Business & Finance
Cruise ship arrivals and passenger numbers surged in Monaco in 2025
Cruise ship activity in Monaco increased markedly in 2025, with 99 vessels calling at the principality in Q3 – up 17.9% year-on-year – whilst passenger numbers surged 29.1% to 70,292 despite efforts to control cruise tourism.
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Local newspaper journalists launch strike action
Monaco-Matin, Nice-Matin and Var-Matin newspapers did not appear on newsstands or online on Friday 21st March, as editorial staff launched a strike to protest what they call deteriorating working...
Monaco Economic Board charts bold course for 2025 with trips to the Middle East, Africa and Asia
The Monaco Economic Board is gearing up for an ambitious year of international engagement, with a highlight being its participation in the Osaka World Expo, where the Monaco Pavilion will focus on...
EU defence initiative rebranded as ‘Readiness 2030’ after backlash from Italy and Spain
The European Commission has announced the rebranding of its multi-billion euro defence initiative from 'Rearm Europe' to 'Readiness 2030' responding to concerns raised by Italy and Spain.
Monaco’s job market thrives as private sector employment soars
Monaco's private sector hit a record high in 2024, with over 60,000 workers driving steady growth across diverse industries while reinforcing the Principality's status as a thriving global business...
Monaco celebrates tourism success and sets sights on 2025
Monaco’s tourism is booming! In 2024, hotel occupancy and prices rose, fueled by business tourism. As 2025 unfolds, officials aim to sustain this growth and strengthen the Principality’s appeal.
Meubles Monaco: a new marketplace for second-hand premium furniture
In an interview with Monaco Life, Isobel Ridley, the founder of Meubles Monaco, reveals how her newly launched platform is poised to revolutionise high-end furniture shopping in the Principality -...
