Monaco Times

Prince Jacques Receives Keys to Les Baux-de-Provence During Royal Family Visit

Prince Jacques was presented with the keys to Les Baux-de-Provence during a visit by Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene, renewing historical ties between the Grimaldi family and southern France.

Monaco Auction House Prepares Two-Day Sale of More Than 730 Luxury and Fine Art Lots

Hôtel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo will offer more than 730 lots in a mid-September auction expected to attract international collectors, luxury investors and private wealth advisers.

AS Monaco Plans Centenary Match Against Montpellier at Stade Louis II

AS Monaco has finalised plans for a centenary match against Montpellier, with prominent football figures including Arsène Wenger expected to attend celebrations marking the club’s 100-year history.

Matchroom Boxing Brings Monte-Carlo Showdown Back to Salle des Étoiles

Matchroom Boxing has partnered with Société des Bains de Mer to stage the seventh Monte-Carlo Showdown in December, returning an internationally broadcast boxing event to the principality.

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene Attend Norwegian King’s State Funeral

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene represented Monaco at the state funeral of King Harald V in Oslo, joining European royalty and international heads of state at the ceremony.

Balthazar Yachting Launches Seasonal Charter Service Between Monaco and Dubai

Luxury maritime company Balthazar Yachting has introduced a seasonal service connecting the French Riviera and the United Arab Emirates, targeting travel demand from wealthy Middle Eastern clients.

Tankoa Yachts Adds Two 50-Metre Superyachts to Monaco Show Line-Up

Italian shipyard Tankoa Yachts will display the newly launched Spirit and Loewe at the Monaco Yacht Show, expanding its presence as builders compete for buyers visiting Port Hercules.

Sirena Superyachts Chooses Monaco for World Premiere of First Steel-Hulled Yacht

Sirena Superyachts will unveil its first 42-metre steel-hulled vessel at the Monaco Yacht Show, using the event to target wealthy buyers seeking highly customised yachts below 50 metres.

AS Monaco Transfer Plans Disrupted After Chelsea and Everton Deals Collapse

AS Monaco withdrew from a £47 million agreement to sell Lamine Camara to Chelsea after another major transfer fell through, disrupting the football club’s financial plans at the end of the transfer window.

Monaco Joins First International Space Summit in Push for High-Technology Investment

Monegasque diplomatic and scientific representatives attended the inaugural International Space Summit in Paris as Monaco seeks to broaden its economic base and attract investment in aerospace and advanced technology.

Monaco Grand Prix VIP Packages Draw Strong Early Demand for 2026

Hospitality agencies and yacht charter companies are reporting heavy advance bookings for premium terraces and luxury accommodation around the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, highlighting the race’s continuing importance to the principality’s to...

Monaco Luxury Property Buyers Turn More Selective as Market Normalises

Property analysts say Monaco’s residential market has shifted away from post-pandemic urgency, with wealthy international buyers still paying premium prices but concentrating on high-quality, move-in-ready homes.

Société des Bains de Mer Advances Second One Monte-Carlo Residential Development

Monaco hospitality and entertainment group Société des Bains de Mer is moving ahead with preparations for another One Monte-Carlo residential complex above Thermes Marins as it expands further into ultra-luxury property.

Monaco Yacht Show to Feature Record Fleet Led by 111-Metre Leviathan

The Monaco Yacht Show will feature the 111-metre Oceanco superyacht Leviathan at the head of a multibillion-euro fleet in Port Hercules, drawing international brokers, buyers and maritime industry leaders.

Edmond de Rothschild Opens New Monaco Headquarters as Wealth Business Expands

Swiss private banking group Edmond de Rothschild has inaugurated new headquarters in Monaco, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the principality as it targets growing international family-office capital.

Monaco Regulator Fines Julius Baer €1.5 Million Over Anti-Money Laundering Failures

Monaco’s financial regulator has fined Julius Baer’s local wealth management business €1.5 million after an inspection found shortcomings in anti-money laundering controls and delays in reporting suspicious transactions involving ultra-h...

AS Monaco Beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 Away in Ligue 1

AS Monaco secured a 2-1 victory over reigning French champions Paris Saint-Germain in Paris, strengthening the club’s league position ahead of its centenary celebrations later this month.

Monaco Marks Prince Albert I’s Legacy and Century-Old Oceanographic Mission

Cultural institutions are commemorating the anniversary of Prince Albert I’s accession, highlighting his maritime exploration and the founding of Monaco’s Oceanographic Museum.

Monaco Alzheimer’s Charity Walk Draws High-Profile Philanthropic Support

The Monaco Walks Together initiative will raise funds for the Monegasque Association for Alzheimer’s Research through a charity route across Monaco-Ville ending at the Princess Grace Japanese Garden.

Yannick Alléno to Host Martino Ruggieri at L’Abysse Monte-Carlo

Yannick Alléno will welcome Martino Ruggieri to L’Abysse at the Hôtel Hermitage for a Festival des Étoilés collaboration combining Mediterranean and Japanese culinary influences.

Alain Ducasse and Björn Frantzén to Collaborate at Festival des Étoilés Monte-Carlo

Chefs Alain Ducasse and Björn Frantzén will stage a joint culinary event at Le Louis XV in the Hôtel de Paris as part of Monaco’s autumn Festival des Étoilés programme.

Monaco Business Expo Prepares to Focus on Sustainability and Digital Transformation

The Monaco Business Expo at Le Méridien Beach Plaza will bring together local entrepreneurs and international executives to discuss sustainable growth, digital transformation and the business environment in the principality.

Astronaut Thomas Pesquet Addresses Monaco Conference Ahead of Commercial Space Mission

French astronaut Thomas Pesquet spoke at One Monte-Carlo about his planned command of the Vast PAM-6 commercial mission to the International Space Station as Monaco expands its interest in aerospace technology.

Société des Bains de Mer Shares Gain on Strong Hospitality and Casino Performance

Shares in Monaco’s state-backed hospitality and gaming group strengthened in Paris trading as summer tourism revenue and high-end spending supported its hotels and entertainment businesses.

Savills Forecasts Further Ultra-Prime Property Growth in Monaco

Savills said scarce luxury housing inventory is supporting demand in areas including Carré d’Or, Larvotto, Monte Carlo and Fontvieille, particularly among European and Middle Eastern buyers.

Sotheby’s Says Monaco Luxury Property Market Remains Resilient Amid Global Wealth Migration

Sotheby’s International Realty’s 2026 outlook identified Monaco as a resilient ultra-prime housing market, supported by limited supply and continued demand from internationally mobile wealthy buyers.

Monaco Yacht Show Launches Blue Wake Sustainability Hub for Maritime Technology

Organisers of the 35th Monaco Yacht Show will introduce a dedicated environmental technology zone showcasing propulsion systems and sustainable refit materials aimed at reducing the footprint of luxury yachting.

Monaco Yacht Show to Feature More Than 120 Superyachts and Over 40 World Premieres

More than 120 superyachts averaging 50 metres in length are expected at Port Hercules, with around 30,000 buyers and industry professionals due to attend the Monaco Yacht Show.

Louis Vuitton Secures Multi-Year Title Sponsorship of Monaco Formula One Grand Prix

The Automobile Club de Monaco and Formula One confirmed that Louis Vuitton will become the official title sponsor of the Monaco Grand Prix under a multi-year agreement.

McKinsey Sees Greater Underwriting Discipline as Reinsurance Market Softens

McKinsey told the Monte Carlo reinsurance summit that insurers are balancing pressure to deploy excess capital against growing climate and cybersecurity liabilities as market conditions become more competitive.

Monaco Banking Group Says FATF Grey-List Compliance Plan Is Near Substantial Completion

The Monegasque Association for Financial Activities said Monaco is advancing its Financial Action Task Force compliance reforms and that no financial institutions have left the principality since enhanced monitoring began.

Monaco Banks Hold More Than €182 Billion as Private Banking Sector Remains Stable

The Monegasque Association for Financial Activities said 25 private banks remain active in Monaco and collectively hold more than €182 billion in deposited assets.

Swiss Re Warns of Rising Climate, Geopolitical and AI Risks at Monte Carlo Summit

Swiss Re executives called for tighter underwriting discipline at the Rendez-Vous de Septembre, citing natural catastrophes, geopolitical instability and emerging artificial intelligence risks facing the global insurance industry.

More Than 3,000 Reinsurance Executives Gather in Monte Carlo for Rendez-Vous de Septembre

Senior insurance executives, brokers and private-capital managers convened in Monaco for the 68th Rendez-Vous de Septembre as the global reinsurance industry prepares for its key contract renewal season.

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene Attend King Harald V’s State Funeral in Oslo

Monaco’s sovereign couple joined European royalty and international heads of state in Oslo for the state funeral of Norway’s King Harald V, reflecting the principality’s longstanding ties with European royal houses.

Monaco’s Mareterra Development Generates $3 Billion Net Profit Within Six Months

Financial disclosures show Monaco’s $2.3 billion Mareterra coastal extension generated a $3 billion net profit within six months of completion, supported by investment from international billionaires and prominent Monegasque families.

Monaco Expands Environmental Programs for World Cleanup Day

Monaco’s municipal government announced a series of environmental programs throughout September, linking local waste-reduction and civic initiatives with the Principality’s wider commitments to Mediterranean conservation.

Prince Jacques Receives Keys to Les Baux-de-Provence in Historic Ceremony

Hereditary Prince Jacques was presented with the keys to Les Baux-de-Provence during a ceremony attended by Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene, marking the longstanding historical ties between the Grimaldi family and the French commune.

Monaco’s Historic Lycée Albert Premier Reopens After Year-Long Low-Carbon Renovation

Lycée Albert Premier reopened after a year of structural renovation aimed at sharply reducing the historic secondary school’s carbon footprint as Monaco applies tighter environmental standards to public infrastructure.

Monte-Carlo Auction House Prepares Sale of More Than 730 Art and Jewelry Lots

Hôtel des Ventes de Monte-Carlo assembled more than 730 fine-art, jewelry and luxury lots for its mid-September autumn auction amid continued demand from collectors in the Riviera market.

F.P. Journe Unveils Timepiece Supporting Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation

Geneva-based watchmaker F.P. Journe introduced an exclusive timepiece benefiting the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, linking high-end watch collecting with the foundation’s environmental philanthropy.

Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo Names Laurent Herschbach as General Manager

Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo appointed former Ritz Paris executive Laurent Herschbach as general manager from October 1, bringing three decades of luxury hospitality experience to the independent Belle Époque property.

Luxury Yacht Operators Expand Monaco-Dubai Charter Links

Luxury yachting companies are expanding seasonal routes between Monaco and Dubai, with operators including Balthazar Yachting targeting wealthy clients who divide their time between European and Middle Eastern destinations.

AS Monaco Beats Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 to Stay Top of Ligue 1

AS Monaco came from behind in the second half to defeat Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 at the Parc des Princes, keeping the Monegasque club at the top of the French league.