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Photos: Ribco and Brooks Brothers host joint reception during Monaco Yacht Show

by: Cassandra Tanti
30/09/2025

Greek performance boatbuilder Ribco and American fashion house Brooks Brothers teamed up during the Monaco Yacht Show, co-hosting a reception for more than 300 guests at the Yacht Club de Monaco.

The event was held at the Brooks Brothers boutique overlooking Port Hercule, and featured the latest model from Ribco’s high-speed luxury fleet — the Venom 40 SC — on display nearby.

Makis Marinis, director of Ribco Monaco, said the show had once again proved a valuable opportunity to connect with clients and showcase new models. “The Monaco Yacht Show is always a highlight for us,” he said. “It’s a great chance to speak directly with owners, designers, and industry leaders.”

The collaboration between the two brands, both rooted in craftsmanship and heritage, brought a more lifestyle-focused edge to the traditionally yacht-centred event. Konstantinos Tsouvelekakis, a shareholder in both Ribco Monaco and Brooks Brothers Monaco, said the setting was ideal for introducing both brands to a wider local and international audience. “The Yacht Club offers a perfect mix of residents, guests, and members,” he said.

Photo left to right: Makis Marinis-Director Ribco Monaco, Stelios Ladopoulos-Founder Ribco, Konstantinos Tsouvelekakis-Shareholder Ribco Monaco and Brooks Brothers Monaco

Founded in Athens in 1994, Ribco specialises in rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) designed for speed and seaworthiness. The brand now operates across several markets, including France, Italy, the UK and the US. Brooks Brothers, established in 1818, is considered one of the longest-running clothing retailers in the US and is known for its classic tailoring and historical ties to American politics.

While the Monaco Yacht Show remains focused on the superyacht industry, with new launches, tenders and brokerage activity, side events like this are increasingly common. For many, they offer a chance to explore the lifestyle that accompanies yacht ownership — from fashion and travel to fine dining and design.

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Main photo: Mary Nicolaides, Maria & George Nicolaou, Margarita Latsis, Sophia & Konstantinos Tsouvelekakis, Elya Tsouvelekakis – Manager, MyCrown Estates Monaco. Photos provided

Prince Albert II Foundation brings climate action to the table at NYC Climate Week

by: Cassandra Tanti
30/09/2025

While Prince Albert II of Monaco was meeting world leaders at the UN General Assembly, his eponymous foundation was busy leading a full day of climate programming in New York as part of Climate Week NYC 2025.

Hosted under the banner of The Living Room, the event took place at The Glasshouse Chelsea on 22nd September and brought together international experts, Indigenous leaders, scientists, investors, and students for a series of discussions on ocean innovation, forest conservation, polar resilience, and sustainable fashion.

The day was led by Olivier Wenden, Vice-President and CEO of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, who called it “an essential moment to drive forward solutions for planetary health”.

“With The Living Room, we created a platform to amplify the voices of communities, promote solution-oriented dialogue, and strengthen partnerships — bridging disciplines to advance resilience for both people and the planet,” he said.

The Living Room: Forest Guardianship. Photo source: FPA2

Sessions were organised around four of the Foundation’s key initiatives: the Forest & Communities Initiative, the Polar Initiative, the Green Shift Initiative and the ReOcean Fund, each addressing a specific area of environmental focus from grassroots to investment level.

Students from Berkeley College and Pratt Institute joined fashion professionals for a sustainability session on reforming the industry, while a high-level roundtable on ocean finance explored how impact capital can accelerate change in the blue economy.

Members of the Foundation’s Re.Generation Future Leaders Programme also played an active role, underlining the Foundation’s commitment to intergenerational dialogue and youth leadership.

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Photo: Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation CEO Olivier Wenden at The Living Room in New York

Inside NOA 46: the show-stopping superyacht that turned heads in Monaco

by: Kyriaki Topalidou
30/09/2025

Monaco Life stepped aboard the brand-new NOA 46 for an exclusive sneak peak at one of Monaco Yacht Show 2025’s most visited yachts. 

The sleek 46-metre superyacht was launched earlier this year and, despite its youth, it managed to emerge as one of the stars of the Monaco Yacht Show, attracting more than 60 visitors daily.

The NOA 46, built by shipyard NOA, made its debut at the prestigious event following sea trials earlier in 2025. Jeremy Comport of Ocean Independence, the yacht’s broker, said the vessel has drawn considerable interest from genuine buyers and yachting enthusiasts alike.

“We have to be here. It’s really one of the central boat shows,” Comport told Monaco Life during a tour of the vessel. “The traffic on the dock has been good and we’ve certainly had some real yacht owners, charterers and yachting enthusiasts coming to visit.”

Measuring nearly 46-metres with a 9-metre beam and 483 gross tonnage, the steel and aluminium displacement yacht cuts an impressive figure on the water. Her exterior, created by Italian design house Hot Lab, flow seamlessly from bow to stern, creating the relaxed atmosphere of a paradise beach club rather than a traditional yacht, complete with inviting furniture and comfortable spaces.

The interiors have also sparked great interest with visitors repeatedly asking if the owners are Italian, a testament to Hot Lab’s elegant touch, enhanced by the owner’s personal interior design.

The yacht was originally built by the shipyard’s shareholder for his own use, but recognising an opportunity to showcase the NOA series to the market, he decided to debut her at Monaco instead. She’s now available for €24.5 million; a first-time listing for a yacht that’s never been owned.

A beach club on the water

Twin MAN 1,450-horsepower engines deliver a comfortable cruising speed of 12.5 to 13 knots with a transoceanic range of 4,000 nautical miles while meeting modern environmental standards with IMO Tier III-compliant exhaust systems that burn soot at very high temperatures before it exits.

When asked what makes NOA 46 special, Comport was quick to highlight two key elements: “Getting a package of five very comfortable cabins in a yacht this size, and the aft of the boat with the pool and the stairs leading down to the ocean is a reel eye-catcher and something that clients really appreciate when they’re at anchor.”

The boat’s deck with the pool, photo by Monaco Life.

That aft deck is genuinely striking, a true beach club style retreat where guests can lounge by the pool before descending stairs that lead directly into the sea. Add in a 2.9-metre transformer platform and foldable balconies, and the yacht essentially creates its own private waterfront. With accommodation for 10 guests across five staterooms and space for a crew of nine, NOA 46 delivers both comfort and access to the water in equal measure.

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Main photo by Monaco Life.

New commercial spaces available for rent on Avenue Princesse Grace

by: Cassandra Tanti
30/09/2025

Two new domanial retail units located at the base of Palais de la Plage in Monaco’s Larvotto district have been made available for lease by the Administration des Domaines. These ground-floor spaces are positioned on the prestigious Avenue Princesse Grace, offering prime visibility and foot traffic in one of the most exclusive areas of the Principality.

The first space, referred to as Lot 1, includes approximately 124 square metres at ground level, accompanied by a 52 square metre storage area in the basement. However, the basement reserve is not directly accessible from the main shop floor. Lot 2 is larger, offering 166 square metres of ground-floor commercial space with a directly connected 136 square metre basement reserve.

Both spaces are reserved strictly for commercial activity, and no food or restaurant ventures will be permitted.

Interested businesses must download the full application dossier from the official website monentreprise.gouv.mc. All completed applications must be submitted no later than 12pm on 17th October 2025. Submissions can be made either by post, with the postal stamp serving as proof of submission, or by delivering the application in person to the Administration des Domaines at 5 Promenade Honoré II – Hall A, which is open Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 5pm.

Site visits will take place on three upcoming Mondays. On 29 September, Lot 1 can be viewed at 9am and Lot 2 at 10am. On 6 October, Lot 1 will be shown at 2pm and Lot 2 at 3pm. The final opportunity to view the spaces will be on 13 October, with Lot 1 scheduled for 10am and Lot 2 for 11am. No appointments are necessary for these visits.

These rare commercial offerings are expected to draw significant interest from high-end retailers looking to secure a prominent location in the heart of Monaco’s Larvotto waterfront.

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Main photo by Monaco Life

Monaco launches 24-hour doctor-on-call service to transform night-time healthcare

by: Kyriaki Topalidou
30/09/2025

Monaco has introduced a new 24-hour-on-call medical service that will see doctors making house calls throughout the night, filling a significant gap in the Principality’s healthcare provision. 

The service, called Médecin de garde Monaco, begins Tuesday night and will be available every night from 7pm to 7am, seven days a week. Residents can access the service by calling the European emergency number 116 117.

Ministers Christophe Robino and Christophe Mirmand attended the launch on Tuesday 30th September, where the symbolic handover of vehicle keys took place at the Ministry of State headquarters.

The previous on-call service only operated until 10pm, leaving residents without home visit options during the early hours.

“This represents real progress on several fronts,” Minister Robino explained. “It will obviously increase healthcare provision and services to the population, while also relieving pressure on emergency departments from patients who don’t strictly require urgent care.”

The new medical vehicle, photo by Monaco Life.

How the service works

When residents call 116 117, Monaco’s firefighters will answer, taking basic administrative details before transferring the call directly to the on-call doctor’s mobile. The firefighters may redirect obvious emergencies to appropriate services, through this isn’t formal regulation.

While only one on-call doctor is currently registered for the service, the government says that between 15 and 20 doctors have already signed up to participate.

The vehicle carries medical equipment including an ECG machine and, if needed, electrocardiogram readings can be transmitted directly to the cardiothoracic centre.

The doctors will prioritise visits based on urgency during their telephone conversations with patients.

To ensure the service remains accessible given its emergency nature, doctors have agreed to cap their fees at no more than twice the standard rate for private consultations.

“This night service completes the healthcare picture, giving 24-hour medical access within extremely reasonable timeframes.” Minister Robino added.

Dr Mélanie Macchi, who will work the inaugural shift tonight, came up with the initiative after witnessing the difficulties that patients faced reaching emergency departments at night, particularly elderly residents who required ambulance transport or parents struggling with childcare when one child falls ill.

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Prince Albert II joins historic UCI World Championships in Rwanda

by: Cassandra Tanti
30/09/2025

Prince Albert II of Monaco travelled to Kigali on the weekend to witness a landmark moment for global cycling and support the launch of a new youth sports academy, strengthening Monaco’s ties with Africa. 

The final events of the 2025 UCI Road World Championships were held in the Rwandan capital on 28th and 29th September, marking the first time the global competition has taken place on African soil — a historic milestone for the sport.

On Saturday, Prince Albert II attended the elite women’s race awards ceremony, presenting the gold medal to Canadian cyclist Magdeleine Vallieres. The Prince stood alongside UCI President David Lappartient, Rwanda’s Minister of Sports Nelly Mukazayire, and Secretary of State Rwego Ngarambe during the official podium ceremony.

Prince Albert gives the start for men’s race with Monégasque rider on the line

On Sunday, the Prince returned to the course to officially start the elite men’s race, where Monégasque rider Victor Langellotti was among the contenders. He later watched the thrilling finish with Rwandan President Paul Kagame and UCI President David Lappartient, as Slovenian star Tadej Pogačar sprinted to victory.

The podium ceremony once again saw Prince Albert in a central role, helping to close out a weekend that showcased Africa’s growing influence in the international cycling world.

Launch of the Carlos Takam Academy in Kigali

Following the championship, Prince Albert II joined Cameroonian-born, Monaco-based boxing legend Carlos Takam to inaugurate the Carlos Takam Academy — a new training centre in Kigali focused on empowering African youth through sport and education.

The academy will offer structured boxing programmes alongside academic support and life skills development, with the goal of nurturing young talent and providing positive opportunities for local communities.

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Photo source: UCI Road World Championships