AGP Executive Report

Spain-Nations League Update: Ferran Torres has withdrawn from Spain’s squad with a left-ankle issue, and Real Madrid youngster Carlos Espi has been called up for matches vs. the Czech Republic and Croatia. San Marino Football Connection: Espi’s promotion follows a historic Spain Under-21 demolition of San Marino, where he scored five in a 13-0 win. Artemis Accords / Space: NASA says more countries are signing on to the Artemis Accords, with San Marino among the latest to join, bringing the total to 76. EU Travel Rules: The EU’s new EES biometric entry system is rolling out across participating countries, with some nations asking for more time due to earlier delays. Local Community Calendar: The Family Room’s Preschool Fair returns to San Marino on Oct. 10, bringing nearly 20 preschools together for families. San Marino Sports Watch: UEFA Nations League viewing info continues to circulate, with streaming options highlighted for this week’s matchday.

Rose Court: The Tournament of Roses Association named seven local young women as the 2027 Rose Court, with each receiving a $7,500 scholarship and set to represent the group at the 138th Rose Parade. High School Football: Week 6 previews highlight major Mission League and West Valley League matchups, including Notre Dame vs. Chaminade and Cleveland vs. Birmingham. San Marino Football: Spain U21 crushed San Marino 13-0, with Carlos Espí scoring five, while San Marino’s Nations League campaign continues with a key upcoming clash versus Belarus. Local Education: La Cañada Unified School District governing board candidates outlined their goals ahead of the Nov. 3 election, with a forum scheduled Oct. 6. Taxes & Cost of Living: LA County sales tax rises to 10.25% on Oct. 1 under Measure ER, pushing several cities higher. Privacy & Surveillance: A debate continues over Flock license-plate cameras and what data they collect. Community Calendar: A free Pasadena-area preschool fair is set for Oct. 10 in San Marino.

UEFA Nations League (Streaming): The 2026-27 UEFA Nations League keeps rolling on Oct. 1 with matches streaming live in the U.S. on fuboTV (free trial), with some games also on FOX Sports channels and a limited pay-per-view multi-pack for select fixtures. San Marino Football: Albania continued its strong start in the Nations League, beating San Marino 3-0 in Serravalle with goals from Anis Mehmeti, Myrto Uzuni, and Rey Manaj. EU Travel Rules: The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is now shaping travel for many UK and non-EU visitors heading into Schengen, replacing passport stamping with biometric checks in participating countries. San Marino Aviation Link: Luxaviation Belgium says it has added Belgium’s first Gulfstream G700, and notes other Luxaviation divisions manage San Marino-registered G700s. Local Community Calendar: The Family Room’s Preschool Fair returns Oct. 10 in San Marino, with nearly 20 preschools meeting families and answering questions on programs, admissions, and tuition.

Local Housing Protection: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 1090, the “Keep Altadena Land in Altadena Hands Act,” by Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez, creating a 3-year moratorium on a higher-density law in Altadena after Eaton Fire concerns about speculative redevelopment. Immigration Oversight: Newsom also signed SB 957, the “Protecting Vulnerable Immigrant Detainees Model Act,” boosting state oversight of privately run immigration detention facilities after reports of inhumane conditions. San Marino Sports: Albania beat San Marino 3-0 in UEFA Nations League play, with Anis Mehmeti scoring his first Albania goal and Myrto Uzuni adding a second before Rey Manaj sealed it. Community & Families: The Family Room’s free Preschool Fair returns Oct. 10 in San Marino, with nearly 20 preschools meeting families and sharing admissions details. Tech & Privacy Watch: A new explainer looks at Flock license-plate cameras and why critics say they go beyond crime-fighting into broader surveillance concerns.

Nations League: Albania beat San Marino 3-0 in Tuesday’s UEFA Nations League, with goals from Ernest Muçi (21’), Myrto Uzuni (27’) and Rey Manaj (65’), leaving San Marino still searching for points in the group. Local Community: The Family Room’s free Preschool Fair returns to San Marino on Oct. 10 (9:30–11:30 a.m., 2130 Huntington Drive), bringing nearly 20 preschools so families can compare programs, schedules, tuition and admissions face-to-face. International Spotlight: Serbia’s Ana Brnabić became the world’s first openly lesbian head of state after President Aleksandar Vučić resigned ahead of Oct. 25 parliamentary elections. Sports Notes: Spain kept rolling with a 4-1 win over Croatia as Lamine Yamal scored twice, while England opened their campaign with a 2-0 win over 10-man Czechia. Travel & Rules: The U.S. Social Security Administration published a list of countries whose citizens can keep receiving benefits after leaving America, including Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire.

UEFA Nations League: Spain kept rolling with a 4-1 home win over Croatia as Lamine Yamal scored twice, with Marc Pubill and Nico Williams also on target. England Results: England earned their first points of the campaign, beating 10-man Czechia 2-0 through Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane after Pavel Sulc’s red card. San Marino Football: San Marino were beaten 3-0 by Albania, with goals from Anis Mehmeti, Myrto Uzuni, and Rey Manaj as Albania made it two wins from two. Rose Parade Spotlight: Pasadena’s Tournament of Roses named seven teens 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 Jan. 1 parade. Artemis Accords: San Marino became the 76th signatory to the Artemis Accords, joining a fast-growing list of countries committing to shared lunar exploration rules.

Artemis Accords: San Marino became the 76th signatory to NASA’s Artemis Accords on Sept. 25 in Rimini, following Côte d’Ivoire’s 75th sign-up the day before—commitments include transparency, emergency help, open lunar science data, and protecting historic sites. UEFA Nations League: San Marino host Albania on Tuesday after a brutal 7-0 loss to Finland, while Finland aim to build on their start with a home game against Belarus. Sports Spotlight: Finland keeper Viljami Sinisalo, fresh off an eighth cap in the 7-0 win over San Marino, says he’s ready if minutes come as he eyes the No. 1 role. Local Community: Pasadena’s Tournament of Roses named seven students to the 2027 Rose Court, including Lucy Wendling of San Marino High School, with $7,500 scholarships. Global Mobility: Australia published a 2026 Transit Without Visa list of 70 nationalities, with strict conditions like an onward flight within eight hours.

Fire-survivor insurance fight: Senator Sasha Renée Pérez blasted Gov. Newsom’s veto of SB 877 and SB 878, saying the bills would have forced insurers to explain claim calculations and pay penalties for needless delays—leaving Eaton and Palisades fire survivors waiting longer. San Marino in UEFA Nations League: San Marino face Albania in League C on Tuesday after a brutal 7-0 loss to Finland, with Albania coming off a 2-0 win over Belarus. Artemis Accords boost: NASA welcomed Albania, Croatia, Côte d’Ivoire, and San Marino as signatories, pushing total participation to 76 countries. Rose Parade spotlight (San Marino High): Pasadena named seven members to the 2027 Rose Court, including Lucy Wendling of San Marino High School, with Rose Court members set to ride in the Jan. 1 parade and receive $7,500 scholarships. Local governance: South Pasadena is moving from subjective noise rules to enforceable decibel limits, using field measurements to redraw standards. World Chess Olympiad: Pakistan won gold in Category D, beating San Marino among other opponents in Samarkand.

UEFA Nations League (San Marino focus): San Marino are back in action Tuesday, hosting Albania after a brutal 7-0 loss to Finland, with the home side also missing an experienced midfielder after a red card. Matchday schedule: The week’s Nations League slate includes Belgium vs France and Türkiye vs Italy on Monday, plus San Marino vs Albania (20:45) and other key Group games through Sunday. On-field headlines: Spain kicked off the tournament with a 3-2 comeback win over England at Wembley, while Croatia beat Czechia 2-1 with Luka Modrić starring. Local legal spotlight: A San Marino lawyer says a long-running case shifted against her father, who has now been indicted for slander after authorities declined to examine a key document on its 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 an option to extend.

UEFA Nations League: Finland routed San Marino 7-0 in the opening round, piling on early and late goals as La Serenissima struggled again at home. Match previews (San Marino): San Marino are set to host Albania after their heavy defeat, with Albania coming off a 2-0 win over Belarus and looking to build momentum. International football context: The weekend’s big headline was Spain’s 3-2 comeback win over England at Wembley, while Croatia beat Czechia 2-1 with Luka Modric starring. Local legal spotlight: A San Marino lawyer, Francesca Maria Bacciocchi, says a long-running case shifted from complainant to accused, with her father later indicted for slander. Global policy & justice: The UN crime congress in Abu Dhabi focused on practical responses to emerging threats, including cyber-enabled fraud and money laundering.

UEFA Nations League: Spain kicked off the 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 Spotlight: Finland routed San Marino 7-0 in the same Nations League opening round, underscoring the uphill battle for the tiny side. Croatia Update: Luka Modrić helped Croatia beat Czechia 2-1 in Prague as Slaven Bilić began his second spell with a win. Local Legal Watch: A San Marino–admitted lawyer, Francesca Maria Bacciocchi, says her father, Livio Bacciocchi, has been indicted for slander after years of a dispute tied to a €6.6 million debt claim involving the Banca di San Marino group. Church & Human Rights: Pope Leo XIV continued his France visit in Lourdes, meeting clerical abuse victims as the Vatican faces renewed scrutiny over reforms.

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 netting the winner in the 74th minute. San Marino Football: Finland thrashed San Marino 7-0 in League C, while San Marino’s next Nations League match is set for Sept. 29 against Albania’s group opponent. Croatia Update: Luka Modrić helped Croatia beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in Prague as Slaven Bilic began his second spell with a win. Belarus Coaching Shake-up: Viktor Goncharenko’s first official match in charge of Belarus ended in a 2-0 loss to Albania in Tirana. Artemis Accords: San Marino became the 76th signatory to the Artemis Accords, with NASA and U.S. officials attending the Rimini ceremony.

San Marino in Space: San Marino became the 76th signatory to NASA’s Artemis Accords in Rimini, with Industry Minister Rossano Fabbri signing and NASA saying the country will join the Moon return via science payloads and tech demos. Nations League Focus: 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 the match framed as a tough test against higher-ranked opponents including Finland, Belarus and Albania. Local Sports Calendar: The wider UEFA Nations League slate is in full swing this weekend, including England vs Spain at Wembley and other League C fixtures featuring San Marino’s group rivals. Community & Culture Nearby: At the Huntington in San Marino, families packed the Mid-Autumn Festival with lanterns, music, food and mooncake traditions running Sept. 25–27. Fire Update Nearby: A second-alarm chimney/attic fire in Pasadena displaced one resident and caused about $600,000 in damage, with no injuries reported.

Artemis Accords: San Marino became the 76th signatory to NASA’s Artemis Accords in Rimini, with Industry Minister Rossano Fabbri signing as officials from NASA and the U.S. State Department attended, signaling a push toward 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 as Roberto Cevoli’s side looks to end a long winless run in League C. Local Sports Spotlight: Cal State LA students took an Eagles Off Campus trip to The Huntington in San Marino, exploring the library, art museum and botanical gardens close to home. UN Diplomacy: At the UN General Assembly, dozens of delegations walked out as Benjamin Netanyahu spoke, with San Marino listed among those leaving seats. Business & Gaming: Caesars shareholders approved a $17.6 billion merger with Fertitta, a major step toward reshaping casino ownership across the U.S.

San Marino Football: San Marino host Finland at San Marino Stadium on Saturday as Roberto Cevoli’s side look to end a brutal run of form in UEFA Nations League C, with the group also featuring Belarus and Albania. Albania vs Belarus (coach debut): Albania begin their home Nations League campaign at Arena Kombetare with Rolando Maran’s first competitive match, aiming to attack and target promotion, though Kristjan Asllani is a doubt and Qazim Laçi is injured. UN Diplomacy: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu faced a major UN General Assembly walkout as delegations from 77 countries left seats during his speech, with San Marino listed among those absent. Global Sports Calendar: MotoGP confirmed its 2027 calendar, adding Buenos Aires and Adelaide and setting a season finale in Valencia. Local Sports Spotlight: Hearts winger Sabah Kerjota earns an Albania call-up and could debut in Nations League matches that include San Marino.

UN Security Council Reform: The Uniting for Consensus group, including San Marino, reiterated opposition to adding new permanent UNSC seats, backing expanded elected membership and longer-term rotational seats instead. UNGA Protest: At the UN General Assembly, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu faced a mass walkout by diplomats over Gaza-related criticism, with officials disputing how many delegations were absent. Ukraine Ceasefire Push: More than 50 countries and the EU backed a UN statement calling for Russia to agree to a full, immediate ceasefire and return detained civilians; the US did not join. UEFA Nations League: The 2026-27 Nations League kicks off with 54 teams; Portugal start their title defense vs Wales, while San Marino is in League C Group 3. Local Note for San Marino readers: Pasadena Humane says Honey, a 100-pound pig, has found a new home after an appeal—though local rules vary, including in San Marino.