This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page 14.8 M€ from the funds of the INTERREG POCTEFA program to finance key cross-border cooperation projects in the areas of employment and multilingualism to strengthen development and cohesion in the territories of the Western Functional Area (AFOMEF) of POCTEFA program This morning in Pamplona, AFOMEF governance announced the six selected projects—LANEAN, MUGAZIKLO, TRANSFERMUGI, SAREBIDE, EUSGUNEAK, and HEZHI—under the AFOMEF POCTEFA 2021-2027 call These initiatives will receive €14.8 million from the European Regional Development Fund leveraging a total investment of approximately €23 million The INTERREG POCTEFA program fosters cross-border cooperation reinforcing ERDF funds under Political Objective 5: “Europe closer to its citizens” to support local initiatives in functional areas which serve as innovation hubs to enhance regional cohesion and improve citizens’ quality of life The selected projects align with AFOMEF’s three strategic axes—employment and multilingualism—and POCTEFA’s objective for a Europe closer to citizens The AFOMEF Integrated Territorial Strategy was co-developed through a participatory process involving over 200 citizens and stakeholders This bottom-up approach ensures alignment with local priorities fostering commitment to sustainable development and regional cooperation these projects will implement actions across Euskadi and linguistic barriers to create an integrated cross-border labor market (€2.7M) TRANSFERMUGI and MUGAZIKLO improve transport interoperability and promote sustainable mobility (€5.95M and €5.98M) SAREBIDE advances digital transformation for Basque-language media (€2.59M) while EUSGUNEAK strengthens Basque language education HEZHI fosters plurilingual education through exchanges and teacher training (€3.09M)  The EGTC Euroregion Nouvelle-Aquitaine Euskadi Navarra coordinates AFOMEF As the transboundary entity responsible for driving development in the Western Functional Area the EGTC ensures that cross-border initiatives align with local needs fostering regional collaboration and acting as a catalyst for territorial dynamism the place seems to have grown out of the mountain face itself to overlook the village of Ordino below Constructed from 22,000 pieces of natural Pyrenees stone La Querola d’Ordino’s design reflects the irregular shapes and angles of the surrounding terrain This approach ensures the development harmonizes with its environment allowing the landscape to permeate each residence The apartments of La Querola D’Ordino vary in size from 300 to 1,000 square meters and terrace overlooking Andorra and its vast mountain ranges Residents also have access to a communal spa Together with Barcelona-based studio Ribas & Ribas Arquitectos, architect Jean Nouvel extended his design expertise to the communal areas and spa promoting a balanced lifestyle for residents La Querola D’Ordino is a residential development designed by Jean Nouvel to blend with the mountain landscape A notable feature is the family room located in each dwelling’s hall complete with a fireplace and office space can be customized into various functions such as a study providing a personalized touch to each home In collaboration with Josep Ribas and Jordi Sala has created a project that integrates art with practical living Each of the 51 homes offers a unique relationship with the landscape resulting in individualized and original spaces Jean Nouvel writes: ‘Within this mass framed views to the north and the Ordino valleys The south side opens up to the sweet-mottled light of the underwood Distinct landscapes are brought into harmony Ledges within trees and a lush green amphitheater the structure is built from 22,000 pieces of irregularly-cut pyrenees stone apartments range from 300 to 1,000 square meters penthouses have high ceilings with skylights to maximize natural light each residence is designed to reflect the rocky terrain name: La Querola d’Ordino | @laquerolaordino location: Vall d’Ordino, Andorra happening now! partnering with antonio citterio, AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function, but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style, context, and personal expression. There was a time when Jews were not allowed to stay overnight in Andorra the country has a Jewish community that will be welcoming its first-ever rabbi Rabbi Kuty and Rochel Kalmenson have moved from Ningbo China to the tiny mountainous country to establish Chabad of Andorra and to lead the local Jewish community Situated in the eastern Pyrenees between France and Spain landlocked country that until very recently Since the expulsion of Jews from the Iberian Peninsula in the 1400s Andorra had not had a recorded Jewish community — “Historically Jews were not even allowed to stay the night in Andorra,” Kalmenson relates remote country has welcomed Jews escaping persecution in neighboring countries thousands of Jews fled Vichy France for Andorra and then traveled on to Spain And after the State of Israel defeated its hostile neighbors during the Six Day War and life became difficult for Jews living in Morocco many crossed the Straits of Gibraltar and found a new home in Andorra.  Andorra has a close-knit Jewish community consisting largely of Moroccan families that moved here in the 60s and 70s,” said Kalmenson Andorra has also become an attractive destination for people who want to benefit from low tax rates in comparison to neighboring countries A hundred or so of them now live in Andorra where well over 90% of the population is Catholic and where non-Catholics are prohibited from building houses of worship — instead they are registered as cultural associations Rabbi Haim Hilel Matusof of Chabad of Toulouse — located a three-hour drive distance from Andorra— served the needs of the country’s small Jewish community and otherwise served the community’s religious needs Matusof began a search for a suitable couple to move there the Kalmensons were on a search of their own They had served as Chabad shluchim to Ningbo that city’s Jewish community had all but entirely moved away leaving the rabbi and rebbetzin without a flock the President of the country’s Jewish community “We have long sought a rabbi of our own,” Benchlouch said “The first generation of the Jewish community had more knowledge we are realizing more and more how much it is needed,” he said “We have been waiting and hoping that someone would take up the post.” This new posting would have its challenges The community meets to pray in the Center for Jewish Culture but still may not officially build a synagogue There is no Jewish day school or Hebrew school leaving the younger generation of Jews without any formal Jewish education and join Torah classes when Rabbi Matusof visited but — as Benchlouch told the Kalmensons — they were eager for more So one of Rabbi Kalmenson’s priorities will be organizing Torah classes for the community They’ll launch small local chapters of CKids and other clubs to serve every demographic in the community And they will reach out to the Jewish people who have moved to Andorra in recent years — many of whom haven’t yet found their footing in the small community Once the needs of the local community have been addressed the Kalmensons plan to turn to another area of urgent need: serving the thousands of Jewish tourists who visit Andorra each year The country welcomes more than 10 million visitors — mostly skiers “In the short period of time since we were listed on the internet with people asking about Shabbat accommodations “So the next step after we establish our space for the community is going to be to open a visitor center One thought on “Chabad Welcomed in Mountain Principality of Andorra” December 9, 2024 Click here to cancel reply. 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Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. 20 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}FC Andorra won 5–1 over Gimnastica Segoviana on Sun This is 33 of the Primera Federacion - Group 1 Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are FC Andorra 0 win(s) Have scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between FC Andorra and Gimnastica Segoviana on Sun 20 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT?FC Andorra won 5–1 over Gimnastica Segoviana on Sun 20 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches FC Andorra is playing home against Gimnastica Segoviana on Sun Porsche 911 Carrera Andorra. You might not think much about this mountainous little principality in the Pyrenees, on the French-Spanish border, unless you’re into skiing. Turns out, though, it’s a haven for the Porsche 911. With around 80,000 residents, Andorra is the 11th-smallest country in the world by population, and its 16th-smallest by area. It’s also, as these small principalities often are, extremely wealthy. It’s not technically a tax haven, regardless of how much you earn, the highest level of income tax you’ll pay there is 10 per cent. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Felipe Munoz | Automotive (@carindustryanalysis) That means its car market is a bit different to the rest of Europe. According to data compiled by industry analyst Felipe Munoz (and with a hat tip to Car and Driver for bringing this to our attention) the best-selling car there in 2024 was the Porsche 911 It took a mere 83 sales to reach the top of the charts but considering all new car and van sales in the country totalled 2379 units that’s an impressive 3.49 per cent market share Toyota GR Yaris Perhaps even more surprisingly, the second-best seller was the Toyota GR Yaris until you consider that nearly all of Andorra’s roads are mountain passes which are often snow-covered in the winter What better car to own there than a rally-bred four-wheel drive hot hatch we’re off to see what sort of prices properties in Andor… HOW MUCH reviews and unmissable promotions from the team direct to your inbox For more information see our Privacy Policy Next Genesis G70 Sprouts Huge Wing For Track Day Concept Mike Bartholomew The first full sentence spoken by an infant Mike was a review of the ride quality of a Volvo 850 It was “Daddy’s car goes bumpy-bump on a bumpy road,” so would probably need proofreading a bit © Crash Media Group Ltd 2025.The total or partial reproduction of text photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form There are a number of different sports that will be represented at the games Here is the full list of athletes 164 athletes from Luxembourg are joining the competition in the Pyrenees Laurent Carnol from the Luxembourg Olympic and Sports Committee (COSL) delegation is the designated head of the team The sports federations are sending 51 people to accompany the athletes 14 referees and judges from Luxembourg have joined the group as well as four doctors and ten physiotherapists Read also: Luxembourg's role and success in the Games of the Small States Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardPhilly man found dead on tarp in Andorra lying on the driveway of a home on the block A gun was on Baxter’s chest and he had a gunshot wound to the back of his head A Philadelphia woman was charged with murder in the shooting death of her estranged husband after police found him dead outside on a tarp in Northwest Philadelphia police responded to a call of a person screaming on the 800 block of West Bells Mill Road Deputy Police Commissioner Frank Vanore said lying in the driveway of a home on the block between two cars and Baxter was not living at the West Bells Mill Road home He had a gunshot wound to the back of the head and was pronounced dead at the scene police initially believed he might have died by suicide but his injuries were inconsistent with that they determined that Baxter had been killed inside a bedroom in the house and then dragged outside to the driveway which police believe to be the murder weapon Danielle Baxter was arrested Thursday and charged with murder She was denied bail and was being held at the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center Jordan Baxter had been a SEPTA employee for 14 years real proof that people are able to live together peacefully for more than 800 years” the spirit of the Declaration of Human Rights is failing little by little with an advance of extreme political positions  “We find ourselves at a key moment in history” requiring not rhetoric but actions  The UN must respond effectively to the challenges of our times  The implementation of the UN Charter must be ensured strengthened by the pillars of the defence of human rights and international humanitarian law which must alone “govern relations between States” The international community cannot remain indifferent to the serious situations in Ukraine  It must urgently mobilize to “achieve the most noble goal of politics:  peace” He called on all parties to work for peace and to respect and obey international humanitarian law  “Nothing can justify the attacks suffered by civilian populations nothing can justify the attacks against hospitals and schools and nothing can justify using hunger as a strategy of war.”  Children are central to this his country has from the beginning given all its support to the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and to the study on the impact of climate change on children and armed conflicts  He believes in multilateralism and particularly regional cooperation and his country is undertaking actions to enter the European Single Market  He highlighted the climate emergency digital transition and cultural diversity as key issues the resolution on Multilingualism in the UN some nations face greater impacts than others including mountain territories with more vulnerable ecosystems  It can change the way of life and the economy  “It's for this reason we have made the fight against climate change one of our main goals internationally as well as nationally.”  In 2015 his country was one of the first in the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change to produce its nationally determined contribution  It updated it in 2020 and 2022 and plans to achieve climate neutrality in 2050 it has implemented a new energy policy to progressively increase production of renewable energy and replace heat production systems with less-polluting systems with very ambitious legislation and significant aid and action plans “all of these efforts will be in vain if other countries do not do the same thing” He called for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)  Boys and girls must be given the tools to question societal norms  “But bringing about gender equality requires determination and prevenance on the part of each and every one of us.”  As national representatives “we have the moral and political obligation to promote this transformation”  The digital divide must also be closed 96 per cent of Andorran homes have an Internet connection  The country has implemented a national strategy for digital transition which is particularly focused on digital rights of citizens and respect for Sustainable Development Goals 9  It has created an ethical and legal framework to preserve digital rights protect private life and data security and ensure free access to digital information  “We want all citizens to be able to access the digital world and thus avoid situations of inequality.” Listen to and download the full statement in mp3 format UN PhotoPrevious sessionsAccess the statements from previous sessions New York Senator Introduces Bill That Would Shut Down Tesla Showrooms Trump Signs Executive Order Lowering Impact of Auto Tariffs Home/NewsThis sports car was Andorra's best-selling vehicle of 2024Andorra is a micronation that’s home to just 81,000 people but its best-selling vehicle is one you won’t find at the top of any other country’s list It’s the sixteenth smallest country in the world by land area and is home to just under 81,000 people While Andorra is just 181 square miles in size its residents still need vehicles to get around and the best-selling model of 2024 certainly isn’t something you’d see topping the list in any other country If you look at the best-selling vehicles of nearly any other country, you aren’t likely to find a Porsche in the top five That’s not the case in the Principality of Andorra which bought just 2,379 new vehicles in 2024 securely placing it at the top of the list an employee of the automotive research industry analysis firm JATO Dynamics who posted the sales numbers on his Instagram page We’re unable to load this content right now View directly on Instagram The Porsche 911 was followed by the Toyota GR Yaris with 47 units sold Rounding out the top five were two more Porsche nameplates If we're talking about automotive brands as a whole, Mercedes-Benz led the pack with 231 vehicles sold in Andorra. Notably, the German automaker didn’t have a single vehicle break into the top 10 list. Porsche followed as a close second, with 210 models sold. Ford wrapped up the top three brands moving 161 new vehicles to Andorra in 2024 That’s quite a different top-five list from anywhere else in the world According to the International Money Fund (IMF) the micronation has a GDP per capita totaling $68,600 the United States GDP per capita currently sits at $82,769 Andorra is located in the eastern Pyrenees region with France to the north and Spain to the south Its location puts it in a prime position for vacationers so it’s unsurprising that it hosts more than eight million tourists every year combined with lax banking laws and a low tax rate makes it one of the most prosperous nations in the world despite its small size While the Porsche 911 was Andorra’s best-selling vehicle it didn't even break into the top 25 in the United States Americans bought over 14,000 Porsche 911s in 2024 but that pales in comparison to the Ford F-series The fact that the sports car is the top-selling model in any country is rather astounding but the Porsche 911 was just one of three from the automaker to break into Andorra’s top five LLC and respective content providers on this website Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website The goal of this initiative is to develop a Framework Tourism Law for Andorra that addresses the sector's key needs while incorporating international best practices This law will be tailored to the country’s unique challenges and opportunities promoting sustainable benefits for both the local population and visitors UN Tourism was on the ground from 17-21 February for a second mission to Andorra as part of the process to draft the country’s Framework Tourism Law Our team engaged with over 70 public and private sector stakeholders to gain in-depth insights into the main challenges and opportunities in the tourism industry These discussions have laid the foundation for a legal framework that will regulate tourism activities while promoting sustainable the draft Framework Tourism Law for Andorra will be developed and presented to the government and key stakeholders for feedback the Ministry of Tourism and Commerce will initiate the legislative procedure with technical support and guidance from UN Tourism to ensure its successful implementation STAY TUNED for more updates on the development of Andorra’s Framework Tourism Law Calle Poeta Joan Maragall 42
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The tiny microstate nestled between France and Spain is officially Catholic — and friendly with Israel raucous protesters emboldened by their government’s recent recognition of Palestine are urging Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to go even farther and cut diplomatic relations with Israel And to the north, in France, Jews fear an escalation of antisemitism following elections that saw a far-left party grab the biggest share of votes is a tiny one where anti-Israel rallies are unheard of quiet lives — as long as they don’t officially call their subterranean cultural center a synagogue a mountainous microstate of 82,000 nestled in the eastern Pyrenees Just 181 square miles in size — about three times bigger than Washington — this principality is a skiing and duty-free shopping paradise Andorra is also the world’s only self-declared Catalán-speaking nation its state religion has been Roman Catholicism That doesn’t seem to be a problem for the local Jewish community estimated by its members to number just 73 I’m proud of it,” said Andorra-born Mercedes Abitbol an official of the MoraBanc financial group who on a recent afternoon was sporting a small silver “chai” necklace while sitting an outdoor café in this picturesque city which at 3,042 feet above sea level is Europe’s highest capital The Gran Valira river and Pont de Paris stand at the heart of the tourist hub of Andorra la Vella Between 2,000 and 3,000 French Jews and others escaped Vichy France through neutral Andorra under incredibly harsh circumstances according to mountaineer and local historian Joan Janer Rossell “Guides would take these people — including Poles Germans and Hungarians — on foot to cross over the Pyrenees into Spain,” he said was raised Catholic but later discovered that his father had Jewish roots He visited Israel in 1980 and got “Am Yisrael Chai” (Long live the people of Israel) tattooed on his forearm in Hebrew “Hatikvah,” and has also written several novels in Catalán including a history of the Andorran Pyrenees “The Jews here have always accepted me as a friend,” Rossell said the Israeli ambassador to Spain visits Andorra and they always invite me to their cocktail reception.” displays a map of Andorra indicating his current location in the capital city the country is governed by two co-princes: the French president and the bishop of Urgell Andorra is not Europe’s tiniest microstate: Liechtenstein San Marino and the Vatican are all considerably smaller in size Virtually all Andorrans speak fluent French and Spanish besides their native Catalán and foreigners make up two-thirds of the population In 1962, Andorra — which then had only 11,000 people — was the subject of a whimsical anti-war parody by folk singer Pete Seeger a non-Jew who often sang in Hebrew and had visited Israel several times It was around that time that Jews started trickling into Andorra again — this time from Morocco He’s also president of the local Jewish community “The Jews were in Morocco for almost 500 years but when the state of Israel was established My mom was threatened several times by her Muslim neighbors,” said Benchluch explaining that his parents left for Barcelona with the idea of making some money and then emigrating to the United States a Ner Tamid burns in memory of the founders of Andorra’s Sephardic Jewish community at the local Jewish community center a medieval Catholic ruler of Andorra whose name bears a resemblance to the Sephardic Jewish surname of Benchluch they heard that Andorra was looking for workers hoping to transform the country from a poor farming nation to a tourism and banking hub began developing ski resorts and building up the transport network three-hour drive from either Toulouse or Barcelona and thanks to strict immigration controls at the French and Spanish borders zero unemployment and virtually no homelessness a network of hiking trails and a national automobile museum with 80 vintage cars on display cigarettes and electronics stocked in its many duty-free shops are far cheaper than in neighboring countries most of whose members work in the import-export or retail industries they escaped and came to Andorra for political reasons since my father was a communist,” said Baruj “But practically 100% of this community is from Morocco proudly wears her “chai” necklace in the streets of Andorra where she was born and has lived her whole life an immigrant from Casablanca who spent two years on a kibbutz in Israel before settling here: “For the moment Sometimes they ask questions and make faces but people here don’t really know anything about Judaism.” recalling an incident several decades ago when immigration officials at Tel Aviv’s Ben-Gurion Airport questioned her Andorran passport and had to look for it on a map,” she said I tried calling my mom from Israel and the operator thought I said ‘Honduras.’” In 1998, local Jews formed the Associació Cultural Israelita de les Valls d’Andorra in a large meeting hall tucked away on an underground level of a medical office building that used to be a warehouse because that would be prohibited,” said Baruj citing Andorran regulations that forbid the consecration of any non-Catholic house of worship we used a private home with a second-floor view There are no outside markings at the entrance to ACIV — not even a mezuzah — only a small label above the buzzer a silver menorah and an ark containing three donated Torah scrolls including one from Gibraltar and many younger congregants have left for Paris; the nearest synagogue to Andorra is a Chabad Lubavitch center in Barcelona but it’s very difficult,” Baruj Rodriguez said fewer and fewer people attend — particularly in the summer is that “the young people are marrying late There are no Jews here between the ages of 13 and 30 and they generally don’t want to intermarry.” Baruj Rodríguez said that he and 82-year-old Meir Muyal are the only Jews in Andorra who still keep kosher the congregation brings rabbis from Toulouse or Paris converted to Judaism under the supervision of two Orthodox rabbis in Barcelona explaining that mohels must be brought from either Toulouse or Barcelona to perform the occasional circumcision Dying as a Jew in Andorra is also problematic most Andorrans are cremated — no problem for Catholics Yet because Andorra lacks a Jewish cemetery local Jews generally opt to be buried in either Toulouse or Barcelona we’re now negotiating with the government to establish a Jewish cemetery in 2025 or 2026,” he said so we’re asking them to give us a plot of land in Escaldes for 100 graves.” was elected to Andorra’s 28-member parliament — becoming the first Jewish legislator in Andorran history French President and Co-Prince of Andorra Emmanuel Macron takes part in a session at the Andorran parliament in Andorra la Vella on Sept (Thierry Breton/Pool/AFP via Getty Images) Bucking that European trend, Andorran Foreign Minister Imma Tor declared in mid-June that Andorra would do no such thing “The conditions are not met for us to recognize Palestine as a state We think it’s not yet the right time to position ourselves in the middle of this conflict,” she said and we’re receiving more and more tourists from there.” if he’d ever given any thought to moving to Israel “Aside from the difficulties of being a Jew Andorra’s potential return to Eurovision has sparked recent discussions, especially after years of declining participation since its last appearance in 2009 a new opportunity for Andorra to make a comeback has emerged tied to the autonomous region of Catalonia in Spain This was revealed during a discussion on RAC1 — a private Catalan radio station that also broadcasts in Andorra — where a proposed project was presented to bring Andorra back to Eurovision after a prolonged absence Andorra’s return seemed possible not too long ago thanks to the persistent efforts of Suzanne Georgi who represented Andorra at Eurovision in 2009 Georgi worked tirelessly to convince Andorra’s broadcaster In 2021, she even secured a private sponsor and received verbal approval from the Andorran government for a 2022 comeback a recent development has reignited the conversation about Andorra’s Eurovision future has taken a proactive role by visiting Andorra to present a new proposal aimed at securing the country’s return to the contest During the afternoon session of Versió RAC1 it was revealed that CCMA directors recently travelled to Andorra to pitch a project focused on promoting both Catalan and Andorran artists at Eurovision This initiative could pave the way for Andorra’s long-awaited return to the international stage The proposal could prove mutually beneficial for both CCMA and RTVA a talent show in Catalonia resembling X Factor Eufòria shares its name with Loreen’s 2012 Eurovision-winning song some industry experts believe the proposal has strong potential using Eufòria to promote Andorra’s participation in Eurovision makes sense Eufòria follows a format similar to X Factor or Operación Triunfo where contestants compete through weekly performances The show has gained popularity in Catalonia and a strong emphasis on promoting Catalan music and artists Eufòria has helped foster new talent within the Catalan music industry The show has also attracted strong viewership with the third season drawing between 180,000 and 273,000 viewers per episode and audience shares ranging from 12.8% to 19.5% a demographic that traditional television struggles to reach Eufòria has been hosted by Miki Núñez (Spain’s Eurovision 2019 representative) alongside Marta Torné in all seasons Sofia Coll (Benidorm Fest 2024 finalist) finished fourth in Eufòria’s 2nd season This proposal takes on additional significance in the context of Eurovision. CCMA has previously sought membership in the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to participate in events like the Eurovision Song Contest. In April 2019 but its application was rejected in July 2019 A spokesperson for the EBU explained that regional broadcasters cannot join as independent members citing the fact that no regional broadcasting networks from ITU/Europe Council member states belong to the EBU played a significant role in opposing CCMA’s application Since Spain’s national broadcaster is the sole representative of the country in the EBU RTVE objected to CCMA’s request for independent membership ultimately leading to the rejection of the application CCMA maintains a presence in the EBU through its music channel which participates in the EBU’s musical exchange program the recent efforts by CCMA seem to signal another attempt to engage more directly with the Eurovision scene RTVE’s role in the discussions surrounding the EBU’s membership policies also extends to autonomous communities in Spain FORTA (the Federation of Organisations of the Autonomous Radio and Television) arguing that Spain’s national broadcaster should represent the entire country This opposition was a major factor in the rejection of FORTA’s application as well as the petitions of the Galician and Basque broadcasters FORTA has not pursued EBU membership since The association includes the public broadcasting networks of 12 autonomous communities in Spain the new director of RTVE seems open to the possibility of starting talks about giving autonomous public broadcasters access to the EBU Gaining such access could bring benefits beyond Eurovision such as increased international recognition Would you be excited for Andorra to comeback with the help of Catalonia Who would you like to see representing the microstate Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Weren’t all of Andorra’s previous participations also supported by TV3 I love how Andorra have their moment every year on the Eurovision cycle even though they are absent for 15 years Andorra is the kind of absentee who says that they’ll come over this year and ultimately doesn’t lol and in the end they won’t come back… I’m not putting any chips down on door returning anytime soon I still fondly remember Gisela and “Casanova” Overview Meet the team Press Write for us Input your search keywords and press Enter I was lucky enough to receive an invite to the 8th edition of the Andorra Weather Meeting which as the name suggests is held in Andorra — a small but stunning mountainous country in the Pyrenees between France and Spain This annual event brings together weather and climate professionals from around the world to share insights challenges and innovations in weather forecasting While most of the attendees are weather presenters based in Europe this year we were joined by one attendee from Brazil who had never seen snow before Watch Kirsty chat to Carlo about Europe's warmer winters Kirsty asked Vicent about the DANA event of October 2024 We also made the most of our spectacular location, hitting the slopes of Pal-Arinsal and Grandvalira for skiing and snowboarding, followed by some amazing mountain dining experiences in Ordino Arcalis and Coll de la Botella. I also took time out to investigate the use of artificial snow in Europe's ski resorts Thanks to all involved, especially Enric Agud Pique from Spain’s TV3 and Catalunya Radio, and Maribel, Albert and all the team at Grandvalira Resorts Andorra After nearly two months since their last World Cup the Trek Factory Racing-Pirelli XC and TFR Downhill squads are finally back for the biggest race of the season MTB World Championships will take place on familiar terrain up and down the rocky slopes of the Pal Arinsal resort in Andorra The riders are rested and champing at the bit to show off the work they’ve been doing during the long midseason break Gwendalyn Gibson hopes to be back at full strength after recovering from a broken collarbone The TFR XC squad was well below full strength when we last saw them who has struggled with breathing issues this season who was preparing to take on his first ever Olympics Gwendalyn Gibson was still working her way back to full strength from a broken collarbone and Evie Richards was just approaching full speed after recovering from a concussion The gang will be nearly all back for Andorra (Anton Cooper is still battling a parasitic infection that has hampered his season) Amos and Richards will have big ambitions after strong performances at the Paris Olympics Amos took seventh for the best ever finish by an American in the men’s race and Richards took fifth to reestablish herself as one of the strongest women in the world Riley Amos is coming off an excellent Olympic debut in Paris Isabella Holmgren is undefeated in XCO racing this year Amos is undefeated in all of his U23 XCO starts this season and he will be the favorite to win the men’s U23 world title One of the best bets to kick him off the throne who took the men’s U23 XCO win in Les Gets and is having a brilliant season in his own right She took fifth at the first World Cup XCO of the season in Mairiporã and she’ll be looking to return to form after passing up an Olympic bid to focus on her recovery will be two of the biggest wild cards in the XC field Gibson has been dealt misfortune all season Madigan Munro has her eye on a breakthrough result who won the XCO World Championship in 2021 Munro won her third straight U23 national title in July and has come oh-so-close to a first career World Cup win several times this season That’s if Lidl-Trek rider Isabella Holmgren doesn’t run away with it The young Canadian has been making spot appearances in the women’s U23 XC field and cleaning up wide open climbs where attacks should happen all part of roughly 160 meters of elevation gain per lap They are broken up by tech-y wooded sections The lap ends with a pumptrack and a fast sprint into the finish line In short: We’re all set for fireworks The Trek Factory Racing DH squad is kitted up and ready to rock Trek’s downhill riders have had a rollercoaster season Loris Vergier and Sacha Earnest entered World Cup racing with some of the biggest ambitions of any riders in the world Vergier has been one of the sport’s absolute fastest men for the last five years Earnest is one of the stars of a speedy class of junior women Both riders have racked up World Cup wins before but haven’t yet found that level this year This weekend they’ll have as good a chance as anyone who won the World Cup round in Andorra in 2022 and took second in qualifying last year before bad weather negated any chance of a strong finals run Bodhi Kuhn and Reece Wilson will be two of the most fascinating riders to watch. Kuhn is having a strong Year 1 racing elites, currently sitting 21st overall in the World Cup standings after having qualified for every finals run on offer hasn’t yet found his footing after battling injuries for two seasons A dislocated shoulder in Val di Sole didn’t help But if there’s someone who can engineer an epic comeback story Sacha Earnest will receive her World Championship chance this Thursday Hattie Harnden is busting out the Session before a blistering home stretch to her enduro season going for the women’s elite DH podium to kick off a thrilling home stretch run to the end of her season She’s currently locked in a tight battle for the top of the Enduro World Cup overall podium with just one race left next weekend swiftly followed by Enduro World Championships in Val di Fassa with 458 meters of elevation drop across 1.9 kilometers … not bad. Downright promising if you’re a DH rider, especially after last year’s hairy conditions with the chance of rain increasing once the afternoon hits predicting the weather at high altitude is a sucker’s game Be sure to keep an eye on the conditions as they can always evolve quickly TFR riders will be competing for World Championships for five straight days beginning Wednesday. The complete schedule can be found on the UCI’s website MTB World Championships will be broadcasted on Flosports in the United States on Eurosport and the Discovery+ app in the United Kingdom and Europe In a challenge between the best sprinters in the world Jonny Milan emerges the victor to take the 40th win of the Lidl-Trek men in 2024 cattle fairs are recognized in the General Inventory of Cultural Heritage as “Intangible Assets” While these fairs were once an important part of famers’ annual work schedules they now have a predominantly symbolic relevance and are perceived by contemporary society as festive celebrations including by the youngest generations.Today the annual Andorra la Vella Cattle Fair & Competition is living proof of the importance of agriculture and livestock as part of the cultural heritage and identity of Andorra the exchange of products and livestock was essential to the economy of a landlocked mountainous country like Andorra where the average altitude is 2 000 metres above the sea level and the winters are long and harsh as they provided an opportunity to sell animals and make some profit.Historical documents show that as early as 1402 the episcopal Co-prince granted the people of Andorra the privilege of having an annual fair for St and Bishop Arnau Roger granted a license to hold an annual fair in Andorra la Vella on the Monday and Tuesday after Easter and the date and place of the celebration changed depending on the needs and possibilities of each historical moment a plea from the Municipality of Andorra la Vella to the General Council resulted in changing the date to 27 October as it was the most convenient date for traders.After a few years of interruption the fair has been organized every year by the Department of Agriculture in collaboration with the Association of Farmers and Cattlemen of the Principality of Andorra it was listed as a “Festival of Cultural Interest” and the participation of citizens in the Andorra la Vella Cattle Fair & Competition are the main values that have made the fair an intangible asset of the General Inventory of Andorran Cultural Heritage The highly-anticipated annual Andorra la Vella Cattle Fair & Competition represents an opportunity to appreciate the efforts of the country’s farms to produce quality products the country’s livestock farms exhibit their animals The farmers have the opportunity to take part in a national competition that includes up to 32 sections with prizes for the best specimens of cattle age and type of breeding.Although the economic importance of the agro-livestock sector in Andorra today is considerably less than it once was cattle fairs now serve a different purpose They allow the people of Andorra and beyond to rediscover and connect with the farm animals and the country’s agropastoral heritage The festive connotation has given cattle fairs a new meaning and life and they will continue being organized for many years to come Drafting a detailed proposal for Andorra’s Tourism Framework Law focusing on addressing the sector's critical needs and incorporating global best practices in sustainable tourism In-depth evaluation of Andorra’s current tourism governance and legal framework Targeted recommendations to enhance tourism regulation and support the sector's sustainable development To develop a comprehensive Tourism Framework Law for Andorra that promotes sustainable growth and addresses local challenges specific to the country’s tourism sector 50 young people from Snow Camp charity’s London and North West programmes are experiencing the mountains for the very first time. More join from Scotland and the Midlands next week. They are putting their skills into practice as they work towards their BASI Instructor Foundation Award Snow Camp has been harnessing the power of skiing & snowboarding to break down barriers broaden horizons and address the biggest social issues facing underserved young people today It’s goal is to turn young lives around through the power of snowsports combined with engaging opportunities positive relationships and life-changing progression PlanetSKI has been supporting Snow Camp since we started in 2008 “This week is all about building confidence and proving what’s possible when young people are given the opportunity to shine,” said Snow Camp Programme Director “We’re beyond proud of how far these young people have come – and we can’t wait to share more of what they’re getting up to while out there.” “We’re beyond proud of each and every one of them – and so grateful to everyone who makes this journey possible,” added the Snow Camp Community & Events Director The Excel Programme is the third stage in the young people’s progression through Snow Camp The group is based in the resort of Arinsal young people work towards their BASI Instructor Foundation Award This week in Andorra is the culmination of all that hard work It’s a chance to put everything they’ve learned into practice in a real mountain environment supported by dedicated programme teams and well-being managers It’s also where confidence is solidified and the dream of a future in the snowsports industry becomes that much more real “We’re beyond proud of how far these young people have come – and we can’t wait to share more of what they’re getting up to while out there,” added the two Dans 👉 Follow on Instagram and Facebook for highlights The London and North-West groups in Andorra this week with the Scotland and Midlands groups  arriving this weekend See here for more on Snow Camp Next week there are 105 people taking part in for Year 3 of the AJ Bell 3 Valley Rally in Val Thorens 8 Snow Camp Team plus 4 Snow Camp Apprentices The event’s all set, with the 2026 dates having just gone live for early sign-ups too: snow-camp.org.uk/events/2026-3-valley-rally/ PlanetSKI reported live and in detail from the very first AJ Bell 3 Valley Rally back in 2023 money saving deals and everything connected with snowsports – web site For the Spirit of the Mountains – PlanetSKI: Number One for ski news Content copyright © 2025, PlanetSKI Ltd. | Privacy policy | Terms & Conditions This aspect has seen a noticeable uptick under the new manager Thomas Tuchel It's always nice when Villans perform well for their respective countries and have a good showing Being able to watch them perform at Villa Park is another thing entirely The England national team features quite a few Aston Villa players lately For the first time in over 20 years, VP will host England's senior team, as shared by the club website. The September 6th fixture will see the Three Lions face off against Andorra for a World Cup qualifier Considering the atmosphere and feel that the grounds provide for each match it's safe to say that B6 will further elevate the occasion with another level of incredible energy from the supporters Starting off with a 2-0 record in charge, Tuchel will look to remain undefeated as the England boss. The fortress that usually houses the Villa team will undoubtedly play a part in ensuring another victory for his side. Considering the form of the players since their last game against Latvia it would be something of a shock if current Villa players weren't part of the squad for the home nation During Tuchel's first two fixtures in charge, Ezri Konsa, Morgan Rogers, and Marcus Rashford made the Three Lions lineup but he'd be expected to at least garner serious consideration His exclusion would also be something of a surprise The main question is around Rashford. Currently in Dubai, looking to nurse his hamstring, the attacker has made it a public goal of being fit enough to play for England in the summer Since arriving in Birmingham under Unai Emery the current impression from Tuchel leaves nothing to suggest that if he is fit as the German will naturally have a deep talent pool to pick from when making his final selections Even in the unlikely event that there aren't any Villans during the Andorra match Villa Park being the setting for the qualifier will make for a spectacular evening © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER ","https://fansided.com/",{"alt":"5k","src":"5l","url":"5m"},{"type":"5j","value":"5n"},"link","Minute Media","https://www.minutemedia.com/",{"text":"5q","url":"5r"},{"type":"5p","value":"5s"},"All Rights Reserved Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands For the first time in over 20 years, VP will host England's senior team, as shared by the club website. The September 6th fixture will see the Three Lions face off against Andorra for a World Cup qualifier Starting off with a 2-0 record in charge, Tuchel will look to remain undefeated as the England boss. The fortress that usually houses the Villa team will undoubtedly play a part in ensuring another victory for his side. Considering the form of the players since their last game against Latvia During Tuchel's first two fixtures in charge, Ezri Konsa, Morgan Rogers, and Marcus Rashford made the Three Lions lineup The main question is around Rashford. Currently in Dubai, looking to nurse his hamstring, the attacker has made it a public goal of being fit enough to play for England in the summer Connect with Linn’s Stamp News:      Sign up for our newsletter US Stamps World Stamps 18+ | Commercial Content | T&Cs apply | Gambleaware.org Villa Park is scheduled to host a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between England and Andorra on 6 September 2025. This match will mark the second time England has played home matches away from Wembley Stadium in 2025 Nottingham Forest's City Ground will welcome Senegal on 10 June Although this will not be the first time Aston Villa's home stadium has hosted the Three Lions it's notable that England's senior men's team returns to Villa Park after more than twenty years The last time England played at Aston Villa was in February 2005 during a match against the Netherlands that ended in a goalless draw In total, the Three Lions have played at Villa Park on nine occasions since their match against Scotland in 1989 Ahead of the upcoming match against Andorra England head coach Thomas Tuchel expresses that returning to Villa Park after more than two decades will bring excitement to both the players and supporters Reflecting on his past visits to Villa Park as the former Chelsea FC manager Tuchel notes that the stadium is rich in history and has the potential for an outstanding atmosphere He also looks forward to creating memorable experiences for England fans While Villa Park may not rank among the top English stadiums in terms of atmosphere the 42,000-seater venue is certainly a fantastic place to play matches Upcoming renovations are expected to further transform the venue into a 50,000-seater stadium ahead of the 2028 Euros The #ThreeLions are heading to Villa Park Get all the information on September's @FIFAWorldCup qualifier vs Andorra at @AVFCOfficial right here ⤵️ — England (@England) May 2, 2025 Tickets for the England vs Andorra match, scheduled for 6 September, will be available for purchase starting 15 May. The initial sale will target members of the England Supporters' Travel Club and will close on 19 May. Following this, a sales window for My England Football Members will open on 20 May and will last until 21 May A general sale for all supporters will begin on 22 May England Supporters' Travel Club members will benefit from a special ticket price of £2 Tickets for the family enclosure are priced at £25 while those for under-16s will be available for £10 Ticket Prices in the general window will range between £30 and £65 FootballGroundGuide » Latest Football Stadium and Fan News » Three Lions return to Villa Park for World Cup Qualifier vs Andorra How to watch the World Cup Qualification UEFA match between Albania and Andorra Albania will take on Andorra in the World Cup qualifier at the Air Albania Stadium on Monday Albania opened their group stage campaign with a game against England and lost 2-0 Andorra's fortunes weren't different either as they succumbed to a defeat at the hands of Latvia Both these teams will be giving it their best shot to claim their first win of the campaign here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch The match will be shown live on Fubo in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sport The match will be played at the Air Albania Stadium on Monday with kick-off at 2.45 pm ET for fans in the US Goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha is expected to miss this match after being forced off with an injury in the 82nd minute against England Elhan Kastrati is likely to step in between the posts Following a 1-0 loss to Latvia in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier head coach Koldo Álvarez may opt for several changes to his starting lineup in search of a better result There are no fresh injury concerns in the camp ahead of the game Our promise towards a carbon-neutral future EconiQ Consulting supports customers addressing their unique environmental performance needs Meet IdentiQ™ digital twin for sustainable Service is our commitment to the world’s largest existing installed base and the future of the energy system Accelerating a clean energy transition with a range of solutions for 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weight – especially when winter hits From its gorgeous historic capital – Europe’s highest – to its excellent ski resorts covetable shopping and brilliant food scene it makes a clever addition to anyone’s pre-Christmas travel line-up we round up six great reasons to visit Andorra now while Naturland is great for cross-country skiing) the kilometres on kilometres of slopes here offer something to get stuck into whatever your ability That includes cross-country skiing and plenty of off-piste skiing: more than 90 per cent of this little country is made up of mountains Lively après-skiIt’s widely acknowledged that a decent après-ski scene can be just as important as the skiing itself – when the day is done there’s nothing quite like celebrating with some great food and drinks you’ll find ritzy terraces such as the one at CBbC Costa Rodona and L’Abarset plus Michelin-starred dishes that are rooted in local ingredients at Ibaya by Francis Paniego The tiny mountain villages here are postcard-pretty by day – but by night they transform into gently glowing beauties Make the most of it via the extended ski-run hours in La Solana (5-8pm Thursday-Saturday) when trails are illuminated with night lighting or go snowshoeing in search of a moonlight supper at remote restaurants L’Ovella Negra or Borda de Sorteny You can even bed down at seriously high altitudes with an icy backdrop: at the cosy Domo Lodge in Grau Roig You can expect to find big names among the shops you happen across – and they’re open 361 days of the year to boot The fact that Andorra is great for those who are new to the slopes makes it a family-friendly destination moonbiking and even igloo building to keep kids (and big kids) entertained there are museums (Casa d’Areny-Plandolit museum while Palau de Gel has a swimming pool and slides to thrill water babies The pristine outdoor environment is perfect for sports Plus the thermal waters at spa resort Caldea offer rejuvenating experiences; here facials 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