AGP Executive Report

Aviation & Sanctions: A Wall Street Journal review says close allies of Vladimir Putin have kept using Western-built luxury jets, including a $75M Bombardier Global 7500, by rerouting aircraft through new companies and registrations despite sanctions. Football & Local Spotlight: Bangladesh opened new coach Thomas Dooley’s tenure with a 2-1 friendly win over San Marino, with Topu Barman scoring twice and Dooley praising the “unbelievable” support from traveling fans. Energy Policy: Azerbaijan’s Deputy Energy Minister warns the EU that decarbonisation rules need to be more flexible for gas suppliers, arguing regulations must be accessible to businesses and tailored to individual states. Business Aviation (San Marino Registry): ACASS says it added a Boeing BBJ2 and Embraer Legacy 650 to its managed fleet, both registered under the San Marino registry (T7), expanding charter capacity for global clients. Hospitality & Gaming: Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment agreed to buy Caesars Entertainment in a $17.6B deal, with local officials in Virginia saying Caesars Virginia operations should see “no noticeable change” if approved. Travel & Borders: Wizz Air warns UK travelers to arrive up to three hours early as new EU Entry/Exit System checks can trigger long queues at European airports. Culture & Education: San Marino High School vocalist Mimi Bernstein won a grand prize finalist spot in The Music Center’s Spotlight program at the Ahmanson Theatre.

Aviation & Charter (San Marino registry): ACASS says it’s adding a Boeing Business Jet 2 and an Embraer Legacy 650 to its managed fleet, both registered under the San Marino registry (T7), expanding long-range charter capacity for global clients. Energy Policy (EU–Azerbaijan): Azerbaijan’s Deputy Energy Minister warns the EU that decarbonisation and renewables push is raising concerns for gas and oil suppliers, calling for more flexible, business-accessible energy regulations. Energy & Industry Deals (Baku Energy Week): Azerbaijan’s economy ministry and SOCAR signed agreements worth $7.5B with international partners, including a critical minerals and rare earths supply framework with the US. Aviation Borders (EES impact): Wizz Air urges UK travelers to arrive up to three hours early as Entry/Exit System checks disrupt queues at European airports ahead of peak summer travel. Gaming & Hospitality (M&A with San Marino link): Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment agreed to buy Caesars Entertainment for about $17.6B, with Caesars Virginia expected to see no noticeable operational change if regulators approve.

Aviation & Charter Expansion: ACASS says it’s adding a Boeing Business Jet 2 and an Embraer Legacy 650 to its managed fleet, both registered under the San Marino registry (T7), to boost global charter capacity. Energy Policy: Azerbaijan’s Deputy Energy Minister tells the EU it needs more flexible, state-by-state energy regulations as Europe pushes decarbonisation and renewables. Hospitality & Gaming M&A: Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment has entered a definitive, all-cash $17.6B deal to acquire Caesars Entertainment, with Caesars shareholders to receive $31/share; Caesars Virginia officials say operations should see no noticeable change if the deal closes. Sanctions & Shipping: The U.S. Treasury and State Department expand “maximum pressure” sanctions tied to Iran, adding tankers and shipping-linked entities, including vessels flagged under San Marino. Local Industry Note: A San Marino resident, USC biochem professor Amy Lee, is recognized for decades of work on glucose-regulated proteins, underscoring the country’s scientific footprint.

Aviation & Charter: ACASS says it’s expanding its managed fleet with a Boeing Business Jet 2 and an Embraer Legacy 650, both registered under the San Marino registry (T7) and set for global charter, reinforcing its Africa-focused growth. Hospitality & Gaming M&A: Caesars Entertainment has signed a definitive $17.6B all-cash deal to be acquired by Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment, including major debt assumption; Caesars says operations should remain stable at Caesars Virginia, while the combined group would reshape U.S. casino and loyalty offerings. Energy & Critical Minerals Diplomacy: At Baku Energy Week, Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Economy and SOCAR signed agreements and memoranda with international partners including San Marino, totaling $7.5B, covering energy, investment, and digital tech plus critical-minerals supply frameworks. San Marino-linked Research Recognition: USC honored San Marino resident Amy Lee with a 2026 Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of work on glucose-regulated proteins tied to cancer, metabolism, and infectious disease. Sanctions & Shipping: The U.S. Treasury and State Department added Iran-linked tankers, companies, and networks to sanctions lists, including vessels flagged to countries including San Marino.

Aviation & Charter: ACASS says it’s expanding its managed fleet by adding a Boeing Business Jet 2 and an Embraer Legacy 650—both registered under the San Marino registry (T7)—to support global charter demand, with the aircraft set to be available soon. Gaming & Hospitality M&A: Caesars Entertainment has signed a definitive $17.6B all-cash deal to be acquired by Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment, a move expected to reshape U.S. casino ownership and potentially trigger property divestitures as regulators review the transaction. Sanctions & Shipping: The U.S. Treasury and State Department announced new sanctions tied to Iran’s oil trade, including measures affecting tankers and companies linked to maritime networks—an update with direct implications for shipping and energy logistics. Research & Academia: 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. Border Tech & Travel: Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) rollout is now fully operational across Schengen, with ETIAS expected later in 2026—important for travel planning and cross-border passenger flows. Local Governance & Oversight: California’s Senate passed SB 995, the Masuma Khan Justice Act, aiming to strengthen inspections and compliance for private immigration detention facilities. Maritime Routes: A San Marino-flagged passenger ferry service between Cyprus and Lebanon is set to start June 9, with the Cedar Waves operating scheduled crossings from Jounieh to Larnaca.

Gaming & Hospitality Deal: Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment has entered a definitive, all-cash agreement to buy Caesars Entertainment for about $17.6B (including roughly $11.9B in assumed debt), with Caesars shareholders set to receive $31 per share; Caesars says property-level management should largely stay put and regulators will decide the timing. Local Industry Link: The deal is expected to keep Caesars Virginia operations steady, according to Danville’s city manager, while Fertitta’s broader portfolio (Golden Nugget, Landry’s and more) could reshape meeting and hotel supply across major U.S. markets. Sanctions & Shipping: The U.S. Treasury and State Department expanded “maximum pressure” sanctions tied to Iran’s oil trade, targeting tankers and companies, including vessels flagged by San Marino. Maritime Transport: A new Cyprus–Lebanon passenger ferry route starts June 9, with the vessel flagged in San Marino and carrying up to about 90 passengers per trip. Research Spotlight: USC honored a San Marino resident, Amy Lee, with a 2026 Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of work on glucose-regulated proteins. Border Tech Update: Europe’s EES is now fully operational across Schengen, and airlines warn travelers to plan for longer airport waits as biometric checks ramp up.

Gaming & Hospitality Deal: Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment has entered a definitive, all-cash agreement to buy Caesars Entertainment for about $17.6B, including roughly $11.9B of debt, with Caesars shareholders set to receive $31 per share; Caesars says operations should continue with limited disruption, while regulators and a shareholder vote still stand between the deal and closing. Industry Consolidation: The purchase would expand Fertitta’s footprint across major casino markets and could trigger asset sales to satisfy antitrust rules, reshaping hotel and meeting capacity for event organizers. Sanctions & Shipping: The US Treasury and State Department added new Iran-linked tankers, companies, and traders to sanctions lists, including vessels flagged by countries such as San Marino, as Washington targets oil transit and sanctions-evasion networks. Border Tech & Travel Flows: Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully operational across Schengen, with airlines warning of longer airport waits; the rollout also ties into the later ETIAS authorization expected in late 2026. Local Research Spotlight: USC honored San Marino resident Amy O’Neal? (Correction: the brief notes Amy Lee, a San Marino resident and USC emerita) for decades of work on glucose-regulated proteins, linking cancer, metabolism, and infectious disease. Legislation Watch: California’s Senate passed SB 995 (Masuma Khan Justice Act) to tighten oversight of private immigration detention facilities, moving the bill to the Assembly. Transport & Routes: A Cyprus–Lebanon passenger ferry service is set to restart on June 9, with the vessel flagged in San Marino and capacity for up to 90 passengers per trip.

Gaming & Hospitality Deal: Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment has entered a definitive, all-cash agreement to buy Caesars Entertainment in a $17.6B transaction (about $5.7B equity plus roughly $11.9B assumed debt), with Caesars shareholders to receive $31 per share; the deal is subject to regulatory approvals and could reshape casino ownership and event capacity across multiple U.S. markets. Local Operations Watch: Caesars Virginia officials say they expect “no noticeable change in operations” if the takeover closes, with property-level management expected to remain in place. Maritime & Trade Links: A Cyprus–Lebanon passenger ferry route is set to restart June 9 after nearly two decades, with the vessel flagged in San Marino and carrying up to 90 passengers per trip—an industry signal for regional connectivity. Energy & Sanctions: The U.S. Treasury and State Department expanded “maximum pressure” sanctions tied to Iran’s oil trade, targeting tankers, companies, and networks involved in shipping and evasion. Border Tech & Travel Flow: Europe’s Entry/Exit System is fully operational across Schengen, and airlines warn of longer airport waits as biometric checks continue to affect summer travel. Research Recognition: USC honored San Marino resident Amy Lee with a 2026 Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of work on glucose-regulated proteins.

Casino M&A: Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment has agreed to buy Caesars Entertainment in an all-cash $17.6B deal (about $5.7B equity plus roughly $11.9B assumed debt), a move that could reshape U.S. gaming and meeting-hotel inventory; Caesars shareholders would receive $31 per share and the transaction still needs regulatory and shareholder approvals. Local Operations Watch: Caesars Virginia’s Danville city manager says he expects “no noticeable change in operations” if the deal closes, with property-level management likely staying put. Sanctions & Shipping: The U.S. Treasury and State Department expanded “maximum pressure” sanctions tied to Iran’s oil trade, targeting tankers, companies, and networks; separate reporting highlights how ship-to-ship transfers keep sanctioned crude moving. Border Tech Rollout: Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is now fully operational across Schengen, with ETIAS expected in late 2026; airlines warn of longer airport waits as biometric checks ramp up. Transport Link: A Cyprus–Lebanon passenger ferry route is set to restart June 9, with the vessel flagged in San Marino. Research Spotlight (San Marino): USC honored San Marino resident Amy O’Neal with a 2026 Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of work on glucose-regulated proteins.

Gaming & Hospitality Deal: Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment has entered a definitive all-cash agreement to buy Caesars Entertainment for about $17.6B (including roughly $5.7B equity plus ~$11.9B debt), with Caesars shareholders to receive $31 per share and the deal subject to regulatory approvals and a go-shop process. Sanctions & Energy Shipping: The U.S. Treasury and State Department expanded “maximum pressure” sanctions tied to Iran’s oil trade, adding tankers and companies (including vessels flagged by San Marino) and targeting networks moving crude and evading controls. Border Tech & Travel Operations: Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is now fully operational across Schengen, and airlines warn of longer airport waits as biometric checks continue to disrupt summer travel. Local Industry Spotlight: USC honored San Marino resident Amy Lee with a 2026 Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of work on glucose-regulated proteins linking cancer, metabolism, and infectious disease. Transport & Routes: A Cyprus–Lebanon passenger ferry service is set to restart on June 9, with the flagship vessel flagged in San Marino and carrying up to 90 passengers per trip.

Renewables Push: San Marino’s public utility AASS has launched an investor call to buy ground-mounted solar PV projects (operating, under construction, or ready to build) and acquire the companies behind them, aiming to cut reliance on imported electricity and improve long-term price stability; solar covered about 12% of annual demand as of end-2025, and projects must be commissioned by Dec. 31, 2026. Energy Security Policy: The program is tied to San Marino’s 2023–26 National Energy Plan, which flags dependence on imports as a key risk. Sports & Industry Link: AASS’s solar drive lands alongside a week of international attention on San Marino’s Misano events and local visibility, including MotoGP broadcast scheduling that features the San Marino round on Sept. 13. Aviation & Mobility: JetGlobe resumed business-jet operations with a Challenger 604 addition, while also operating multiple aircraft registered in San Marino—another reminder of the country’s role in regional transport networks.

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.

San Marino Energy: AASS, San Marino’s public utility, has launched an expression-of-interest program to buy solar assets and development-stage PV companies, aiming to cut reliance on imported power and improve price stability; projects can be operating, under construction, or ready to build, with commissioning required by Dec. 31, 2026 and a cap of €15m per project. San Marino Industry & Mobility: JetGlobe resumed Bombardier Challenger 604 operations after an eight-month pause, adding the aircraft to a fleet that includes multiple jets registered in San Marino. San Marino Research: USC honored San Marino resident Amy Lee with a 2026 Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of work on glucose-regulated proteins tied to cancer, metabolism, and infectious disease. Sanctions & Shipping: The US Treasury expanded sanctions on Iran-linked oil networks, including tankers and companies flagged under “maximum pressure,” with some vessels flying the flag of San Marino. Hospitality Deal Watch: Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment agreed to acquire Caesars Entertainment in a $17.6B all-cash deal, reshaping casino ownership and potentially triggering asset sales. Border Tech (EU): Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully operational across all 29 Schengen countries as of 10 April 2026, with a rollout timeline and travel impacts now clarified. Transport Services: A Cyprus–Lebanon ferry route returns June 9, with the vessel flagged in San Marino and carrying up to 90 passengers per trip.

Hospitality & Gaming Deal: Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment has agreed to buy Caesars Entertainment in an all-cash $17.6B deal, valuing Caesars at about $5.7B in equity plus roughly $11.9B of assumed debt; Caesars shareholders get $31 per share (about a 49% premium) and the merger is set for regulatory review across jurisdictions. Energy & Trade Sanctions: The U.S. Treasury and State Department expanded “maximum pressure” sanctions tied to Iran’s oil trade, adding tankers and companies linked to Iranian crude networks; reporting also highlights how ship-to-ship transfers keep illicit oil moving despite the blockade. Renewables in San Marino: San Marino’s public utility AASS launched an expression-of-interest program to buy solar assets or development-stage PV companies, targeting full ownership of project vehicles and commissioning by Dec. 31, 2026, to cut reliance on imported electricity. Border Tech Rollout: Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully operational across all 29 Schengen countries as of 10 April 2026, with a phased rollout history and continued processing of millions of crossings. Local Policy Oversight: California’s Senate passed SB 995 (Masuma Khan Justice Act) to create statewide inspection and compliance rules for private immigration detention facilities.

Iran Sanctions Intensify: The US Treasury and State Department kept “maximum pressure” on Iran’s oil trade, adding eight tankers and related operators plus three energy traders, while reporting 115 commercial vessels redirected to block commerce to and from Iranian ports. Maritime Trade Pressure: New sanctions also targeted an Iran-linked oil sales network and eight ships flying flags including San Marino, underscoring how sanctions-evasion and offshore transfers keep crude flowing. Gaming & Hospitality Deal: Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment moved to acquire Caesars Entertainment in a $17.6B all-cash deal ($5.7B equity plus about $11.9B debt), a move that could reshape US casino ownership and trigger asset sales for regulatory approval. Renewables Push in San Marino: San Marino’s public utility AASS launched an expression-of-interest program to buy solar project companies/assets (operating, under construction, or ready to build) to cut reliance on imported electricity, with commissioning targeted by Dec. 31, 2026. Local Shipping Link: A Cyprus–Lebanon passenger ferry route returns June 9, with the vessel flagged in San Marino and capacity for up to 90 passengers per trip.

Gaming & Hospitality Deal: Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment has entered a definitive agreement to buy Caesars Entertainment in an all-cash $17.6B transaction, valuing Caesars at about $5.7B in equity plus roughly $11.9B of assumed debt; Caesars’ board has approved and shareholders are set to receive $31 per share, with regulatory approvals still required. San Marino Shipping Link: The U.S. Treasury announced fresh sanctions tied to Iran’s oil trade, including eight tankers and vessels flying flags that include San Marino, alongside multiple companies connected to Iran-linked networks. Energy & Renewables: San Marino’s public utility AASS launched a solar acquisition program seeking investors to sell PV projects or development-stage companies, targeting full ownership of special purpose vehicles and aiming to cut reliance on imported electricity. Local Industry Oversight: California’s Senate passed SB 995, the Masuma Khan Justice Act, proposing statewide inspection and compliance for private immigration detention facilities—pushing for tougher standards on food, water, and medical care. Research Recognition: USC honored San Marino resident Amy Lee with a 2026 Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of work on glucose-regulated proteins tied to cancer, metabolism, and infectious disease.