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Andorran Financial Authority (AFA) Modernizes Supervisory Infrastructure with Regnology’s RSH Cloud-Native Technology
Regnology is a leading technology firm on a mission to enhance efficiency, transparency, and stability in the financial markets. Regnology has a focus on regulatory reporting with thousands of financial institutions and corporates of all sizes,...

Nigeria @ 65: Still flying on clipped wings
By Chinelo Obogo [email protected] After 65 years of independence, experts are unanimous in their submission that the Nigerian aviation sector should have soared far above the altitude it currently is. According to them, the nation, by now, should...

Andorra will approve abortion despite the fact that its head of state is a Catholic bishop
(ZENIT News / Andorra, 09.26.2025).- In Andorra, one of Europe’s smallest and most unusual states, the centuries-old balance between secular governance and ecclesiastical authority is being tested once again—this time over the issue of abortion....

UAE banks failing to meet customer expectations, PwC report finds
Bank customers in the UAE are the least satisfied among the Gulf region as issues including delayed payments, account closures and late card deliveries drive down the sentiment, according to a new report. The UAE banking market posted the lowest...

Lefties Sets Sights on UK Market with Four New Stores by 2026
Lefties will enter the British market in 2026. The Spanish group’s smallest chain is in the midst of an expansion phase after renewing its management team, diversifying its offer to a home line and having doubled in size in five years.It is now in...

Premier League predictions: Liverpool return to winning ways at Chelsea
Friday: Bournemouth v Fulham (11pm kick-off UAE) Bournemouth's fine start to the season continued – the Cherries have lost just once in six games and sit sixth in the table – with an injury-time goal from Eli Kroupi earning them a 2-2 draw at...
Estonia Attracts Tech Businesses with e-residency Program; Ireland Rules with Low 12.5% Corporate Tax
In 2025, Europe presents a diverse landscape for entrepreneurs and multinational corporations seeking strategic hubs for business establishment. Several nations stand out not only for their competitive tax regimes but also for their digital...

UN sanctions on Iran to add inflationary pressure as currency crisis deepens
Iran's already-reeling economy is set to deteriorate further as inflationary pressure mounts and its currency continues to lose value against the dollar after the UN reimposed sanctions on Tehran. The sanctions took effect on Saturday after...

Why has the US not had an ambassador in Spain for over a year?
It's been around nine months since US President Donald Trump announced that Cuban-American businessman Benjamin León Jr. would be the new ambassador to Spain, but he still hasn't taken up his post. Previous US ambassador Julissa Reynoso left her...

UN sanctions on Iran to add inflationary pressure as currency crisis deepens
Iran's already-reeling economy is set to deteriorate further as inflationary pressure mounts and its currency continues to lose value against the dollar after the UN reimposed sanctions on Tehran. The sanctions took effect on Saturday after...

Ikon Pass Holders Can Offer Discounted Lift Tickets to Friends and Family
For a limited time, Ikon Pass holders can offer discounted lift tickets to their crew that provide up to 50% off window rate, up from 25% off, at select Ikon Pass destinations. Find more joy at your favorite Ikon Pass destination with up to 12...

Saudi Arabia Leads High-Level Panel on Advancing Peace at Munich Leaders Meeting
In a significant step toward fostering dialogue and addressing one of the world’s most protracted conflicts, Saudi Arabia hosted a high-level panel discussion in the historic city of al-Ula on Thursday, focusing on pathways to peace between Israel...

Premier League predictions:
Friday: Bournemouth v Fulham (11pm kick-off UAE) Bournemouth's fine start to the season continued – the Cherries have lost just once in six games and sit sixth in the table – with an injury-time goal from Eli Kroupi earning them a 2-2 draw at...

Solomons establishes diplomatic ties with Andorra
New York, USA, – Solomon Islands on Thursday formally established diplomatic relations with the Principality of Andorra. The signing ceremony took place at the Permanent Mission of Andorra to the United Nations in New York. The agreement was...

Andorran prince-bishop faces law to decriminalize abortion
Andorra’s episcopal co-prince, Bishop Josep-Lluis Serrano Pentinat, is facing mounting scrutiny over whether he’ll sign a Vatican-brokered abortion law in the country. Bishop Josep-Lluis Serrano Pentinat. Credit: Vatican media. Serrano serves as...

Trump says he ‘will not allow’ Israel to annex West Bank
Donald Trump has said he will not allow Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to annex the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The US president told White House reporters ahead of Netanyahu’s address to the UN General Assembly on Friday: “I will not...
FACTBOX: Week of isolation: Israel faces diplomatic, economic setbacks ahead of Netanyahu’s UN speech
Israel suffered one of its most challenging weeks on the international stage, as a cascade of diplomatic, political, and economic setbacks highlighted the growing global frustration and outrage over its devastating war in Gaza. Here are the major...

Trump Says He Will Not Allow Netanyahu To Annex West bank
He thanked those countries which had recently recognised a Palestinian state in a wave of declarations that started with Canada, Australia, the UK and Portugal on Sunday, followed by France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, San Marino, Andorra,...

Trump says he 'will not allow' Netanyahu to annex West Bank
US President Donald Trump has said he will not allow Benjamin Netanyahu to annex the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Speaking ahead of the Israeli prime minister's address to the UN General Assembly on Friday, the US president told reporters in the...

Grenada and Andorra establish diplomatic relations
The Permanent Mission of Grenada to the United Nations announces that the Government of Grenada has established diplomatic relations with the Government of the Principality of Andorra. The Principality of Andorra is a small, landlocked country in...