Andorra-EU Business Ties: Andorra’s foreign minister Imma Tor Faus met Cyprus’ Constantinos Kombos in New York, thanking him for support behind the EU association agreement’s approval—opening the door to deeper participation in the EU’s extended internal market, including financial services access. Major Local Property Shock: A fire destroyed much of La Querola, a €130m luxury residential complex in Ordino, damaging five of seven buildings; authorities say no arson signs were found and insurance/technical assessments are next. Diplomacy With Economic Angle: Zambia and Andorra signed a joint communique establishing diplomatic relations, with cooperation flagged across sustainable tourism, digital governance, financial services, education and climate action. Global Mobility Watch: Germany confirmed six Western Balkans countries can work without qualification checks under a special rule—useful context for regional labour and hiring. Tax & Residency Signals: A Global Citizen Solutions index ranked Bulgaria among Europe’s most tax-friendly for internationally mobile people, with Andorra also appearing in the tax-burden comparison. Energy Costs Pressure: Fuel prices in Europe climbed again amid disruptions around Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb, pushing petrol and especially diesel higher.