AGP Executive Report

Spain Squad Update: Ferran Torres has withdrawn from Spain’s Nations League camp with a persistent left-ankle issue, and Real Madrid youngster Carlos Espi has been called up. San Marino Football: Espi’s promotion follows his five-goal haul for Spain Under-21s in a 13-0 rout of San Marino, while San Marino continues its Nations League push after heavy defeats. Artemis Accords / Space Week: NASA says the Artemis Accords now include 76 signatories, with San Marino among the latest additions, as World Space Week begins. EU Border Rules: The EU’s new EES biometric entry system is rolling out across participating countries, with details on who must register and which travelers are exempt. Local Travel Perk: Vodafone Spain has extended free roaming outside the EEA until March 2027, including San Marino in its coverage zone. Sports on the Horizon: Nations League match previews and viewing info keep rolling in, including fixtures involving teams in the same competition week.

Rose Court: Pasadena’s Tournament of Roses has named seven local young women for the 2027 Rose Court, with each receiving a $7,500 scholarship and set to represent the group ahead of the 138th Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2027. San Marino Football: Spain U21 crushed San Marino 13-0 in UEFA Euro U21 qualifying, with Carlos Espí scoring five as Spain tightened its grip on Group One. Nations League Focus: San Marino’s 2026-27 UEFA Nations League campaign continues against Belarus after a tough start that left them bottom of League C Group 1. Local Families: A free Preschool Fair is set for Oct. 10 in San Marino, bringing nearly 20 preschools together so parents can compare programs and admissions. Privacy & Surveillance: A debate is heating up over Flock license-plate cameras, with critics warning about how much data is collected and how it could be used. Cost of Living: LA County sales tax rises to 10.25% on Oct. 1, pushing some cities above 11%.

UEFA Nations League: Spain kept rolling with a 4-1 win over Croatia as Lamine Yamal scored twice, while England earned their first points with a 2-0 victory over 10-man Czechia; in the same Nations League slate, San Marino were held to a 0-3 loss by Albania. Local sports spotlight: England’s Rio Ngumoha made history as the third-youngest player to appear for the national team in the Czechia win. San Marino community events: A Pasadena-area preschool fair is set for Oct. 10 in San Marino, bringing nearly 20 preschools together for families to compare programs and admissions. Policy and oversight: California Gov. Newsom signed SB 957 to increase state oversight of privately run immigration detention facilities, a measure backed by Senator Sasha Renée Pérez. Travel rules affecting Europeans: The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is rolling out for many UK and other travelers, with biometric checks replacing passport stamping. Aviation: Luxaviation Belgium added Belgium’s first Gulfstream G700 to its fleet, expanding Gulfstream operations in the country.

Immigration Oversight: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 957, the Protecting Vulnerable Immigrant Detainees Model Act, backed by Senator Sasha Renée Pérez, to boost state oversight of privately run immigration detention after reports of inhumane conditions. Local Housing Protections: Pérez also saw SB 1090 signed into law, creating a 3-year Altadena moratorium on a higher-density housing law (SB 1123) to curb post–Eaton Fire speculation and protect infrastructure during recovery; it takes effect Oct. 1. San Marino Football: Albania beat San Marino 3-0 in UEFA Nations League action, with Anis Mehmeti scoring his first Albania goal, followed by Myrto Uzuni and Rey Manaj. Travel Rules: The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is expanding biometric entry checks for many UK and other non-EU travelers, replacing passport stamping and bringing new queue concerns. Community & Events: A free Oct. 10 preschool fair in San Marino will let families meet nearly 20 local preschools. F1 Update: The “Bahrain Grand Prix” is being held in Malaysia at Sepang, with the move tied to Middle East scheduling disruptions.

Nations League Shock for San Marino: Albania beat San Marino 3-0 in the UEFA Nations League, with goals in the first half and a third after the break, leaving San Marino still searching for answers in Group C. Nations League Round-Up: Spain kept rolling with a 4-1 win over Croatia as Lamine Yamal scored twice, while England earned a 2-0 victory over 10-man Czechia thanks to Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane. Local Community Calendar: The Family Room’s free Preschool Fair returns on Oct. 10 in San Marino, with nearly 20 preschools on hand for families to compare programs, admissions and tuition face-to-face. Global Spotlight: Serbia’s Ana Brnabić became the world’s first openly lesbian head of state, as she stepped in after President Aleksandar Vučić resigned ahead of Oct. 25 elections. Sports Notes Beyond Football: Team Guyana wrapped up the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand with three newly earned conditional titles.

UEFA Nations League: Spain kept rolling with a 4-1 home win over Croatia as Lamine Yamal scored twice, while England earned their first points by beating 10-man Czechia 2-0 with goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane. San Marino Football: In League C, Albania beat San Marino 3-0 in Serravalle, with Anis Mehmeti and Myrto Uzuni striking before Rey Manaj added a late third. Artemis Accords: San Marino became the 76th signatory to the Artemis Accords, signing in Rimini, Italy, as NASA highlighted commitments on transparency, emergency help, open science, and protecting historic sites. Pasadena Rose Court: Seven students were named to the 2027 Rose Court, including Lucy Joyce Wendling of San Marino High School, with the group set to serve as ambassadors ahead of the Rose Parade.

Artemis Accords: San Marino became the 76th signatory to the Artemis Accords, signing in Rimini on Sept. 25—one day after Côte d’Ivoire joined—expanding NASA’s push for transparent, peaceful lunar exploration. UEFA Nations League (San Marino): San Marino host Albania in League C after a brutal 7-0 loss to Finland and a red card that leaves them without midfielder Alessandro Golinucci; Albania arrive on the back of a 2-0 win over Belarus and will look to build momentum. UEFA Nations League (Finland): Finland’s goalkeeper Viljami Sinisalo, fresh off an eighth cap after Finland’s 7-0 win over San Marino, says he’s ready for more minutes as he eyes eventual succession of Lukas Hradecky. Global policy: Australia published its Transit Without Visa list for 2026 (70 nationalities) and also updated skilled-visa processing priorities, while Germany confirmed Western Balkans citizens can work without qualification checks under a special rule.

San Marino Football: San Marino’s Nations League campaign hit another rough patch as Finland thrashed the hosts 7-0, leaving La Serenissima rooted at the bottom and facing a tough follow-up against Albania. UEFA Nations League Schedule: The week’s fixtures include San Marino vs Albania (Sept. 29) and Finland vs Belarus (Sept. 29), with other key League A games featuring Belgium vs France and Türkiye vs Italy. Local Sports Spotlight: In a separate international football moment, a player’s dreadlocks became the headline after hair-pulling led to red cards in a Concacaf Nations League match involving Anguilla, with San Marino noted as the only lower-ranked nation. Artemis Accords: NASA welcomed San Marino as a new Artemis Accords signatory, bringing participation to 76 countries. Culture & Community (San Marino High School): Pasadena’s Tournament of Roses named seven members of the 2027 Rose Court, including Lucy Wendling from San Marino High School, with the group set to ride in the Jan. 1 parade and receive $7,500 scholarships.

UEFA Nations League Focus: San Marino’s campaign continues to be brutal: Finland thrashed the hosts 7-0, and the next test is Tuesday’s home game vs Albania at Stadio Olimpico di Serravalle, with San Marino still chasing their first clean sheet since 2024. Matchweek Schedule: The Nations League week runs through matchdays 2 and 3, with Belgium vs France and Türkiye vs Italy on Monday, then San Marino vs Albania and Spain vs Croatia on Tuesday. Local Court Spotlight: Pasadena’s 2027 Rose Court finalists include three students from San Marino High School—Lucy Wendling, Marloe Vaughan Lower, and Sarah Esbenshade—set for announcements next week. Legal Developments (San Marino): A San Marino lawyer says a long-running case shifted when her father, Livio Bacciocchi, was indicted for slander after authorities declined to examine a key document on the merits. Travel Update: Qatar and Oman published a joint tourist visa list covering 37 countries, including San Marino, with entry on arrival for 30 days and a possible 30-day extension.

UEFA Nations League (San Marino focus): Finland thrashed San Marino 7-0 in the opener, leaving La Serenissima bottom of League C and facing a tough Tuesday trip after a red card sidelined midfielder Alessandro Golinucci. UEFA Nations League (next fixtures): Albania beat Belarus 2-0 and now travel to face San Marino, while Finland host Belarus in Helsinki aiming to build on their big win. Local football & legal spotlight: A San Marino lawyer, Francesca Maria Bacciocchi, says her father, Livio Bacciocchi, has been indicted for slander after a long-running dispute tied to alleged €6.6m debt and court documents never examined on the merits. Global policy: The UN crime congress in Abu Dhabi highlighted practical responses to cyber fraud, money laundering, corruption and the responsible use of digital tools and AI. Culture & travel: A Mid-Autumn Festival event at the Huntington in San Marino, Los Angeles County, drew visitors for Chinese music, food and lantern-lit celebrations.

UEFA Nations League: Spain kicked off its 2026-27 campaign with a 3-2 comeback win over England at Wembley, with Lamine Yamal striking early, Harry Kane missing a penalty, and Mikel Oyarzabal scoring the winner in the 74th minute. San Marino Football: Finland thrashed San Marino 7-0 in League C, underlining how tough the opening round was for the tiny side. Croatia Update: Luka Modrić helped Croatia beat Czechia 2-1, with Croatia’s winner coming late in Prague. Local Legal Spotlight: A San Marino–admitted lawyer, Francesca Maria Bacciocchi, says her father, Livio Bacciocchi, has been indicted for slander after a long-running dispute tied to alleged €6.6 million debt claims. Church & Human Rights: Pope Leo XIV began a France visit in Lourdes, meeting clerical abuse victims as the Vatican faces renewed pressure to reform.

UEFA Nations League: Spain kicked off its title defense with a 3-2 comeback win over England at Wembley, with Lamine Yamal scoring early, Harry Kane missing a penalty, and Mikel Oyarzabal sealing it in the 74th minute as England’s errors proved costly. San Marino Football: In the same Nations League round, Finland thrashed San Marino 7-0, while Albania beat Belarus 2-0—setting up Albania’s next match away to San Marino on Sept. 29. Croatia Update: Luka Modric starred as Croatia edged Czechia 2-1 in Prague, with Slaven Bilic starting his second spell with a win. Artemis Accords: San Marino became the 76th signatory to NASA’s Artemis Accords in Rimini, with officials highlighting peaceful, transparent lunar exploration. Local Sports/Community: A reminder that San Marino’s name also appears in Southern California community coverage, including a Mid-Autumn Festival event at the Huntington in San Marino, Los Angeles County.

Artemis Accords: San Marino has become the 76th signatory to NASA’s Artemis Accords, with Industry Minister Rossano Fabbri signing in Rimini alongside U.S. officials—an early signal of the country’s push toward peaceful lunar exploration. UEFA Nations League: San Marino’s men host Finland at San Marino Stadium as Roberto Cevoli’s side look to avoid another heavy defeat in League C, with Finland entering as clear favourites. International football TV/fixtures: The weekend’s Nations League slate also spotlights England vs Spain at Wembley and other matchday openers, with multiple viewing options listed for fans. UN diplomacy: At the UN General Assembly, dozens of delegations walked out during Netanyahu’s speech, including representatives from San Marino among many others. Local emergency response (nearby): A second-alarm fire in Pasadena displaced one resident and caused about $600,000 in damage, with multiple regional fire departments assisting.

Artemis Accords: San Marino became the 76th signatory to the NASA-led Artemis Accords in Rimini, with Industry Minister Rossano Fabbri signing as U.S. officials and NASA representatives attended, underscoring a push for peaceful, transparent lunar exploration. UEFA Nations League: The 2026-27 Nations League is back after an extended late-September international break, with San Marino set to host Finland at San Marino Stadium as Roberto Cevoli’s side look to avoid another heavy loss in League C. Local Sports Spotlight: Cal State LA students took a university trip to The Huntington in San Marino, showing how nearby cultural landmarks can still surprise locals and visitors alike. UN Diplomacy: At the UN General Assembly, dozens of delegations walked out as Benjamin Netanyahu spoke, with San Marino listed among those leaving seats. Community Animal News: Pasadena Humane says Honey, a 100-pound pig, has found a new adopter after a public appeal—while noting that San Marino does not allow pigs under local rules.

San Marino Football: San Marino host Finland in UEFA Nations League action at San Marino Stadium, with Roberto Cevoli’s side desperate to stop the rot after a long winless run and facing a tough group that also includes Belarus and Albania. Albania vs Belarus: Albania kick off their new Nations League campaign at Arena Kombetare under Rolando Maran, who wants an attacking style and a group-top finish; Kristjan Asllani is a doubt and Qazim Laçi is injured. UN Diplomacy: Dozens of delegations walked out of the UN General Assembly as Benjamin Netanyahu began his speech, with an Israeli count citing 77 countries absent or leaving. UN Security Council Reform: The Uniting for Consensus group, including San Marino, again opposes new permanent UNSC seats, backing expanded elected membership and longer-term rotational seats. MotoGP 2027: MotoGP confirms a 22-round 2027 calendar with Buenos Aires and Adelaide added, and Valencia set for the finale. Local Sports Spotlight: Hearts winger Sabah Kerjota earns an Albania call-up and could debut in Nations League matches including vs San Marino.

UN Security Council Reform: The Uniting for Consensus group—featuring San Marino—again rejects adding new permanent UNSC seats, backing instead more elected, longer-term rotational membership. San Marino in the spotlight: The same coalition includes Argentina, Canada, Italy, Malta, Pakistan, Spain, Türkiye and others, arguing for a more representative Council. UNGA protest: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu faced a mass walkout during his UN General Assembly speech, with officials disputing how many delegations were absent versus staged departures. Ukraine ceasefire push: Over 50 countries and the EU backed a UN call for Russia to agree to a full, immediate ceasefire, while the US did not join. UEFA Nations League: The 2026-27 Nations League kicks off with 54 teams; Portugal begin title defence vs Wales, while San Marino sits in League C Group 1 alongside Albania, Finland and Belarus. Local angle: Qatar’s visa list includes San Marino among 47 nationalities eligible for a free 30-day tourist visa.