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Day: 23 September 2026

Pink Ribbon Monaco to unite sport and gala for annual health campaign

by: Virginia D’Umas
23/09/2026

Monaco will turn pink next month as Pink Ribbon Monaco is set to host its sixteenth annual awareness campaign dedicated to breast and gynaecological health. Held under the high patronage of Princess Charlene, the two-day programme on 2nd and 3rd October combines sport, philanthropy, and community action to support local medical initiatives.

The initiative will open with an exclusive reception hosted at the Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo, setting a formal tone for a weekend centred on health awareness. The programme will expand with the inaugural Monaco Invitational golf tournament at the Royal Mougins Golf Club, directed by musician and golfer Cameron Avery.

“For more than fifteen years, Pink Ribbon Monaco has worked to place prevention at the heart of women’s health—promoting education, healthier lifestyles, physical activity and the importance of screening and early detection. Our aim is to give women, their daughters and future generations the knowledge and tools to reduce their risk and act early,” said Natasha Frost-Savio, Founder and President, Pink Ribbon Monaco

Photo Credit: Pink Ribbon Monaco

Illuminating the Principality

As evening falls, Casino Square will become the focal point of the campaign’s renowned illuminations. Twenty-four institutions across the Principality will light their façades in pink, creating a unified visual message in support of research and community vigilance.

Philanthropy at the Hôtel de Paris

Following the illumination ceremony, supporters will gather at the Salle Empire and terrace of the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo for a black-tie gala. The evening will feature a live auction conducted by New York-based auctioneer C.K. Swett, with lots including a custom cocktail creation at the legendary Bar Américain.

A legacy of local action

Funds raised throughout the weekend directly support Pink Ribbon Monaco’s ongoing educational programmes, early screening initiatives, and specialised research into lobular breast cancer in partnership with the Princess Grace Hospital Centre.

Founded in 2011 by Natasha Frost-Savio, the independent Monegasque association has spent a decade and a half turning public awareness into tangible local action for women’s health. 

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Photo Credit: Pink Ribbon Monaco

MEB opens new business channels with Corsica and Bordeaux

by: Cassandra Tanti
23/09/2026

The Monaco Economic Board has expanded its ties with two major French economic regions, signing a partnership agreement with Corsica and opening discussions on future cooperation with the Bordeaux Gironde Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The two initiatives took place over 17th and 18th September, bringing regional officials and business leaders to the Principality for meetings focused on tourism, retail, yachting, training and cross-border commercial opportunities.

New economic partnership with Corsica

The central development was the signing of a framework agreement between Monaco Economic Board President Michel Dotta and Gilles Simeoni, President of the Public Establishment of Commerce and Industry of Corsica, during the Monaco Business trade fair.

The partnership is intended to increase contact between companies in Monaco and Corsica, facilitate the exchange of expertise and develop cooperation in sectors shared by the two economies.

Initial areas identified for follow-up include tourism, yachting and professional training for the hospitality and events industries.

The two organisations also shared a stand at Monaco Business, allowing companies and visitors to make direct contact with representatives of Corsica’s economic network.

The agreement follows earlier partnerships established by the MEB through Monaco Business with organisations including the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis, the Nice Côte d’Azur CCI, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Nice and the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur regional CCI.

MEB representatives are expected to travel to Ajaccio before the end of the year to identify opportunities for a future economic mission.

Bordeaux delegation explores Monaco’s retail and tourism sectors

The previous day, a delegation from the Bordeaux Gironde CCI visited Monaco through an initiative organised with payment application Carlo, which operates in both the Principality and Bordeaux.

The visit focused on retail and tourism, with the two regions exchanging information about changing consumer habits, destination marketing and the challenges facing local businesses.

A forum at MonacoTech opened with a presentation of Monaco’s economy before two panel discussions moderated by MEB Executive Director Guillaume Rose.

Corinne Bertani, Vice-President of the National Council’s Finance and National Economy Committee, and Alexandre Pasta, President of the Union of Traders and Artisans of Monaco, discussed the diversity of Monaco’s retail sector and how businesses are adapting to evolving customer behaviour.

A second discussion brought together Guy Antognelli, Director of Monaco’s Tourism and Convention Authority, and Axel Hoppenot, a former Marketing and Sales Director at Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer and current French Foreign Trade Adviser.

The speakers examined Monaco’s international tourism profile, with particular attention paid to the Formula One Grand Prix and its role in promoting the Principality worldwide.

The Bordeaux delegation also presented the Gironde economy and its experience in building an internationally recognised destination around the Bordeaux name.

The programme concluded with a networking reception connecting members of the delegation with Monaco-based entrepreneurs already active in Gironde or considering opportunities in the region. The MEB is also planning a visit to Bordeaux before the end of 2026 to assess the potential for further business exchanges.

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Photo: Michel Dotta, President of the Monaco Economic Board, and Gilles Simeoni, President of the Public Establishment of Commerce and Industry of Corsica, sign a framework partnership agreement at Monaco Business. Also pictured, from left: Justin Highman, Deputy CEO of the MEB; Jean Dominici, First Vice-President of EPCI Corsica; Guillaume Rose, Executive Director of the MEB; Maurice Cohen, President of Monaco Communication; Lionel Beffre, Monaco’s Minister of the Interior; and Benoît Jourdan, Honorary Consul of Monaco in Marseille. Photo: EPCI Corsica/Charly Gallo