Monaco Times

Monte Carlo Wine and Fine Dining Auctions Report Record Sales

Auction houses in Monaco are reporting record bidding for rare wines and luxury dining experiences as wealthy residents and international collectors compete for premium offerings.

Monaco Yacht Show Draws Record Industry Participation as Sustainable Superyachts Take Focus

The 2026 Monaco Yacht Show is reporting unprecedented exhibitor and buyer participation at Port Hercule, with hydrogen propulsion, hybrid vessels and marine sustainability technologies taking a prominent role.

Netflix’s Final ‘Emily in Paris’ Season Brings Monaco to a Global Streaming Audience

Netflix has confirmed that Monaco will feature among the filming locations for the sixth and final season of “Emily in Paris,” giving the Principality prominent exposure through one of the platform’s most internationally recognised series.

Prince Albert II Foundation and Gere Foundation Form Environmental Partnership

The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the Gere Foundation have signed an agreement establishing a framework for cooperation on environmental protection, planetary health and future initiatives drawing on the organisations’ expert...

Monaco Makes Davis Cup History With 3-1 Victory Over Finland

Monaco defeated Finland 3-1 in Espoo to reach the Davis Cup Qualifiers for the first time, securing a place among the competition’s top 32 nations after a decisive performance led by Valentin Vacherot and the Principality’s doubles team.

Monaco Smart and Sustainable Marina Rendezvous Highlights Next Generation of Green Port Technology

The sixth Monaco Smart and Sustainable Marina Rendezvous brought together marina operators, investors, architects and technology companies to showcase greener infrastructure, smarter mooring systems and other innovations aimed at reducin...

Société des Bains de Mer Launches Climate Adaptation Review After Extreme Summer Heat

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer has begun reviewing terraces, staff uniforms and operating practices after extreme Mediterranean heat disrupted restaurant activity during the summer, highlighting the growing commercial impact of hig...

Monaco Financial Security Authority Freezes €87 Million in Suspect Transactions

Monaco’s financial crime regulator froze more than €87 million in suspicious transactions and stepped up corporate inspections during a year of intensified enforcement as the Principality strengthens its anti-money-laundering framework.

Monaco Moves Closer to Potential FATF Grey-List Exit After Completing Reform Plan

Monaco is approaching a possible exit from the Financial Action Task Force’s increased-monitoring list after the watchdog said the Principality had substantially completed its anti-money-laundering action plan, with an on-site assessment...

Monaco Marks World Cleanup Day With Coastal and Urban Waste Collection

Residents, government officials and local businesses took part in coordinated cleanup operations across Monaco as part of World Cleanup Day activities focused on urban and coastal waste.

AS Monaco Reports Rising Premium Hospitality Demand at Stade Louis II

AS Monaco is seeing higher demand for VIP hospitality during domestic and European fixtures as the club expands its role in the principality’s premium sports and entertainment market.

Art and Luxury Fair Opens in Monaco in Support of Princess Charlene Foundation

Collectors, artisans and luxury brands gathered at Théâtre Princesse Grace for the third annual art and design fair, with proceeds supporting programs run by the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation.

Monaco Business Trade Show Highlights Broader Push Beyond Luxury and Banking

The Monaco Business exhibition brought together hundreds of executives and entrepreneurs at Le Méridien Beach Plaza, highlighting efforts to broaden the principality’s commercial base.

International Hospitality Groups Expand Monaco Fine-Dining Presence

Luxury restaurant and hospitality groups are investing in prime Monte Carlo locations as demand grows from wealthy residents and international visitors for high-end dining experiences.

Helicopter Operators Add Nice-Monaco Flights for Yacht Show Demand

Regional aviation companies are increasing helicopter frequencies and premium terminal services between Nice Airport and Monaco as private aviation traffic rises during the Monaco Yacht Show.

Superyacht Industry Increases Cybersecurity and Satellite Connectivity Investment

Yacht builders and technology suppliers are increasing spending on maritime cybersecurity and satellite communications as wealthy owners demand secure, continuous connectivity while at sea.

Monaco Homebuyers Shift Toward Larger Apartments as More Wealthy Families Relocate

Property transactions are increasingly favouring four- and five-bedroom homes as wealthy buyers choose Monaco for full-time family residence rather than smaller secondary properties.

Monaco Financial Firms Explore Real Estate Tokenisation and Digital Asset Services

Private banks and family offices in Monaco are examining blockchain-based products that could offer fractional access to high-end Riviera property and other structured digital investments.

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Reports Strong Autumn Hotel Demand

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer is recording high late-season occupancy across its luxury hotels as the principality hosts major yachting, arts and philanthropic events.

Monaco Opens Ticket Sales for 2027 Formula One Grand Prix

The Automobile Club de Monaco has launched ticket sales for the 2027 Monaco Grand Prix and Historic Grand Prix as demand for premium hospitality and corporate entertainment remains strong.

Prince Albert II Foundation Signs Environmental Partnership With Gere Foundation

The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation has agreed to work with the Gere Foundation on conservation funding, coastal regeneration and broader planetary health initiatives.

Monaco Yacht Show Expands Blue Wake Program to Promote Lower-Emission Maritime Technology

The Blue Wake initiative is giving greater prominence to hybrid propulsion, alternative fuels and more sustainable shipbuilding materials as the superyacht industry faces growing pressure to reduce its environmental impact.

Superyacht Charter Rates Top $1 Million a Week as Monaco Debuts Draw Wealthy Clients

Luxury yacht brokers are reporting strong demand for premium charters costing more than $1 million a week, supported by high-profile Mediterranean debuts including Nixie and Angelique at the Monaco Yacht Show.

Monaco Banks Expand Use of Artificial Intelligence in Wealth Management and Compliance

Financial institutions in Monaco are deploying specialised artificial intelligence systems for portfolio reporting, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance as private banks increase technology investment.

Mareterra Development Reshapes Monaco’s Coast and Ultra-Prime Property Market

Monaco’s multibillion-euro Mareterra district, built on reclaimed Mediterranean land, is transforming the Larvotto waterfront and adding a new generation of high-end residential and sustainable infrastructure.

European Tax Changes Drive Growing Interest in Relocation to Monaco

International advisers and family offices report increased interest in Monaco as several European countries consider higher wealth taxes and tighter corporate rules, reinforcing the principality’s appeal to mobile private capital.

Monaco Private Banks Raise Entry Thresholds as International Wealth Migration Accelerates

Private banks in Monaco are increasingly requiring new clients to place initial deposits of between €1 million and €5 million as demand rises from wealthy families and international investors seeking to relocate assets and residency.

Monaco Property Prices Near €58,000 per Square Metre as Ultra-Prime Homes Set New Records

Monaco remains the world’s most expensive residential property market, with average prices approaching €58,000 per square metre and premium developments in Mareterra and the Carré d’Or exceeding €120,000.

35th Monaco Yacht Show Opens With More Than 130 Superyachts at Port Hercules

The Monaco Yacht Show is bringing more than 130 luxury superyachts to Port Hercules, alongside major international debuts and an expanded Blue Wake program highlighting lower-emission maritime technologies.

Monaco Business Fair Brings Entrepreneurs and Policymakers Together on AI and Regional Growth

Executives, technology founders and policymakers gathered at Le Méridien Beach Plaza to discuss artificial intelligence, regional economic resilience and cross-border business opportunities on the Riviera.