AGP Executive Report

Maritime Disaster Response: Divers, police, army and Civil Protection Unit teams recovered 19 more bodies from the Lake Kariba ferry disaster near King’s Camp, taking the death toll to 65 with 11 still missing, as the search expands beyond the wreck into wider waters and shorelines where currents may have carried victims. Sports & Talent Pipeline: Rangers are reportedly moving for Girona winger Min-Su Kim after a pursuit of PSV’s Couhaib Driouech collapsed over medical concerns; Kim previously spent last season on loan at FC Andorra, scoring six goals and adding four assists in 40 league appearances. Media & Subscriptions: Liga Asobal launched a direct-to-consumer “Asobal TV” platform for the 2026-27 season, offering free and subscriber-only coverage in Spain and Andorra, with pricing from €5.99/month to €49.99/year (and a discounted €29.99 annual offer until Sept 10). Payments & Policy: EU policymakers are pushing alternatives to US card rails, arguing that Visa/Mastercard dependence leaves Europe exposed to geopolitical disruption and strengthening the case for the digital euro. Local Consumer Watch: Andorra remains among the cheapest places to fill up in the Pyrenees, with August 3 averages around €1.50/l petrol and €1.61/l diesel, undercutting Spain and France.

Maritime Recovery: Divers and rescue teams recovered 19 more bodies from the Lake Kariba ferry disaster near King’s Camp, taking the death toll to 65 with 11 still missing, as the search expands beyond the wreck into wider Long Island waters and shorelines. Sports & Local Business: Liga Asobal launched a new direct-to-consumer Asobal TV platform for the 2026-27 season, with coverage in Spain and Andorra, mixing free content and paid subscriptions (€5.99 monthly / €49.99 yearly, with discounts and plans for apps and connected TV). Cross-Border Finance & Payments: The EU is pushing alternatives to US card networks, arguing for digital euro and payment resilience after concerns that Visa/Mastercard dependence could become a geopolitical risk. Energy Costs for Andorrans: A price check shows Andorra still among the cheapest places to fill up in August 2026 (petrol ~€1.50/litre, diesel ~€1.61), while Spain and France run higher. Regional Investment Watch: Deckers said it will take direct management of Ugg in Spain and end its distribution deal with Albion 1879, building on its own Spain subsidiary. Climate Backdrop: July 2026 tied with July 2024 as the hottest month on record, reinforcing pressure on policy and business planning.

Ferry Disaster Update: Divers and rescue teams recovered 19 more bodies from the Lake Kariba ferry overturning near King’s Camp, lifting the death toll to 65 with 11 still missing; teams are now searching wider waters around Long Island as currents may have carried victims beyond the wreck site. Sports & Local Business Links: Rangers’ left-sided forward hunt has shifted to Girona winger Min-Su Kim after a failed pursuit of PSV’s Couhaib Driouech, with Kim previously on loan at FC Andorra. Media & Subscriptions: Liga Asobal launched Asobal TV, a direct-to-consumer platform broadcasting top Spanish handball in 2026-27 with coverage in Spain and Andorra, priced from €5.99/month and €49.99/year (discounts available). Payments Policy Watch: The EU is pushing alternatives to US card rails, arguing payment dependence is a geopolitical risk as it weighs the digital euro. Energy Costs for Drivers: Andorra remains among the cheapest places to fill up in the Pyrenees, with August averages around €1.50/l petrol and €1.61/l diesel, while Spain and France run higher. Education Marketing: TECH Global University promotes its 4.9/5 ratings across major review platforms, highlighting student feedback and teaching flexibility. Retail Expansion: Deckers will take direct management of Ugg in Spain (including Andorra) after ending its distribution deal with Albion 1879, while keeping Hoka via a third-party distributor.

Lake Kariba Ferry Disaster: Divers, police, army and Andorra’s Civil Protection Unit recovered 19 more bodies near King’s Camp, lifting the death toll to 65 with 11 still missing, as search efforts expand beyond the wreck into wider Long Island waters and victims are processed at Andorra Harbour. EU Payments Strategy: The ECB is pushing the digital euro while warning that Europe’s heavy reliance on US card networks like Visa and Mastercard creates geopolitical and disruption risks. Liga Asobal Business Move: Spain’s top handball league launched a direct-to-consumer Asobal TV platform for the 2026-27 season, with coverage in Spain and Andorra and subscription pricing from €5.99/month. Andorra Fuel Watch: Andorra remains among the cheapest places to fill up in the Pyrenees, with August averages around €1.50/l petrol and €1.61/l diesel, while Spain and France run higher. Ronaldinho Monaco Bid: Ronaldinho, alongside Andorran fund Clayton Sport, has submitted an offer to take over AS Monaco’s basketball club, including plans to address debts and provide a bank guarantee. Maritime Trade Signal: SMM 2026 in Hamburg reports growing global participation with 26 national pavilions and new official country representations, including India and Vietnam.

Local Sports Transfers: Rangers’ left-sided search continues after the Couhaib Driouech deal collapsed over medical concerns; the Scottish club is now reportedly moving for Girona winger Min-Su Kim, who spent last season on loan at FC Andorra, scoring six and adding four assists in 40 league games. Media & Consumer Tech: Liga Asobal has launched Asobal TV, a direct-to-consumer streaming service for the 2026-27 season, with coverage in Spain and Andorra; pricing starts at €5.99/month or €49.99/year (discounts available), plus plans for mobile apps and connected TV. Payments & Policy: The EU is pushing alternatives to US card rails, arguing for digital euro momentum and payment resilience amid geopolitical risk from Visa/Mastercard dependence. Maritime Trade: SMM 2026 in Hamburg is expanding with 26 national pavilions, 11 new exhibiting countries, and first-time official representations from India and Vietnam—signaling stronger cross-border dealmaking for shipbuilding and ports. Energy Costs for Drivers: A price check suggests Andorra remains among the cheapest places to fill up in the Pyrenees, with petrol around €1.50/litre and diesel about €1.61/litre as of Aug 3.

Handball Media Push: Liga Asobal has launched Asobal TV, a direct-to-consumer platform bringing top Spanish handball matches to Spain and Andorra, with €5.99 monthly or €49.99 annual pricing (plus a limited €29.99 offer and club discounts), and plans to expand via app and connected TV. Payments & Sovereignty: EU policymakers are pressing for alternatives to Visa and Mastercard, arguing card-payment dependence could become a geopolitical risk and strengthening the case for the digital euro. Andorra Consumer Angle: A new price check puts Andorra among the cheapest places to fill up in the Pyrenees in August 2026, with petrol around €1.50/litre and diesel about €1.61/litre as cross-border prices rise. Sports Business in Monaco: Ronaldinho has submitted an offer to take over AS Monaco’s basketball club in partnership with Andorran investment fund Clayton Sport, including plans to address debts and provide a bank guarantee. Retail/Brand Control: Deckers is ending its Albion 1879 distribution model for Ugg in Spain (including Andorra) and moving to direct management, aiming to tighten its consumer relationship and invest more locally. Tech Education Marketing: TECH Global University highlights very high student ratings across major review platforms, positioning itself as top-rated globally by learner feedback.

Fuel Costs for Drivers: Andorra is still among the cheapest places to fill up in the Pyrenees, with petrol averaging about €1.50/litre and diesel around €1.61 as of Aug 3—useful for cross-border trips into Spain and France where prices run higher. Payments & Sovereignty: The EU is pushing alternatives to US card networks, arguing that dependence on Visa and Mastercard could become a geopolitical risk; the ECB is backing the digital euro as a way to reduce exposure. Online Age Rules: France has approved a ban on social media access for under-15s, with rollout from Sept 1 for new accounts and Jan 1, 2027 for existing ones, adding to a wider European and global trend toward regulated platforms for minors. Maritime Trade Watch: SMM 2026 is expanding with 26 national pavilions and new official country participation, including first-time representations from India and Vietnam, underscoring growing demand for shipbuilding market access. Sports Business in Monaco: Ronaldinho has submitted an offer to take over AS Monaco’s basketball club via an Andorran investment fund, with plans tied to debt settlement and bank guarantees. Local Economy & Jobs: Government support is being discussed for the Oula Basin Palm Oil Development Project, framed as a growth and employment opportunity requiring partnerships and safeguards. Education Marketing Claims: TECH Global University is promoting its high student ratings across major review platforms, positioning itself as top-rated globally by student feedback.

Digital Payments & Sovereignty: The ECB is pushing the digital euro partly to reduce Europe’s reliance on Visa and Mastercard, warning that foreign payment infrastructure could be disrupted or used as leverage in geopolitical disputes. Maritime Trade & Investment: SMM 2026 in Hamburg is expanding with 26 national pavilions, 11 new exhibiting countries, and first-time official representations from India and Vietnam, underlining growing cross-border demand in shipbuilding and maritime services. Andorra in the Spotlight (Sports Business): Ronaldinho has submitted an offer to take over AS Monaco’s basketball club in partnership with Andorran investment fund Clayton Sport, with reported plans to address debts and provide required guarantees. Retail & Cross-Border Distribution: Deckers says it will move to direct management of Ugg across Spain and the Iberian market, ending its distribution deal with Albion 1879, while keeping a separate model for Hoka via a local distributor. Cost of Living for Drivers: A price check suggests Andorra remains among the cheapest places to fill up in the Pyrenees, with petrol and diesel averages still below nearby Spain and France. Education Branding: TECH Global University highlights top student ratings across major review platforms, positioning itself as a leading global university by graduate feedback.

Digital Payments & Sovereignty: The EU is pushing for the digital euro as leaders warn that Europe’s heavy reliance on US card networks (Visa and Mastercard) could be used as a geopolitical lever, citing risks from sanctions and sudden service shutdowns. Maritime Trade: SMM 2026 in Hamburg is expanding fast, with 26 national pavilions, 11 new exhibiting countries, and first official entries from India and Vietnam—signaling more cross-border dealmaking for shipbuilding and maritime services. Andorra Telecom & Connectivity: Andorra Telecom says its standalone 5G rollout and data-centre evolution are moving the country into a new digital phase, highlighting eSIM sales (25,000 so far) and new tourist-focused connectivity options, plus cellular connectivity for Apple Watch. Retail & Distribution in Iberia: Deckers is shifting Ugg in Spain to direct management, ending its distribution deal with Albion 1879, while keeping a third-party model for Hoka via Running King. Cost of Living for Drivers: A price check suggests Andorra remains among the cheapest places to fill up in the Pyrenees, with petrol and diesel averages around €1.50 and €1.61 per litre respectively, compared with higher costs across Spain and France.

Digital Payments & Sovereignty: The EU is pushing ahead with the digital euro debate, warning that heavy reliance on US card networks (Visa and Mastercard) leaves Europe exposed to political disruption and sudden service shutdowns. Andorra Telecom & Connectivity: Andorra Telecom says its digital push is accelerating, with standalone 5G rollout, growth in data-centre capabilities, and services like eSIM (25,000 sold) plus cellular connectivity for Apple Watch, alongside the new NODE building. Retail & Cross-Border Business: Deckers is shifting to direct management of Ugg across Spain, ending its distribution deal with Albion 1879, while keeping third-party distribution for Hoka via Running King. Energy Costs for Drivers: A price check suggests Andorra remains among the cheapest places to fill up in the Pyrenees, with petrol around €1.50/l and diesel about €1.61/l as of Aug 3, while Spain and especially France run higher. Maritime Trade Exposure: SMM 2026 in Hamburg highlights growing international participation, with 26 national pavilions and new official country representations including India and Vietnam. Climate Watch: July 2026 tied with July 2024 as the hottest July on record, reinforcing pressure on businesses and governments to plan for hotter, riskier conditions.

Maritime Trade Expansion: SMM 2026 in Hamburg is drawing wider international participation, with 26 national pavilions (up from 2024), 11 new exhibiting countries, and first-time official representations from India and Vietnam, as more governments and industry groups use the fair to reach new markets. Digital Infrastructure & Data Sovereignty: Andorra Telecom CEO Jordi Nadal says the next phase of Andorra’s digital transformation is about data sovereignty and control, alongside the rollout of standalone 5G, eSIM growth (25,000 sold), and new connectivity services. Retail & Consumer Markets: Deckers is moving to direct management for Ugg across Spain and ending its distribution deal with Albion 1879, building on its Iberian subsidiary and aiming to deepen its consumer relationship. Energy Costs for Drivers: Andorra remains among the cheapest places to fill up in the Pyrenees, with August averages around €1.50/l petrol and €1.61/l diesel, while Spain and France are notably higher. Climate Watch: July 2026 tied with July 2024 as Earth’s hottest July on record, according to NOAA and NASA, reinforcing the heat trend into mid-year.

Digital Infrastructure & Data Sovereignty: Andorra Telecom CEO Jordi Nadal says the next phase of digital transformation is about who controls data, as the firm pushes standalone 5G, upgrades data centres, expands eSIM for tourists (25,000 sold), and adds cellular connectivity for Apple Watch alongside the new NODE building. Fuel Costs for Cross-Border Drivers: A fresh price check shows Andorra still undercuts nearby Spain and France on petrol and diesel, with August 3 averages around €1.50/l for petrol and €1.61/l for diesel—useful for travellers planning where to fill up before crossing the border. Sports Business & Investment: Ronaldinho has submitted an offer to take over Monaco’s basketball club with Andorran investment fund Clayton Sport, including plans to settle €2.5m in debts and provide a €5m bank guarantee, as Monaco faces financial pressure. Retail Market Moves: Deckers is shifting Ugg in Spain to direct management, ending its distribution deal with Albion 1879, after setting up a Spain subsidiary earlier this year. Climate & Risk Context: Global temperature records keep breaking, with July 2026 tied as the hottest July on record, adding pressure to resilience planning and long-term economic risk management.

Climate & Risk: July 2026 has tied July 2024 as the hottest July on record since 1850, with NOAA reporting the global average temperature for January–July 2026 as the third-highest ever—another reminder that heat extremes are becoming the new normal. Andorra Telecom & Data Sovereignty: Jordi Nadal, CEO of Andorra Telecom, says data sovereignty is shifting from where information sits to who controls it, as the operator pushes ahead with standalone 5G, data-centre evolution, eSIM growth (25,000 sold), and new connectivity services. AI & Jobs: A World Bank report warns AI job displacement risk is far higher in high-income countries (14.2% of jobs highly automatable) than in low- and middle-income economies (4.5%). Corporate & Markets: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ shares fell more than 5% after its half-year results, though it kept full-year forecasts unchanged and pointed to resilience in Iberia (including Andorra). Business & Trade: Deckers will take direct management of Ugg across Spain, ending its distribution deal with Albion 1879, while keeping a third-party model for Hoka. Governance & Justice: San Marino’s justice system is under scrutiny amid disputes involving Banca di San Marino, with critics alleging recurring networks and unresolved core accounting questions. Travel Practicalities: ABTA highlights EU passport rules post-Brexit—passports must be issued within 10 years and have at least three months left for travel to countries including Andorra.

Digital Infrastructure & Data Sovereignty: Andorra Telecom CEO Jordi Nadal says the country’s digital transformation is moving fast, highlighting standalone 5G rollout, data centre evolution, and new services like eSIM and cellular connectivity for Apple Watch, with “data sovereignty” framed as who controls data rather than where it sits. EU Travel Rules: A UK-based singer warned other travellers after discovering her daughter’s passport had too little validity for EU travel rules post-Brexit (minimum three months left, plus passport issued within 10 years), putting a Portugal trip at risk. Corporate Moves in Iberia: Deckers is ending its Albion 1879 distribution model for Ugg and shifting to direct management across Spain, building on a Spain subsidiary launched earlier this year. Business & Markets: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners shares fell 5.45% despite a 5.8% rise in first-half net profit to €991m, while confirming full-year forecasts. AI & Jobs: A World Bank report finds high-income countries face the highest exposure to AI job displacement, with automation-susceptible roles far above lower-income economies—Andorra is listed among the high-income countries in the study. Sports (Local Interest): Andorra’s Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva featured in WTA coverage tied to Alycia Parks and Alex Eala’s Toronto matches, while poker results also spotlight Andorra’s Juan Dominguez in a GGMillion$ final table.

Travel Rules Watch: A UK singer says her daughter’s passport has just 5 weeks less than the EU entry requirement, highlighting the “3 months left” and “issued under 10 years ago” rules that can derail last-minute trips to Portugal and other EU destinations (with Andorra among the listed countries covered by the same framework). Digital Infrastructure & Data Sovereignty: Andorra Telecom CEO Jordi Nadal says the country’s digital transformation is moving ahead with standalone 5G, data-centre evolution, eSIM growth (25,000 sold so far), and new connectivity services—while stressing that data sovereignty is about who controls information, not where it sits. Retail Banking Model: MoraBanc is pushing a hybrid approach—keeping everyday banking digital while reserving in-branch guidance for complex decisions—aimed at making customer service feel personal without losing efficiency. Corporate Moves in Iberia: Deckers plans to take direct management of Ugg across Spain, ending its distribution deal with Albion 1879, after setting up its own Spain subsidiary earlier this year. Energy & Jobs Pipeline: The Oula Basin Palm Oil Development Project in Vella La Vella is framed as a growth and employment driver, with government pledging partnerships, safeguards, and timely resources to deliver benefits locally. AI & Work Risks: A World Bank report flags that automation risk is far higher in high-income countries (14.2% of jobs highly automatable) than in low- and middle-income economies (4.5%). Market Snapshot: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners shares fell 5.45% despite a 5.8% rise in first-half net profit to €991m and unchanged full-year forecasts.

Digital Infrastructure & Data Sovereignty: Andorra Telecom CEO Jordi Nadal says the focus is shifting to who controls data, as the operator pushes standalone 5G, data-centre evolution, and new connectivity services including eSIM and cellular Apple Watch options, with the NODE building marking a new phase for national digital infrastructure. Retail Banking in a Digital Age: MoraBanc highlights a hybrid model—digital for everyday banking, but in-person guidance for major decisions like investments, financing, and business needs—aimed at keeping relationships “personal” as channels evolve. AI & Jobs Risk: A World Bank report finds high-income countries face the highest exposure to AI-driven job displacement, with automation-susceptible job shares far above low- and middle-income economies, putting pressure on workforce planning. Corporate Earnings Watch: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners shares fell 5.45% after H1 results showed net accounting profit up 5.8% to €991m and revenue growth to €10.724bn, while forecasts were kept unchanged. Global Income Shifts: World Bank income mapping shows major upgrades over 30 years, including Guyana’s jump to high-income status tied to offshore oil, while Andorra remains in the high-income group. Visa & Mobility Signals: Finland confirmed visa-free access for only Mauritius and Seychelles among African nations (with conditions), underscoring how mobility rules are tightening selectively.