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Economy, finance, and commercial developments in the region.

Business•4 Related•Mar 30, 2026 • 16:46

La Massana Parish Council Approves 2025 Budget with €1.89M Surplus from Surging Property Taxes

Revenues hit €23.5M driven by 86% jump in transfer taxes to €3.5M amid booming home sales, while spending fell 4.4% with reduced capital outlays and construction quotas aiding sustainable growth.

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

Ingeni Coworking Grants AUTEA Fixed Office Space in Expanded Partnership

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

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

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

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

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

Andorra Public Sector Workers Face Payroll Delays and Job Classification Disputes

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

Business•5 Related•Mar 29, 2026 • 07:31

Fire Destroys €15M Refurbished Aigua Pura Bottling Plant in Arinsal After 2 Days

A massive fire razed the entire 4,000 sqm Aigua Pura bottling plant in Arinsal, La Massana, after 48 hours of firefighting amid fierce winds. The €15M renovated facility, empty and awaiting permits, suffered total loss with no casualties.

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•2 Related•Mar 28, 2026 • 07:32

Andorran businessman appeals suspended sentence for child support non-payment

Former 'Cas Pujol' probe suspect claims financial collapse prevented €450 monthly payments, while prosecutors cite his luxury lifestyle as evidence against insolvency.

Business•5 Related•Mar 28, 2026 • 06:31

Andorra la Vella Reviews Terra Vella Housing Bid After Failed Tender as Communes Report Surpluses Amid Opposition Push

Officials review proposal after failed prior tender, as communes report surpluses amid opposition push for direct public housing funding over private partnerships.

Business•2 Related•Mar 28, 2026 • 06:31

Red Eléctrica Begins €7.73M 220kV Substation Upgrade at Adrall for Andorra Link

The project introduces gas-insulated switchgear to boost grid reliability in La Seu d'Urgell and enable a new double-circuit line enhancing Spain-Andorra electricity exchange.

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•4 Related•Mar 27, 2026 • 06:32

Canillo Proposes €115K Maze for Soldeu Ski Area to Boost Summer Tourism

Ordino expands campervan parking with resident spots and seasonal sites amid rising demand, while La Comella residents protest new terraced homes over environmental concerns.

Business•2 Related•Mar 27, 2026 • 06:32

Clara Arpa of UN Global Compact Spain delivers keynote on sustainability's role in corporate

Clara Arpa of UN Global Compact Spain keynoted on sustainability's role in corporate competitiveness at MoraBanc's ESG event, followed by a roundtable on regulatory and investment challenges.

Business•5 Related•Mar 26, 2026 • 20:01

Andorra Plans Dynamic Tourist Tax to Combat Peak Saturation and Boost Year-Round Visits

Rates will rise in high season and ease off-peak under new law prioritizing visitor spending over volume, amid hotelier concerns over delays and logistics.

Business•5 Related•Mar 26, 2026 • 20:01

Over 100 professionals unanimously approved the 2026 budget focused on sector professionalisation and public

More than 100 real estate professionals unanimously approved AGIA's 2025 activity report, accounts, and 2026 budget focused on professionalisation and public collaboration amid legislative changes.

Business•4 Related•Mar 26, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra Relaunches €500,000 Business Digitalisation Programme for 2026 Targeting SMEs

Initiative boosts cybersecurity, AI, and restaurant software with subsidies up to 50% of costs, prioritising microenterprises amid surging applications from 39 to over 221 since 2022.

Business•5 Related•Mar 26, 2026 • 06:33

Andorra Tribunal Strikes Down Mandatory Arbitration in Labour Law as Unconstitutional

Ruling from bus operator dispute voids key provisions restricting court access, prompting government plans for urgent legislative reforms to balance swift resolutions and judicial oversight.

Business•4 Related•Mar 26, 2026 • 06:33

Canillo Parish Council Approves 2025 Accounts with €2M Surplus, Zero Debt

Revenues hit €23.4M against €21.4M expenses, funding biomass heating network and massive historical mural amid building permit suspension.

Business•3 Related•Mar 26, 2026 • 06:32

Andorran Chamber of Commerce Highlights 2025 Achievements and 2026 Priorities

Andorran Chamber of Commerce's 2025 review highlights Espai Dona i Empresa for women leaders, digital training for 280, and advocacy for EU talks and tourism labor reforms.

Business•2 Related•Mar 25, 2026 • 21:31

UN Tourism Chief Praises Andorra as Mountain Tourism Leader During Official Visit

Secretary-General Shaika Nasser Al Nuwais toured parliamentary sites, discussed sustainability challenges, and met with head of government amid World Congress on Snow, Mountain and Wellness Tourism.

Business•4 Related•Mar 25, 2026 • 20:46

Encamp Council Unveils Strict Terrace Regulations for Uniform Urban Look

New rules cap public space use, standardise designs and offer transition incentives, with vote set for Thursday and implementation from April 1.

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.

Business•4 Related•Mar 25, 2026 • 14:01

Andorra Court Strikes Down Mandatory Arbitration in Labor Law as Unconstitutional

Ruling voids key provisions of Law 33/2018 for violating judicial access rights, enabling full review of Coopalsa bus drivers' award and prompting labor dispute reforms.

Business•3 Related•Mar 25, 2026 • 06:17

Creand Crèdit Andorrà Wins Best Digital Bank in Andorra 2026 Award

Global Banking & Finance Review awards Creand Crèdit Andorrà Best Digital Bank in Andorra 2026 for its digital transformation, with 63% of clients using digital services.

Business•2 Related•Mar 24, 2026 • 21:31

Andorra Petrol Station Sees 5-10% Customer Surge Despite Sharp Fuel Price Rises

Gasopas attributes growth to French drivers seeking cheaper fuel amid €1.55/litre local prices versus €1.99 in France, with pricing smoothed by existing stock.

Business•4 Related•Mar 24, 2026 • 21:02

Canillo Council Unveils €115,000 Human-Scale Maze to Boost Summer Tourism in Soldeu

The project, announced at a local meeting, aims to attract families and diversify attractions beyond winter skiing, alongside highway upgrades and thematic street decorations.