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Monaco’s economy cools from a record 2025, but jobs hit a new high
Monaco’s business turnover fell 9.6% to €9.2bn in the first half of 2026, off 2025’s exceptional highs, but private-sector employment hit a record near 70,000, IMSEE’s latest bulletin shows.
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Explained: Where and when will Nice expand its tramline?
Nice’s tramway has transformed public transport within the city. Now it looks to expand the connections beyond its borders to neighbouring municipalities, but what is the official timeline?
Prince Albert opens Palace gates for blood donation drive
Workers in Monaco are being invited to join Prince Albert at his Palace this week in donating blood to help boost life-saving supplies.
Monaco to “step up” financial crime action after damning Moneyval report
The Prince's Government has expressed its “full support” for recommendations made by Moneyval that Monaco should “step up” its efforts to investigate and prosecute money laundering, to...
The Carte Vitale is going digital
After being tested in select regions over the past two years, France’s heath card, the Carte Vitale, will soon be changing to an online format. Here’s what you need to know.
Monaco’s long-time mayor aims for sixth term
A mainstay on the Principality’s political scene, Georges Marsan is hoping to extend his time at the top spot with an unprecedented sixth term as mayor come the imminent elections.
Dominant Sébastien Ogier wins ninth Monte-Carlo Rally
Sébastien Ogier led from start to finish on his way to securing his ninth Monte-Carlo Rally victory in just 14 years, overcoming last year's disappointment in what he described as a "perfect...
