Business

Economy, finance, and commercial developments in the region.

Business•3 Related•Aug 20, 2026 • 20:00

Canillo Relaunches Valls de Canillo Brand to Boost Year-Round Tourism

The parish unites villages, trails, Romanesque heritage, and activities into a single tourist territory. Sira Puig emphasizes marketing diverse experiences to encourage exploration and longer stays year-round.

Business•4 Related•Aug 20, 2026 • 11:45

Andorra Non-Contributory Benefits Spending Surges 15.3% to €4.23M in Q2 2026

Statistics show a 15.3% year-on-year increase driven by more recipients and higher payments, with Article 20 and elderly solidarity programs leading the rise while government pensions declined sharply.

Business•3 Related•Aug 19, 2026 • 18:45

Viral Photo of Spanish-English Breakfast Menu Sparks Andorra Language Compliance Backlash

A café's breakfast menu sign lacking Catalan has ignited online criticism, highlighting potential non-compliance with Andorra's strict language laws that prioritize Catalan in commercial displays despite tourist supplements.

Business•2 Related•Aug 19, 2026 • 12:00

Catalonia Court Upholds €44K Fine for Andorra Cigar Smuggler

Catalonia's top court rejected a smuggler's challenge to a massive penalty for sneaking nearly 600 cigars plus booze across the Andorra border, confirming the haul's commercial scale and rule awareness.

Business•4 Related•Aug 18, 2026 • 17:30

Andorra Receives Two Proposals for Tourist Properties in Affordable Housing Program

The government targets entire blocks of tourist apartments and aparthotels for conversion into long-term affordable rentals, speeding up public housing expansion without new builds or purchases. Owners face evaluation and negotiation phases next.

Business•4 Related•Aug 18, 2026 • 12:45

Spanish Civil Guard Seizes 39 Counterfeit Handbags in La Seu d'Urgell Raid

Officers raided a shop in La Seu d'Urgell, spotting import irregularities and seizing replicas infringing trademarks. Proceedings launched against one suspect as origin probe continues.

Business•4 Related•Aug 18, 2026 • 11:30

Andorra's FEDA Warns Customers of Phishing Emails Stealing Bank Data

Andorra's public energy utility FEDA has warned customers about a phishing campaign using impersonating emails to steal sensitive data. The scams create urgency with threats of power cuts and direct to fake payment sites.

Business•2 Related•Aug 17, 2026 • 13:15

Andorra Average Salary Hits €2,760 in May with 7.7% Rise

Andorra's Department of Statistics reports robust wage growth across all sectors. Salaried employment expanded, with retail trade and finance leading gains, pushing total wage mass to a record high.

Business•4 Related•Aug 17, 2026 • 12:15

Andorra Active Residence Permits Hit 43,155 in April 2026, Up 2%

Andorra's Department of Statistics reports a 2% rise in active residence and work permits to 43,155 by April 30, 2026, despite drops in new approvals. Temporary permits and certain professions saw growth amid varied nationality trends.

Business•3 Related•Aug 17, 2026 • 11:30

Andorra Jobseekers Hit Yearly Low at 213 as Wages Rise to 2,760 Euros

Andorra's employment market strengthened with jobseekers at a 12-month low and vacancies declining amid rising wages and more salaried positions. May data shows robust payroll growth across key sectors like retail and finance.

Business•4 Related•Aug 17, 2026 • 10:45

Andorra Inflation Steady at 4.2% in July, Below Forecasts

Statistics Andorra confirmed the rate matched June's level, with year-to-date inflation trailing neighbors. Declines in clothing and transport offset housing gains, while core measure climbed to 3.8%. Spain hit 3.6%, France 2.1%.

Business•4 Related•Aug 16, 2026 • 18:45

Andorran Businessman and Ex-General Councillor Josep Anton Ribes Dies at 84

Prominent figure bridged business expansion and politics during Andorra's modernisation, including key roles in constitutional transition and family enterprise growth.

Business•3 Related•Aug 16, 2026 • 17:45

Canillo Opens 300m² Traffic HQ Amid Agent Expansion to 21

The parish council invested in owned premises to support tripled staffing, better rotations including overnight coverage, and long-term stability for essential traffic management in Canillo.

Business•2 Related•Aug 16, 2026 • 09:00

Andorra's FEDA Plans €187.5M Grid and Renewables Investment 2026-2030

Andorra's electricity provider FEDA outlines a €187.5 million investment plan through 2030 to strengthen its grid, boost renewable energy like the Pic del Maià wind farm, and meet rising electrification demands while cutting emissions.

Business•2 Related•Aug 15, 2026 • 05:45

Andorra Scrambles to Match Spain's 20-Cent Diesel Discount by September 1

Andorra's government and fuel importers are racing to agree on a diesel discount matching Spain's new 20 cents per litre, aiming for rollout by September 1 to protect local price advantages amid regional tensions.

Business•2 Related•Aug 14, 2026 • 12:45

Andorra Approves Fuel Price Cuts to Counter Rising Costs and Spain's Diesel Discount

Andorran officials endorsed rules for partial tax refunds on hydrocarbons, reducing petrol and diesel prices through September 2026. They met importers to assess Spain's discount impact and vowed to monitor trends for potential further actions.

Business•4 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 18:45

Coopalsa to Keep Staff Schedules Unchanged Until After Winter Amid Annulled Award

Coopalsa plans to provisionally retain existing employee schedules post-annulment of a key arbitral award, while negotiating new compliant labour deals with workers to ensure sustainability and positive relations.

Business•4 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 13:00

Andorra Excels in Digital Access but Lags in Skills for Vulnerable Groups

A new survey reveals near-universal internet access in Andorra, yet significant digital skill gaps persist among older residents, low-income families, and those with limited education. Businesses lead in AI but SMEs trail.

Business•3 Related•Aug 13, 2026 • 12:00

Andorra Boosts IT Spending 13% to €26M in 2025 Amid Digital Surge

Public administrations acquired extensive hardware and boosted online services, with 94.4% of residents online daily. Servers are mostly virtual, staff totals 62 specialists.

Business•3 Related•Aug 12, 2026 • 21:00

Andorra Approves Bills to Update Anti-Money Laundering and Market Abuse Laws

Andorra's executive has greenlit legislative updates incorporating EU rules on anti-money laundering, terrorism financing prevention, and market abuse. The bills, soon headed to parliament, target virtual assets and enhance financial transparency amid digital growth.

Business•2 Related•Aug 12, 2026 • 19:45