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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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Yacht Club de Monaco unveils 2026 programme featuring debut collaboration with New York’s Explorers Club
The club will host 13 major events including the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge and a collaboration with New York's Explorers Club, whilst its historic flagship Tuiga sails to America for Independence...
Monaco to host International Épée Tournament this weekend
The prestigious event will host nearly 200 athletes set to compete across 17 pistes in individual men's and women's categories, competing for one of the sport's most valued prizes: the Prince Albert...
Monaco’s annual bitter orange harvest begins 12th January with free fruit for residents
Gardeners will collect bigarades from over 600 untreated trees across La Condamine, Moneghetti and Monte-Carlo through early to February.
Monte Carlo Rally expands entry to 66 crews for 2026 season opener
Monte Carlo Rally has broken its own rules for the 2026 season to ensure no driver misses out on the 94th edition of motorsports most iconic winter event.
France cracks down on extreme speeding with new criminal law
France has dramatically escalated penalties for serious speeding violations, reclassifying drivers caught at 50km/h or more over the limit as criminals rather than traffic offenders.