Anti-Money Laundering: Andorra’s tip helped Italian investigators seize more than €200m in assets tied to late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, with raids spanning Andorra, Gibraltar, the Cayman Islands, Switzerland, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Monaco and Spain, including gold bars, cash, luxury properties and front companies. Money-Laundering Law Update: The Andorran Executive approved accession to the Council of Europe Warsaw Convention on laundering, seizure and confiscation of criminal proceeds and terrorism financing, strengthening the Principality’s anti-financial-crime framework. Border & Travel Costs: Wizz Air warned UK travellers to arrive up to three hours early as Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) causes queues at airports, with EES now fully operational across Schengen. Education Credentials Watch: Ghana’s tertiary regulator (GTEC) published a list of 70 unrecognised institutions, including providers operating in Andorra, warning students and employers to verify qualifications. Local Commerce: Altea la Vella backed neighbourhood businesses with a Local Commerce Day featuring discounts and street activities to keep trade local. Business & Growth: Oriol Balaguer launched Balaguer Coffee & Bakery in Madrid, targeting 35 sites in Spain and €8m turnover by 2028.