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Prince Albert speaks of sad loss of Johnny Hallyday

The death of Johnny Hallyday – announced on Wednesday, December 6 – has caused a huge wave of grief across the French-speaking world. The singer-songwriter had a career that spanned six decades....

Candidates for National Council advised on appointing financial agents

The Government has issued guidance to future candidates for the elected National Council on the subject of financial agents. Monegasques go to the polls to elect a new National Council in February....

Russian oligarch suspected of massive money-laundering spree out on bail

Russian oligarch Suleyman Kerimov has been released by a French court on €40 million bail as an investigation continues into alleged massive tax fraud and money-laundering linked to the purchase of...

Chinese acts to figure prominently in upcoming Circus Festival

The organising committee of the International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo, which will take place again in January, have announced that a number of Chinese acts will figure prominently in the...

Claude Lelouch named as President of Jury for Monaco’s Comedy Film Festival

Claude Lelouch, the acclaimed French director who twice won an Oscar, will preside over the jury of the 15th edition of the Monte-Carlo Comedy Film Festival, which takes place from February 26 to...

KBL Monaco Private Bankers sold to Lebanese group

Société Générale de Banque au Liban (SGBL) has signed an agreement with Luxembourg-based KBL European Private Bankers to acquire two of its subsidiaries, including KBL Monaco Private Bankers. The...