Monaco Times

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez Sign Prenup Protecting Their Separate Fortunes

The newlyweds chose a separation-of-assets regime before their private Portuguese wedding, while a separate, long-reported agreement is said to guarantee Rodríguez about £85,000 a month if they split.

Thieves Steal Antonello da Messina Renaissance Masterpieces From Sicilian Museum

Three panels from the 1473 San Gregorio Polyptych and a double-sided devotional painting were taken in a Ferragosto heist in Messina, with experts estimating the stolen works could be worth €70 million to €80 million.

Italian Speed Camera Issues Nearly 32,000 Fines in 10 Weeks, Worth More Than €3 Million

The camera on the Paullese highway near Spino d'Adda averaged about 450 speeding tickets a day, with almost two-thirds involving drivers no more than 10 km/h over the limit.

AS Monaco Launches Regional Biodiversity Initiative Focused on Beekeeping

AS Monaco has expanded its environmental programme with a regional biodiversity project centred on apiculture, aligning the football club’s sustainability efforts with Monaco’s broader environmental priorities.

Monte Carlo Nightlife Expands Be Safe Transport Initiative for Late-Night Visitors

Nightclub operators and public safety organisations in Monte Carlo have expanded the Be Safe initiative, offering dedicated transport services for nightlife customers as Monaco strengthens its focus on safe luxury entertainment.

Monaco’s Ultra-Prime Property Market Tightens as Demand Concentrates in Monte Carlo

Luxury property analysts have identified a premium corridor linking the Monte-Carlo Casino, Hotel Metropole and Mareterra district as a new “Billionaires Triangle”, reflecting strong demand for scarce high-end homes in the Principality.

Monaco Continues to Attract International Wealth and Family Offices

Private banks and wealth advisers in Monaco are reporting continued growth in residency inquiries and family-office activity as ultra-high-net-worth individuals seek political stability, tax efficiency and access to European financial ma...

Monaco Advances Legal Protections for People Born in the Principality Without Citizenship

Monaco's government has advanced legislation aimed at strengthening the rights and legal protections of people born in the Principality who do not hold Monegasque citizenship, as authorities seek to update civil law while addressing demo...

Monte-Carlo Summer Festival Ends Season of Cultural Events and Philanthropic Galas

The Monte-Carlo Summer Festival has concluded its season of performances and charity events, including the Monaco Red Cross Gala and Fight Aids Monaco evening, reinforcing the Principality's role as a destination for luxury entertainment...

Interpol Expands Search for Suspect in Monaco Car Bombing Targeting Ukrainian Billionaire

International law enforcement agencies have intensified efforts to locate a Ukrainian national suspected of organizing a targeted explosive attack in Monaco that injured billionaire Vadym Yermolaiev, bringing increased security scrutiny ...

Boots Takeover Talks Stall, Complicating Plans for Monaco-Based Billionaire Stefano Pessina

Negotiations over a potential takeover of the Boots retail business have stalled after prospective buyers reduced their offers, affecting the corporate and wealth-planning strategies of Monaco-based billionaire Stefano Pessina, a major s...

Monaco Property Prices Remain World's Highest as Ultra-Prime Values Rise Further

Monaco continues to rank as the world's most expensive residential property market, with average prices exceeding fifty-seven thousand euros per square meter and prime developments regularly trading above one hundred thousand euros, acco...

Monaco Yacht Show Adds Designer Gallery and New Superyacht Debuts for 2026

The Monaco Yacht Show has announced a new Designer Gallery and several global debuts of ultra-luxury vessels for its September edition, strengthening the event's role as a major gathering for the international superyacht and maritime wea...

Monaco Prepares to Host La Vuelta Grand Départ in Major Sports Tourism Event

Monaco is completing preparations for the August start of the Vuelta a España, a landmark event for the Principality's sports and luxury hospitality sectors that will make Monaco the only city-state to have hosted the start of all three ...

Dubai-Based Epochal Corporation Opens European Family Office Base in Monaco

Epochal Corporation, a single-family investment office focused on long-term investments, has opened a new Monaco base to oversee European portfolio research in areas including artificial intelligence infrastructure, deep technology and c...

Monaco Modernizes Digital Asset Rules to Align With European Standards

Monaco's financial authorities have introduced legislation to update rules governing crypto-asset and digital finance providers, bringing the Principality's regulatory framework closer to European standards as Monaco seeks to attract com...

Monaco Moves to Impose OECD Fifteen Percent Minimum Tax on Large Multinationals

Monaco's government has submitted legislation to establish a fifteen percent minimum effective tax rate for multinational groups with annual turnover above seven hundred and fifty million euros, bringing the Principality closer to OECD s...

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.

Monaco Emergency Crews Contain Motor Yacht Tender Fire at Port Hercules

Firefighters and emergency responders extinguished a blaze aboard a tender vessel at Port Hercules without damage to nearby superyachts, ahead of major maritime exhibitions in the Principality.

Monaco Launches Urban High Jump Competition at Quai Albert Ier

The Principality has staged the first edition of a new urban athletics event focused on high jump, bringing international athletes and spectators to the Port Hercules waterfront.

Monte-Carlo Summer Festival Closes Season With Strong Luxury Tourism Activity

The festival at the Salle des Étoiles is concluding its summer programme of international performances, supporting demand across Monaco's luxury restaurants, hotels, and yacht charter businesses.

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.