ATM Security Alert: San Marino police warn of “cash tapping,” where criminals place metal devices over ATM cash slots to trap money and block access. They advise users to inspect card readers for skimmers or loose parts, check that the cash slot clearly shows where bills dispense, and switch machines and report immediately if anything looks off. Fintech & Competitiveness: A new look at San Marino’s digital finance push frames fintech as a way to modernize the financial system, support businesses, attract investment, and integrate with European markets while keeping an independent regulatory approach. Justice System Scrutiny: Two disputes involving Banca di San Marino highlight critics’ concerns about recurring legal and supervisory relationships and unanswered core contractual/accounting questions. FIFA Governance Fallout: FIFA has apologized after withdrawing a plan to sell a 20% stake in World Cup commercial rights, and leadership reaffirmed support for Gianni Infantino amid opposition ahead of the March 2027 election—where small associations like San Marino have equal voting weight. Cross-border Student Evacuations: Dozens of Palestinian scholarship students remain stuck in Gaza awaiting evacuation to Italy due to unclear rules and poor coordination, with no evacuations since June 1.