Monaco Times

AS Monaco Prepares for UEFA Conference League Playoffs and New Domestic Season

AS Monaco is finalising preparations for its European and domestic campaigns after a series of international friendlies, with the club set to begin its UEFA Conference League playoff campaign and domestic season.

Monaco and the Automobile Exhibition Draws More Than Fifty Thousand Visitors

The Grimaldi Forum exhibition celebrating Monaco’s relationship with high-performance cars and motorsport has attracted more than fifty thousand international visitors, including collectors, tourists and residents.

French Riviera Yacht Brokers Cut Late-Summer Charter Rates Ahead of Monaco Yacht Show

Luxury yacht brokers and management firms across the Côte d’Azur are reducing prices on remaining August charter inventory to attract last-minute travellers and reposition fleets ahead of the Monaco Yacht Show.

Prince Albert II Pays Tribute to Departing Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra Director Kazuki Yamada

Prince Albert II attended the orchestra’s final summer performance in the Cour d’Honneur of the Prince’s Palace, marking the departure of conductor Kazuki Yamada and underscoring the Principality’s support for its cultural institutions.

Monaco Economic Board Joins Francophone Employers Alliance to Expand International Business Links

The Monaco Economic Board has joined the Alliance of Francophone Employers as it moves toward becoming a formal Chamber of Commerce, creating new opportunities for Monegasque companies to build trade and investment networks across Franco...

Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo Ranks Among World’s Best Hotels in Global La Liste Index

Monaco’s Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo secured joint second place in La Liste’s global ranking of leading hotels, while the Hôtel Hermitage and Hotel Métropole Monte-Carlo also received strong international recognition, reinforcing Monaco’s...

Monaco Property Prices Reach Record Levels as Mareterra Drives Ultra-Luxury Market Higher

Official data show average property prices in Monaco have exceeded fifty-seven thousand euros per square metre, with the Mareterra waterfront development adding further upward pressure as some prestige apartments approach one hundred tho...

Monaco Proposes New Crypto Rules to Modernise Digital Asset and Wealth Management Services

The Prince’s Government has submitted Bill Number One Thousand One Hundred and Thirty-One to the National Council, creating a new licensing and compliance framework for crypto-asset service providers designed to align Monaco with Europea...

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez Sign Prenup Protecting Their Separate Fortunes

The newlyweds chose a separation-of-assets regime before their private Portuguese wedding, while a separate, long-reported agreement is said to guarantee Rodríguez about £85,000 a month if they split.

Thieves Steal Antonello da Messina Renaissance Masterpieces From Sicilian Museum

Three panels from the 1473 San Gregorio Polyptych and a double-sided devotional painting were taken in a Ferragosto heist in Messina, with experts estimating the stolen works could be worth €70 million to €80 million.

Italian Speed Camera Issues Nearly 32,000 Fines in 10 Weeks, Worth More Than €3 Million

The camera on the Paullese highway near Spino d'Adda averaged about 450 speeding tickets a day, with almost two-thirds involving drivers no more than 10 km/h over the limit.

AS Monaco Launches Regional Biodiversity Initiative Focused on Beekeeping

AS Monaco has expanded its environmental programme with a regional biodiversity project centred on apiculture, aligning the football club’s sustainability efforts with Monaco’s broader environmental priorities.

Monte Carlo Nightlife Expands Be Safe Transport Initiative for Late-Night Visitors

Nightclub operators and public safety organisations in Monte Carlo have expanded the Be Safe initiative, offering dedicated transport services for nightlife customers as Monaco strengthens its focus on safe luxury entertainment.

Monaco Digital Platform InTouch Adds Premium Marketplace for Verified Residents

Monaco-based social platform InTouch has launched a high-end marketplace for its verified resident community, reflecting growing demand for local digital services tailored to the privacy and lifestyle needs of the Principality’s affluent...

Hotel Metropole Monte Carlo Adds Seasonal Dining and Bar Concepts for August

Hotel Metropole Monte Carlo has introduced a series of seasonal pop-up bars and dining venues for August, expanding its luxury leisure offering as high-net-worth tourism increases across the French Riviera.

Monaco Charities Launch Relief Appeal for Earthquake Victims in Colombia

Monégasque charitable organisations and private wealth networks have launched a coordinated appeal to support humanitarian relief efforts in Colombia following a major regional earthquake.

Monaco Expands Night-Time Police Checks During Peak August Tourism Season

Monaco police have received expanded preventive roadside screening powers along nightlife corridors between ten in the evening and four in the morning as authorities strengthen security and road safety during the busiest part of the Rivi...

Monaco’s Luxury Hotels Maintain Strong Positions in Global Rankings

Leading Monte Carlo hotels continue to rank highly in international assessments of ultra-premium hospitality, supported by investment in renovated suites, Michelin-starred dining and personalised services for wealthy international visitors.

Monaco to Host Vuelta a España Opening Time Trial in Historic Cycling Milestone

Monaco is preparing to host the opening time trial of the Vuelta a España, making the Principality the first venue to have hosted starting stages of all three major professional cycling Grand Tours.

Monaco Tightens Fire Safety Rules at Restaurants, Bars and Gaming Venues

The Monaco government has banned open flames in public areas of restaurants, bars and gaming establishments, extending a safety practice already used by leading Monte Carlo operators ahead of the peak summer tourism season.

Monaco Luxury Property Gains Appeal as a Defensive Asset for Global Wealth

Sotheby’s International Realty’s Luxury Outlook 2026 report highlights Monaco as an unusual luxury property market where values continue to rise independently of global interest rates, supported by internationally mobile wealthy buyers s...

Monaco’s Ultra-Prime Property Market Tightens as Demand Concentrates in Monte Carlo

Luxury property analysts have identified a premium corridor linking the Monte-Carlo Casino, Hotel Metropole and Mareterra district as a new “Billionaires Triangle”, reflecting strong demand for scarce high-end homes in the Principality.

Monaco Continues to Attract International Wealth and Family Offices

Private banks and wealth advisers in Monaco are reporting continued growth in residency inquiries and family-office activity as ultra-high-net-worth individuals seek political stability, tax efficiency and access to European financial ma...

Monaco Advances Legal Protections for People Born in the Principality Without Citizenship

Monaco's government has advanced legislation aimed at strengthening the rights and legal protections of people born in the Principality who do not hold Monegasque citizenship, as authorities seek to update civil law while addressing demo...

Monte-Carlo Summer Festival Ends Season of Cultural Events and Philanthropic Galas

The Monte-Carlo Summer Festival has concluded its season of performances and charity events, including the Monaco Red Cross Gala and Fight Aids Monaco evening, reinforcing the Principality's role as a destination for luxury entertainment...

Interpol Expands Search for Suspect in Monaco Car Bombing Targeting Ukrainian Billionaire

International law enforcement agencies have intensified efforts to locate a Ukrainian national suspected of organizing a targeted explosive attack in Monaco that injured billionaire Vadym Yermolaiev, bringing increased security scrutiny ...

Boots Takeover Talks Stall, Complicating Plans for Monaco-Based Billionaire Stefano Pessina

Negotiations over a potential takeover of the Boots retail business have stalled after prospective buyers reduced their offers, affecting the corporate and wealth-planning strategies of Monaco-based billionaire Stefano Pessina, a major s...

Monaco Property Prices Remain World's Highest as Ultra-Prime Values Rise Further

Monaco continues to rank as the world's most expensive residential property market, with average prices exceeding fifty-seven thousand euros per square meter and prime developments regularly trading above one hundred thousand euros, acco...

Monaco Yacht Show Adds Designer Gallery and New Superyacht Debuts for 2026

The Monaco Yacht Show has announced a new Designer Gallery and several global debuts of ultra-luxury vessels for its September edition, strengthening the event's role as a major gathering for the international superyacht and maritime wea...

Monaco Prepares to Host La Vuelta Grand Départ in Major Sports Tourism Event

Monaco is completing preparations for the August start of the Vuelta a España, a landmark event for the Principality's sports and luxury hospitality sectors that will make Monaco the only city-state to have hosted the start of all three ...

Dubai-Based Epochal Corporation Opens European Family Office Base in Monaco

Epochal Corporation, a single-family investment office focused on long-term investments, has opened a new Monaco base to oversee European portfolio research in areas including artificial intelligence infrastructure, deep technology and c...

Monaco Modernizes Digital Asset Rules to Align With European Standards

Monaco's financial authorities have introduced legislation to update rules governing crypto-asset and digital finance providers, bringing the Principality's regulatory framework closer to European standards as Monaco seeks to attract com...

Monaco Moves to Impose OECD Fifteen Percent Minimum Tax on Large Multinationals

Monaco's government has submitted legislation to establish a fifteen percent minimum effective tax rate for multinational groups with annual turnover above seven hundred and fifty million euros, bringing the Principality closer to OECD s...

Monaco's Exotic Garden Prepares to Reopen After Six-Year Renovation

The Principality's historic botanical garden is nearing reopening after a six-year restoration focused on stabilizing its cliffside site and upgrading its collections of succulent plants.

Monaco Authorities Recover Part of One Point Five Million Euros Stolen From Elderly Resident

Police arrested a suspect in the French city of Amiens following an investigation into the theft of one point five million euros from an elderly Monaco resident, with part of the stolen assets recovered.

Monaco Emergency Crews Contain Motor Yacht Tender Fire at Port Hercules

Firefighters and emergency responders extinguished a blaze aboard a tender vessel at Port Hercules without damage to nearby superyachts, ahead of major maritime exhibitions in the Principality.

Monaco Launches Urban High Jump Competition at Quai Albert Ier

The Principality has staged the first edition of a new urban athletics event focused on high jump, bringing international athletes and spectators to the Port Hercules waterfront.

Monte-Carlo Summer Festival Closes Season With Strong Luxury Tourism Activity

The festival at the Salle des Étoiles is concluding its summer programme of international performances, supporting demand across Monaco's luxury restaurants, hotels, and yacht charter businesses.

Grimaldi Forum Showcases More Than Fifty Rare Cars in Major Automotive Heritage Exhibition

A major exhibition at Monaco's Grimaldi Forum traces the history of the automobile from the late nineteenth century to today, bringing together more than fifty rare vehicles for international collectors and enthusiasts.

Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou Foundation Awards Grants to Young French Riviera Entrepreneurs

The Monaco-based foundation has awarded financial prizes to young innovators across the Côte d'Azur, seeking to encourage new businesses and investment beyond the region's traditional luxury industries.

Monaco Raises Public Sector Salaries and State Pensions by One Percent

The Prince's Government has approved a one percent increase for public employees and state pensioners, aiming to protect purchasing power amid recent inflationary pressures.

Sean Connery's Former French Riviera Villa Listed for Eighteen Point Five Million Euros

The Roc Fleuri estate in Nice, once owned by the late James Bond actor Sean Connery, has entered the luxury property market at eighteen point five million euros.

CFM Indosuez Renews Support for Monaco Blue Economy and Ocean Conservation Initiatives

The private bank has reaffirmed its backing for Monaco's blue economy programmes and is advising wealthy clients on sustainable ocean investments as Mediterranean surface temperatures reach historic highs.

Mareterra Eco-District Added to Monaco Heritage and Cultural Tourism Tours

Monaco's heritage authorities have incorporated the six-hectare Mareterra development into guided tours of Monte Carlo, recognizing the newly inaugurated reclaimed district as part of the Principality's architectural and urban history.