Monaco Times

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.

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.

Princess Charlene Named Vice-President of Monaco Olympic Committee

Princess Charlene has taken a senior role within the Monegasque Olympic Committee, using her experience as a former Olympic swimmer to promote sport, equality, and international engagement.

Prince Albert II Foundation Opens Global Funding Call for Biodiversity and Climate Projects

The Monaco-based foundation is seeking proposals for projects from two thousand and twenty-eight onward covering renewable energy, water management, and protection of vulnerable Mediterranean and polar ecosystems.

AS Monaco Basketball Seeks Urgent Hearing Over Professional Competition Eligibility

The French basketball champions have requested an expedited conciliation hearing as they seek to demonstrate long-term financial viability amid negotiations over a potential corporate takeover involving former NBA player Jamal Mashburn.

Monaco to Host First-Ever Grand Départ of the Vuelta a España

Monaco will stage the opening of the Vuelta a España for the first time, bringing international spectators, sports officials, and media to the Principality for an individual time trial.

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Unveils Renovated Suites and New Hospitality Venues

The Monaco luxury hospitality group has renovated forty rooms and seven Diamond Suites at the Hôtel de Paris and introduced the Gustave cocktail bar at the Hôtel Hermitage ahead of the autumn season.

Monaco Expands Luxury Property and Yachting Services Through Magrey and Sons Partnership

Magrey and Sons has formed an exclusive partnership with Yachting Concept Monaco to combine French Riviera property services with Mediterranean superyacht sales and charter offerings for ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Monaco Yacht Show Reports Record Superyacht Lengths Ahead of Thirty-Fifth Edition

The Monaco Yacht Show says the average length of attending superyachts has reached a record forty-one metres despite a smaller global new-build order book, with a new Designer Gallery planned for the September exhibition.

Epochal Corporation Opens Monaco Base to Pursue European Investments in Artificial Intelligence and Critical Infrastructure

The Dubai-based single-family office founded by Neel Khokhani has established a European research and investment hub in Monaco focused on deep technology, power grids, and critical resource supply chains.

Monaco Real Estate Prices Reach Record Highs as Larvotto Surpasses Seventy-One Thousand Euros per Square Metre

Official property data shows average prices across Monaco at fifty-seven thousand five hundred and sixty-nine euros per square metre, while Larvotto has reached a new record following the completion of the Mareterra luxury development.

LaFerrari Breakdown in Casino Square Draws Global Attention to Monaco's Luxury Car Culture

A LaFerrari owned by a Saudi billionaire broke down in Casino Square, attracting widespread international attention and highlighting the visibility of Monaco's concentration of ultra-luxury vehicles during the summer season.

Pharmacies Sell Out of Eclipse Glasses Ahead of Rare Partial Solar Eclipse in Monaco

Pharmacies across Monte Carlo have sold out of protective eyewear as residents and visitors prepare to watch a rare partial solar eclipse visible over the Mediterranean.

Grimaldi Forum Brings Shrek The Musical to Monaco for First Run

The Grimaldi Forum has announced the cast for Monaco's first production of Shrek The Musical, expanding the Principality's entertainment offering as demand from families living in and visiting the region evolves.

Swiss National Day Gala at Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel Sells Out

The Club Suisse de Monaco's sold-out Swiss National Day celebration at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel highlighted the Principality's longstanding financial, cultural and social ties with its Swiss expatriate community.

Monaco Launches Underwater Flight Experience for Luxury Riviera Visitors

A marine recreation company has introduced an underwater flight experience near Monaco, offering yacht charter guests and other visitors a new way to explore the Mediterranean seabed using aquatic technology.

Monaco Welcomes Ocean's Eleven Prequel Filming as Production Returns to the Riviera

Film crews have arrived in Monaco to shoot scenes for an upcoming Ocean's Eleven prequel, bringing another major international production to the Principality and supporting activity among local hospitality and logistics businesses.

AS Monaco Basketball Appeals Regulatory Dispute to French Olympic and Sports Committee

AS Monaco's basketball club has taken an ongoing regulatory dispute to the French National Olympic and Sports Committee, escalating a case involving one of Europe's prominent basketball teams.

Monaco United Secures Sponsorship Deal With Brazilian Aesthetics Company Rennova

Monaco United has announced an international sponsorship agreement with Brazilian aesthetics company Rennova, adding another global commercial partnership for a Monaco-based sports organisation.

Monaco's National Council Advances Equal Survivor Pension Rights for Widows and Widowers

Monaco's National Council is advancing legislation that would establish equal survivor pension rights for widows and widowers, continuing efforts to modernise the Principality's social protection framework.

Zuma Cannes Marks Second Anniversary as Riviera Luxury Dining Demand Remains Strong

Zuma Cannes has marked its second anniversary as demand for premium dining and waterfront hospitality remains strong across the French Riviera despite broader global economic uncertainty.

Monaco Businesses Mark a Decade of Government-Backed Green Trade Initiatives

Businesses in Monaco are marking ten years of government-backed sustainability initiatives focused on reducing single-use plastics and lowering carbon footprints across the Principality's retail and luxury hospitality sectors.

AS Monaco Beats Liverpool 3-2 at Anfield in Preseason Match

AS Monaco secured a three-two preseason victory over Liverpool at Anfield, giving the Principality's football club a high-profile result ahead of the upcoming Champions League and Ligue One seasons.

Prince Albert Offers Condolences to Colombia After Deadly Earthquake

Prince Albert II has expressed solidarity with Colombia following a magnitude seven point four earthquake that killed more than two hundred people, while Monegasque expatriates and local philanthropic groups have mobilised disaster relie...

Cybersecurity Experts Warn Riviera Luxury Hotels of Targeted Wireless Network Attacks

Cybersecurity authorities are warning wealthy travellers and business executives on the French Riviera that criminals are targeting unsecured hotel wireless networks to intercept sensitive financial information and corporate communicatio...

Monaco Prepares for 2026 La Vuelta Grand Départ Through Formula One Circuit

Monaco is finalising preparations for the 2026 La Vuelta cycling Grand Départ later this month, with the international race route set to pass through Port Hercules, Casino Square and sections of the Formula One circuit.

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Renovates Diamond Suites at Hôtel Hermitage

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer has unveiled renovated Diamond Suites and the Gustave cocktail bar at the Hôtel Hermitage as the luxury hospitality group continues upgrading its premium offering for international high-net-worth guests.

Monaco Yacht Show Adds Designer Gallery as Demand for Bespoke Superyachts Grows

Organisers of the Monaco Yacht Show are introducing a dedicated designer gallery and new Upper Deck Lounge services as wealthy clients increasingly seek customised superyachts, highlighting the growing role of bespoke naval architecture ...

Monaco Private Banks Raise Entry Requirements for Ultra-High-Net-Worth Clients

Wealth management advisers say some private banks in Monaco are seeking initial deposits of between €1 million and €5 million from new ultra-high-net-worth clients, well above the government's €500,000 minimum deposit requirement for res...

Monaco Introduces Legislation to Tighten and Modernise Crypto Asset Regulation

The Prince's Government has introduced legislation to overhaul the legal framework for cryptocurrency and digital asset service providers, aiming to modernise regulation while maintaining strict international compliance standards and sup...

Monaco Property Prices Reach Record €57,569 Per Square Meter as Ultra-Prime Demand Surges

Official statistics show average residential property prices in Monaco have reached €57,569 per square meter in 2026, with ultra-prime developments such as Mareterra trading above €100,000 per square meter as international demand continu...

Ferrari LaFerrari Breakdown in Monaco Draws Global Luxury Media Attention

A Saudi billionaire’s Ferrari LaFerrari required a tow truck in Casino Square in Monte Carlo, attracting international automotive and luxury media attention and briefly disrupting traffic in one of Monaco’s most prominent public spaces.

Monaco’s Digital Finance Startups Attract More International Private Investment

Blockchain and artificial intelligence trading projects based in Monaco are continuing to attract multimillion-dollar private funding rounds from international investors, reflecting the Principality’s efforts to expand its financial tech...

Monte-Carlo Summer Festival Heads Toward Finale After Strong Season

The Société des Bains de Mer is preparing for the final performances of the Monte-Carlo Summer Festival at the Salle des Étoiles, bringing an event season that supported luxury hospitality activity and premium hotel occupancy across the ...

Prince Albert Highlights Monaco’s Sporting Ties With France at Tour de France Femmes Finale

Prince Albert II attended the conclusion of the Tour de France Femmes in Nice alongside regional officials including the city’s mayor, highlighting the sporting and cultural links between Monaco and the neighboring French Riviera.

AS Monaco Moves to End Paul Pogba Contract After Recurring Injury Problems

AS Monaco has notified representatives of French midfielder Paul Pogba of its intention to terminate his contract by mutual agreement before the transfer window closes, following continued physical setbacks during his time at the club.

Monaco Family Offices See Continued Inflows From Ultra-High-Net-Worth Families

Wealth managers and legal advisers in Monte Carlo continue to report new arrivals of ultra-high-net-worth families establishing single- and multi-family offices, attracted by Monaco’s political stability, regulated financial sector and l...

Monaco Prepares to Host Opening Stages of La Vuelta

Monaco is preparing to host the opening stages of the Tour of Spain from August 20 to 23, an event that will make the Principality the only sovereign state to have hosted the starting events of all three cycling Grand Tours.

Monaco Yacht Show to Host World Debut of 102-Metre Superyacht Nixie

The 102-metre custom superyacht Nixie is set to make its public debut at Port Hercules during the Monaco Yacht Show, adding one of the year’s largest new private vessels to the Principality’s showcase of the global superyacht industry.