Monaco Awards Nights Bring Rugby to the Home of the Casino

  Antoine Dupont arrived at the 2024 World Rugby Awards with an Olympic gold medal among the year’s achievements. Ellie Kildunne had helped England win every test they played. On November 24, both received player awards at Monaco’s Salle des Étoiles. It …

Monaco sets new €40,000 price tag for personalised number plates

In Monaco, where Ferraris, Rolls-Royces and Bentleys are part of the everyday traffic, even the humble number plate is getting the luxury treatment. The Principality has introduced a new personalised registration scheme, with residents able to pay up to € …

Prince Albert congratulates Andorra and San Marino on EU deal Monaco shelved

Prince Albert II held up Monaco’s close integration with its neighbours as an example for Europe at the European Political Community summit in Dublin on Thursday 12th November, where he also congratulated the leaders of Andorra and San Marino on the EU …

Monaco adds €5,000 for each extra room freed in state housing swaps

Monaco is increasing the payment for households that downsize through its state housing exchange scheme. Eligible households will receive €10,000 for giving up one room, plus €5,000 for each additional room they release. That brings the payment to €15,000 …

Christmas train and Casino light show headline Monaco’s festive season

Monaco’s festive season gets under way this Saturday, 14th November, when eight Christmas chalets open on Avenue de Monte-Carlo, a fortnight before a 20-metre tree is lit in Casino Square to launch a programme that runs well into the New Year. Monte-Carlo …

Monaco exclusive: John Caudwell takes us inside his €100 million Mayfair masterpiece

It has taken John Caudwell 14 years, the blessing of the Vatican and some of the rarest craftsmanship in Europe to reach this moment: the unveiling of the first finished home at 1 Mayfair, a residence of almost €100 million that the billionaire believes …

Manchester United sack Michael Carrick after crisis talks in Monaco

‎Manchester United have officially parted ways with head coach Michael Carrick following a crisis meeting between club leadership in Monaco during the November international break. ‎ ‎ ‎The decision comes on the heels of a dramatic 4-4 draw with Aston …

USMNT’s Balogun says he expects to leave Monaco in January transfer window

Monaco celebrates FATF grey list exit, but EU restrictions remain. Why?

Monaco’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list has been hailed as a major breakthrough for the Principality. But nearly two weeks after the decision, one important question remains unanswered: when will the European Union follow …

Free buses and traffic restrictions for Monaco’s National Day

Monaco’s buses and boat bus will be free all day on Thursday 19th November for National Day, with extra services laid on for the Te Deum and most private vehicles barred from Monaco-Ville for much of the morning. Two additional buses will take passengers …