EU Deal for San Marino: The EU Council has authorized the signature and provisional application of a comprehensive association agreement with Andorra and San Marino, aiming for closer ties and participation in an enlarged internal market, with financial services access set to be gradual after regulatory reviews. EXPO 2027 Talks: In Belgrade, Serbia’s EXPO 2027 commissioner Jagoda Lazarevic and finance minister Sinisa Mali met San Marino’s tourism minister Federico Pedini Amati to discuss how San Marino could take part in next year’s expo. Football Path in Europe: San Marino’s La Fiorita were eliminated in UEFA qualifiers by UNA Strassen, while Larne advanced after beating Tre Fiori 3-1 on aggregate—setting up a Champions League second-round clash with Red Star Belgrade. Local Culture Spotlight: Chamber Music America named San Marino’s Camerata Pacifica its 2026 Ensemble of the Year, with performances scheduled in October and November at Rothenberg Hall. Community & Education: San Marino Unified School District highlighted a record year at its board meeting, citing top statewide rankings, renewed accreditation, and strong post-graduation outcomes. International Spotlight: A rare double bloom of “corpse flowers” (titan arums) drew thousands to The Huntington in San Marino, with the plants opening for just 24–48 hours.