Renewables & Energy Security: San Marino’s public utility AASS has launched a call for expressions of interest to buy solar assets and development-stage PV companies, aiming to cut reliance on imported electricity; projects can be operating, under construction, or ready to build, with commissioning required by Dec. 31, 2026 and a cap of €15 million per project. Maritime & Trade Links: A Cyprus–Lebanon passenger ferry service is set to restart on June 9 after nearly two decades, with the Cedar Waves flagged in San Marino and carrying up to 90 passengers per trip—an industry signal for regional connectivity. Hospitality & Gaming Deal: Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment has entered a definitive all-cash agreement to acquire Caesars Entertainment for about $17.6B (including major debt), a move that could reshape casino ownership and spur regulatory scrutiny. Sanctions & Shipping Compliance: The U.S. Treasury expanded sanctions tied to Iran’s oil trade, including tankers and companies linked to maritime networks—relevant for shipping and logistics operators watching compliance risk. Research Recognition: USC honored San Marino resident Amy Lee with a 2026 Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of work on glucose-regulated proteins, spanning cancer, metabolism, and infectious disease.