AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoEuro Expansion Watch: A new map shows how the euro has spread since 1999, growing from 12 founding countries to 21 today, with Bulgaria joining in 2026 as the latest adopter. San Marino in the Currency Orbit: The same coverage notes that microstates can use the euro even without being in the eurozone, including San Marino. Maritime & Trade Rules: Landlocked Kyrgyzstan has passed its first Merchant Shipping Code, setting up a national ship registry and a Kyrgyz-flagged merchant fleet—Bishkek listed as the port of registry. Financial Risk Signals: Bosnia’s “grey list” return is expected to hit the economy via tighter transaction controls, slower payments, higher business costs, and tougher conditions for exporters. Travel Tech That Hits Business: Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is causing airport queues and delays, but some travellers are exempt—explicitly including San Marino—potentially reducing disruption for eligible business and leisure travellers. Local Business Tie-In: Interjeans (San Marino-based) says Lyle & Scott is driving results, with Lyle & Scott now making up one-third of Interjeans wholesale revenue and the group reporting €39m turnover for 2025.
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