EU–Cuba Diplomatic Pressure: The EU used a UN debate on the U.S. embargo to demand Cuba end support for Russia’s Ukraine war and pursue political and economic reforms, with San Marino named among the EU delegation’s associated countries. Euro Payments Expansion: EU Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said Turkey is interested in joining the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), which already covers EU states, EFTA, microstates including San Marino, and several candidates—an update with clear implications for cross-border business in euros. San Marino Connectivity for Travel & Trade: New Ryanair links from Manchester to Rimini are highlighted as making San Marino reachable in about 45 minutes by direct bus, adding to a broader push to connect microstates via route networks. Altadena Housing Moratorium (Policy Watch): California’s SB 1090 advanced in two Assembly committees, proposing a temporary pause on density laws (SB 9/SB 1123) for Altadena after the Eaton Fire to curb speculative redevelopment—relevant as a model for how post-disaster housing rules can protect local recovery. Global Macro Snapshot: A Visual Capitalist map notes countries with GDP below Elon Musk’s net worth, underscoring how concentrated wealth can outsize national economies.