AGP Executive Report

San Marino Industry Spotlight: Eccentrica, the restomodder based in the Republic of San Marino, has unveiled its second project: the Lamborghini Diablo V12 Roadster. Built around a re-engineered 5.7-liter naturally aspirated V12 now rated at 542 hp, it keeps the mid-engine layout but replaces the body with new carbon fiber, reinforces the steel space frame with carbon elements, widens the track for handling, and reshapes aerodynamics to reduce cabin turbulence. Engineering is led by Maurizio Reggiani (ex-Lamborghini CTO), with Milan design studio Borromeo De Silva involved; only 19 examples are planned, with a debut at The Quail during Monterey Car Week and pricing expected to top €1 million. EU Mobility & Compliance: A UK travel advisory highlights strict passport validity rules for trips across Europe, including San Marino, warning travelers they may be turned away if passports don’t meet the required remaining validity and issuance date limits.

San Marino Industry Spotlight (Fintech): A new overview of San Marino’s digital finance push frames fintech as competitiveness, not hype—building a more transparent, regulated, digitally enabled financial system that supports local businesses and investment while staying aligned with European markets. Automotive Manufacturing & Craft: San Marino-based restomodder Eccentrica unveiled its V12 Roadster reimagining the Lamborghini Diablo—carbon-fibre bodywork, reinforced structure, wider stance, and a modernized 5.7L V12 rated at 542 hp with a six-speed manual—set to debut at The Quail during Monterey Car Week, with pricing expected to top €1m. Education & Cross-Border Logistics: AFP reports dozens of Palestinian scholarship students still stuck in Gaza despite meeting requirements, with evacuations via Italy’s IUPALS corridor to Italy and San Marino halted since June 1 amid unclear rules and coordination problems.

San Marino Industry Spotlight (Fintech): A new look at San Marino’s strategy frames fintech as economic competitiveness, not “unicorn” hype—building a modern, digitally enabled financial system that supports local businesses, attracts investment, and aligns with European markets while keeping an independent regulatory framework. San Marino Manufacturing (Restomod): San Marino-based Eccentrica has unveiled its V12 Roadster, a ground-up open-air reimagining of the Lamborghini Diablo, using a carbon-fiber body and reinforced structure, with a modernized 5.7L V12 rated at 542 hp and a six-speed manual; only 19 are planned, with a debut at The Quail during Monterey Car Week and pricing expected to top €1 million. Aviation & Mobility (Travel rules): A UK travel advisory highlights strict passport validity rules for EU trips after Brexit, warning travelers (including to San Marino) to ensure enough remaining validity and recent issuance to avoid being turned away. Education & Logistics (Italy corridor): AFP reports Palestinian students in Gaza who won scholarships are still stuck due to unclear rules and poor coordination, despite earlier evacuations to Italy and San Marino via the IUPALS corridor.

San Marino Fintech Strategy: A new look at how the microstate is using digital finance to stay competitive—modernising regulation and building a digitally enabled financial system that links more closely with European markets while keeping its own framework. San Marino Manufacturing Spotlight: Eccentrica, the Republic of San Marino restomodder, unveiled its V12 Roadster reimagining of the Lamborghini Diablo—carbon-fibre bodywork, reinforced structure, a modernised 5.7-litre V12 rated at 542 hp, and a limited run expected to push pricing beyond €1m. Aviation & Mobility Watch: Italy’s evacuation corridor for Palestinian scholarship students (via the IUPALS program) has stalled since June 1, leaving about 50 qualified students still in Gaza amid unclear rules and coordination problems—an issue that also affects San Marino-linked travel routes. Tourism & Labor Signals: Australia has quietly paused working holidaymaker visa applications from 24 countries, creating processing delays that could ripple into seasonal staffing plans for tourism and regional employers.

Working Visas & Tourism Labor: Australia’s Albanese government has quietly paused working holidaymaker visa applications from 24 countries, with travel agents reporting processing delays since early July and a sudden cap-related pause last month—raising fresh pressure on seasonal employers that rely on backpackers, just as visa fees have jumped. San Marino Industry & Finance: A new look at San Marino’s fintech push frames it as a competitiveness upgrade for a tiny, diversified economy—modernizing finance beyond traditional banking while aligning with European markets under its own regulatory approach. San Marino Automotive Manufacturing: San Marino-based restomodder Eccentrica unveiled its V12 Roadster, a carbon-fiber, roofless Lamborghini Diablo reinvention built around a modernized 5.7-liter V12 (542 hp) and a six-speed manual, with only 19 planned and a debut at The Quail during Monterey Car Week. Education Evacuation Logistics: Palestinian students in Gaza who won scholarships to Italy (via the IUPALS corridor that also routes through San Marino) are still stuck after June 1, with NGOs citing unclear rules and poor coordination.

San Marino Fintech Watch: A new look at San Marino’s digital finance push frames fintech as competitiveness, not hype—modernizing regulation and building a digitally enabled system that links more closely with European markets while keeping an independent framework. Automotive Industry: San Marino-based restomodder Eccentrica unveiled its V12 Roadster reimagining of the Lamborghini Diablo, with a carbon-fiber body, reinforced chassis, and a modernized 5.7L V12 rated around 542 hp, set to debut at The Quail with only 19 planned and pricing expected to top €1m. Education & Mobility: AFP reports dozens of Palestinian students who won scholarships to Italian universities (via the IUPALS corridor that also routes through San Marino) are still stuck in Gaza due to unclear rules and coordination delays, with no evacuations since June 1. Public Leadership Profile: Transportation and Communications Minister Rafael Rey is profiled, highlighting his industrial engineering background and prior roles across business and government, including as Peru’s ambassador to Italy, Turkey, and San Marino.

San Marino Fintech Watch: A new overview highlights how the microstate is using digital finance to stay competitive—modernizing regulation and building a digitally enabled system that links to European markets while keeping its own framework. San Marino Industry Spotlight: San Marino-based restomodder Eccentrica unveiled its V12 Roadster reimagining the Lamborghini Diablo, with a carbon-fiber body, reinforced chassis, and a modernized 5.7L V12 rated around 542 hp—19 units planned, debuting at The Quail during Monterey Car Week. Transport & Mobility: Rafael Rey’s background is profiled as he continues to shape policy across production-linked sectors. Education & Cross-Border Logistics: AFP reports dozens of Palestinian students still stuck in Gaza despite scholarships and an Italy corridor that previously moved students to Italy and San Marino—delays blamed on unclear rules and coordination.

San Marino Diplomacy & Industry Leadership: Transportation and Communications Minister Rafael Rey is profiled for his industrial engineering background and long track record across business and public roles, including senior posts tied to production and defense, plus prior ambassadorships that link San Marino and regional economic networks. San Marino Fintech Strategy: A new look at how the microstate is using fintech to stay competitive—modernizing finance beyond traditional banking and aligning with European markets while keeping its own regulatory framework. San Marino Manufacturing Spotlight (Restomod): San Marino-based Eccentrica unveiled its V12 Roadster restomod of the Lamborghini Diablo, with a carbon-fiber rebuild, reinforced chassis, and a modernized 5.7-liter V12 rated around 542 hp—positioning the niche as a high-value industrial brand. EU Travel Rules (Passport Compliance): A reminder that EU entry rules after Brexit can block travel if passports don’t meet strict validity and issue-date limits—relevant for cross-border business and mobility. Gaza Education Evacuation Delays: AFP reports dozens of Palestinian scholarship students still stuck in Gaza awaiting evacuation to Italy and San Marino due to unclear rules and coordination gaps, with education infrastructure heavily damaged.

San Marino Industry & Finance: A new look at San Marino’s fintech push says the microstate is aiming for a more competitive, digitally enabled financial system—less “unicorn factory,” more integration with European markets while keeping its own regulatory framework. San Marino Manufacturing Spotlight: San Marino-based restomodder Eccentrica unveiled its Eccentrica V12 Roadster, a ground-up Lamborghini Diablo reinvention with a carbon-fiber body, reinforced chassis, and a modernized 5.7-liter V12 rated around 542 hp, debuting at The Quail in Monterey Car Week with only 19 planned examples. Industry Leadership & Policy: Transportation and Communications Minister Rafael Rey is profiled as an industrial engineer with deep business and public-sector experience, including roles across production, defense, and central banking. Regional Human Impact on Mobility: AFP reports dozens of Palestinian students in Gaza still waiting to leave for Italy under a scholarship evacuation corridor, citing unclear rules and coordination gaps that have stalled departures since June 1.

San Marino Industry Watch: Aviation & Services: Dubai’s DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) has received San Marino Civil Aviation Authority CAR-145 approval for line and base maintenance, letting it service business and commercial aircraft on the San Marino registry—covering models from Bombardier and Gulfstream to Embraer and Airbus, with work for operators transiting Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Automotive Manufacturing: San Marino-based restomodder Eccentrica unveiled its V12 Roadster reimagining the Lamborghini Diablo—carbon-fiber bodywork, reinforced structure, a modernized 5.7L V12 rated at 542 hp, and a debut at The Quail; pricing is expected to top €1m. Industry & Finance (Local Angle): A feature looks at how San Marino is positioning fintech as a competitiveness tool—digitizing finance while keeping an independent regulatory framework and integrating with European markets. Humanitarian Logistics (Regional Impact): AFP reports dozens of Palestinian scholarship students remain stuck in Gaza as Italy’s evacuation corridor has stalled since June 1, with aid groups citing unclear rules and poor coordination.

San Marino Fintech Watch: A new explainer says San Marino is using fintech to modernize its financial sector and stay competitive, focusing on a digitally enabled system that supports businesses and investment while keeping its own independent regulatory framework. Aviation & Services: Dubai’s DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) received San Marino Civil Aviation Authority CAR-145 approval for line and base maintenance, expanding scheduled and unscheduled aircraft servicing for business and commercial jets on the San Marino registry. Restomod Industry Spotlight: Eccentrica, the San Marino-based restomodder, unveiled its V12 Roadster—an open-air Lamborghini Diablo reinvention built around a re-engineered 5.7-liter V12 rated at 550 hp, with carbon-fiber bodywork and thousands of bespoke parts per car. Local Business Event: “Baker Night at the Opera” was rescheduled to Oct. 8 at Baker County Fairgrounds, with proceeds supporting the Orpheum Theater renovation in downtown Baker City.

San Marino Fintech Push: A new explainer looks at how the microstate is using fintech to modernize its financial system and stay competitive with Europe, focusing on regulation, business support, and closer integration rather than chasing “unicorn” hype. Aviation & MRO Growth: Dubai’s DC Aviation Al-Futtaim says it has received San Marino Civil Aviation Authority CAR-145 approval for line and base maintenance, expanding scheduled and unscheduled services for business and commercial aircraft on the San Marino registry. Restomod Manufacturing Spotlight: Eccentrica, the San Marino-based restomodder, unveiled its V12 Roadster—an open-air Lamborghini Diablo reinvention built around a re-engineered 5.7-liter V12 and thousands of bespoke parts, with a debut set for Aug. 14 at The Quail. Industry-Linked San Marino Shipping Watch: UK sanctions coverage flags vessels tied to the San Marino flag, including the oil tanker Perseas, as part of expanded measures targeting Russia’s shipping and energy networks.

San Marino Fintech Strategy: A new deep-dive says San Marino is using fintech to modernize its economy and compete with Europe—less about chasing “unicorn” hype, more about building a digitally enabled financial system that supports businesses and investment while keeping its own regulatory framework. Aviation & Maintenance: Dubai’s DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) has received San Marino Civil Aviation Authority CAR-145 approval for line and base maintenance on aircraft registered in San Marino, expanding scheduled and unscheduled services across Europe–Middle East–Africa–Asia routes. Restomod Manufacturing Spotlight: San Marino-based Eccentrica unveiled a Lamborghini Diablo Roadster restomod, overhauling the V12 supercar with reinforced carbon-fiber structure, wider stance, and 542bhp—set to debut at The Quail during Monterey Car Week. EU Travel Rules Impacting San Marino: A UK travel advisory story highlights strict passport validity rules for EU travel, listing San Marino among the places covered—prompting last-minute passport checks for a Portugal trip.

San Marino Fintech Push: A new overview says San Marino is using fintech to modernize beyond traditional banking—aiming for a digitally enabled financial system that supports businesses, attracts investment, and stays aligned with European markets while keeping its own regulatory framework. Aviation & MRO for the Registry: Dubai-based DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) has received San Marino Civil Aviation Authority CAR-145 approval for line and base maintenance, expanding scheduled and unscheduled services for business and commercial aircraft on the San Marino register, including major cabin and long-range types. San Marino in Global Business Aviation: The same MRO move positions San Marino-registered bizjets for more maintenance capacity across Europe–Middle East–Africa–Asia routes, supporting operators transiting internationally.

San Marino Fintech Push: A new explainer looks at how the microstate is using fintech to modernize finance, boost competitiveness, and link more closely with European markets while keeping its own regulatory framework. Aviation & Business Services: Dubai’s DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) secured San Marino Civil Aviation Authority CAR-145 approval for line and base maintenance, expanding scheduled and unscheduled MRO services for aircraft on the San Marino registry and strengthening regional support for operators across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Sanctions & Shipping Watch: The UK announced a fresh Russia sanctions package targeting shipping and energy, including vessels believed to be linked to the San Marino flag, underscoring how registry and maritime operations can draw compliance scrutiny. Industry Context Beyond Borders: A World Bank report flags higher AI job-displacement risk in high-income countries, a reminder for San Marino’s workforce planning as digital investment grows.

San Marino Fintech Strategy: A new look at how the microstate is using fintech to stay competitive—modernising its financial sector with digital infrastructure, tighter transparency and regulation, and closer integration with European markets while keeping its own regulatory framework. Aviation & Maintenance: Dubai-based DC Aviation Al-Futtaim (DCAF) secured San Marino Civil Aviation Authority CAR-145 approval for line and base maintenance, expanding scheduled and unscheduled services for business and commercial aircraft on the San Marino registry, including major long-range and narrowbody types. Industry Watch—Sanctions & Shipping: The UK rolled out a first Russia sanctions package targeting shipping and energy, including an LNG carrier and multiple oil tankers; one vessel is believed to be sailing under the San Marino flag, underlining how registry links can pull small states into big trade and compliance stories. Business Aviation Demand: The DCAF approval is framed as a response to sustained aircraft utilisation in the Middle East, boosting maintenance capacity for operators moving between Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.