San Marino & EU ties: Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos met Andorra’s Imma Tor Faus at the UN in New York, with both sides highlighting progress on EU relations and the recently approved association agreement that opens the door to a more integrated internal market. Culture on tour: Turkistan’s seventh annual Kazakh music festival (Sept 25–27) is set to bring performers from across Europe and beyond, including San Marino, with a focus on folk Kazakh songs rather than “vocal range” showmanship. Church & tradition debate: Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò renewed his critique of post–Second Vatican Council reforms, arguing liturgical change and Traditionis Custodes are central to today’s theological direction, while also commenting on Pope Leo XIV and alleged elite networks. Visa and travel rules (Europe): The EU’s entry/exit system (EES) rollout is still causing headaches, with at least nine Schengen countries allowed to pause full implementation into 2026. Work and mobility updates: Switzerland named 15 countries eligible for its young professional work permit (up to 18 months), and Germany published who can transit through airports without an airport transit visa—explicitly including San Marino residents under certain conditions. Health & food policy: Ireland’s agriculture minister used the FAO One Health conference to push for stronger plant health funding and better antimicrobial resistance financing. Tech & patents: EPO CodeFest 2026 winners were announced in Warsaw, with San Marino’s State Office for Patents and Trademarks represented among key officials.