Cross-border Transport & Infrastructure: Catalonia has launched a €867,000 tender for a feasibility study on a new 20km tram corridor linking La Seu d’Urgell and Andorra, with an estimated €250m total investment and a planned one-year study covering technical, operational and economic viability plus possible cycling links and a branch to Andorra–La Seu d’Urgell Airport. EU Diplomacy & Sanctions: The EU used a UN debate on Cuba’s US embargo to press Havana to end support for Russia’s Ukraine war and to pursue political and economic reforms, with Andorra named among the countries backing the EU message. Tourism, Mobility & Border Rules: Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is now active at external Schengen borders, replacing passport stamps with biometric entry/exit tracking for short stays—an issue for summer travellers and for business travel planning. Luxury Real Estate Market Signals: Marbella branded residences are reported to command 75–175% resale premiums, tied to a €3.2bn pipeline anchored by major fashion brands and with much of the top stock already pre-sold. Andorra in the Wider Finance/Payments Orbit: EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis says Turkey has expressed interest in joining SEPA, which already includes microstates like Andorra and shapes how euro payments work across borders. Sports & Local Economy Angle: A PokerStars Open Malaga Main Event saw an Andorra player (Jose Vallas) finish third in a €1.68m prize pool, highlighting cross-border participation in major gaming events.