Anti-Money Laundering Upgrade: Andorra has formally approved its accession to the Council of Europe’s Warsaw Convention on laundering, seizure and confiscation of criminal proceeds and terrorism financing, strengthening its anti-financial-crime framework and cross-border cooperation. Cross-Border Crime Finance: Italy says it has seized more than €200m tied to late Sicilian mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro, including gold, cash, luxury properties and offshore-linked assets, with raids spanning Andorra, Gibraltar, Spain and other jurisdictions after an Andorran tip. Local Business Push: Altea la Vella held a Local Commerce Day to back neighbourhood shops with promotions, entertainment and discounts, aiming to keep small businesses competitive against online and large retail players. Education Credentials Watch: Ghana’s tertiary regulator flagged 70 institutions with unrecognised qualifications, listing providers across multiple countries including Andorra, warning students and employers to verify certificates. Business Expansion: Oriol Balaguer’s Balaguer Coffee & Bakery plans to scale to 35 outlets in Spain and reach €8m turnover by 2028, starting in Madrid and later expanding abroad. Travel Tech Update: Europe’s EES biometric border system is fully operational across all Schengen countries, with a full rollout timeline and current traveller guidance.