Monaco Times

French National Assembly Overrides Senate to Pass Historic Assisted-Dying Legislation

A decisive lower house vote concludes years of intense national debate, establishing a legal framework for medically assisted suicide amid constitutional challenges.

Spanish Prime Minister's Wife Ordered to Stand Trial as Corruption Probes Encircle Governing Party

Judge bans Begoña Gómez from leaving the country while spreading investigations into Pedro Sánchez's inner circle weaken Spain's fragile ruling coalition.

Thomas Tuchel Faces Fierce Backlash After Tactical Retreat Costs England World Cup Final Berth

English manager's defensive substitutions and post-match remarks ignite a national controversy following a late collapse against Argentina in the semi-final.

A Quiet Bastille Day: France Grapples with World Cup Heartbreak and Leftover Fireworks

After a devastating semi-final loss to Spain on their national holiday, French fans experience the bitter reality of digital-era football as the national team heads south for a third-place playoff.

Monte-Carlo Summer Festival Boosts Luxury Tourism During Peak Mediterranean Season

Strong international attendance at the Monte-Carlo Summer Festival has driven higher spending across luxury hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues, supporting Monaco's peak summer tourism season.

Yacht Club de Monaco Expands Renewable Energy Infrastructure

The Yacht Club de Monaco has added new solar power and electric charging facilities as it prepares to host the Monaco Smart and Sustainable Marina Rendezvous, reinforcing the principality's focus on cleaner maritime technologies.

Monaco Updates Digital Asset Rules to Attract Wealth Management and Fintech Investment

Financial regulators have introduced revised compliance guidelines for blockchain technology and digital asset services, aiming to expand Monaco's appeal to private banking clients while maintaining international transparency standards.

Residency Applications Surge as European Entrepreneurs Relocate to Monaco

Legal and wealth advisory firms are handling an unprecedented rise in residency applications from British and European entrepreneurs seeking to move to Monaco amid expectations of higher wealth taxes in their home countries.

Mareterra Waterfront Development Nears Completion as Monaco Property Prices Reach New Highs

Monaco's multibillion-euro Mareterra land reclamation project is approaching its final phase, with ultra-luxury residential and commercial properties setting new records for prices per square metre.

Spain and UK Dismantle Gibraltar Border Following Landmark Schengen Integration Treaty

A new diplomatic framework officially incorporates the British overseas territory into the European Union's passport-free zone, replacing a physical fence with a digitized security network.

Monaco Energy Boat Challenge Expands With New International World Series

The Yacht Club de Monaco launched a global qualifying series for the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, with events in Italy and Australia aimed at accelerating the development of hydrogen and e-methanol propulsion technologies ahead of the 2...

Monaco Private Banks See Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Emerging as a Leading Investment Theme

Edmond de Rothschild's Monaco Private Banking division said ultra-high-net-worth clients are increasingly directing capital toward artificial intelligence infrastructure and technology supply chains as a long-term wealth creation strategy.

Blue Economy and Finance Forum Mobilizes Nearly Nine Billion Euros for Ocean Projects

The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation said the Blue Economy and Finance Forum secured almost nine billion euros in new commitments from sovereign wealth funds and private investors to support ocean conservation, sustainable aquacultu...

Monaco Financial Regulator Imposes Eight Hundred Thousand Euro Penalty for Compliance Failures

Monaco's financial watchdog fined a local corporate service provider eight hundred thousand euros, signaling tougher enforcement of compliance standards across the Principality's wealth management sector.

Monaco Strengthens Anti-Money Laundering Rules With New Financial Reforms

The Principality introduced three new regulatory measures that tighten customer due diligence, strengthen suspicious transaction reporting, and expand supervisory powers, bringing Monaco's financial framework closer to international tran...

Prince Albert II Opens First Phase of Monaco's New Princess Grace Hospital

Prince Albert II officially inaugurated the first phase of the ecologically certified Princess Grace Hospital, enabling the gradual transfer of nearly seventy-five percent of the Principality's hospital services into a modern, energy-eff...

Mareterra Development Reshapes Monaco's Luxury Property Market With Record Real Estate Prices

The two billion euro Mareterra district has been fully integrated into Monaco's urban landscape, lifting property values in the Larvotto area above seventy-one thousand euros per square metre and establishing a new ultra-prime destinatio...

Monaco Property Transactions Face Greater Cross-Border Legal Scrutiny

Monegasque notaries say international buyers are carrying out more detailed legal and technical due diligence on luxury property purchases, with greater attention to construction quality, tax considerations, and cross-border compliance.

Helicopter Operators Expand Riviera Services as Demand Grows

Charter operators are increasing helicopter capacity between Monaco, Nice, Cannes, and Saint-Tropez to meet rising demand from residents, family offices, and international visitors seeking faster regional travel.

Blue Wake Initiative Promotes Low-Emission Superyacht Technology

The Monaco Yacht Show's Blue Wake programme will showcase zero-emission technologies and sustainable yacht design as the Principality advances its broader carbon reduction objectives.

Fontvieille and Larvotto See Rising Demand From International Buyers

Real estate agencies report growing interest in Monaco's Fontvieille and Larvotto districts as internationally mobile families seek waterfront homes, secure neighbourhoods, and convenient access to international schools.

Herculis Diamond League Brings World's Top Athletes to Monaco

Monaco welcomed leading Olympic athletes for the Herculis Diamond League meeting at Stade Louis II, reinforcing the Principality's reputation as a host of major international sporting events.

Princess Charlene Foundation Expands Global Water Safety Campaign

The Princess Charlene Foundation will host a public water safety programme ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day, working with the Monaco Red Cross and Maritime Police to promote drowning prevention and maritime education.

Monaco Grand Prix Continues to Drive Record Hospitality Spending

Hospitality and real estate operators said spending during the Monaco Grand Prix generated revenues up to seven times higher than normal trading periods, supported by strong demand from affluent international visitors.

Société des Bains de Mer Begins Hotel Renovations to Maintain Luxury Leadership

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer has launched phased renovations at Hôtel Hermitage and the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel as part of its strategy to maintain competitiveness in the global luxury hospitality market.

Monaco Family Offices Expand Direct Private Equity Investments

Multi-family offices in Monaco are increasingly combining client capital to access direct private equity and venture capital investments, giving wealthy families broader exposure to international investment opportunities.

Demand for Private Jet Access Rises Ahead of Monaco Yacht Show

Private aviation operators report strong demand for landing slots at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport and helicopter transfers to Monaco as yacht owners, investors, and industry executives prepare for the Monaco Yacht Show.

Societe Generale Private Banking Expands Sustainable Investment Services

Societe Generale Private Banking has broadened the use of environmental, social, and governance criteria across discretionary portfolios, responding to growing demand from wealthy clients for sustainable investment strategies.

Entrepreneurs Increasingly Choose Monaco as a Business Base

Wealth advisers report that more international entrepreneurs are establishing companies and family offices in Monaco, viewing the Principality as a long-term business and administrative hub rather than solely a luxury residential destina...

Monaco Family Offices Strengthen Governance to Meet Global Regulatory Standards

Family offices in Monaco are adopting more institutional operating models as international regulatory expectations increase, placing greater emphasis on governance, investment oversight, and operational substance.

Forbes Travel Guide Chooses Monaco for Global Luxury Hospitality Summit

Forbes Travel Guide will hold its international luxury hospitality summit in Monaco, bringing together senior executives and industry leaders and reinforcing the Principality's position as a leading destination for high-end tourism.

Monte-Carlo Casino Records Strong Growth in Table Gaming Revenue

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer reported a twenty percent increase in gaming revenue, with table games rising thirty percent as the casino attracted a younger and more international clientele, including visitors from the United Stat...

Monaco Yacht Show to Debut More Than Forty New Superyachts

Organisers of the Monaco Yacht Show said this year's event will feature more than one hundred twenty superyachts, including over forty world premieres, while expanding its Blue Wake initiative to promote environmentally responsible marin...

Prince Albert II Opens First Phase of New Princess Grace Hospital

Prince Albert II formally inaugurated the first phase of the new Princess Grace Hospital, marking a major milestone in Monaco's investment in advanced healthcare facilities designed to serve residents with expanded medical capabilities a...

Mareterra Development Sets New Benchmark for Monaco Luxury Property

Property transactions within Monaco's Mareterra eco-district are regularly exceeding one hundred thousand euros per square metre, reflecting exceptionally strong demand for newly built waterfront homes in one of the world's most land-con...

Argentina Maintains World's Highest Residential Property Prices

Monaco remains the world's most expensive residential property market, with average prices exceeding fifty-seven thousand five hundred euros per square metre as internationally mobile wealthy buyers continue to favour the Principality's ...

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Reports Record Eight Hundred Sixty-One Million Euro Revenue

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer posted record annual revenue of eight hundred sixty-one million euros, with strong growth in hospitality, gaming, and Formula One-related business highlighting continued demand for Monaco's luxury tou...

International Fine Dining Groups Expand Monaco Restaurant Scene

Michelin-starred chefs and luxury hospitality groups are opening new exclusive dining venues across Monaco to serve growing demand from residents, visitors, and superyacht owners.

Monaco Red Cross Ball Attracts Record Sponsorship Commitments

Organisers say this year's Monaco Red Cross Ball has secured unprecedented corporate and private sponsorship, highlighting the event's continued importance in raising funds for international humanitarian initiatives.

Grimaldi Forum Draws Record International Attendance for Summer Exhibition

The Grimaldi Forum's flagship summer exhibition has attracted record numbers of international collectors, museum leaders, and cultural patrons, reinforcing Monaco's position as a prominent destination for the arts.

AS Monaco Pursues New Commercial Partnerships Ahead of European Campaign

AS Monaco Football Club is in discussions with international investors and luxury sponsors as it seeks to strengthen commercial revenues and expand its global brand.

Luxury Jewellery and Watch Brands Expand Monaco Flagship Stores

Global jewellery houses and leading watchmakers are opening new flagship boutiques around Casino Square to meet sustained demand from Monaco's affluent residents and international visitors.

Superyacht Charter Prices Reach Record Highs on the French Riviera

Monaco yacht brokerages report that charter rates for vessels exceeding eighty metres have climbed to record levels as demand from wealthy clients continues to outstrip available supply.

Prince Albert the Second Foundation Expands Marine Conservation Funding

The Prince Albert the Second Foundation has announced new multi-million-euro commitments to marine biodiversity protection and ocean research, reinforcing Monaco's international role in environmental diplomacy.

Monaco Heliport Expands Facilities as Riviera Air Traffic Grows

Operators have upgraded passenger facilities, security screening, and VIP lounges at the Monaco Heliport to accommodate rising helicopter traffic between Nice Côte d'Azur Airport and the Principality.