San Marino Connectivity Boost: A new Ryanair route from Manchester to Rimini is making San Marino easier to reach, with the republic described as reachable in about 45 minutes by direct bus—another sign that microstates are getting pulled into mainstream travel networks. EU Payments Integration: EU Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis says Turkey has expressed interest in joining the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), which already covers EU states, EFTA, several microstates including San Marino, and more—potentially tightening euro transaction links as Turkey’s accession process remains stalled. San Marino in Aviation News: Flexjet’s fleet update notes that one GVII-G500 aircraft was previously registered in San Marino before operations elsewhere, highlighting the country’s continued role in aircraft registration and private aviation logistics. Schengen Border Friction: The Entry/Exit System (EES) is now active at external Schengen borders, recording entries and exits for short stays and using biometric checks—while San Marino citizens are exempt, the change still matters for business travel and tourism flows across Europe. Local Policy Watch (Altadena): California’s SB 1090 would temporarily pause certain housing density rules in Altadena to curb real-estate speculation after the Eaton Fire, a reminder that post-disaster housing policy can quickly become a market issue.