Business

Economy, finance, and commercial developments in the region.

Business•4 Related•Mar 06, 2026 • 06:46

A new leadership programme by EFA, Esade, and UdA exceeds expectations, promoting trust and joint efforts

EFA, Esade, and University of Andorra initiative exceeds expectations, prompting plans for future editions to build trust and enhance collaboration between sectors.

Business•3 Related•Mar 05, 2026 • 06:46

Creand Crèdit Andorrà and IESE host a masterclass on March 19 dissecting Tiffany & Co.'s strategies to blend

Professor Ricard Gil leads an interactive case study on March 19 in Andorra la Vella, debating if Tiffany & Co.'s redesigns and Blue Box Café erode heritage or attract new audiences.

Business•4 Related•Mar 05, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Union Demands Wage Hikes and Housing Aid to Halt Worker Exodus

Unió Sindical d'Andorra calls for structural pay increases tied to living costs and housing measures amid soaring rents and eroded purchasing power.

Business•2 Related•Mar 05, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra Fuel Chief Downplays Oil Price Spike from Israel-US Iran Strike

Andorran distributors expect gradual pump price hikes after oil jumps $6-10 per barrel on Middle East tensions, with economists warning of inflation.

Business•4 Related•Mar 05, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra Tenders for Tobacco Factory Renovation into Innovation Hub

Government launches €300K tender to transform historic CATSA factory in Sant Julià de Lòria into entrepreneurship and research center.

Business•2 Related•Mar 04, 2026 • 14:46

Andorra Judicial Auctions Surge with Housing Market Boom

Property prices at Andorra's court auctions are hitting or exceeding appraisals due to fierce bidder demand, with sales now closing in the first.

Business•5 Related•Mar 04, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Customs Revenues Fall 4.3% in February to €17.8 Million Amid Road Closure Impact

Sharp drops in beverage and fuel import duties due to RN-20 landslide closure offset tobacco gains, with year-to-date totals down 6.6% from 2025 and 20.8% from 2024.

Business•2 Related•Mar 04, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Business Showcases 8 Innovators at MWC's 4YFN for Sixth Year

Andorra promotes its tech ecosystem at Barcelona's Mobile World Congress, featuring AI, blockchain, and sustainability startups to boost global.

Business•5 Related•Mar 03, 2026 • 07:46

Andorra CPI Accelerates to 3.1% in February 2026

Andorra's preliminary consumer price index rose to 3.1% year-on-year, up from 2.6% in January, driven by food, clothing, and services, while monthly.

Business•3 Related•Mar 03, 2026 • 07:46

ARI and CRG sign agreement to host two top researchers in Andorra for genomics research on high-mountain

Agreement hosts two top researchers in Andorra for three years, blending CRG expertise with local facilities to advance genomics, biodiversity, and environmental health research.

Business•4 Related•Mar 03, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra Telecom Donates €4,785 to Cancer and Autism NGOs via Employee Vote

Assandca will fund heart-shaped cushions for breast cancer patients, while AUTEA's Reconnecta program aids adults at risk of social isolation.

Business•3 Related•Feb 28, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra and Spain Sign Digital Transformation Protocol

The agreement deepens bilateral ties in digitalization, cybersecurity, AI, and public services, building on recent ministerial talks to boost.

Business•2 Related•Feb 27, 2026 • 14:46

Creand Accelera Summit Boosts Andorra's Startup Ecosystem Amid World Cup

Over 130 startup reps, investors, and institutions gathered in El Tarter for networking, keynotes, and the launch of Andorra's first Europe-wide.

Business•5 Related•Feb 27, 2026 • 07:02

Andorra Doubles Tax on Foreign Real Estate Investments

Government approves regulatory changes doubling rates to 6% for first properties and 10% for second homes, aiming to protect housing stock and fund.

Business•5 Related•Feb 26, 2026 • 23:16

Andorra Approves Aid Decrees for Pas de la Casa Businesses Hit by French RN-20 Closure

Government provides subsidies, cash advances, and transport vouchers to offset sales drops and logistical costs from the border road shutdown since.

Business•2 Related•Feb 26, 2026 • 05:46

Andorra Approves 5.4% Rise in Employment Subsidies Amid Record-Low Unemployment

Government boosts subsidies for hiring vulnerable groups, youth, and long-term unemployed, aligning with minimum wage hike as jobless claims hit.

Business•4 Related•Feb 25, 2026 • 20:16

Andorran Union Slams Rent De-Freezing as Irresponsible Housing Crisis Driver

Trade union warns government's plan to cap rent hikes at 6% plus inflation will expel residents, workers, and pensioners amid rising costs and.

Business•2 Related•Feb 25, 2026 • 19:01

Andorra Approves Eight First-Home Guarantee Applications

The programme has greenlit eight requests with average property prices of €407,375 and subsidies of €58,047, eliminating down payments for eligible.

Business•2 Related•Feb 25, 2026 • 14:16

Pas de la Casa Retailers Demand Stronger Aid Amid RN-20 Closure Crisis

Andorran border shop owners report no sales boost from government measures despite ideal weather, calling for payroll and rent relief as downturn.

Business•5 Related•Feb 25, 2026 • 12:16

Andorran Pensioners Receive Tiered February Increases

CASS applies retroactive 2026 budget hikes prioritizing low pensions: 5.4% for most under minimum wage, tapering to zero for highest earners.

Business•4 Related•Feb 25, 2026 • 06:31

Escaldes-Engordany Approves Budget Shift and Small Business Tax Cuts

Parish council transfers nearly €5M to 2026 budget for parking projects, cuts taxes 25% for eligible small businesses, and funds new snowplough.

Business•4 Related•Feb 24, 2026 • 16:01

The biennial event in Andorra la Vella focuses on digital influences, AI, sustainability, and reinventing

The event, themed 'The Destination Under Digital Influence,' gathers 20 experts and 350 participants to explore AI, sustainability, and reinventing mountain tourism through March 27.

Business•5 Related•Feb 24, 2026 • 06:47

Pas de la Casa Businesses Fear Losing Seasonal Workers Amid Sales Drop

An avalanche halting road access has slowed tourism in Pas de la Casa, prompting fears that retailers cannot sustain extra seasonal hires from a snowy start to winter. Most workers seek local alternatives rather than depart.

Business•4 Related•Feb 24, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Active Companies Hit 17,784 in 2025, Up 9%

New registrations surged 15.3% to 1,670, led by SLUs, while cancellations dropped 12.2%.

Business•2 Related•Feb 24, 2026 • 06:46

FEDA and University of Andorra Launch Second Women's Computer Science Scholarship

The program offers full tuition, monthly stipend, internships, and post-graduation job to one recipient per year, aiming to boost female participation in tech and promote gender equality.