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• Depending on how Greenland's existing status evolves, the EU could consider several options: Greenland's accession to the EU, a form of association, or a tailor-made agreement with Greenland comparable to the micro-states Andorra and San Marino. Verfassungsblog
• The EES will not apply to EU, EEA (Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) and Swiss citizens, including dual nationals, as well as citizens of Monaco, Andorra, San Marino and holders of Vatican passports. Monaco Life
• Travel associations are urging UK Passport Holders to ensure passports meet the requirements expected for travel within the Schengen Area - which includes countries in the EU (excluding Ireland,) as well as Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, or Vatican City. Northern Ireland Travel News
• The San Marino's population will start to decline by 2050 in a similar trend to other EU countries. Geographical
• Emerging research is making it clear that artificial turf poses an environmental threat due to its lack of recyclability and presence of toxins such as lead and PFAS. / San Marino Beyond Pesticides
• In member countries of the European Economic Area and the following countries - Principality of Andorra, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Switzerland, Great Britain, Montenegro, Serbia, Monaco and San Marino, the Memo Vehicle Assure will be sufficient. FrenchEntree
• Governmental ship registry services, as embodied by San Marino Ship Register, foresee AI expediting administrative processes and envision that AI will help accelerate ship registration, a testament to the pragmatic applications of AI beyond operational realms. µ & sigmaµsigma money
• San Marino is the only European country that faces water shortage, and by 2040, will be one of the most water-stressed countries in the world. Yahoo Finance
• There are European countries that are not part of the EU but where the infection risk is the same as in the rest of the EU, for example, Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, San Marino, Switzerland, or Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Radio Prague International
• Timorese citizens will need an ETIAS to visit the following European microstates with open borders: Monaco (via France), San Marino (via Italy) and Vatican City (via Italy). SchengenVisaInfo.com
• San Marino, CA Sip Fresh, an innovative, handcrafted juice and beverage concept, has announced the launch of its franchise opportunity with plans for expansion across the U.S., with an initial focus on the Western and Southwestern states. RestaurantNews.com
• In the coming 15 years, San Marino is expected to gradually drift down the World Economic League Table, from 170th position in 2021 to 176th place in 2036. Centre For Economics And Business Research
• San Marino women wanting an abortion normally went to Italy, where they could only get one privately, at a cost of about 1,500 euros. CNN
• In tiny San Marino, a referendum could lead to abortion being decriminalised. The Guardian

Last updated: 19 June 2026