AGP Executive Report

Financial Probe: San Marino’s state-owned Giochi del Titano and seven people are under investigation in an alleged scheme involving €7.5 million in cash presented as gambling winnings. City Council: Four candidates seeking three seats outlined priorities including public safety, aging infrastructure and transparency at a voters’ forum ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Sports: San Marino High’s football team is 6-0, with baseball players helping power its unbeaten start; the national team, meanwhile, lost 2-1 to Albania in the Nations League. Community: Physics teacher Scott Barton, San Marino Unified’s 2026 Teacher of the Year, has been named one of 16 Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year. Recognition: San Marino awarded Jordan’s Prince Mired the Order of Saint Agatha for his humanitarian work, including advocacy for people with disabilities and veterans.

Humanitarian Honor: San Marino awarded Jordanian Prince Mired bin Ra’ad the Order of Saint Agatha for his work supporting people with disabilities and veterans and helping clear Jordan of landmines. Gambling Probe: Investigators are examining an alleged €7.5 million scheme involving state-owned casino operator Giochi del Titano, false invoices and payments presented as slot-machine winnings; seven people and the company are under investigation. Nations League: San Marino lost 2-1 to Albania after conceding a stoppage-time penalty, leaving the team without a point after four group matches. City Council Race: Four candidates for three San Marino, California, council seats discussed finances, public safety, infrastructure and transparency at a forum ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Local Schools and Sport: San Marino High’s football team is 6-0, with baseball players among the recruits; physics teacher Scott Barton was also named one of 16 Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year. Volleyball: San Marino took silver at the U20 women’s zonal tournament in Serravalle, behind Iceland, which earned a place at the 2027 European championship.

Humanitarian Recognition: San Marino awarded Jordanian Prince Mired bin Ra’ad the Order of Saint Agatha, Commander rank, honoring his work for people with disabilities and veterans and his leadership in clearing Jordan of landmines. Gambling Probe: San Marino’s state-owned Giochi del Titano and seven people are under investigation in an alleged scheme involving €7.5 million in cash linked to false invoices and reported as slot-machine winnings. Travel Rules: San Marino citizens are exempt from the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System, which records fingerprints and facial images from many non-EU visitors. Football: San Marino lost 2-1 to Albania after conceding a stoppage-time penalty and remains without a point after four Nations League matches. Volleyball and Eurovision: San Marino’s under-20 women won silver at a regional tournament hosted in Serravalle, while the country’s Junior Eurovision act is set to perform fifth in the October 24 final.

Border Rules: San Marino citizens are exempt from the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System, which records fingerprints and facial images from many non-EU travelers. U.S. Asylum: A new U.S. immigration ruling lists San Marino among countries whose citizens are generally presumed ineligible for discretionary asylum, except in extraordinary circumstances. Gambling Inquiry: San Marino and Italian investigators are probing an alleged scheme involving state-owned Giochi del Titano, where about €7.5 million in cash was reportedly presented as slot-machine winnings. Seven people and the company are under investigation; no findings of guilt have been reported. National Team: San Marino lost 2-1 to Albania in the Nations League, leaving the team on zero points after four matches. Volleyball: San Marino’s U20 women took silver at a regional tournament in Serravalle. Junior Eurovision: San Marino will perform fifth in the Oct. 24 final in Malta.

EU Borders: San Marino citizens are exempt from fingerprint and facial-image registration under the Schengen Entry/Exit System, alongside nationals of Andorra, Monaco and the Vatican. Gambling Investigation: Authorities are investigating an alleged scheme in which about €7.5 million linked to false invoices was presented as casino winnings. Seven people and state-owned Giochi del Titano are under investigation; no findings of guilt have been reported. Junior Eurovision: San Marino drew fifth place in the 16-act final in Malta on Oct. 24. Volleyball: San Marino’s U20 women took silver at the regional tournament in Serravalle, behind Iceland, which qualified directly for the 2027 European Championship. Nations League: San Marino lost 2-1 to Albania after a stoppage-time penalty, leaving the team without a point after four group matches.

The Huntington: A panel on Oct. 12 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission, drawing on archives and personal stories to explore its legacy and future. City Council: Four candidates seeking three seats outlined priorities including public safety, aging infrastructure, finances and transparency at a Sept. 30 voters’ forum ahead of the Nov. 3 election. San Marino High: The football team is off to a 6-0 start, with first-year coach DJ Jones recruiting athletes from other school sports, including nearly a dozen baseball players. Education: Physics teacher Scott Barton, already named San Marino Unified’s Teacher of the Year, is among 16 educators selected as 2026-27 Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year.

Gambling Probe: San Marino’s state-owned Giochi del Titano is under investigation as a company in an alleged scheme that routed about €7.5 million through false invoices and fake slot-machine winnings. Seven people, including the casino’s chief executive and deputy manager, are also under investigation. Community Event: The Huntington in San Marino, California, will host an Oct. 12 panel marking 50 years of the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission, with historians and commissioners reflecting on its legacy. City Council Race: Four candidates for three council seats discussed city finances, aging infrastructure, public safety, development and transparency at a Sept. 30 forum ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Education: San Marino High physics teacher Scott Barton, already named the district’s Teacher of the Year, is among 16 educators selected as 2026–27 Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year. National Football: San Marino lost 2–1 to Albania after conceding a stoppage-time penalty, leaving the team on zero points after four Nations League matches.

Nations League: San Marino lost 2-1 to Albania after Lorenzo Lazzari’s second-half equalizer was undone by a stoppage-time penalty. The team remains on zero points after four matches, with its next games in November. Volleyball: San Marino took silver at the under-20 women’s zonal tournament in Serravalle. Iceland won gold and secured a place at the 2027 European Championship; the Faroe Islands finished third. Junior Eurovision: San Marino is fifth in the running order for the Oct. 24 final in Malta. Sanctions: The U.S. added 17 tankers to its Iran sanctions list; San Marino was among the jurisdictions where the vessels were registered. Aviation Registry: San Marino was the most common destination registry for large-cabin jets exported from the U.S. over the past four quarters, accounting for 30 of 146 aircraft.

City Council: Tony Chou, Calvin Lo, Shelley Boyle and John Dustin outlined priorities at a San Marino City Club forum ahead of the Nov. 3 election, addressing city finances, aging infrastructure, public safety, development and transparency. Education: San Marino High physics teacher Scott Barton was named one of 16 Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year for 2026–27. Local Sports: San Marino High’s football team is 6-0 under first-year coach DJ Jones, with nearly a dozen baseball players helping fuel the run. Volleyball: San Marino’s U20 women took silver at a zonal tournament in Serravalle; Iceland won gold and qualified for the 2027 European Championship. National Team: Albania beat San Marino 2-1 after a stoppage-time penalty, leaving the national side without a point after four Nations League matches. Sanctions: A tanker registered in San Marino was among 17 vessels targeted in the latest U.S. sanctions on Iran’s shadow fleet; the listing concerns the ship’s registration, not a stated role by San Marino’s government.

National Football: San Marino lost 2-1 to Albania after Lorenzo Lazzari’s equaliser was undone by a stoppage-time penalty. The team remains without a point after four Nations League matches; its final group games are in November. Aviation: San Marino was the most common destination registry for large-cabin jets exported from the U.S. over the past year, accounting for 30 of 146 aircraft, according to a new industry tracker. Local Sports: San Marino High’s football team is 6-0 under first-year coach DJ Jones, with nearly a dozen baseball players helping fuel the unbeaten start.

Nations League: San Marino’s national team remains pointless after a 2-1 defeat to Albania, who scored from a stoppage-time penalty after Lorenzo Lazzari’s equaliser. The team also lost 4-0 to Belarus; Albania leads the group on nine points, while San Marino has three matches left, starting in November. Business Aviation: San Marino was the most common destination registry for large-cabin business jets exported from the U.S. over the past four quarters, with 30 of 146 aircraft, according to a new industry tracker.

UEFA Nations League — San Marino’s promotion hopes take a hit: Albania edged San Marino 2-1 in Tirana, with the winner coming late from the spot, leaving the microstate still searching for its first points in the group. Squad news — Maran makes changes for the return match: Coach Rolando Maran left Sabah Kerjota, Klevi Qefalija and Fetah Fetaji in the stands, with goalkeeper Etrit Berisha suspended and Alen Sherri injured; Alian Taho and Simon Simoni were called up, while Ardian Ismajli is available after lighter training. Matchday results — Belarus edge Finland as the table tightens: Belarus beat Finland 1-0 in Budapest, with Artyom Shumansky scoring early and a missed penalty following; Belarus now sit in the mix as November fixtures loom. International spotlight — England’s Kane hits a milestone: Harry Kane equalled Peter Shilton’s 125 caps and scored twice as England beat Czechia 3-0, underlining the wider Nations League momentum across the region.

UEFA Nations League: Albania host San Marino in League C, with San Marino still searching for their first goal in Group C1 after heavy defeats, while Albania look to bounce back after a 2-1 loss to Finland. Matchday Focus: Tuesday’s key fixtures also include Croatia vs Spain and England vs Czechia, with Spain pushing toward the quarter-finals and England chasing consistency. Spain Squad News: Real Madrid’s Carlos Espí is still waiting for a senior Spain debut after being left out again, despite scoring five for Spain U21s against San Marino. Local Angle: San Marino’s recent Nations League run continues to be shaped by those U21 results and the wider group picture, as Finland’s Leo Walta and others keep piling on goals. Sports Elsewhere: England’s 7-0 demolition of Croatia and Spain’s 3-1 win over Czechia keep the spotlight on Ballon d’Or contenders like Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal.

UEFA Nations League: England sent a loud message in Rijeka, smashing Croatia 7-0 as Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scored twice and Jude Bellingham added a goal plus three assists. Ballon d’Or buzz: The same night boosted Ballon d’Or contenders Lamine Yamal and Kane, with Spain also winning 3-1 over Czechia to keep its unbeaten run going. San Marino in the spotlight: San Marino’s name kept popping up in the Nations League build-up and stats, including references to past heavy defeats and Spain’s recent 13-0 win over the microstate in the U21s. Local sports tie-in: A separate San Marino football item reported the national team’s rally past Crescenta Valley. International TV/tennis: Rai secured rights to air Italy’s Davis Cup semi-final and final matches in Italy, San Marino, and the Vatican if they reach the last four.

UEFA Nations League Spotlight: England sent a loud message in Rijeka, crushing Croatia 7-0 as Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scored twice and Jude Bellingham added a goal plus three assists—his four goal involvements in one match since David Platt’s 1993 feat vs San Marino. San Marino Football: In League C, San Marino’s struggles continued as they were thrashed 4-0 by Belarus and remain winless in the group, with previews ahead of their next fixtures against Albania and Belarus. Spain’s Momentum: Spain kept rolling with a 3-1 win over Czechia, extending an unbeaten run to 40 games, with Lamine Yamal scoring early and Mikel Merino sealing it late. Local Sports Watch: For fans in the region, match coverage details are circulating for upcoming Nations League games, including France vs Belgium and Portugal vs Norway. Space Law Debate: A major international discussion is back in focus: who can own or claim resources on the Moon, despite the 1967 treaty’s ban on sovereignty claims.

UEFA Nations League: England put on a show in Rijeka, routing Croatia 7-0 as Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scored twice, with Jude Bellingham adding a goal and three assists—an eye-catching performance that keeps Ballon d’Or talk buzzing. Ballon d’Or Watch: Lamine Yamal also starred for Spain, scoring a curling opener as Spain beat Czechia 3-1 to stay unbeaten and extend their Nations League momentum. San Marino Football: In League C, Finland continued its strong run with a 2-1 win over Albania, while Belarus beat San Marino 4-0—another tough night for the visitors. Local Culture: A new art stop in the San Marino area highlights Inland Empire scenes, with museum-goers able to see multiple local landmarks through two artists’ work.