Rose Court: San Marino High School student Lucy Wendling is among seven members of Pasadena’s 2027 Rose Court. Sycamores will provide the group with mental-wellness support for a sixth year. EU Agreement: San Marino and the EU have signed an association agreement giving the republic access to the single market under shared rules. Ratification is the next step; financial-services integration will be gradual. Black Sea Security: The San Marino-flagged tanker Wine Trader was struck near Romania, leaving seven crew members missing. NATO is bolstering surveillance in the region after a series of attacks on commercial vessels. Local: Actor Jason Segel and dancer Kayla Radomski married at San Marino’s Huntington Library and gardens on Oct. 17.
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Black Sea Security: NATO is strengthening surveillance after attacks on commercial ships near Romania and Bulgaria. The San Marino-flagged tanker Wine Trader was hit near the Romanian coast on October 15; seven of its 12 crew members were reported missing. EU Ties: San Marino and the EU signed an Association Agreement on October 19, opening the way to access to the EU single market under common rules. The deal also sets out cooperation on areas including research, education and environmental protection, and now needs to go through ratification.
Black Sea Security: NATO is adding patrol aircraft, radar, drones and intelligence staff after attacks on commercial ships near Romania and Bulgaria. Among the vessels hit was the San Marino-flagged chemical tanker Wine Trader; seven of its 12 crew members were reported missing. EU Relations: San Marino and the EU signed an association agreement in Brussels on October 19, opening the way to participation in the single market under shared rules while recognizing the republic’s specific needs. The deal now moves toward ratification.
Black Sea Security: The European Parliament debated stronger maritime surveillance, counter-drone measures and diplomatic pressure after attacks on commercial vessels. The San Marino-flagged tanker Wine Trader was struck near Romania; seven crew members were reported missing. EU Agreement: San Marino and the EU signed an association agreement on October 19, moving the republic closer to the single market under shared rules while preserving its national specificities. The deal still needs ratification, and access for financial services will be phased in subject to regulatory assessments.
EU Integration: San Marino and Andorra signed an association agreement with the EU on October 19, paving the way for access to the single market under shared rules. Financial-services access will be phased in, and the deal still needs parliamentary consent and ratification. Black Sea Security: A San Marino-flagged tanker was caught up in the recent wave of attacks on commercial shipping, with crew members reported missing. The U.S. has now deployed a P-8A patrol aircraft over the Black Sea near Bulgaria. Financial Crime: San Marino joined the EU and seven other countries in signing a Council of Europe protocol to strengthen cross-border action against crypto-related crime, including faster asset freezes.
EU Relations: The EU and San Marino signed an Association Agreement on October 19, bringing the republic closer to the bloc’s single market under shared rules. It aims to ease trade, support investment and deepen cooperation; financial-services access will be phased in after regulatory checks. The deal still requires European Parliament consent and ratification. Black Sea Security: A San Marino-flagged tanker caught fire off Romania, with seven sailors reported missing, amid rising attacks on commercial shipping. Romania later said its F-16s shot down two drones over its territorial waters. Aviation Safety: Nigerian investigators are probing how a San Marino-registered private jet lost a door shortly after takeoff from Abuja. The plane landed safely, and all nine people aboard were unharmed.
EU Integration: The EU, Andorra and San Marino have signed an association agreement aimed at bringing the two small states into the bloc’s single market. The deal sets common rules for trade and cooperation, with financial-services access subject to review; ratification now begins. Black Sea Security: Romania says F-16s shot down two suspected Russian attack drones over its waters on October 17, as attacks on commercial ships raise fears for regional shipping. A San Marino-flagged tanker caught fire off Romania last week, leaving crew members missing. Crypto Crime: San Marino joined the EU and seven other countries in signing a Council of Europe protocol to strengthen cross-border recovery of criminal assets, including cryptocurrency. Aviation Safety: Nigerian investigators are probing how a San Marino-registered private jet lost a door shortly after takeoff from Abuja. The aircraft landed safely, and all nine people aboard were unharmed.
Black Sea Tensions: Romania’s F-16s shot down two suspected Russian drones over its territorial waters on Saturday, as attacks on shipping fuel concern across the region. Seven sailors remain missing after the San Marino-flagged tanker Wine Trader caught fire near Romania’s coast; five crew members were rescued. Aviation: Nigerian investigators are probing how a San Marino-registered private jet lost a door shortly after take-off from Abuja. It returned safely, with all nine people aboard unharmed. Crypto Crime: San Marino joined the EU and eight countries in signing a Council of Europe protocol to strengthen cross-border recovery of criminal assets, including cryptocurrency. Football: FIFA president Gianni Infantino praised Bangladesh’s passion for the game and recalled its 2-1 friendly win over San Marino in June.
Black Sea Security: Romanian F-16s shot down two drones after they entered the country’s airspace over the Black Sea on Saturday, as tensions threaten shipping routes near NATO territory. A San Marino-flagged tanker was among vessels hit in the recent attacks: seven crew members were reported missing and five rescued. Aviation Investigation: Nigerian investigators are probing why a San Marino-registered Challenger 604 lost a door shortly after takeoff from Abuja. The plane returned safely with all nine people aboard. Crypto Crime: San Marino joined the EU and eight other countries as an early signer of a Council of Europe protocol to strengthen cross-border recovery of criminal assets, including cryptocurrency.
Black Sea Security: Romanian F-16s shot down two drones that entered the country’s airspace over the Black Sea. NATO allies are due to meet Tuesday to discuss regional defence. San Marino-Flagged Tanker: Seven sailors remain missing after the Wine Trader caught fire near Romania’s coast following a reported drone strike; five of its 12 crew were rescued. A NATO source attributed the strikes to Russia, while Romania has blamed Moscow for escalating attacks on shipping. Aviation Investigation: Nigerian investigators are probing how a San Marino-registered private jet lost a door shortly after takeoff from Abuja. All nine people aboard landed safely. Cross-Border Crime: San Marino was among the first countries to sign a Council of Europe treaty aimed at making it easier to freeze and confiscate criminal assets, including digital currency.
Aviation: A Challenger 604 registered in San Marino lost a door shortly after take-off from Abuja, Nigeria. The crew landed safely with all nine people aboard; Nigerian investigators have recovered the door and opened a probe. Black Sea Shipping: Seven crew members were reported missing after the San Marino-flagged tanker Wine Trader caught fire following a drone strike near Romania. Five were rescued, and search efforts resumed Friday; a NATO source attributed the strikes to Russia. Asset Recovery: San Marino joined seven other countries and the EU as an early signatory to a Council of Europe treaty enabling cross-border freezing and seizure of criminal assets, including cryptocurrency.
Aviation Investigation: Nigeria’s safety bureau is probing how a San Marino-registered Challenger 604 lost a door shortly after takeoff from Abuja. The jet returned safely with all nine people aboard; investigators have recovered the door. Black Sea Search: Seven crew remain missing after the San Marino-flagged tanker Wine Trader caught fire near Romania’s coast. Five were rescued, and rough seas have hampered the search; a NATO source said Russian drones caused the fires. Asset Recovery: San Marino was among the first signatories to a new Council of Europe treaty enabling cross-border seizure of criminal assets, including cryptocurrency, in some cases without a conviction.
Black Sea Search: Romania resumed the search Friday for seven missing crew members from the San Marino-flagged tanker Wine Trader, which caught fire after a drone strike near the Romanian coast. Five crew members were rescued; rough seas are hampering efforts. A NATO military source attributed the strikes to Russian drones, and Romania has proposed a joint NATO command to help protect Black Sea shipping. Asset Recovery: San Marino was among eight countries to sign a Council of Europe treaty to strengthen cross-border efforts to freeze and seize criminal assets, including digital currencies. In some cases, authorities could confiscate assets without a conviction.
Black Sea Shipping: Seven crew members remain missing after the San Marino-flagged tanker Wine Trader caught fire off Romania; five were rescued. Romanian officials said drones hit the tanker and a second vessel, while a NATO source attributed the strikes to Russia. NATO is discussing the attacks as concern grows over the war’s spillover near its eastern flank. Financial Crime: San Marino joined Monaco and other countries in signing a Council of Europe treaty to strengthen the tracing, freezing and confiscation of criminal assets, including cryptocurrency.
Black Sea Rescue: Seven crew members remain missing after the San Marino-flagged tanker Wine Trader caught fire near Romania’s Black Sea coast; five were rescued. Romanian officials are investigating the cause, as drone attacks on ships in the region heighten concerns over the spillover of the Ukraine war. International Cooperation: San Marino was among the early signatories to a Council of Europe treaty opened in Strasbourg on Wednesday to help countries trace, freeze and confiscate criminal assets, including cryptocurrency.
EU Travel: San Marino citizens are exempt from fingerprint and facial-image registration under the EU’s Entry/Exit System for short-stay travel. Diplomacy: San Marino awarded Jordanian Prince Mired bin Ra’ad the Order of Saint Agatha at Commander rank, recognizing his humanitarian work and advocacy for people with disabilities and veterans.
Humanitarian Honor: San Marino awarded Jordanian Prince Mired bin Ra’ad the Order of Saint Agatha at Commander rank, recognizing his work for people with disabilities and veterans and his role in clearing Jordan of landmines. He dedicated the honor to people with disabilities. Travel Update: San Marino passport holders are exempt from the EU’s new biometric Entry/Exit System, alongside citizens of Andorra, Monaco and the Vatican.
Caltech Investigation: State Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez, whose district includes San Marino, condemned a federal investigation into Caltech over alleged J-1 visa program abuses, defending the university’s international research community. City Hall: Four candidates are vying for three council seats in the Nov. 3 election, with finances, public safety, infrastructure and transparency among the key issues. Schools & Sports: San Marino High physics teacher Scott Barton has been named one of 16 Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year; the city’s football team was among 23 Southern Section teams still unbeaten heading into Week 8. Republic of San Marino: The country awarded Jordanian humanitarian leader Prince Mired the Order of Saint Agatha, while Sammarinese citizens are exempt from the EU’s new border biometric registration system.
Humanitarian Honour: San Marino awarded Jordan’s Prince Mired bin Ra’ad the Order of Saint Agatha, Commander rank, recognizing his work supporting people with disabilities and veterans and his efforts to clear Jordan of landmines. Volleyball: San Marino took silver at the SCA U20 women’s tournament in Serravalle, behind Iceland, which qualified directly for the 2027 European Championship; the Faroe Islands finished third. Travel: San Marino citizens are exempt from the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System, alongside nationals of Andorra, Monaco and the Vatican. Junior Eurovision: San Marino is fifth in the running order for the October 24 final in Malta.
Humanitarian Recognition: San Marino awarded Jordan’s Prince Mired bin Ra’ad the Order of Saint Agatha, Commander rank, honoring his work for people with disabilities and veterans and efforts to clear Jordan of landmines. Travel: San Marino citizens are exempt from the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System, alongside nationals of Andorra, Monaco and the Vatican. Volleyball: San Marino took silver at the U20 women’s zonal tournament in Serravalle; Iceland won gold and secured direct qualification for the 2027 European Championship. Junior Eurovision: San Marino is set to perform 13th in the 16-act final in Malta on October 24.
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