San Marino

Measures to support families, actions to counter the lowering demographic trend, the establishment of the Human Rights Guarantor and raising the alcohol threshold from 16 to 18 years of age were the topics reviewed by the First Council Commission of 2025

Those who choose to become San Marino citizens by naturalisation will no longer be obliged to renounce their original nationality following the State Congress's recent approval of the proposed citizenship bill

This holiday season saw a boom in tourist arrivals and on Sunday 30 December a record was set for passengers reaching the historic center by cable car: with over 6.600 lifts, it surpass the Boxing Day number of 4.100

Fitch improved San Marino's rating from BB to BB+; the Secretary of State for Finance and Budget didn't agree, affirming that San Marino's economic outlook is even more positive

To secure fluidity and safety on State Road 72 linking Rimini, Italy to San Marino, while taking into account the accessibility needs of existing settlements, a conference was held with all the stakeholders and entities involved in the project

Oncology oblivion is now a right, after the bill presented by the San Marino Oncology Association was approved by acclamation of the Council Chamber

Citizens associations discussed the need and opportunity for a co-housing building in San Marino, arguing society changes in the Republic are comparable to those of countries where the model is proving effective

After the historic victory in Liechtenstein, the San Marino Congress of State paid tribute to coach Roberto Cevoli's national soccer team result in a note, describing it as an "example of dedication in the face of prohibitive challenges"

San Marino is back at Junior Eurovision 2024 with four local girls forming the pop group Idols SM; the country returns after nine years of absence from the contest following participation in three editions

Non-profit organisation APAS Association for the Protection of Animals of San Marino denounced, following a serious incident of ill-treatment of a dog, that penalties are too soft, expressing anger and concern at such violence being perpetrated

San Marino is among the first countries in the world to regulate crypto-assets; the Central Bank and the Institute for Innovation of the Republic of San Marino have issued implementing measures

Negotiations have begun on an agreement between the European Union and the Republic of San Marino on various aspects in the field of border management