Monaco Times

Monaco’s Valentin Vacherot Reaches Tokyo Open Quarter-Finals After Beating Stefanos Tsitsipas

Monegasque tennis player Valentin Vacherot reached the Tokyo Open quarter-finals after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas, marking a significant career result for the Monaco representative.

Ukraine Authorities Break Up Property Fraud Ring Using Fake Monaco Notary Credentials

Ukrainian investigators dismantled an international fraud operation accused of using forged Monegasque notary credentials in an attempted €475,000 property scam.

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Opens Training Academy and Modernized Headquarters

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer opened a new employee training academy and upgraded headquarters as the hospitality and gaming group invests in staff development across its luxury properties.

Monaco Registers 10,000th Citizen in Demographic Milestone

Princess Charlene and municipal officials welcomed Monaco’s 10,000th recognized citizen, marking a symbolic milestone for a state with tightly controlled citizenship and residency rules.

Grimaldi Forum Tightens Cybersecurity Measures After Possible Network Breach

Monaco’s Grimaldi Forum urged partners to increase digital vigilance after detecting a possible intrusion into its information technology network, prompting heightened cybersecurity precautions at the conference and exhibition centre.

Monaco Creates Interministerial Digital Affairs Delegation

The Monaco government established a centralized delegation to oversee digital transformation across the public administration, with responsibility for modernizing state infrastructure and improving digital services for residents.

Saudi Maritime Officials Unveil Red Sea Yachting Expansion Plans at Monaco Yacht Show

Saudi representatives used the Monaco Yacht Show to present plans for a Red Sea Yacht Show and a major superyacht refit facility in Jeddah aimed at attracting Mediterranean yachting clients.

2026 Monaco Yacht Show Closes After Record Display of Mega-Yachts

The Monaco Yacht Show concluded at Port Hercules after hosting an unprecedented fleet of large yachts, including the 111-metre Oceanco Leviathan, as demand remained strong across the high-end charter and brokerage markets.

Monaco Property Prices Reach €120,000 per Square Metre in Mareterra

Ultra-prime property values in Monaco have reached €120,000 per square metre in the Mareterra district, with severe land scarcity and continued demand from wealthy buyers also supporting high prices in Larvotto.

Monaco Private-Sector Employment Rises 4.2% in First Half of 2026

Private-sector employment in Monaco increased 4.2% during the first half of 2026, according to the Monegasque statistics agency, even as overall corporate revenue recorded a slight decline.

Monaco Concludes Council of Europe Presidency With Prince Albert Visit to European Court of Human Rights

Prince Albert II visited the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg with Monaco’s foreign minister as the Principality concluded its presidency of the Council of Europe and reaffirmed its commitment to European legal institutions.

Italian President Sergio Mattarella Begins Historic Two-Day State Visit to Monaco

Italian President Sergio Mattarella began a two-day state visit to Monaco, where Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene welcomed him for talks focused on bilateral relations, cross-border economic cooperation and Mediterranean affairs.

Monaco Marks Registration of Its 10,000th Citizen

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene hosted a reception at Monaco City Hall to welcome the principality’s 10,000th officially registered citizen. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="19"}

Monaco to Host Opening Stage of 2026 Vuelta a España

Monaco will host the starting stage of the 2026 Vuelta a España in late August, bringing one of cycling’s major international races to the principality. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="18"}

Monaco Yacht Show Renews €55,000 Donation to Prince Albert II Foundation

Monaco Yacht Show organisers have renewed an annual €55,000 contribution to the Prince Albert II Foundation in support of environmental protection and Mediterranean marine conservation. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="17"}

Michael Schumacher Ferrari Formula One Car Heads to Monaco Auction

A Ferrari Formula One chassis driven by Michael Schumacher will be offered at auction in Monaco, with collectors expected to closely watch the sale for its potential impact on historic motorsport valuations. :chatgpt-content-reference{in...

Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo Again Ranked Among World’s Top 50 Hotels

Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo has again been recognised among the world’s 50 leading hotels, reinforcing the property’s position in the international luxury hospitality market. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="15"}

Monaco-Matin Launches English-Language Platform for International Residents

Monaco-Matin has introduced a dedicated English-language platform aimed at the principality’s growing Anglophone expatriate and family-office community. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="14"}

Grandweld Launches Superyacht Division Targeting Vessels Longer Than 60 Metres

Grandweld Shipyards has created a dedicated superyacht construction division focused on vessels exceeding 60 metres, unveiling the expansion during industry events in Monaco’s Port Hercules. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="13"}

Orient Express Silenseas Adds Monaco to October 2026 Sailing Itineraries

Orient Express has scheduled Monte Carlo stops for its luxury Silenseas yacht itineraries in October 2026, adding Monaco to the brand’s autumn Mediterranean programme. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="12"}

Prince Albert II Visits European Court of Human Rights During Monaco Council of Europe Presidency

Prince Albert II visited the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg as Monaco holds the rotating presidency of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="11"}

Monaco Reports More Than 1,100 Technology and Digital Services Companies

Monaco’s Chamber of Digital Commerce says more than 1,100 technology and digital-services businesses are operating in the principality, highlighting efforts to diversify beyond banking, real estate and hospitality. :chatgpt-content-refer...

CFM Indosuez Expands Support for Monaco Blue Economy and Ocean Initiatives

CFM Indosuez Wealth Management, part of Crédit Agricole, has increased its financial backing for blue-economy and ocean-conservation initiatives in Monaco. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="9"}

Lateral Unveils 70-Metre Battery-Powered Superyacht Concept at Monaco Yacht Show

Naval architecture firm Lateral presented its ENX 70-metre superyacht concept with a 60-megawatt-hour battery system, reflecting growing interest in lower-emission technology for large luxury vessels. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="8"}

Monaco Housing Shortage Pushes Up Prices in Nearby French Riviera Markets

Sotheby’s International Realty says tight housing supply in Monaco is fuelling stronger international demand and price growth in nearby areas including Cap d'Ail and Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="7"}

Proposed French Superyacht Ban Could Redirect More Maritime Activity Toward Monaco

Wealth advisers and maritime lawyers are monitoring proposed French legislation that would bar superyachts longer than 50 metres from French territorial waters, potentially shifting more Mediterranean yachting activity toward Monaco and ...

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Shares Rise on Strong Luxury Tourism Demand

Shares in Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer reached multi-year highs as strong international tourism, casino revenue and premium hotel demand supported the group’s performance. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="5"}

Millennium Management Establishes Trading Operations in Monaco

Hedge fund Millennium Management has launched operations in Monaco, expanding its European footprint and adding to the principality’s appeal to international asset managers and trading firms. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="4"}

Louis Vuitton Secures Title Sponsorship of 2026 Monaco Grand Prix

Louis Vuitton has been named title sponsor of the 2026 Formula One Grand Prix de Monaco, deepening the connection between luxury fashion groups and high-profile international motorsport. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="3"}

Monaco Yacht Show Closes Amid More Than €4 Billion in First-Half Superyacht Sales

Maritime brokers leaving the Monaco Yacht Show reported more than €4 billion in global superyacht transactions during the first half of 2026, with average asking prices above €14 million per vessel. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="2"}

Monaco Penthouse Sells for About $550 Million in Mareterra Development

A penthouse in Monaco’s Mareterra land-reclamation project sold for roughly $550 million, or about $20,000 per square foot, underscoring the extreme scarcity and pricing power of the principality’s ultra-prime housing market. :chatgpt-co...

Monaco Expected to Exit International Money-Laundering Grey List in Late October

European regulatory authorities signalled that Monaco is expected to be removed from the international financial grey list by late October 2026, a move that would ease compliance pressures on the principality’s private banking and wealth...

Sportel Awards Return to Monaco for Global Sports Media Event

The Sportel Awards will bring sports executives, broadcasters and athletes to Monaco for an annual event recognizing achievements in sports media, digital production and broadcasting.

Princess Grace Theatre Opens Monaco Autumn Performance Season

The Princess Grace Theatre has opened its autumn program, adding a new schedule of performances to Monaco's cultural calendar for residents and visitors.

FundForum Monaco Prepares to Bring Global Asset Managers to Grimaldi Forum

FundForum Monaco is set to bring asset-management executives and institutional investors to the Grimaldi Forum for discussions on private markets, financial technology and investment trends.

AS Monaco Fixtures Lift Autumn Hospitality Demand

AS Monaco's domestic and UEFA Conference League matches at Stade Louis II are driving bookings for premium hospitality and corporate entertainment during the Principality's autumn season.

CFM Indosuez Publishes Monaco Investment Outlook on AI and Climate

CFM Indosuez Wealth Management's Monaco operation released an investment briefing examining the environmental impact of artificial intelligence infrastructure and its implications for private-client portfolios.

European Heritage Days Open Nearly 50 Monaco Sites to the Public

Monaco opened nearly 50 government, cultural and architectural sites during European Heritage Days, giving visitors access to locations that are normally restricted.

Pink Ribbon Monaco Lights Casino Monte-Carlo for Breast Cancer Awareness

Casino Monte-Carlo and other Société des Bains de Mer properties were illuminated in pink as Pink Ribbon Monaco held a gala auction supporting breast cancer awareness.

Meccano Launches Medesign Yacht Division With 110-Metre Infinity Concept

Maritime engineering company Meccano launched a dedicated yacht design division called Medesign in Monaco, unveiling a 110-metre concept vessel named Infinity.