Monaco Times

International School of Monaco Launches Finance and Technology Curriculum

The International School of Monaco has introduced a specialized program in financial literacy, wealth management and digital innovation for students preparing for future roles in global business and asset management.

Prince Albert II Honors Departing Conductor Kazuki Yamada at Monaco Concert

Prince Albert II attended the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic’s summer finale at the Prince’s Palace, where departing artistic director Kazuki Yamada was formally recognized.

Three Monte Carlo Luxury Properties Secure Top International Hospitality Rankings

Three landmark Monaco properties have received top-tier placements from international hotel and culinary evaluators, contributing to increased autumn booking demand in the Principality’s luxury hospitality market.

Hollywood’s Sandcastles Begins Filming in Monte Carlo With Bradley Cooper and Margot Robbie

Production has begun in Monte Carlo on the film Sandcastles, starring Bradley Cooper and Margot Robbie, with filming at Port Hercules supported by logistical cooperation from the Monegasque government.

Prince Albert II Foundation Launches Blue Finance Initiative for Mediterranean Marine Protection

The Prince Albert II Foundation has announced a funding initiative for Mediterranean marine sanctuaries, drawing commitments from Monaco-based family offices and sustainable investment funds.

Superyacht Sales Accelerate on Côte d’Azur Ahead of Autumn Boat Shows

International yacht brokerages are reporting strong late-summer sales activity for vessels cruising the Côte d’Azur, pointing to continued demand from wealthy private and sovereign buyers.

Monaco Hosts La Vuelta Start to Complete Grand Tour Cycling Trifecta

Monaco has hosted the opening time-trial stage of La Vuelta, becoming the first sovereign territory to stage the starts of all three major international cycling tours.

Monaco Family Office Demand Drives Shortage of Premium Fontvieille Offices

Commercial property firms are reporting tight availability in Monaco’s Fontvieille business district as international family offices and wealth managers seek to relocate operations to the Principality.

Monaco Yacht Show Prepares for Record Superyacht Valuations

Brokers and shipbuilders are preparing for the 35th Monaco Yacht Show in late September, with industry analysts expecting record transaction volumes for superyachts longer than 50 metres.

Monaco and Mauritius Establish Formal Diplomatic Relations

Monaco has established official diplomatic ties with Mauritius as the Principality seeks to deepen cooperation on taxation, wealth management and sustainability with emerging international financial centres.

Monte-Carlo SBM Forecasts Record Summer Revenue on Strong Luxury Tourism

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer expects exceptionally strong third-quarter performance across its casinos, restaurants and resorts as high-spending visitors from Asia and the Middle East return to the French Riviera.

Monaco Prepares Council of Europe Summit During Committee Presidency

Monaco is preparing to host permanent representatives from 46 Council of Europe member states as the Principality uses its presidency of the Committee of Ministers to convene talks on regional stability and environmental policy.

Mareterra Property Sales Set New Price Records as Monaco Luxury Supply Tightens

Off-market transactions in Monaco’s new Mareterra district have reached record per-square-metre valuations as limited availability continues to push prices higher across the Principality’s luxury property market.

Monaco Private Banks Report Surge in Relocation Interest From Wealthy Britons

Monaco wealth managers and family offices are seeing a sharp rise in residency and capital-transfer inquiries from London-based ultra-high-net-worth clients ahead of anticipated changes to British wealth taxation.

Monaco Advances Tougher Crypto Rules in Push to Leave FATF Grey List

Monaco’s National Council has introduced stricter rules for digital-asset service providers as the Principality seeks removal from the Financial Action Task Force grey list and tighter alignment with European financial transparency stand...

Fairmont Monte Carlo Concludes Four-Day Contemporary Art Exhibition Series

The Fairmont Monte Carlo has completed a four-day contemporary art program featuring international artists, adding to the principality’s summer cultural calendar for collectors and visitors.

Société des Bains de Mer Shares Slip One Percent in Late-Summer Trading

Shares in Monaco’s state-backed luxury group Société des Bains de Mer fell one percent to 137 euros on Euronext Paris, leaving the company with a market capitalization of about 3.3 billion euros.

AS Monaco Opens Ligue One Season Unbeaten After Victory Over Marseille

AS Monaco remained undefeated after a two-nil win over Olympique de Marseille at Stade Louis the Second, strengthening the club’s early position in the French domestic championship.

Prince Albert the Second Inaugurates Restored Sainte Dévote Chapel in French Alps

Prince Albert the Second traveled to the French Alps to inaugurate a restored eleventh-century chapel dedicated to Sainte Dévote, highlighting longstanding historical and cultural ties between the Grimaldi dynasty and surrounding Europea...

Monaco Plans 13-Month Renovation of Historic Condamine Market

Government planners have completed preparations for a major modernization of the Condamine Market, with the 13-month project intended to expand food capacity and upgrade facilities while preserving the site’s traditional character.

Grimaldi Forum Reports Strong Attendance for Summer Art and Automotive Exhibitions

The Grimaldi Forum recorded high visitor engagement for summer exhibitions marking 130 years of automotive history and presenting a major contemporary art collaboration with the Centre Pompidou.

Monaco Records Heavy Summer Concentration of Rare Supercars and Hypercars

Luxury automotive activity across Monaco and the French Riviera has reached unusually high summer levels, with limited-production vehicles from Pagani, Bugatti and Koenigsegg frequently appearing between Monte Carlo, Cannes and Saint-Tro...

Luxury Hotels Across Monaco and French Riviera Benefit From International Television Productions

Hotels and private villas in Monaco, Cannes and Saint-Tropez are reporting extended seasonal demand linked to international entertainment productions, including filming for the fourth season of The White Lotus.

Monaco Hosts La Vuelta Grand Départ as Prince Albert Promotes Sports Diplomacy

Monaco hosted the opening of La Vuelta a España with a time trial through Monte Carlo and a Ride for Peace initiated by Prince Albert the Second, using the international cycling event to promote the principality’s sporting profile.

Monaco Uses Cruise Visitor Strategy to Direct More Spending Toward Local Luxury Businesses

Monaco’s government and tourism authorities have introduced pedestrian-flow measures designed to steer cruise passengers toward independent luxury retailers and high-end restaurants across the principality.

Société des Bains de Mer Expands Luxury Hospitality Portfolio and Michelin-Starred Dining

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer has added Michelin recognition across its dining portfolio while continuing major renovations at the Hôtel Métropole and Hôtel Hermitage to strengthen its luxury hospitality offering.

Monaco Expands Ocean Sustainability Partnerships to Attract Institutional Capital

The Société des Explorations de Monaco has announced new partnerships, including with CFM Indosuez, aimed at directing institutional investment toward marine conservation and sustainable ocean research.

Monaco Yacht Show to Feature 43 Superyachts Delivered in 2026

Organizers say 43 newly delivered superyachts will appear at the September Monaco Yacht Show at Port Hercules, while major European shipyards report order books extending through the end of the decade.

Savills Says Limited Supply Continues to Support Monaco’s Luxury Property Market

Savills says severe land scarcity and demand from Middle Eastern and European buyers are helping insulate Monaco’s property market from wider economic volatility, with turnkey apartments and sea-view homes leading transactions.

Monaco Property Prices Hold Near Global Highs as Mareterra Commands Premium Valuations

Average residential property prices in Monaco remain around 57,500 euros per square meter, while ultra-prime locations including Larvotto and the new Mareterra district are recording valuations above 120,000 euros per square meter.

International Family Offices Expand Their Presence in Monaco

Corporate filings and wealth management recruitment data point to continued growth in single-family offices establishing operations in Monaco, attracted by access to private banking, venture capital and luxury real estate investment oppo...

Private Banking Inflows Rise as Wealthy International Families Relocate to Monaco

Major wealth managers including Union Bancaire Privée are reporting continued capital inflows into Monaco as wealthy families seek tax efficiency, political stability and asset protection amid changes to European wealth taxation.

Monaco Advances Crypto-Asset Rules Aligned With European Union Standards

Monaco has introduced Bill 1131 to create a new authorization and compliance regime for crypto-asset service providers, drawing on the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets framework and strengthening oversight of illicit financial f...

Monaco Proposes 15 Percent Minimum Corporate Tax for Large Multinational Groups

The Prince’s Government has submitted legislation establishing a 15 percent minimum effective tax rate for multinational groups with consolidated revenue above 750 million euros, bringing Monaco’s tax framework into closer alignment with...

Monaco Intensifies Anti-Money Laundering Reforms in Bid to Exit FATF Grey List

Monaco’s government and financial security authority are tightening anti-money laundering controls and corporate transparency requirements as the principality seeks removal from the Financial Action Task Force grey list.

AS Monaco Takes Two-Goal Lead Over Marseille in Early-Season Ligue 1 Clash

AS Monaco moved two goals ahead of Olympique de Marseille at Stade Louis II after Paris Brunner scored twice in the first half of the Mediterranean derby.

AS Monaco Extends Partnership With Jewellery Brand APM Monaco for Three Years

AS Monaco agreed to a three-year extension of its commercial partnership with luxury jewellery company APM Monaco, continuing a relationship linking the football club with the Principality’s luxury retail sector.

Boat International Releases Monaco Yacht Show Market Report for Superyacht Buyers

Boat International published a dedicated Monaco Yacht Show Market Report offering pricing data and market analysis for prospective superyacht buyers, family offices and maritime investors ahead of the event.

Monaco Reaffirms Climate and Ocean Commitments at United Nations

Monaco’s diplomatic representatives reiterated the Principality’s commitment to international environmental law at the United Nations General Assembly, maintaining its focus on ocean conservation and climate resilience.

Prince Albert II Strengthens Monaco Sports Diplomacy at Mediterranean Games in Italy

Prince Albert II held meetings with international sports officials during the Mediterranean Games in Taranto, reinforcing Monaco’s involvement in regional sporting cooperation and elite athletic development.

Monaco Expands Regional Rail Investment to Ease Riviera Commuter Pressure

The State of Monaco finalized an agreement to acquire additional high-capacity regional train carriages as it seeks to ease transport congestion for workers and visitors commuting from the French Riviera.

Monaco Launches Revamped Invest Monaco Brand to Attract Family Offices and Foreign Investment

The Princely Government introduced a new Invest Monaco brand aimed at attracting international investors, family offices and high-value corporate headquarters to the Principality.

Monaco Completes La Vuelta Grand Départ After Prince Albert Opens Race at Casino Square

Monaco concluded its hosting of the opening stages of La Vuelta a España after Prince Albert II launched the race, making the city-state a host of the starting stages of all three major European cycling tours.