Sovereign AI Push in Andorra: OCTOPiAN and Andorra’s ASC Group/AiTEK FACTORY signed a Protocol of Agreement to back artificial intelligence projects and finance a sovereign data centre in Andorra with planned 25–50 MW capacity, plus a pre-agreed credit line of up to €750 million, with the deal now moving in coordination with Andorran authorities. Cross-Border Finance & Compliance: Zapatero has asked Spain’s National Court to clarify how a key mobile phone was obtained in the Plus Ultra bailout case, seeking details on US access authorisations and how message integrity was verified after a request to use the phone’s content in a potential trial. Andorra in the European Football Mix: The Champions League draw could send seeded Larne to face Inter Club d’Escaldes, while other possible opponents listed include clubs from across Europe and beyond. Tech & Business Tools for Mobile Ops: iRemotech and bare.link announced a partnership giving iRemotech customers free link management and URL shortening tools to support mobile-first workflows and distributed device operations. Andorra’s Wider Economic Context: A new book, Quiet Capitals, compares the real 10-year cost of property, residency and tax for relocating ultra-high-net-worth families across Spain, Andorra and Monaco, highlighting how deadlines like Spain’s Beckham Law filing window can affect outcomes. Global Business Signals: Mercuryo, a Nicosia-based payments platform, was ranked 60th in Sifted’s Southern Europe 2026 fastest-growing startups leaderboard, pointing to continued momentum in rapid payments.