EU Integration: The EU Council has authorized the signing and provisional application of a comprehensive association agreement with Andorra and San Marino, aiming to deepen ties and bring both into an enlarged internal market on a level playing field, including a gradual pathway for financial services access tied to regulatory and supervisory assessments. Tourism & Trade: San Marino’s tourism leadership met Serbia’s finance and trade officials in Belgrade to discuss potential participation in EXPO 2027, with Serbia highlighting its new EXPO city and the scale of confirmed participation. Sports & Economy: FIFA’s 2026 World Cup revenue hit a record $9 billion, while FIFA continues to operate as a Swiss non-commercial association—raising fresh questions about how a “nonprofit” can generate and retain such large sums. San Marino Spotlight: A local “coin hunt” story highlights how San Marino euro coins circulate in limited supply, reinforcing the microstate’s niche appeal for visitors and collectors. People & Talent: Olympic bronze medalist Myles Amine, who competed for San Marino, was appointed assistant coach for Stanford wrestling—an international talent win with a direct San Marino link.