EU UN Stance on Ukraine: An EU representative told the UN General Assembly the bloc will never recognize Russia’s attempted annexation of occupied Ukrainian territories, reiterating that Crimea, Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia are Ukraine. Iberian Insurance Expansion: Howden Re is boosting its presence in Portugal by appointing Filipe Duarte as Head of Howden Re Portugal, creating a permanent Lisbon base. Cyprus Payments Upgrade: Cyprus is preparing an interbank service letting customers transfer using only a recipient’s mobile number, with a target launch in Q1 2027. Thailand Visa Rule Change: Thailand confirmed visa-free entry will drop from 60 to 30 days for many nationals starting September 15, 2026. Andorra in the Spotlight (Education): TECH Global University (Andorra) received Google Partner Premier recognition for its digital learning infrastructure. Andorra in Sports/Business: A Vuelta a España interview highlights La Vuelta’s long-running relationship with Andorra in its race planning and international expansion. Andorra in Finance/Tech (Marine): An Andorra-based marine energy firm’s battery system is being used on a hybrid diesel-electric cargo vessel operating in Australia.