AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAndorra-EU Politics: French Co-Prince Emmanuel Macron used Meritxell Day to frame Europe as Andorra’s “natural horizon,” backing the EU Association Agreement while raising fresh questions about how sovereignty and referendum consent fit together. Retail & Jobs: Sportswear firm Castore is expanding across Spain, Portugal, Andorra and Gibraltar via a new partnership with Albion 1879, targeting a 2027 flagship store in Puerto Banús. Tourism & Access: Crystal Ski Holidays is adding six new TUI Airways routes for winter 2027/28, including services that open direct access to Andorra (Soldeu, Pas de la Casa, Arinsal) from Newcastle. Finance & Payments: Cyprus is moving toward faster interbank transfers using only a recipient’s mobile number (planned for 2027), a model that could influence how small economies think about payments convenience. Energy Project Risk: In Guyana, contractor Lindsayca is reportedly running out of funds for a gas-to-energy project and has requested an additional US$170M, highlighting delivery and financing pressure on large infrastructure deals. Broadband Costs: A study by Broadband Genie ranks the UK 46th globally for mobile broadband data cost, a reminder that telecom pricing comparisons can be sensitive to assumptions.
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