Business

Economy, finance, and commercial developments in the region.

Business•5 Sources•Mar 20, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra Approves Labour Reforms Boosting Worker Representation and Protections

General Council unanimously extends delegate rights to firms with up to 30 employees, adds dismissal safeguards for candidates, and aligns with European Social Charter amid low adoption of prior rules.

Business•2 Sources•Mar 20, 2026 • 06:32

Andorran Taxi Association Expels Four Members for Using Uber

The move, approved by secret ballot at a tense assembly, cuts dispatch access and sparks legal challenges from drivers alleging discrimination and rights violations.

Business•2 Sources•Mar 19, 2026 • 14:31

Andorra Approves Labour Code Reform to Boost Worker Representation

The unanimous reform introduces company delegates for small firms, enhances protections for candidates, and promotes social dialogue amid calls from opposition for broader changes.

Business•1 Source•Mar 19, 2026 • 11:46

Efficient Market Hypothesis vs Value Investing Debate

The EMH claims markets price in all info, favoring passive investing, while value strategies like Buffett's exploit mispricings amid human.

Business•1 Source•Mar 19, 2026 • 10:16

Spain's National Court Clears CaixaBank in Money Laundering Case

Court dismisses eight-year probe against CaixaBank and 11 employees over Chinese fraud networks, ruling due diligence met standards, contrasting.

Business•5 Sources•Mar 19, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra Mortgage Lending Surges 38% to 832M Euros in 2025

New residential loans rose 37.5% with average sizes up 20%, while government's first-home program aids eight families with guarantees up to 570K euros.

Business•4 Sources•Mar 19, 2026 • 06:30

Digital channels now handle 40% of customer transactions, up 12% year-over-year, with 72% of users active

With 72% of customers holding active digital accounts and the mobile app dominating operations like recharges and eSIM activations, the company eyes AI enhancements and two-factor authentication to boost security and experience.

Business•2 Sources•Mar 19, 2026 • 06:01

HR Executive Sues Andorran Retail Group for Depression After Abrupt Demotion

A 24-year HR veteran claims her removal from leadership triggered severe mental health issues, seeking reinstatement and damages in Batllia court.

Business•2 Sources•Mar 18, 2026 • 15:31

Pas de la Casa Merchants Report Normal Activity After RN-20 Reopening, No Sales Recovery

Merchants in Pas de la Casa saw expected footfall after the RN-20 road to France reopened, but poor weather and no sales boost failed to offset.

Business•5 Sources•Mar 18, 2026 • 07:16

Housing Minister Defends Andorra Rent Unfreezing Bill Amid Debate

Conxita Marsol backs legislation allowing controlled rent hikes on 7,000 legacy contracts, with minor tweaks expected despite landlord and union.

Business•2 Sources•Mar 18, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra's Jordana Concludes CEB Board Meeting in Warsaw

Lorena Jordana attended the Council of Europe Development Bank's annual joint meeting, focusing on social impact investments in housing, health, and.

Business•1 Source•Mar 18, 2026 • 06:31

Construction Begins on La Comella Parc Phase III: 28 Luxury Terraced Houses in Andorra

Work starts on 28 terraced homes in Andorra la Vella, priced from €1.05M to over €1.4M, amid rising housing demand.

Business•1 Source•Mar 17, 2026 • 23:01

Andorra Demòcrates Propose Bankruptcy Law Updates for Controller Pay and Oversight

Andorra's Demòcrates group amends insolvency rules to remunerate controllers, tighten eligibility, and modernise credit priorities in bankruptcy.

Business•3 Sources•Mar 17, 2026 • 17:31

37th Trobada Empresarial al Pirineu Opens June 11 with Global Economy Focus

Nearly 900 leaders from Catalonia and Andorra gather in La Seu d’Urgell to discuss geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and tech shifts.

Business•3 Sources•Mar 17, 2026 • 15:32

Andorra Electricity Demand Rises 3% to 69,209 MWh in January 2026

Andorra's electricity consumption grew 3% year-on-year to 69,209 MWh in January 2026, driven by higher imports despite falling domestic production.

Business•4 Sources•Mar 17, 2026 • 13:46

Andorra Fines Eviction Abuser €100K, Plans €30M Public Housing Boost

Housing Minister Conxita Marsol confirms record fine for fake family eviction scam and announces €30 million surplus allocation to acquire 200.

Business•1 Source•Mar 17, 2026 • 11:45

Andorran Union Warns of Rent Surge After Lease Cap Ends

Trade union cautions residents against misleading real estate claims that rental prices will stay capped post-extension, as contracts shift to free.

Business•4 Sources•Mar 17, 2026 • 08:00

Mortgage approvals in Andorra hit a historic high of 1,064 in 2025, surging 38.4% from 2024 amid booming

property prices and looser lending, with total volume doubling to €831.7 million.

Business•3 Sources•Mar 16, 2026 • 22:00

Ski-driven demand from Spain and France propelled near-record occupancies, with higher prices boosting

profitability despite prioritizing quality over volume.

Business•1 Source•Mar 16, 2026 • 18:15

Andorra Telecom's Node HQ Southern Section Opens July, Full Completion by Year-End

The southern face will house retail and commercial teams overlooking Fener, while the northern section features a sustainable wooden structure with space for the Thyssen Museum relocation.

Business•3 Sources•Mar 16, 2026 • 17:46

Black Horse Partners Partners with Josep Carreras Foundation for Leukaemia Patient Housing

Andorran-Catalan property firm BHP teams up with the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Foundation to expand free apartments for bone marrow transplant.

Business•3 Sources•Mar 16, 2026 • 13:46

Andorra Launches €125,000 Grants for Poctefa Cross-Border Research

The government boosts research with a 25% increased fund for Andorran entities in INTERREG VI-A Poctefa 2026 projects, prioritizing sustainability,.

Business•4 Sources•Mar 16, 2026 • 12:31

Andorra's annual inflation rose to 3.1% in February from 2.6% in January, driven by transport and

miscellaneous costs, exceeding Spain's 2.3% and France's 0.9%.

Business•2 Sources•Mar 16, 2026 • 07:31

Andorra's OSCEPA Head to Discuss Electronic Trust and Digital Wallet

Marta Osuna will spotlight OSCEPA's role in secure digital identities and Andorra's Digital Wallet at the free 'El Teler Daurat' event on March 18.

Business•1 Source•Mar 16, 2026 • 06:01

IMF Praises Andorra's Banking Strength but Warns of Systemic Risks

The IMF highlights Andorra's robust financial system amid economic growth but urges vigilant oversight due to its outsized scale relative to the.