Monaco Times

Monaco Heritage Programme Highlights Contrast Between Monte-Carlo and Mareterra

The Institut du Patrimoine has completed its summer cultural programme, offering guided visits that explored the contrast between Monte-Carlo’s Belle Époque architecture and the sustainable urban design of the new Mareterra district.

AS Monaco Enters UEFA Conference League Playoffs After Demanding Pre-Season

AS Monaco has reached the UEFA Conference League playoff round after a competitive pre-season that included high-profile matches against clubs such as Liverpool, extending the Principality’s presence in European football.

LUXE PACK Monaco Highlights Sustainability in Luxury Packaging Industry

International luxury brands, packaging manufacturers and technology providers are preparing for LUXE PACK Monaco at the Grimaldi Forum, with sustainability expected to feature prominently across the exhibition.

Luxury Monte-Carlo 2026 Exhibition Brings Fine Jewellery and High-End Craftsmanship to Monaco

Jewellery designers, collectors and luxury industry executives are preparing for Luxury Monte-Carlo 2026, an immersive exhibition focused on craftsmanship, heritage and storytelling.

Prince Albert II Pays Tribute to Departing Philharmonic Director Kazuki Yamada

Prince Albert II and the Monegasque royal family hosted a farewell concert for conductor Kazuki Yamada at the Prince’s Palace, marking the end of his decade leading the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra.

Oceanco to Showcase Exploration Superyachts Leviathan and Draak at Monaco Yacht Show

Oceanco will present the exploration vessels Leviathan and Draak at the Monaco Yacht Show, highlighting growing interest in superyachts designed for scientific research and environmental exploration.

Monaco Yacht Show Draws High-Value Superyachts as Global Brokerage Activity Strengthens

Ten of the world’s most expensive superyachts are expected at the Monaco Yacht Show at Port Hercules, including the 72-metre Feadship Vanish, which is listed at €148 million.

AS Monaco and Paul Pogba Agree to End Playing Contract

AS Monaco and former France international Paul Pogba have mutually terminated the midfielder’s contract, which had been due to run until June 2027 after an injury-affected spell with the club.

Monaco’s Larvotto Property Prices Top €70,000 Per Square Metre as Mareterra Resales Lift Values

Luxury property prices in Monaco’s Larvotto district have crossed €70,000 per square metre for the first time, with the two-billion-euro Mareterra reclamation project influencing the area’s resale market.

Monaco Makes Cycling History as La Vuelta a España 2026 Begins in the Principality

Monaco has become the first city-state to host the start of all three major European Grand Tours, with professional cycling teams setting off on a Mediterranean route officially launched by Prince Albert II.

AS Monaco and Paul Pogba Mutually End Contract Ahead of New Season

AS Monaco has agreed to terminate its contract with former France international Paul Pogba, ending an injury-hit spell at the club as the midfielder struggled to return to elite competition following a previous doping suspension.

Monaco Hosts First-Ever Vuelta a España Grand Départ With Major Security Operation

Prince Albert II inaugurated the 2026 Vuelta a España in Monte Carlo, marking the first time the Spanish Grand Tour has started in Monaco and prompting a major security operation involving Spanish Guardia Civil and Monegasque authorities.

Oceanco’s 111-Metre Leviathan to Be Largest Superyacht at 2026 Monaco Yacht Show

Dutch shipbuilder Oceanco’s 111-metre custom superyacht Leviathan is set to be the largest vessel at the 2026 Monaco Yacht Show in Port Hercules, reflecting continued demand for highly customized luxury yachts and support vessels.

Monaco Family Offices See Rising Demand From International Wealthy Families

Private wealth advisers in Monaco are reporting stronger demand for multi-family office services as international wealthy families seek independent legal, tax and real estate coordination to manage cross-border regulations and long-term ...

Monaco’s Two Billion Euro Mareterra District Nears Full Residential Occupancy

The six-hectare Mareterra land reclamation project has reached near-total residential occupancy, highlighting strong demand for luxury housing in Monaco following the two billion euro expansion of the Principality’s territory into the Me...

Monaco Property Prices Remain at Record Levels Amid Severe Shortage of Prime Homes

Residential property prices in Monaco remain historically high as limited availability of turnkey ultra-prime homes in Monte Carlo and Fontvieille continues to meet strong demand from international buyers seeking European assets and poli...

Monaco Government Proposes New Crypto-Asset Rules to Align With European Standards

Monaco’s government has submitted legislation to the National Council creating a new legal framework for crypto-asset service providers, with authorization required from the Commission for the Control of Financial Activities and rules de...

AS Monaco Beats Górnik Zabrze Three-Two Away in UEFA Conference League Playoffs

AS Monaco secured a three-two victory in Poland against Górnik Zabrze, strengthening its position in the European qualification rounds and giving the Principality an early-season sporting boost.

Superyacht Bookings for 2027 Monaco Grand Prix Surge Nearly a Year Ahead of Race Week

International yacht brokers are reporting an early rush for berths and hospitality vessels in Port Hercules as wealthy clients secure positions for the 2027 Formula One Monaco Grand Prix well ahead of the event.

Monaco Marks Fifty Years of Mediterranean Conservation Under Ramoge Agreement

The Oceanographic Museum of Monaco has opened an exhibition marking five decades of regional marine protection under the Ramoge agreement and highlighting the Principality’s involvement in Mediterranean conservation.

Black Jack Wins Fourth Straight Line Honours in Palermo to Monte Carlo Regatta

The one-hundred-foot racing yacht Black Jack completed the five-hundred-nautical-mile course in just over forty-seven hours to win the twenty-first Palermo to Monte Carlo race and retain the Giuseppe Tasca D’Almerita Challenge Trophy.

Prince Albert Attends Final Monte Carlo Philharmonic Concert Under Kazuki Yamada

Prince Albert the Second attended an open-air concert at the Prince’s Palace marking Kazuki Yamada’s departure after nearly a decade as director of the Monte Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra.

French Riviera Superyacht Charters Maintain Strong Pricing as Premium Summer Demand Holds

Luxury yacht brokers and maritime intelligence firms report sustained demand for premium vessels across the Côte d’Azur, with some superyacht charters commanding more than one hundred fifty thousand euros a week during the summer season.

Monaco Hosts Start of 2026 Vuelta Cycling Race as Tourism and Hospitality Receive Summer Boost

Monte Carlo and the Formula One circuit were turned into an urban cycling route for the Grand Départ of the eighty-first Vuelta, generating international exposure and supporting late-summer activity across Monaco’s hospitality sector.

Monte Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Reports Strong Global Demand After Major Hotel Renovations

The Monaco luxury hospitality group is seeing strong international bookings at properties including the Hôtel de Paris and renovated Hôtel Hermitage, underscoring continued demand from affluent travellers for the Principality’s high-end ...

Monaco Private Banks Raise Wealth Thresholds for International Residency Applicants

Private banking institutions in Monaco are requiring international clients seeking residency certificates to make initial deposits of between one million and five million euros, reflecting increasingly stringent onboarding requirements.

Monaco Prime Property Prices Remain at Record Levels as Global Wealth Migration Drives Demand

Residential prices in Monaco’s prime districts, including Monte Carlo and Larvotto, remain at historic highs in 2026 as wealthy international buyers seek long-term investments in the tightly constrained two-square-kilometre territory.

Monaco Hosts First-Ever La Vuelta a España Grand Départ as Summer Tourism Gets Major Boost

The 2026 La Vuelta a España begins in Monaco on August 20 for the first time, bringing an international sporting event to the Principality and supporting late-summer demand across Monte Carlo and the French Riviera.

Monaco Private Banks Raise Entry Requirements as Demand From International Wealthy Clients Grows

Private banks in Monaco are increasingly seeking initial deposits of more than €1 million from new clients as international families pursue residency and wealth-management options in the Principality amid geopolitical and tax uncertainty...

Monaco Property Prices Remain the World’s Highest as Average Resales Near €60,000 Per Square Meter

Monaco’s average resale property price reached €57,569 per square meter, according to the Monaco Real Estate Observatory, keeping the Principality at the top of the global market amid severe land scarcity and sustained demand from wealth...

Monaco Private Banks Strengthen AI Compliance as EU Transparency Rules Tighten

Private banks and family offices in Monaco are upgrading digital security and compliance systems as European Union rules on artificial intelligence transparency increase pressure to protect confidential financial information.

Côte d’Azur Job Forum Offers More Than One Thousand Positions Near Monaco

More than one thousand jobs were offered at a major recruitment forum at Nice’s Allianz Riviera, supporting the regional pipeline of hospitality and service workers needed by Monaco and the wider luxury tourism economy.

Monaco’s Historic Exotic Garden Prepares to Reopen After Six-Year Renovation

Monaco’s authorities are preparing to reopen the iconic Exotic Garden following a six-year renovation, restoring a major cliffside attraction and adding to the principality’s tourism offering.

AS Monaco Reassesses Ligue 1 Campaign After Late Draw With Toulouse

AS Monaco is reviewing its early-season approach after conceding a late equaliser against Toulouse, with the club seeking to maintain its competitive standing in Ligue 1 and its wider European ambitions.

Saint-Paul de Vence Festival Marks Fifteenth Anniversary With Cultural Programme

The Festival de Saint-Paul de Vence has celebrated its fifteenth anniversary with a programme of cultural performances that continues to attract Monaco residents and other affluent audiences from across the Côte d’Azur.

Zimmermann Stages Luxury Fashion Event Near Monaco at Cap d’Antibes

Australian fashion house Zimmermann held an exclusive event at Cap d’Antibes, using the wider French Riviera market to reach Monaco-based wealthy clients and summer visitors.

Le Fernet Monte-Carlo Opens as Monaco Adds New Luxury Dining Venue

Le Fernet Monte-Carlo has opened as a new luxury brasserie serving Monaco’s international residents and affluent Riviera visitors, adding another premium dining option to the principality’s hospitality market.

Navis Marine Marks Yacht Brokerage Expansion With Monaco Client Event

International yacht brokerage Navis Marine held a client event in Monaco to mark its expansion, underscoring the principality’s continuing role in high-value and off-market superyacht transactions.

Rothschild and Company Expands Family Office Advisory Services in Monaco

Rothschild and Company is expanding bespoke advisory services for entrepreneurs and multi-generational family offices in Monaco, responding to continued demand from ultra-high-net-worth clients establishing financial and wealth managemen...

Monaco Opens Dedicated Themed Area at Germany’s Europa-Park

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene have inaugurated a Monaco-themed area at Germany’s Europa-Park, promoting the principality’s heritage, tourism appeal and motorsport history to a wider European leisure audience.

Prince Albert Backs 225-Kilometre Water Bike Challenge for Pelagos Sanctuary

Prince Albert the Second has endorsed a 225-kilometre water bike challenge led by Princess Charlene to raise awareness and conservation funding for the Pelagos Sanctuary, a protected marine area in the Mediterranean.

Stelios Foundation Commits Ten Million Euros to Healthcare Facilities Across Greek Islands

A Monaco-based philanthropic foundation established by Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has pledged ten million euros to support healthcare infrastructure on remote Greek islands, extending the reach of Monaco-based family philanthropy beyond th...

Monaco Intensifies Night-Time Traffic Checks Ahead of August Tourism Peak

Monaco police have stepped up overnight road checks targeting excessive supercar noise and traffic violations as the principality prepares for heavy congestion during the August Riviera holiday period.

Informa Prestige to Launch Superyacht Refit Summit in Monaco Next Spring

Global events company Informa Prestige is creating a new Monaco summit focused on superyacht refitting, with the event aimed at growing demand for sustainable upgrades and technical work across the aging international fleet.

Thirty-Nine Yachts Set Sail in Palermo-Monte Carlo Offshore Regatta

Thirty-nine international sailing vessels have departed from the Gulf of Mondello for the twenty-first Palermo-Montecarlo regatta, continuing the long-standing maritime links between Sicily’s yachting community and Monaco’s Port Hercules.