Business & Finance
Christophe Mirmand appointed Monaco’s new Minister of State amid efforts to restore political continuity
Christophe Mirmand will be sworn in as Monaco’s new Minister of State on 21st July, marking a return to stability after months of political transition and the sudden withdrawal of his predecessor.
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Two weeks until cafés, restaurants reopen in Riviera
France will reopen bars and restaurants in the country’s “green zones”, including the French Riviera, on Tuesday 2nd June, provided the health situation doesn’t deteriorate.
Interview: Carlo app creator Antoine Bahri
Antoine Bahri is the brains behind Carlo app, Monaco’s first mobile-based loyalty programme rewarding consumers for buying local – an initiative that couldn’t have come at a better time.
Retail sector sees deepest drop on record
Monaco’s business climate “collapsed” in the retail, trade and auto repair sectors in the month of March, as shoppers reduced their spending on everything except the essentials.
Protecting HNWIs
According to security expert Matthias Fitzthum, drones and staff pose the biggest risks to HNWIs, family offices and top executives. And the Covid-19 crisis has only made the situation worse.
Special parking rates
Unique hourly rates are being implemented at many of the Principality’s parking garages during the deconfinement period to help make the transition back to normal less expensive for residents.
Luxury goods market set to contract up to 35% in 2020
Faced with a global collapse driven by lockdowns and the shutdown of tourism in all key markets, the luxury industry faces a challenge like never before.
