The European micro-state of San Marino has appointed its first Honourary Consul to Wales. Federico Podeschi will be confirmed in the job at a ceremony in his homeland before travelling to Britain to take up his post. As a consul, he will be charged with promoting the interests of San Marino and helping his fellow countrymen if they run into trouble while visiting the Principality. But he is unlikely to be rushed off his feet. Officials estimate that among the 30,000 proud citizens of San Marino, only 300 live abroad, with just one family based in the UK -- and they live in Manchester, not Wales.
The European micro-state of San Marino has appointed its first Honourary Consul to Wales.
Federico Podeschi will be confirmed in the job at a ceremony in his homeland before travelling to Britain to take up his post.
As a consul, he will be charged with promoting the interests of San Marino and helping his fellow countrymen if they run into trouble while visiting the Principality.
But he is unlikely to be rushed off his feet. Officials estimate that among the 30,000 proud citizens of San Marino, only 300 live abroad, with just one family based in the UK -- and they live in Manchester, not Wales.
