Business

Economy, finance, and commercial developments in the region.

Business•4 Related•Feb 23, 2026 • 19:16

MoraBanc Offers 10% Refund on Pas de la Casa Purchases Amid French Border Issues

Andorran bank provides up to €1,000 rebate on card spending at local shops to boost internal consumption due to France's RN-20 landslide disruptions.

Business•2 Related•Feb 21, 2026 • 06:16

Andorra Tops 19 DESI Indicators, Leads Europe in Digital Excellence

Andorra outperforms EU averages in 66% of DESI metrics, leading in six areas like infrastructure and skills, but lags in AI and e-government.

Business•2 Related•Feb 21, 2026 • 06:15

Cierco Family Enters Spanish MMA with Wow FC Investment

Former BPA owners' Clayton firm joins UFC star Ilia Topuria and Cristiano Ronaldo-backed promoter after capital increase.

Business•5 Related•Feb 20, 2026 • 21:15

Andorra Approves 550 Immigration Quotas and Rent Control Phase-Out

Economic Council endorses reduced work and passive residency permits amid sector needs, while unveiling gradual unfreezing of 20,000 rent contracts.

Business•5 Related•Feb 20, 2026 • 13:45

Andorra Rejects ERTOs and Rent Cuts for Pas de la Casa Businesses Amid RN-20 Closure

Andorra's government prioritizes targeted aids like electricity rebates, transport vouchers, and loans over ERTOs and rent controls to aid Pas de la Casa firms impacted by the three-month RN-20 road closure.

Business•2 Related•Feb 19, 2026 • 16:30

Andorra Finance Minister Pushes Financial Education in Schools to Combat Crypto Scams

Ramon Lladós calls for curriculum inclusion amid rising digital investment frauds and gambling addiction concerns at a responsible gaming event.

Business•3 Related•Feb 19, 2026 • 14:45

Andorra CES Approves Expanded Immigration Quotas

Economic and Social Council endorses government's proposal for 150 extra work permits and reopening of 400 residence quotas to address high-demand.

Business•2 Related•Feb 19, 2026 • 12:15

Andorra Retail Sales Dip 2% in Real Terms Despite Nominal Rise

Food sales fell 1.1% and non-food 2.8% in real terms amid subdued demand. Employment dipped 0.6%, with women comprising 64% of the workforce.

Business•3 Related•Feb 19, 2026 • 07:00

Andorra Business and Creand Accelera Open Enlaira 2.0 for Five Startups

Registrations open until March 24 for six-month program offering mentorship, resources, and €10,000 top prize to boost Andorran emerging companies.

Business•5 Related•Feb 18, 2026 • 07:31

Andorra CPI Falls to 2.6% in January 2026

Annual consumer inflation dips 0.1 points from December, matching prior year, with clothing and transport driving declines amid rising core rate and.

Business•2 Related•Feb 18, 2026 • 07:30

Andorra Public Sector Spending Up 6.1% to €942M, Revenues Surge 8.3% in Q3 2025

Andorra's public sector posted strong surpluses in Q3 2025 as revenues grew faster than spending, with management result up 12.6% to €230.69 million.

Business•2 Related•Feb 17, 2026 • 14:45

Andorra Court Partially Upholds AGA Ex-Owners' Appeal, Orders Bankruptcy Hearing

Superior Court overturns final approval of insurer AGA's credit list, mandating a hearing for former owners to ensure due process amid ongoing.

Business•4 Related•Feb 16, 2026 • 06:31

Andorra Pension Chief Urges 20-Year Transition to Raise Retirement Age to 67

Jordi Cinca advocates a gradual 20-year pension reform phase to minimize disruption for long-term contributors, warning that delays could drain.

Business•5 Related•Feb 14, 2026 • 14:15

Andorran Businesses Demand Layoffs and Rent Aid Amid Pas de la Casa Landslide Crisis

Business owners in Pas de la Casa urge government for ERTOs and rent relief as RN-20 closure drags into second week, with looming French border.

Business•2 Related•Feb 14, 2026 • 14:06

Andorra Pension Fund Hits Record €1.987 Billion

CASS-managed reserve fund reaches €1.987 billion by end-January 2026, up €19 million, driven by 1% investment returns amid favorable markets.

Business•4 Related•Feb 13, 2026 • 06:45

Andorra Median Salary Hits €2,299 in Dec 2025, Up 6% YoY

Average pay rose 4.8% to €3,276 amid 2.1% employment growth to 49,375 workers. Sector gains led by retail and domestic services, while utilities saw hiring surge despite pay dip.

Business•4 Related•Feb 13, 2026 • 06:45

Andorra Minister Touts Resident-Led Property Boom as Opposition Seeks Buyer Data

Housing Minister Conxita Marsol highlights 75% resident-driven 2025 transactions amid falling prices, while opposition demands detailed buyer data.

Business•3 Related•Feb 13, 2026 • 06:45

Andorra and Spain Strengthen Financial Ties in Madrid Talks

Andorra's Lorena Jordana and Spain's Paula Conthe discussed EU integration, financial services protocol, public debt management, and IMF/EIB.

Business•3 Related•Feb 13, 2026 • 06:16

Andorra Unemployment Rises 13.6% to 225 in January

Monthly increase from December but yearly decline; job vacancies drop 12.4% amid rising jobseekers seeking better roles.

Business•3 Related•Feb 13, 2026 • 06:15

SAAS Hospital CBA Final Signature Pending Over DPO Bonus Revisions, Lawsuit Delayed

Director praises interventora's detailed review for legal security, while workers call the 9-10 month process agile. Separate lawsuit by 150 staff seeks retroactive DPO payments from 2012-2022 amid court delays.

Business•2 Related•Feb 12, 2026 • 22:45

Historian Unveils Casa Cintet Archive: Andorra's 19th-20th Century Trade Boom

Daniel Fité's study of over 20,000 pristine documents reveals Casa Cintet's diverse commerce, from matches and tobacco to mining investments and.

Business•3 Related•Feb 12, 2026 • 06:01

Escaldes-Engordany New Rent Averages €2,653 Monthly in 2024

Council data from 138 properties shows high-end rentals skewing averages, while government approves 2.6% rise in public housing rents and plans.

Business•2 Related•Feb 11, 2026 • 20:31

The new office, under the Ministry of Economy, will implement the National Plan, manage a €5M budget this

The new office, reporting to the Ministry of Presidency, will manage a €5 million budget this year and coordinate stakeholders to implement the national plan, with funding set to rise to 7-8% of government spending by 2036.

Business•4 Related•Feb 11, 2026 • 06:16

Tàndem Programme's 10th Edition Won by Gamified Ski Slope Innovation

'Grand Group' students take top prize for beginner-friendly ski route with social media and events, as Andorra's vocational initiative links.

Business•2 Related•Feb 11, 2026 • 06:16

Andorra's Internal R&D Workforce Hits 1,479 in 2024 with €13.9M Spend

Andorran companies boosted R&D efforts, employing 1,479 staff—mostly in services—with services dominating at 78.7% and expenditures doubling since.