AGP Executive Report

Andorra in Sport: At the FIBA European Championship for Small Countries 2026, Andorra finished second in the group phase after bouncing back from an opening loss to Malta, then beating San Marino and hosts Gibraltar to set up the next stage. World Cup Focus: England’s Thomas Tuchel says there’s “no need to panic” after a goalless draw with Ghana, with injuries and a tough Panama low-block looming in the final Group L match. Local Culture & Community: Sant Joan and the Fire Festival in Andorra la Vella are highlighted as a key weekend moment for residents. Business & Travel: Accor is running a Europe-and-North-Africa offer for eligible ALL members—2,500 bonus points for stays of at least two nights booked by August 17 (campaign runs June 25–Aug 31). Andorra Economy Link: Damm says its Nestea is now made and distributed across Spain, Andorra, Gibraltar and Portugal as part of its wider international expansion. Andorra Branding: FORA gin spotlights Andorra’s terroir, with its labels developed in partnership with The Label Makers.

World Cup Focus: England’s Thomas Tuchel brushed off calls to change his squad after a 0-0 draw with Ghana, insisting the issue isn’t “bench winners” but finding answers for teams that sit deep; ahead of the final group game vs Panama, he warned the opposition could play a “back seven,” while injuries and fitness concerns (including Reece James potentially missing) add pressure to his selection. Local Sports Spotlight: Andorra’s national teams made news in the FIBA European Championship for Small Countries, with Andorra securing second place after bouncing back in the group stage, setting up the next phase against Gibraltar. Andorra & Pyrenees Energy: A study tied to the European PHYRENE project points to a cross-border renewable hydrogen network linking France, Spain and Andorra that could cut CO₂ emissions in the Pyrenees transport corridor—up to 86,400 tonnes a year under an ambitious plan. Andorra Culture & Community: Sant Joan and the Fire Festival in Andorra la Vella are highlighted as a key weekend moment for locals and visitors. Business & Branding: FORA gin, built to showcase Andorra’s character, is spotlighted for its premium branding partnership and award-winning labels.

Andorra Spotlight (sports): Malta and Andorra both advanced at the FIBA European Championship for Small Countries 2026, with Andorra finishing second after rebounding from an opening loss to Malta and beating San Marino and hosts Gibraltar. Andorra Spotlight (local events): Sant Joan and Fire Festival celebrations are highlighted in Andorra la Vella. Andorra Spotlight (football): England’s World Cup plans are under scrutiny after a goalless draw with Ghana, with Andorra mentioned in the context of Elliot Anderson’s rapid rise—he debuted in a World Cup qualifier against Andorra and is now reportedly close to a £130m transfer. Pyrenees & climate: A study presented for World Environment Day backs a cross-border renewable hydrogen network linking France, Spain and Andorra, aiming to cut CO₂ from road transport. Business & culture: FORA gin, built to showcase Andorra’s terroir, has earned major international branding and spirits awards, including UNESCO Biosphere Reserve sustainability recognition. Travel & safety: Kazakhstan updates visa-free guidance that includes visa-free entry for up to 90 days to Andorra.

FIBA Small Countries: Malta finished perfect in the group phase and will face San Marino in the semi-finals, while Andorra secured second place after bouncing back with wins over San Marino and hosts Gibraltar; all four teams advance, setting up Malta vs San Marino and Andorra vs Gibraltar. Andorra la Vella sports & community: Sant Joan and the Fire Festival in Andorra la Vella are in the spotlight as local celebrations continue. Local cycling spotlight: Tom Pidcock, an Andorra resident, won the Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica at “home,” outclimbing rivals on the Coll de la Bottella ahead of Carlos Verona and Sepp Kuss. Energy & climate (Pyrenees): A cross-border renewable hydrogen network linking France, Spain and Andorra could cut up to 86,400 tonnes of CO₂ annually, with refuelling stations and vehicle rollouts planned for 2030. Cybersecurity alert: Andorra has warned of a cyberespionage campaign targeting Fortinet firewalls. Travel & rules: Heathrow issued a “wait” alert for Brits travelling to Europe, as EU travel rules and eligibility questions keep shifting.

Euro Expansion: A new map traces how the euro spread since 1999, with Bulgaria becoming the 21st euro user in 2026. Local Cybersecurity: Andorra’s National Cybersecurity Agency warns of the “FortiBleed” campaign, saying more than 73,900 Fortinet firewalls worldwide may be affected, including in Andorra. Sports Spotlight: In Andorra la Vella, Sant Joan and the Fire Festival are in focus, while cycling fans note local rider Tom Pidcock winning at the Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica ahead of the Tour de France. Regional Finance: Bosnia’s “grey list” is said to risk slower payments and higher business costs, with experts warning it could hurt its European path. Travel & Energy: A study presented for World Environment Day backs a cross-border renewable hydrogen network linking France, Spain and Andorra, aiming to cut CO₂ emissions in the Pyrenees. World News: The UN Security Council warns of atrocity risks in Sudan’s El Obeid as drone strikes and fighting escalate.

World Cup Pressure on England: Thomas Tuchel urged fans not to panic after England’s 0-0 draw with Ghana, admitting the performance was “not crazy exciting” but insisting the physical test was tougher than other second games. Local Sports Spotlight: In Andorra, rider Tom Pidcock won the Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica, outclimbing rivals on the Coll de la Bottella ahead of the Tour de France. Andorra Cybersecurity Alert: The National Cybersecurity Agency warned of the “FortiBleed” campaign, saying more than 73,900 Fortinet firewalls worldwide may be compromised, including in Andorra, and urged password resets and checks. Travel Rules for Visitors: Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is causing delays, but Andorra, Monaco and San Marino residents/passport holders are listed among those exempt from using it. Pyrenees Climate Plan: A cross-border renewable hydrogen network linking France, Spain and Andorra could cut CO₂ emissions by up to 86,400 tonnes a year, depending on station and vehicle rollout.

World Cup Focus: England’s World Cup 2026 hopes took a hit after a frustrating 0-0 draw with Ghana, despite 19 shots and heavy possession, leaving them needing results to secure the knockouts. Local Sports & Andorra: Andorra’s own Tom Pidcock won at the Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica, outclimbing rivals on the Coll de la Bottella ahead of the Tour de France. Cybersecurity Alert: Andorra’s National Cybersecurity Agency warned of the “FortiBleed” campaign, saying more than 73,900 Fortinet firewalls worldwide may be compromised, including in Andorra. Climate & Transport: A cross-border renewable hydrogen network linking France, Spain and Andorra could cut CO₂ emissions in the Pyrenees by up to 86,400 tonnes per year, according to a new study. Travel Practicalities: The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is causing extra queues at European airports, but Andorra is listed among travellers exempt from using it.

Cybersecurity Alert (Andorra): Andorra’s National Cybersecurity Agency (ANC-AD) warned of the “FortiBleed” campaign, saying it may have compromised more than 73,900 Fortinet firewalls worldwide, including systems in Andorra, urging firms to reset credentials and check FortiGate/SSL VPN exposure. Local Sports (Cycling): Andorra resident Tom Pidcock won the Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica at “home,” outclimbing rivals on the Coll de la Bottella after tough weeks ahead of the Tour de France. Cross-Border Energy: A study for the Pyrenees’ renewable hydrogen network says a coordinated France–Spain–Andorra rollout could cut up to 86,400 tonnes of CO₂ per year by 2030, depending on station and vehicle deployment. Travel Rules (EES): Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is causing delays at airports, but Andorra is listed among travellers exempt from using it, potentially helping reduce queue stress for eligible passengers. Diplomacy/Tax: Bulgaria and Andorra signed an agreement to avoid double taxation, aiming to reduce disputes and support individuals and companies operating across borders.

Cybersecurity Alert (Andorra): Andorra’s National Cybersecurity Agency (ANC-AD) warned of a large “FortiBleed” cyberespionage campaign that has reportedly compromised tens of thousands of Fortinet firewalls worldwide, including systems in Andorra, urging firms to check exposure and reset credentials. Travel Rules (Europe): Heathrow warned travellers that the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) rollout is causing extra queues and delays at Schengen airports, though some travellers—including Andorra residents—may be exempt depending on status. Local Economy/Tech: AMEC and Andorran AI and sovereign cloud firm ASC Group signed an MoU to expand “sovereign AI” and cloud/data-centre solutions, with an initial focus on Eastern/Central Europe and East/Southern Africa. Sports (Andorra): Cyclist Tom Pidcock won the Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica on home roads, outclimbing rivals on the Coll de la Bottella ahead of the Tour de France. Football (Andorra in the mix): Armenia beat Andorra 3-0 in Davis Cup action, with the next match set against Iceland.

Cybersecurity Alert: Andorra’s National Cybersecurity Agency (ANC-AD) warns of a “FortiBleed” campaign that has reportedly compromised tens of thousands of Fortinet firewalls worldwide, including in Andorra, urging businesses to reset credentials and secure FortiGate/SSL VPN systems. Travel Rules & Queues: Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is causing delays at airports, but Andorra is listed among travellers exempt from using the system—good news for smoother border processing. Local Sports & Cycling: Andorra resident Tom Pidcock won the Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica, outclimbing rivals on the Coll de la Bottella in his final road race before the Tour de France. Football (Andorra in the mix): A Champions League draw includes Inter Club d’Escaldes (Andorra) in the Champions Path, while the World Cup spotlight continues on England’s squad decisions and match build-up. International Safety Watch: A solo-travel risk index ranks Europe as the safest region, with San Marino topping the list—relevant for travellers planning safer trips.

Cybersecurity Alert: Andorra’s National Cybersecurity Agency (ANC-AD) warns of “FortiBleed,” a campaign reportedly compromising nearly 74,000 Fortinet firewalls worldwide, including in Andorra, urging firms to check exposure, reset Fortinet VPN/admin credentials, and enable multi-factor authentication. Local Economy & Tech: AMEC and Andorran AI/sovereign cloud firm ASC Group signed a memorandum to expand “sovereign AI” and cloud/data-centre cooperation, with an initial focus on Eastern/Central Europe and East/Southern Africa. Sports (Andorra on the Road): Tom Pidcock, an Andorra resident, won the Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica, outclimbing the field on the Coll de la Bottella after difficult weeks ahead of the Tour de France. International Travel Watch: With Europe rolling out the Entry/Exit System (EES), Heathrow warns of extra queues and delays; exemptions include Andorra among other countries, which could help travellers avoid the worst of the wait. Diplomacy/Global Crisis: The UN Security Council warned Sudan’s El Obeid could face mass atrocities amid escalating RSF offensives, citing drone strikes and calling for civilians’ protection.

Cybersecurity in Andorra: The ANC-AD warns of “FortiBleed,” a cyberespionage campaign that researchers say has compromised tens of thousands of Fortinet firewalls worldwide, including systems in Andorra, urging businesses to check exposure and reset credentials. Travel rules for Schengen: With the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) rolling out, Heathrow says queues and delays are hitting travellers heading to Spain, France and other Schengen states—but it also notes exemptions that include Andorra, Cyprus, Ireland and Monaco, among others. Local sport spotlight: Andorra resident Tom Pidcock wins the Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica at “home,” climbing to take the final race before the Tour de France after a tough stretch. Football links to Andorra: UEFA’s futsal qualifying draw places Andorra in a group with the Netherlands, while Champions League/Conference League draw coverage also keeps Andorra clubs in the mix for upcoming qualifiers. Diplomacy & tax: Bulgaria and Andorra sign a double-taxation avoidance agreement, aiming to reduce disputes and prevent double taxation for people and companies.

UN Security Council: More than 20 countries warned that 500,000 civilians in Sudan face an increased risk of atrocities after 10 days of RSF drone strikes and fighting around El-Obeid, urging an immediate halt to assaults and accountability for alleged abuses. Cybersecurity (Andorra): Andorra’s National Cybersecurity Agency (ANC-AD) flagged a large “FortiBleed” campaign that has reportedly compromised tens of thousands of Fortinet firewalls worldwide, including systems in Andorra, and urged businesses to reset credentials and enable stronger access controls. EU travel rules: The new Entry/Exit System (EES) is causing delays at European airports, but some travellers are exempt—explicitly including Andorra—meaning they may be able to avoid the worst queues. Tax treaty (Andorra): Andorra and Bulgaria signed their first double-taxation agreement, aiming to reduce disputes and prevent double taxation for people and companies. Sports (Andorra in Europe): UEFA draws set Andorra’s clubs in European qualification paths, including Andorra’s Inter Club d’Escaldes listed among potential Conference League/Champions League qualifiers. Tech/AI partnership: AMEC and Andorran AI firm ASC Group signed an MoU to expand “sovereign AI” and sovereign cloud/data-centre cooperation.

Cybersecurity Alert: Andorra’s National Cybersecurity Agency (ANC-AD) warns of the “FortiBleed” cyberespionage campaign, reportedly hitting 73,900+ Fortinet firewalls worldwide, with Andorra-based systems included; it says attackers have made 1.16 billion login attempts and urges firms to contact IT partners, change credentials, reset Fortinet VPN/admin passwords, and enable multi-factor authentication. Local Tech & Sovereignty: AMEC and Andorran AI/sovereign cloud firm ASC Group signed an MOU to expand secure “sovereign AI” and cloud/data-centre solutions, with early focus on Eastern/Central Europe and East/Southern Africa. Travel Rules for Andorrans: EU Entry/Exit System (EES) rollout is causing delays across Europe, but the EU says Andorra is among the categories exempt from using EES—potentially helping travellers avoid queues. Sports—Andorra in Europe: UEFA Champions League qualifying draw includes Inter Club d’Escaldes (Andorra) in the Champions Path first round, while Andorra also appears in the 2028 Futsal World Cup qualifying group draw (Netherlands vs Serbia vs Andorra). Football—Andorra in the spotlight: England’s World Cup build-up repeatedly references their 2025 qualifying win over Andorra, where Trent Alexander-Arnold last appeared for the Three Lions. Diplomacy: Bulgaria and Andorra signed their first double-taxation agreement to prevent double taxation and ease tax disputes.

EU Travel Rules: Heathrow is warning travellers heading to Spain, France, Greece and other Schengen destinations about extra queues tied to the Entry/Exit System (EES), which uses biometric checks and can cause delays that risk missed flights. Andorra in the Mix: The EU says 13 categories of travellers won’t need to use EES, including Andorra citizens, which could mean smoother border processing for eligible passengers. Tax Deal: Bulgaria and Andorra have signed an agreement to avoid double taxation, aiming to reduce disputes and prevent income and capital being taxed twice. Sovereign Tech: AMEC and Andorra’s ASC Group have signed a memorandum to expand “sovereign AI” and sovereign cloud/data-centre cooperation, with early focus on Eastern/Central Europe and parts of Africa. Football (Andorra-linked): UEFA’s futsal World Cup qualifying draw put Andorra in a group with the Netherlands, while Champions League/Conference League draws keep Andorra clubs in the wider qualifying picture.

Travel Alerts for Schengen Summer: Heathrow has warned Britons heading to Spain, France, Greece and other Schengen destinations to expect extra queues this summer as the Entry/Exit System (EES) rolls out, with travellers potentially needing extra minutes for biometric checks. Andorra in European Football: UEFA’s 2028 FIFA Futsal World Cup qualifying phase is set with Andorra facing Netherlands in Group 8, while the Champions League second qualifying round draw also includes Andorra’s Inter Club d’Escaldes in the Champions Path. Local Diplomacy: Bulgaria and Andorra signed an agreement on avoiding double taxation, with both sides saying it will help resolve tax disputes and reduce double charges for people and companies. Sovereign Tech Partnership: AMEC and Andorran AI/sovereign cloud firm ASC Group signed a memorandum to expand cooperation in sovereign AI, cloud infrastructure and public-sector digital transformation. Champions League Draw Impact: Hearts were paired with Sturm Graz in the second qualifying round, highlighting how quickly European paths can shift after domestic results. World Cup Squad Shake-up: England called up Trevoh Chalobah after Tino Livramento’s injury, adding fresh debate around Thomas Tuchel’s selections.