Sports & Media Economics: Liga Asobal launched Asobal TV, a direct-to-consumer platform broadcasting all top Spanish handball matches in Spain and Andorra, with pricing at €5.99 monthly or €49.99 annually (plus a €29.99 promo until Sept 10 and club discounts for season ticket holders), aiming to replace the league’s ended LaLiga+ rights deal and expand via web, app and connected TV. Cross-Border Finance & Investment: Andorran investment fund Clayton Sport is linked to Brazilian legend Ronaldinho’s bid to take over AS Monaco basketball, with reported plans to tackle €2.5m in EuroLeague debts and provide a €5m bank guarantee, alongside up to €10m per season over 3–5 years. Energy Costs for Residents & Visitors: A new price check puts Andorra among the cheapest places to fill up in August 2026, with petrol around €1.50/l and diesel about €1.61/l as of Aug 3, while Spain and especially France run higher—useful for cross-border travel planning. Digital Payments Policy: EU policymakers are pushing alternatives to US card rails, arguing Visa/Mastercard dependence creates geopolitical and disruption risk, as the digital euro debate continues in the European Parliament. Maritime Trade: SMM 2026 in Hamburg highlights growing global reach with 26 national pavilions, 11 new exhibiting countries and first-time official representations from India and Vietnam, signaling more competition for shipping contracts and market access.