‘He growls death metal in his pants!’ The Eurovision 2024 bangers to watch out for
From a man with a mullet letting off fireworks to a Slovenian witch, this year’s Eurovision has some of the wildest entries ever
August 2023
Jeremy Hunt oversaw signing of San Marino low-tax treaty backed by Tory donor
Exclusive: Maurizio Bragagni, who has given over £700k to Tories and £30k to chancellor, attended event
July 2023
From Rita Ora to Daryl Maguire via Margaret Court: the curious links and unsung lives of Australia’s honorary consuls
It’s generally a low-profile job, especially when you are representing San Marino. But occasionally honorary consuls burst into the spotlight
April 2022
San Marino appoints world’s first openly gay head of state
Paolo Rondelli named as one of two captains regent in country making strides on gay rights
September 2021
San Marino referendum ends with 77% voting to end abortion ban
Over 40% of residents of landlocked state in central Italy voted to end total ban in place since 1865
Texas anti-abortion law shows ‘terrifying’ fragility of women’s rights, say activists
Campaigners fear ban emboldens anti-choice governments as more aggressive opposition, better organised and funded, spreads from US
San Marino’s abortion referendum reveals social fissures
Arguments flare in the tiny, extremely conservative nation ahead of a vote on finally legalising abortion
May 2021
‘We booked straight away’: first Covid vaccine tourists arrive in San Marino
Tiny European republic is offering two Sputnik V jabs as part of holiday package
October 2018
San Marino plans to ask for IMF bailout to bolster banks
Loan for enclave still affected by bad debts from 2008 financial crisis equates to £7,500 per resident
May 2014
Ayrton Senna: fans mark 20th anniversary of F1 legend's death – video
Motor sport fans around the world mark the 20th anniversary of the death of one of Formula One's greatest ever drivers, Ayrton Senna
July 2013
Italian prosecutors finish investigation into San Marino 'tax evasion ring'
Rome prosecutor's office says €1bn a year was smuggled into tiny state on behalf of high-profile clients
May 2009
Secret of long life: be born in Japan or San Marino
Life expectancies have grown in several countries but have significantly dropped for many Africans
August 2008
Vivisection: Study finds 115 million animals used in tests worldwide
Liechtenstein and San Marino are the only countries which have banned animal testing altogether
August 1999
Hands off our menfolk, says miniature state
The government of the tiny republic of San Marino has taken steps to protect its male citizens from the latest threat from the outside world - voluptuous foreign women ensnaring them by marriage.
