Business•2 Sources•Apr 17, 2026 • 23:01Oil Prices Plunge Over 10% as Strait of Hormuz Fully ReopensBrent settles below $89 and WTI at $82.86, erasing Middle East risk premium while European gas and stocks rally on supply relief.
Business•3 Sources•Apr 16, 2026 • 17:46Andorra's Import Prices Drop 6.9%, Exports Plunge 24.7% in January 2026Monthly declines reached 13.1% for imports and 26.1% for exports from December 2025, with sharpest annual falls in non-edible raw materials and machinery.
Business•5 Sources•Apr 16, 2026 • 14:31Andorra Approves Six More First-Home Guarantees, Total Now 20The programme has aided 50 people from families earning below the median wage, with government funding over €1.07 million for properties averaging €397,830.
Business•2 Sources•Apr 15, 2026 • 21:01Andorra Rules Out Downward Revision of 2026 Growth Forecasts Despite Iran WarFinance Ministry cites stable data and conservative budgeting, including last year's €88 million surplus, while monitoring the conflict closely for any changes.
Business•2 Sources•Apr 15, 2026 • 12:16Andorra Updates 2026 Per Diem Rates for Staff Abroad in Four Cost ZonesAllowances vary by destination, travel purpose, and include meals, lodging, mileage at €0.40/km, and telephony, with Zone A cities offering highest rates like €197.53 for accommodation on official duties.
Business•2 Sources•Apr 14, 2026 • 19:01Andorra la Vella to Revise Public Employee Salaries After Job ReviewCouncil targets standardization of 550 positions' duties and pay amid discrepancies, while other parishes seek external consultancy and SAAS rolls out new bonuses and reduced hours.
Business•3 Sources•Apr 14, 2026 • 17:16Andorra Launches Unified Digital Platform for Business Procedures in SeptemberThe system streamlines name reservations and opening permits with real-time validation, cutting approval times by up to three months while parishes retain key authorization roles.
Business•6 Sources•Apr 14, 2026 • 07:01Andorra's Median Monthly Salary Rises 5.7% to €2,166 in FebruaryWorkforce grew 1.7% to 48,866 amid 8.1% wage mass expansion to €133.13 million, signaling robust labor market despite sector variations.
Business•3 Sources•Apr 12, 2026 • 07:31German Brewer in Andorra Wins Bronze for 'Única Vanessa' Weißbier at Barcelona Beer ChallengeThe medal qualifies the beer for a Munich pre-European round against Bavarian giants, marking a milestone for Andorra's craft beer scene amid rising artisanal drinks like FORA distillery's local gins.
Business•6 Sources•Apr 10, 2026 • 07:17Andorra Banks Report €176M Profit in 2025, Up 0.57% with Strong Growth in Assets and LendingSector assets under management rise 21% to €113B amid robust solvency; leaders Creand, MoraBanc, and Andbank post solid gains despite margin pressures.
Business•5 Sources•Apr 10, 2026 • 07:17Andorra and CRG Launch International Call for Mountain Genomics ResearchersTwo excellence positions leverage Andorra's high-mountain ecosystems for biodiversity and biotech research, with priority for nationals and doubled government funding announced.
Business•4 Sources•Apr 10, 2026 • 07:16Andorra Imports Surge 12% to €177.7M in March as Exports Drop 11.9%Strong demand boosted sectors like 'Diversos' and 'Construcció', while energy imports fell sharply; jewelry exports rose sharply despite overall decline.
Business•2 Sources•Apr 09, 2026 • 17:46Andorran Entrepreneur Jordi Pont Bros, Pioneer of Premium Cigar Imports, Dies at 88Known as 'l'home dels havans i les Montblanc,' he shaped the country's economy through his shop Comercial Pont and ventures like a popular restaurant, passing after a prolonged illness.
Business•2 Sources•Apr 09, 2026 • 11:31Andorra Fuel Prices Surge in March Due to Iran War DisruptionsVehicle diesel jumped over 21%, with standard at €1.493/L and premium at €1.524/L, while unleaded petrol rose 12%. Year-over-year gains persisted despite quarterly and annual declines.
Business•5 Sources•Apr 09, 2026 • 06:01Andorran Government Approves €1.35M Payment to Heliport Concessionaire for Cost OverrunsThe funds compensate for material price hikes, expanded earthworks, and circuit relocation under the 30-year La Caubella concession, with total state spending nearing €7 million on a €12 million project.
Business•5 Sources•Apr 09, 2026 • 06:01Andorra's Banks Report €176M Profit in 2025, Up 1% with Record Assets and SolvencyClient assets surged 21% to €113B amid robust lending growth and metrics exceeding European averages, bolstering the sector's resilience and national competitiveness.
Business•4 Sources•Apr 09, 2026 • 05:31Andorra Residents Made 26,262 Property Purchases 2016-2025, 74% by Long-Term LocalsAndorran nationals topped buyers at 45%, with parking spaces leading transaction types; first-home aid scheme approved eight applications early in 2025 amid data gaps.
Business•2 Sources•Apr 08, 2026 • 12:16La Massana Awards Contract to Form Aigües de la Massana Water Management CompanyThe new mixed communal entity will oversee the full water cycle, from extraction to wastewater treatment, aiming for greater agility and investment capacity through partnership with a specialized firm.
Business•4 Sources•Apr 07, 2026 • 13:16Caldea Ends 2025-2026 Winter Season with €11.7M Revenue, Up 4.25% Despite Fewer VisitorsHigher spa prices and strong on-site dining growth offset visitor decline, reinforcing its premium wellness model amid renovations.
Business•2 Sources•Apr 07, 2026 • 11:16Andorra Approves Sharp Rise in Economic Aid Payments Amid Uneven RecoveryGovernment greenlit 98.6% of 1,111 applications for €3.45 million through September 2025, up 15% year-over-year, with single-parent and unipersonal households leading recipients.
Business•4 Sources•Apr 06, 2026 • 10:31Andorra Pension Chief Urges Youth to Buy Property for Retirement Amid Ageing DoubtsYoung Andorrans doubt pay-as-you-go system's viability and expect later retirement, prompting calls for generational reforms and personal investments to cut future rent costs.
Business•4 Sources•Apr 06, 2026 • 06:31Andorra la Vella Approves Revised Tender for Pouets Parking Site ConcessionAfter failed 2025 bids, updates include flexible usage for cultural and social activities, new surveys, and minimum €4,000 monthly canon to attract private operators.
Business•2 Sources•Apr 05, 2026 • 22:16Andorra Ends 2025 with €88M Fiscal Surplus Despite Housing Tax ShortfallsRobust foreign property and sales tax revenues fueled the gain, alongside rising passive residents and self-employed inflows, though vacant property tax collected only €42,875.
Business•4 Sources•Apr 05, 2026 • 20:31Soldeu Outlet Fair Draws 2,080 Visitors and 30% Sales Boost in Second EditionLocal businesses offered 40-70% discounts on textiles, accessories, and ski gear, exceeding expectations and sparking talks of expansion amid winter season lull.
Business•3 Sources•Apr 05, 2026 • 18:01Andorran Bakeries Hold Easter Mona Prices Steady Despite Rising Cocoa and Almond CostsShop owners absorb higher ingredient expenses to maintain demand, offering traditional butter-based monas and custom chocolate eggs themed with K-pop idols, anime, and sports motifs.