Monaco Times

Monaco Completes Place d’Armes Upgrades and Opens New Commercial Tenders

The government has completed renovations at the Place d’Armes logistics and parking hub while launching tenders for new retail spaces intended to support employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Monaco Athletics Festival Opens With World-Leading High Jump Performance

The inaugural What Gravity Tour event at Port Hercule turned Monaco’s superyacht harbor into an athletics venue, with American high jumper JuVaughn Harrison winning after recording a world-leading performance.

AS Monaco Basketball Takes Regulatory Dispute to France’s National Sports Authority

AS Monaco Basketball has escalated its financial and administrative dispute with the French basketball league to the French National Olympic and Sports Committee, seeking to protect its commercial and competitive position.

Osman Sezener Takes Exclusive Summer Culinary Residency at Robuchon Monaco

Michelin-starred Turkish chef Osman Sezener is bringing his Aegean cuisine to Robuchon Monaco for an exclusive summer residency, adding another international culinary collaboration to the Principality’s high-end dining scene.

Opera Gallery Monaco Opens Warhol and Basquiat Exhibition for Children’s Charity

Opera Gallery Monaco has launched an exhibition of nineteen-eighties American contemporary art featuring works by Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat to raise funds for Monaco-based charity Mission Enfance.

Monaco Expands Controlled Substance Rules to Cover Emerging Psychoactive Compounds

Monaco has tightened its narcotics classification system to prohibit unregulated psychoactive mushroom derivatives and synthetic cannabis compounds as authorities expand controls on emerging substances.

AS Monaco Negotiates Contract Exit With Paul Pogba After Injury Problems

AS Monaco has begun negotiations with Paul Pogba over a mutual termination of his contract as the club seeks to resolve the financial and operational consequences of the French midfielder’s continuing injury problems before the European ...

Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou Expands Funding for French Riviera Entrepreneurs

Monaco-based entrepreneur Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has provided new funding to emerging luxury and maritime business founders across the Côte d’Azur as part of his continued support for regional entrepreneurship.

Monaco Advances Survivor Pension Rights Legislation as Same-Sex Union Recognition Nears

The National Council has approved legislation strengthening pension rights for surviving partners, while government officials have indicated that the measure could pave the way for formal legal recognition of same-sex unions in Monaco.

Princess Charlene Named Vice-President of Monegasque Olympic Committee

Princess Charlene has taken a senior leadership role as vice-president of the Monegasque Olympic Committee, with a mandate focused on athletic development and equality initiatives.

Monaco to Ban Single-Use Plastic Food Containers From September

A new government directive will prohibit disposable plastic food containers across Monaco’s hospitality and retail sectors from September first, requiring food and beverage businesses to adapt their operations.

Sean Connery-Linked French Riviera Villa Listed for Eighteen Point Five Million Euros

Roc Fleuri in Nice, a historic villa associated with the late James Bond actor Sir Sean Connery, has returned to the luxury property market for eighteen point five million euros, attracting interest from international wealthy buyers.

Former French Minister Brune Poirson Joins Prince Albert the Second Foundation Board

Former French minister Brune Poirson has joined the board of the Prince Albert the Second of Monaco Foundation, bringing European political and environmental experience to its work on global ocean conservation.

Monaco Hospitality and Gastronomy Revenue Reaches One Point One Four Billion Euros

Monaco’s accommodation and dining sector generated one point one four billion euros over the past year, according to the Monegasque Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies, representing eighty percent growth over the past decade as ...

Monaco Government Submits Broad Urban Development Master Plan to National Council

The government of Prince Albert the Second has presented a comprehensive legislative framework for urban planning, real estate development, and infrastructure expansion as Monaco responds to the needs of its growing international residen...

Monaco Accelerates Financial Reforms Ahead of FATF Grey List Review

Monaco’s government and financial regulators are accelerating institutional reforms and strengthening criminal enforcement as the Principality prepares progress reports aimed at securing removal from the Financial Action Task Force grey ...

EU Agricultural Rules Raise Sourcing Pressure for Monaco and French Riviera Fine Dining

Michelin-starred restaurants and luxury hotels across Monaco and the Côte d’Azur are adjusting premium ingredient supply networks as stricter European Union agricultural requirements affect the availability and cost of imported specialty...

Jardin Belle Epoque Brings Champagne Partnership to Monte Carlo’s Luxury Dining Scene

Monte Carlo Société des Bains de Mer and Perrier-Jouët have launched an immersive summer culinary experience, reflecting the growing use of highly curated hospitality concepts to attract affluent visitors to the French Riviera.

SSVL Monaco Reports Strong Performance From European Small and Mid-Cap Equity Strategies

Boutique investment firm SSVL Monaco says its European equity strategies have performed strongly through a constructive activism approach focused on selected small and mid-cap companies for high-net-worth investors.

Oceanographic Museum of Monaco Uses International Events to Support Marine Conservation

The Oceanographic Museum of Monaco has used high-profile receptions with international guests to attract philanthropic commitments from corporate sponsors for marine biology and ocean sustainability research.

Monaco’s Monte Carlo Bay Expands Responsible Luxury and Energy Initiatives

The Monte Carlo Bay Hotel and Resort has introduced tighter resource-management and local-sourcing measures as part of its sustainability programme, aligning its operations with the environmental priorities promoted by Monaco’s royal fam...

Jakob Ingebrigtsen Wins Seventh European Athletics Gold Medal After Monaco Diamond League Success

Norwegian distance runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen secured his seventh European athletics gold medal after his recent 5,000-metre victory at the Monaco Diamond League, adding to the prestige of the Principality’s Herculis track meeting.

Prince Albert II Highlights Monaco’s Sporting Links at Tour de France Femmes Finale

Prince Albert II attended the Tour de France Femmes finale in nearby Nice alongside regional officials, highlighting Monaco’s longstanding cultural and diplomatic links with the French Riviera and its support for major international spor...

Monaco Yacht Show to Host Global Debut of 87-Metre Superyacht Angelique

Turquoise Yachts has confirmed that the newly delivered 87-metre charter yacht Angelique will make its global debut at Port Hercules during the Monaco Yacht Show, attracting interest from international yacht brokers and charter operators.

Monaco Launches New Luxury Hospitality Campaign Across Monte Carlo Properties

Monte Carlo Société des Bains de Mer has launched its Glow Up summer campaign, featuring illuminated origami installations at the Casino de Monte-Carlo and Hotel de Paris as the group seeks to enhance the luxury visitor experience.

Monaco’s Tourism Sector Sees More Last-Minute Private Helicopter Bookings

Helicopter operators serving the route between Nice Côte d’Azur Airport and Monaco are reporting increased demand for short-notice private transfers, reflecting a shift toward later holiday bookings among affluent visitors.

Demand for Turnkey Luxury Homes Rises Among Monaco’s International Buyers

Monte Carlo real estate agencies are seeing stronger demand for fully renovated, high-specification apartments with concierge services as wealthy international buyers increasingly prioritise immediate occupancy and convenience.

Monaco Tourism Benefits From Record Attendance at Grimaldi Forum Summer Exhibitions

The Grimaldi Forum and other cultural attractions in Monaco have reported record summer attendance, highlighting the growing role of high-end art and heritage programming in the Principality’s luxury tourism offering.

Monaco’s Financial Sector Upgrades Reporting Systems for Global Wealth Management

Private wealth institutions in Monaco are expanding digital reporting capabilities to provide faster consolidated views of assets held across multiple jurisdictions, including property, equities and maritime investments.

Societe Generale Private Banking Expands Monaco Services for Cross-Border Family Wealth Transfers

Societe Generale Private Banking is expanding its Monaco operations with advisory services aimed at international families managing increasingly complex legal, tax and structural issues surrounding cross-border intergenerational wealth t...

Monaco Tightens Oversight of Tokenised Assets and Digital Securities

The Commission for the Control of Financial Activities has strengthened rules governing digital structured products and fractionalised real estate assets as Monaco integrates blockchain-based financial products while maintaining strict r...

Monaco Family Offices Shift More Capital Toward Private Equity and Infrastructure

Monaco-based wealth managers and family offices are increasing allocations to private equity, private debt and infrastructure as wealthy investors seek alternatives to volatile public markets and greater diversification across private as...

Monaco Tourism Holds Steady as North American Visitors Offset Middle Eastern Decline

Monaco’s tourism authorities report stable hotel occupancy and higher average room rates during the summer, with stronger demand from American and European travellers helping offset a 10% decline in visitors from the Middle East.

Monaco Private Banks Accelerate Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Wealth Management

Private banks and family offices in Monaco are deploying artificial intelligence and specialised financial technology for portfolio analysis, risk monitoring and regulatory compliance as they seek to modernise services for international ...

Monaco Remains the World’s Most Expensive Residential Property Market

Average residential prices in Monaco have stabilised above €57,000 per square metre in 2026, while the Larvotto district has exceeded €71,000 per square metre, reinforcing the Principality’s position as a premier destination for global w...

Monaco’s Mareterra Waterfront Development Sets New Luxury Property Records

The six-hectare Mareterra land reclamation project is nearing completion, with premium waterfront villas and penthouses reaching unprecedented valuations as ultra-high-net-worth buyers compete for some of Monaco’s rarest properties.

Monaco Launches First Athletics Festival With Urban High-Jump Competition

Monaco has held the inaugural Monaco Athletics Festival at Quai Albert Ier, introducing an urban high-jump event intended to broaden access to elite athletics alongside the Principality’s established calendar of international sporting ev...

Monaco-Based Billionaires Remain Prominent in Global Wealth Rankings

Forbes’ latest global wealth rankings include Monaco-based billionaires such as pharmaceutical executive Stefano Pessina and art collector David Nahmad, underscoring the Principality’s continued appeal to wealthy international residents.

Prince Albert II Attends Tour de France Femmes Finale in Nice

Monaco’s Prince Albert II joined Nice Mayor Éric Ciotti for the finish of the Tour de France Femmes in Nice, highlighting Monaco’s longstanding links with international sport and the wider sporting network of the French Riviera.

AS Monaco Draws European Play-Off Route Against Ferencváros or Górnik Zabrze

AS Monaco has been drawn to face either Hungarian champions Ferencváros or Polish club Górnik Zabrze in the UEFA Conference League play-offs, setting the next stage of the club’s European campaign.

AS Monaco Basketball Pursues US-Led Investment Deal Amid French League Appeal

AS Monaco Basketball says negotiations remain active with an investment consortium led by former American professional player Jamal Mashburn as the club appeals its initial exclusion from the Betclic Élite season.

Mareterra Luxury Eco-District Earns International Architecture Nominations

Monaco’s newly completed sixty-thousand-square-metre Mareterra land-reclamation project, developed with the Renzo Piano Building Workshop, has received nominations for international building awards as the Principality expands high-end re...

Monaco Prepares to Host First Grand Départ of the Vuelta a España

Monaco is finalizing logistical and hospitality preparations to host the Grand Départ of the Vuelta a España for the first time, with the cycling event expected to generate additional activity for the Principality’s luxury hospitality se...

Monaco Advances Anti-Money Laundering Reforms Ahead of Financial Action Task Force Review

Monaco’s authorities are continuing reforms to banking compliance and financial intelligence systems as the Principality prepares for an upcoming international review that could determine whether it exits the Financial Action Task Force ...