EU Deal for San Marino: The EU Council has authorized signing and provisional application of a comprehensive association agreement with Andorra and San Marino, aiming for closer ties and participation in an enlarged internal market, with gradual access for financial services tied to regulatory assessments. Education Spotlight: San Marino Unified School District highlighted a record year at its board meeting, citing top statewide rankings, renewed accreditation, and strong post-graduate outcomes. EXPO 2027 Talks: Serbia’s EXPO 2027 commissioner Federico Pedini Amati met Serbian officials in Belgrade to discuss San Marino’s potential participation and how the event could strengthen partnerships. Local Culture & Tourism: A rare “corpse flower” double bloom at the Huntington in San Marino drew thousands, turning a brief, stinky spectacle into a major visitor draw. Sports—San Marino in Europe: UEFA qualifiers saw San Marino clubs Tre Fiori and La Fiorita eliminated, while Larne advanced after beating Tre Fiori and Una Strassen moved on after defeating La Fiorita. U.S. Security Update: U.S. Marines carried out a verification boarding in the Gulf of Oman involving a tanker linked to San Marino in shipping records amid the Iran-related blockade effort.