Monaco Times

Monaco Athletics Festival Debuts at Port Hercules With World-Leading Jump

The inaugural Monaco Athletics Festival hosted the What Gravity Tour at Port Hercules, where JuVaughn Harrison produced a world-leading jump as the Principality added another international event to its sporting calendar.

AS Monaco Prepares for Conference League Matches Against Freiburg and CSKA Sofia

AS Monaco is preparing for upcoming UEFA Conference League fixtures against SC Freiburg and CSKA Sofia after a strong start to its domestic season, with the matches also expected to support local premium ticketing and hospitality demand.

Monaco Accelerates Financial Compliance Reforms as FATF Grey-List Pressure Persists

Monaco’s private banks and family offices are tightening asset-recovery and holding-company procedures as international regulators seek stronger enforcement and tangible confiscations before the Principality can secure removal from the F...

AS Monaco Signs Four Academy Players to First Professional Contracts

AS Monaco has signed four highly rated academy prospects to their first professional contracts as the club seeks to strengthen its long-term player development pipeline.

Monte-Carlo Art and Luxury Fair Raises Funds for Princess Charlene Foundation

An art and luxury exhibition in Monte-Carlo has raised funds for the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation’s drowning prevention and sports education programs.

Monaco Prepares to Host Opening Time Trial of Vuelta a España

Monaco is finalizing preparations to stage the opening 10-kilometre time trial of the Vuelta a España, with the route set to use parts of the Principality’s Formula One circuit.

Monaco Prepares to Host BNI Global Convention at Grimaldi Forum

The Grimaldi Forum is preparing to host the BNI Global Convention, which is expected to bring thousands of international executives and entrepreneurs to Monaco.

Luxury Industry Executives Meet in Monaco to Focus on Sustainable Packaging

Executives from cosmetics, fragrance and premium spirits companies have gathered in Monaco to discuss sustainable materials and lower-waste logistics across luxury supply chains.

EVER Monaco Forum to Bring Electric Mobility and Green Energy Leaders to One Monte-Carlo

One Monte-Carlo is preparing to host the 21st EVER Monaco forum, bringing together specialists in electric mobility, renewable energy and sustainable finance as the Principality pursues its carbon-neutrality goals.

UK Authorities Stop €475,000 Property Scam Using Fake Monaco Notary Credentials

British law enforcement has intercepted a €475,000 international property fraud scheme that used fraudulent Monaco notary credentials, drawing attention to cross-border scams targeting the Principality’s real estate market.

Stelios Foundation Gala Raises €610,000 for Mediterranean Marine Conservation

The Sir Stelios Philanthropic Foundation and its partners raised €610,000 at a Monte Carlo gala to support restoration of endangered Mediterranean seagrass meadows.

Monaco Luxury Property Market Holds Firm Despite Wider European Slowdown

High-end transactions in districts including Carré d'Or and Jardin Exotique indicate that Monaco’s ultra-prime property market remains resilient as wealthy international buyers continue to favor the Principality.

Monaco Outlines Corporate Law Reforms to Attract International Business

The Monaco Economic Board has presented new company law reforms aimed at modernizing corporate governance, increasing transparency and attracting more family offices and multinational holding companies.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Nears $9 Billion Sale With Monaco Investor Ties

Markets are watching a potential $9 billion sale of the Boots pharmacy business involving Monaco-resident billionaire Stefano Pessina, highlighting the Principality’s role as a base for major international private wealth.

Monaco Yacht Show Closes With $2.5 Billion Brokerage Fleet

The 2026 Monaco Yacht Show concluded at Port Hercules after featuring more than 117 superyachts, including the 102-metre Lürssen yacht Nixie, underscoring continued strength in the global luxury maritime market.

Prince Albert II Backs Rule of Law and Climate Action in Council of Europe Address

Prince Albert II used an address to the Parliamentary Assembly in Strasbourg to defend multilateralism, environmental protection and international accountability as Monaco leads the Committee of Ministers.

Italian President Sergio Mattarella Begins State Visit to Monaco

Italian President Sergio Mattarella has arrived in Monaco for a formal state visit with Prince Albert II, highlighting close diplomatic, cultural and economic ties between Italy and the Principality.

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.

Registration Opens for 27th No Finish Line Monaco Charity Event

Registration has opened for the 27th edition of No Finish Line Monaco, an eight-day charitable sporting event that raises money for children in need through participation from residents, companies and the royal family.

Rare Monaco-Built MCA Centenaire Heads to Zoute Auction

A rare 1990 MCA Centenaire, the first supercar manufactured in Monaco and powered by a Lamborghini V12 engine, is heading to auction at Zoute as collectors prepare to bid on the limited-production model.

Monaco Art and Luxury Event Raises Funds for Princess Charlene Foundation

A Monaco exhibition bringing together art collectors and luxury brands auctioned maritime artworks to raise money for the Princess Charlene Foundation’s drowning-prevention and aquatic education programs.

Stelios Foundation Raises €610,000 for Mediterranean Marine Conservation

The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation raised €610,000 at a Monaco gala, with the proceeds directed toward marine conservation and environmental protection projects across the Mediterranean.

Stade Louis-II Installs New Hybrid Pitch Ahead of Winter Fixtures

Monaco’s Stade Louis-II completed installation of a high-technology hybrid playing surface ahead of upcoming European football matches and domestic sporting events.

Monaco Emergency Services Plan Deployment of Autonomous Drones

Monaco’s emergency services are preparing to introduce self-flying drones for crisis response and damage assessment, expanding the use of automated technology in public safety operations.

AS Monaco Basket Faces Legal Hearing After Financial Appeal Rejected

AS Monaco Basket is preparing for an early-October court hearing tied to its bankruptcy restructuring after the national Olympic committee rejected its financial appeal.

Monaco Economic Board Reviews New Company Law Reforms With Business Leaders

The Monaco Economic Board brought together legal experts, regulators and corporate executives to examine changes to the Principality’s company laws and their implications for transparency and business operations.

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.