Aviation & Connectivity: Andorra–La Seu d’Urgell Airport is set to expand its network after Andorra and Catalonia strengthened the airport’s operating model with Chalair Aviation, including a permanently based aircraft to improve reliability; services to Madrid and Palma will grow, Paris-Orly becomes year-round, and new France routes are planned in phases, with traffic up 14% year-on-year to Sept 13. Hospitality Investment: Kora Andorra is offering only three remaining hotel-licensed apartment units in Andorra la Vella from €848,000, targeting a projected 5% annual net return and late-2026 opening, with Kora Living handling bookings and maintenance. Business & Finance (Sports Ownership): Lionel Messi has completed the takeover of Spanish second-tier club Deportivo Eldense (subject to approval) and is reportedly building an administrative team with figures tied to Andbank Andorra Banc Agrícol Reig and his wealth-management network. Travel Rules Impact: The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is reshaping cross-border travel for UK visitors, replacing passport stamping with biometric registration across 29 participating countries, including Spain and Portugal. Payments & Digital Economy: Greece’s instant payments system IRIS reported 12.4m transactions worth €4.76bn via IRIS Payments in 2025, with rapid growth in both P2P and P2Pro usage. Political Risk Watch (Regional): Romania’s president nominated diplomat Luca Niculescu as prime minister in a fourth attempt to end a prolonged government deadlock, with a focus on securing a parliamentary majority and maintaining pro-Western commitments.