AI & Data Infrastructure: OCTOPiAN says it has signed a protocol with ASC Group/AiTEK FACTORY to back an Andorra sovereign data centre for AI, targeting 25–50 MW capacity and a pre-agreed financing credit line of up to €750m, with work now moving in coordination with authorities. Privacy & Compliance: A GDPR anniversary explainer flags what’s next for businesses, pointing to EU rule changes like the Digital Omnibus and rising enforcement pressure after a record 2025 in fines. Cross-border Wealth & Tax Planning: A new book claims to map the real 10-year costs of relocating ultra-high-net-worth families across Spain, Andorra and Monaco, including deadlines tied to Spain’s inbound “Beckham Law” regime. Fintech Recognition: Mercuryo, an Nicosia-based payments firm, says it placed 60th in Sifted’s Southern Europe high-growth startup ranking, highlighting “rapid payments” and compliance-focused on/off-ramps. Energy Costs Watch: A data roundup ranks residential electricity prices, with Europe and fuel-importing islands dominating the top end, underscoring how policy and infrastructure drive household bills. Local Business Tech: iRemotech and bare.link announce a partnership offering iRemotech customers free link shortening and link management tools for mobile-first operations. Sports & Money (Global): Forbes reports Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup earnings at $300m a year and says Lionel Messi has reached billionaire status at about $1.1b, reflecting how athlete brands and ventures keep expanding.