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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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Congress centre repurposed as mass testing site
The Grimaldi Forum is prepped and ready to receive thousands of residents who will be tested for Covid-19, as the Principality embarks on its mass screening regime.
Covid tests: all your questions answered
From Tuesday 19th May, the government of Monaco will begin testing everyone in the Principality for Covid-19 who wish to be tested. Here is everything you need to know about the process.
Can I catch up with a group of friends?
According to the Monaco government, get-togethers involving five or more people are still discouraged in the Principality, despite France’s easing of restrictions in private homes.
Back to school like never before
Social distancing, half full classrooms, masks, sanitary gel, no lunch service, one-way entries and exits… this is back to school, for some at least, in the new reality.
Mairie gradually reopening public services
As part of the government’s de-escalation plan, the Monaco City Council is slowly but surely reopening services and welcoming the public, under strict conditions.
Covid-free run ends
After 11 days with no additional coronavirus cases, tests on the weekend confirmed one new patient has been diagnosed with Covid-19 in the Principality.
