Monaco Times

Monaco Minister of State Opens Official Residence for European Heritage Days

The Minister of State opened his official residence to the public as part of European Heritage Days, giving visitors rare access to a landmark of Monegasque government and architecture.

Princess Charlene Completes 225-Kilometre Maritime Challenge for Ocean Conservation

Princess Charlene of Monaco completed a 225-kilometre water-bike endurance crossing through the Pelagos Sanctuary to raise awareness and funding for Mediterranean marine conservation.

Monaco’s Exotic Garden Nears Reopening After Six-Year Renovation

The principality’s cliffside Exotic Garden is completing an extensive structural restoration ahead of its planned reopening to visitors after six years of work.

Les Assises Cybersecurity Summit Marks 25th Anniversary in Monaco

The Les Assises de la Cybersécurité conference is bringing corporate leaders and security experts to the Grimaldi Forum to discuss major international cyber threats.

Sportel Monaco Brings Global Sports Media Leaders to Monte Carlo

Television executives, sports rights holders and technology companies are gathering at the Grimaldi Forum for Sportel Monaco, a major industry event focused on broadcasting and media rights.

Stelios Haji-Ioannou Donates €10 Million for Healthcare on Greek Islands

Monaco resident and easyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou announced a €10 million charitable grant to build and upgrade medical facilities on remote Greek islands.

CFM Indosuez Expands Support for Monaco Blue Economy Initiatives

Private bank CFM Indosuez has increased its backing for Monaco’s blue economy programs as Prince Albert II renews warnings over the economic and environmental impact of warming oceans.

Monaco Advances Intellectual Property Reforms for Technology and Startup Investment

Government officials are finalizing plans for an online patent-filing system and updated intellectual property rules intended to make Monaco more attractive to technology founders and researchers.

Monaco Yacht Show Concludes With More Than 120 Superyachts on Display

The Monaco Yacht Show ended with over 120 luxury vessels alongside sustainable propulsion technologies and maritime robotics, reinforcing the principality’s role in the global superyacht industry.

Monaco Opens Ticket Sales for Formula One Louis Vuitton Grand Prix

The Automobile Club de Monaco has launched ticketing for the upcoming Formula One Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco, opening sales for fans, sponsors and hospitality operators.

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene Meet Pope Leo XIV in Metz

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene met Pope Leo XIV in Metz six months after his visit to Monaco, continuing the principality’s diplomatic and philanthropic engagement with the Vatican.

Developer Patrice Pastor Responds to Monaco Property Market Controversy

Billionaire developer Patrice Pastor issued a public response to recent revelations surrounding Monaco’s real estate sector, highlighting tensions within one of Europe’s most expensive property markets.

Monaco Court to Rule on Roca Team Bankruptcy Proceedings

Judicial authorities are preparing to decide the future of Monaco’s leading basketball club after bankruptcy filings raised questions over its funding, governance and long-term operations.

Monaco Economic Board Details New Company Law Reforms for Investors and Family Offices

The Monaco Economic Board presented new corporate legislation aimed at modernizing business operations, improving financial transparency and simplifying family-office structures.

Monaco Creates New Authority to Drive Digital Transformation and AI Adoption

The Monaco government is establishing a dedicated digital authority to streamline e-government services, expand artificial intelligence use and attract international technology investment.

British Property Billionaire David Reuben Relocates From London to Monaco

Real estate tycoon David Reuben has moved to Monaco, adding to the principality’s concentration of ultra-high-net-worth residents amid recent changes in UK tax policy.

Italian President Sergio Mattarella Completes First State Visit to Monaco

Italian President Sergio Mattarella concluded a two-day state visit to Monaco, the first by an Italian head of state, with talks focused on economic, cultural and cross-border employment ties.

Monaco Athletics Festival Debuts at Port Hercules With World-Leading Jump

The inaugural Monaco Athletics Festival hosted the What Gravity Tour at Port Hercules, where JuVaughn Harrison produced a world-leading jump as the Principality added another international event to its sporting calendar.

AS Monaco Prepares for Conference League Matches Against Freiburg and CSKA Sofia

AS Monaco is preparing for upcoming UEFA Conference League fixtures against SC Freiburg and CSKA Sofia after a strong start to its domestic season, with the matches also expected to support local premium ticketing and hospitality demand.

Rennova Signs Monaco United Sponsorship to Support European Expansion

Brazilian medical aesthetics company Rennova signed a sponsorship agreement with Monaco United as it looks to use the Principality’s luxury profile to support growth in European wellness and aesthetics markets.

Monte-Carlo SBM Expands Autumn Luxury Hospitality Programming

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer introduced a broader autumn calendar of culinary and entertainment events across its luxury properties as it seeks to strengthen tourism demand beyond the traditional summer season.

Monaco Expands Controlled-Substances Rules to Cover New Synthetic Drugs

The Monaco government updated its controlled-substances framework to include designer sedatives, synthetic cannabis derivatives and psychoactive mushroom compounds as part of a broader public-health and security response.

Brune Poirson Joins Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation Board

Former French Secretary of State for Ecological Transition Brune Poirson has been appointed to the board of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, adding European public-policy experience to its environmental and ocean-conservation w...

Former French Regulator Benoît de Juvigny Joins Monaco Financial Watchdog

Former French Financial Markets Authority Secretary General Benoît de Juvigny has joined Monaco’s financial supervisory commission as the Principality strengthens regulatory oversight during heightened international scrutiny.

Prince Albert II Defends Multilateralism in Council of Europe Address

Prince Albert II told the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe that smaller sovereign states can play an important diplomatic and environmental role within Europe’s wider international system.

Monaco E-Prix Secured Through 2031 Under New Formula E Agreement

Formula E and the Automobile Club de Monaco agreed to extend the Monaco E-Prix through 2031, with the 2027 race moving to early May as organisers seek to improve broadcasting and hospitality opportunities.

Monaco Tourism and Hospitality Sector Records 80% Growth Over a Decade

Official statistics show Monaco’s luxury hospitality and gastronomy sector has expanded by 80% over the past decade, supported by strong demand from wealthy international visitors and major global events.

Monaco Proposes Major Overhaul of Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset Rules

The Monaco government introduced Bill 1131 to modernise regulation of crypto-asset service providers, bringing local rules closer to European Union standards and international anti-money laundering requirements.

Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou Backs £5.7 Billion Apollo Takeover of easyJet

EasyJet founder and Monaco resident Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has backed Apollo Global Management’s recommended £5.7 billion acquisition of the airline, with his family’s 15% stake giving the deal significant shareholder support.

Mareterra Development Pushes Monaco Luxury Property Prices to New Highs

As the €2.3 billion Mareterra waterfront project approaches final inauguration, brokers say select seafront villas and penthouses are reaching record valuations in Monaco’s tightly constrained ultra-prime residential market.

Monaco Accelerates Financial Compliance Reforms as FATF Grey-List Pressure Persists

Monaco’s private banks and family offices are tightening asset-recovery and holding-company procedures as international regulators seek stronger enforcement and tangible confiscations before the Principality can secure removal from the F...

AS Monaco Signs Four Academy Players to First Professional Contracts

AS Monaco has signed four highly rated academy prospects to their first professional contracts as the club seeks to strengthen its long-term player development pipeline.

Monte-Carlo Art and Luxury Fair Raises Funds for Princess Charlene Foundation

An art and luxury exhibition in Monte-Carlo has raised funds for the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation’s drowning prevention and sports education programs.

Monaco Prepares to Host Opening Time Trial of Vuelta a España

Monaco is finalizing preparations to stage the opening 10-kilometre time trial of the Vuelta a España, with the route set to use parts of the Principality’s Formula One circuit.

Monaco Prepares to Host BNI Global Convention at Grimaldi Forum

The Grimaldi Forum is preparing to host the BNI Global Convention, which is expected to bring thousands of international executives and entrepreneurs to Monaco.

Luxury Industry Executives Meet in Monaco to Focus on Sustainable Packaging

Executives from cosmetics, fragrance and premium spirits companies have gathered in Monaco to discuss sustainable materials and lower-waste logistics across luxury supply chains.

EVER Monaco Forum to Bring Electric Mobility and Green Energy Leaders to One Monte-Carlo

One Monte-Carlo is preparing to host the 21st EVER Monaco forum, bringing together specialists in electric mobility, renewable energy and sustainable finance as the Principality pursues its carbon-neutrality goals.

UK Authorities Stop €475,000 Property Scam Using Fake Monaco Notary Credentials

British law enforcement has intercepted a €475,000 international property fraud scheme that used fraudulent Monaco notary credentials, drawing attention to cross-border scams targeting the Principality’s real estate market.

Stelios Foundation Gala Raises €610,000 for Mediterranean Marine Conservation

The Sir Stelios Philanthropic Foundation and its partners raised €610,000 at a Monte Carlo gala to support restoration of endangered Mediterranean seagrass meadows.

Monaco Luxury Property Market Holds Firm Despite Wider European Slowdown

High-end transactions in districts including Carré d'Or and Jardin Exotique indicate that Monaco’s ultra-prime property market remains resilient as wealthy international buyers continue to favor the Principality.

Monaco Outlines Corporate Law Reforms to Attract International Business

The Monaco Economic Board has presented new company law reforms aimed at modernizing corporate governance, increasing transparency and attracting more family offices and multinational holding companies.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Nears $9 Billion Sale With Monaco Investor Ties

Markets are watching a potential $9 billion sale of the Boots pharmacy business involving Monaco-resident billionaire Stefano Pessina, highlighting the Principality’s role as a base for major international private wealth.

Monaco Yacht Show Closes With $2.5 Billion Brokerage Fleet

The 2026 Monaco Yacht Show concluded at Port Hercules after featuring more than 117 superyachts, including the 102-metre Lürssen yacht Nixie, underscoring continued strength in the global luxury maritime market.

Prince Albert II Backs Rule of Law and Climate Action in Council of Europe Address

Prince Albert II used an address to the Parliamentary Assembly in Strasbourg to defend multilateralism, environmental protection and international accountability as Monaco leads the Committee of Ministers.

Italian President Sergio Mattarella Begins State Visit to Monaco

Italian President Sergio Mattarella has arrived in Monaco for a formal state visit with Prince Albert II, highlighting close diplomatic, cultural and economic ties between Italy and the Principality.