EU-Relations: The EU Council has authorised the signing and provisional application of association agreements with Andorra and San Marino, aiming for closer ties and participation in an enlarged internal market, with financial services access set to be gradual and dependent on assessments of regulatory and supervisory strength. Travel & Borders: A new global index for solo travellers flags Andorra among the safest destinations for 2026, while separate reporting highlights how Europe’s EES biometric entry-exit system is still causing major holiday queues in some countries. Tech & Security: US federal workers were ordered to install a $1.4m White House app that includes code from Elfsight, a vendor founded in Russia but marketed as based in Andorra—raising fresh questions about sanctions and data handling. Business & Education: TECH Global University has signed an agreement with the NBA to position itself as the league’s official online university, offering basketball management and business-focused programmes. Sports & Local Economy: A rural initiative linked to CEMA’s Farmers First is boosting cash circulation and market access for cocoa and copra producers in Vella Lavella.