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YCM continues quest to build future of yachting

The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge isn’t until July, but contestants are already in full gear preparing to present their projects for alternative, clean boat propulsion systems.

Novak Djokovic delights fans during ad shoot

Tennis star and Monaco resident Novak Djokovic spent Wednesday on the courts, but not to train for this weekend’s Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. He was there to film an advertisement.

100% vaccinations for cruise crew and guests

Luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises will return to service in June with a fully vaccinated crew and guests, a requirement largely being adopted as the industry battles for its recovery.

Finance ministers meet for climate change action

Monaco’s Jean Castellini has joined finance ministers across the globe in a meeting to foster economic growth strategies that take into account the environment and climate change.

EMA officially confirms AstraZeneca blood clot link

The European Medicines Agency will list blood clotting as a rare side effect of the AstraZeneca vaccine but maintains that the shot is saving lives and its use should be continued.

Monaco receives three new ambassadors

The Principality has welcomed three new ambassadors from Iran, Latvia and Honduras.