Volleyball Development: San Marino’s women’s national teams won medals at a zonal volleyball championship in Andorra la Vella, supported by FIVB Volleyball Empowerment funding for coaching and equipment, with Italian coach Cristiano Lucchi leading the program. Border Tech & Travel Friction: Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is now active at all Schengen external borders, replacing passport stamps with biometric registration for many non-EU visitors—while San Marino citizens are exempt, shaping who feels the summer travel pinch. Real Estate Recovery Pressure: A California bill (SB 1090) advanced to protect Altadena after the Eaton Fire by pausing certain density laws that critics say speculators could exploit to accelerate overbuilding. Corporate Aviation (San Marino Registry): DC Aviation Al-Futtaim added an Airbus ACJ318-100 registered in San Marino (T7-ELSA), citing rising demand for larger-cabin, non-stop intercontinental private charters. Work Mobility: Canada’s International Experience Canada program allows eligible young workers from San Marino to apply for work permits up to two times. Textile Industry: ITM 2026 in Istanbul drew 48,257 professional visitors from 105 countries, highlighting new textile machinery and accessories technologies.