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AS Monaco unveil yellow third kit for 2025-26 season

by: Kyriaki Topalidou
18/08/2025

AS Monaco and Mizuno have revealed the club’s third kit for the upcoming 2025-26 season, featuring a yellow design.

The kit maintains a clean design, with both the AS Monaco coat of arms and Mizuno’s ‘Runbird’ logo in black. The ‘Daghe Munegu’ slogan, already present on the home and away shirts, appears in black letters under the collar on the back of the jersey.

AS Monaco has also highlighted the environmental aspect of the new kit, which is made from 100% recycled polyester.

AS Monaco’s third kit, photo by AS Monaco & Sportpack. 

Japanese-inspired campaign

Following the launch of the game and away jerseys, AS Monaco and Mizuno have created a campaign based on the Japanese concept of ‘MA’ – the art of balance.

The campaign uses yellow shades, reminiscent of sunrise, combined with shadow play to create visual harmony.

The promotional campaign features AS Monaco players Denis Zakaria, Caio Henrique and Eliesse Ben Seghir, alongside summer signings Eric Dier, Ansu Fati and Paul Pogba.

The release completes AS Monaco’s kit collection for the new season, following the earlier unveiling of their home and away strips.

See also: 

AS Monaco unveils Japan-inspired away kit for 2025/26 season

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Main photo credit: AS Monaco & Sportpack.

Noam Yaron progresses through day three of second Calvi to Monaco attempt

by: Kyriaki Topalidou
13/08/2025
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Swiss endurance swimmer Noam Yaron entered his third day in Mediterranean waters, maintaining progress on his second attempt to complete a 180-kilometre swim from Calvi, Corsica to Monaco without leaving the water. 

The 28-year-old began the swim on Monday morning at 8am and had covered more than 45 kilometres within his first 16 hours. By Tuesday morning, he had completed approximately one-third of the planned route.

Second attempt after 2024 withdrawal

Yaron’s first attempt ended on 25 August 2024 after 48 hours when his support team withdrew him due to adverse weather and strong currents. He had covered 100 kilometres, including 75 kilometres in a single day.

“The next few hours are going to be tough; it seems like the wind is picking up and not in the right direction,” he said during that attempt to Monaco Life.

https://monacolife.net/from-calvi-to-monaco-endurance-athlete-noam-yarons-swim-for-change/

For this second attempt, the athlete is banking on better preparation, having learned from his first experience. Like dolphins, hypnosis, which he has been practising for several years, will enable him to rest while swimming. He will also use weather forecasts to optimise the route and avoid counter-currents.

Conservation mission

The aim of the record-breaking swim is to raise awareness about Mediterranean marine conservation. “The Mediterranean Sea is very close to my heart,” Yaron told Monaco Life previously. “For me, doing all these challenges is a way to actively spread awareness and collect funds to create an impact in the long term”

The Mediterranean has lost over half its marine species in two decades, with only 0.23% of waters under meaningful protection.

Prince Albert II has followed the project, which includes a fundraising platform where supporters can purchase symbolic cubic metres of water for €5 each. “The goal is to gather people around the cause and to be a part of something big,” Yaron said.

Yaron’s progress can be tracked in real-time at calvi-monaco.com

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Main photo credit: Noam Yaron Production / Nightcall Studio

 

Monaco to host fifth Smart Marina Summit in September

by: Kyriaki Topalidou
13/08/2025

The Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous will return to the Yacht Club de Monaco on 21st and 22nd September, marking the event’s fifth edition. 

Organised by M3, a Monaco-based marina consulting firm specialising in sustainable development, the conference aims to connect entrepreneurs and startups with established industry players including marina developers, architects, investors and projects promoters.

Previous editions have drawn nearly 250 participants from 26 countries, with attendees including marina project promoters, managers, shipyards, startups, manufacturers and shipowners.

This year’s programme will feature around 50 startups and scale-ups alongside 20 marinas and architectural firms. The focus remains on developing practical solutions for sustainable marina operations.

The two-day format is designed to showcase sustainable initiatives from participating startups, marinas and architects, with organisers focused on tangible outcomes and the promotion of international industry innovation.

Registration is currently open for the September event.

Interested parties can establish contact either via email: info@m3monaco.com or telephone +377 97 98 41 82.

See also: 

Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous launches call for innovative floating marina designs

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Monaco bus company warns of new Facebook scam targeting passengers

by: Kyriaki Topalidou
10/08/2025

The Compagnie des Autobus de Monaco has issued an urgent alert about fraudulent Facebook posts promising unlimited bus travel for just €2 per month.

The scam involves fake social media advertisements offering six months of unlimited travel on Monaco’s bus network at the heavily discounted rate. These posts are designed to steal personal and banking information from unsuspecting users.

Cybercriminals are using convincing fake pages that appear to represent CAM, exploiting people’s interest in discount transport to gather sensitive data. Once users enter their information on these fraudulent sites, scammers can use it for identity theft and financial fraud.

This is not the first time Monaco’s transport network has been targeted. In October 2024, a similar scam operated through a fake Facebook page called ‘Special Offer for Monaco Residents’, while another attempt last summer advertised bus cards for €3.

The repeated attacks highlight the persistent cyber threat facing both individuals and businesses in the Principality. Earlier this year, the government issued warnings about suspicious communications from unofficial sources.

CAM explains how to avoid scams 

CAM reminds passengers that legitimate transport information comes only from the official website www.cam.mc and the Monapass mobile application.

Additionally, people should be suspicious of unusually cheap travel offers on social media, any requests for personal or financial details through unofficial websites, and posts claiming to represent CAM that don’t come from verified accounts.

Anyone who has already provided personal information through these posts should immediately contact Monaco’s Public Security cyber unit or email cyber@gouv.mc

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Main photo credit: Monaco Life.

 

Monaco Classic Week set to return with nearly 200 historic vessels

by: Kyriaki Topalidou
09/08/2025

Monaco’s harbour is set to become a floating museum next month as 187 classic and vintage boats converge for the 17th edition of Monaco Classic Week – La Belle Classe, one of the world’s most prestigious gatherings of historic vessels. 

The invitation-only event, first launched in 1994 and organised by the Yacht Club de Monaco under the high patronage of Prince Albert II, takes place from 10th to 13th September with 52 sailing yachts, 53 powerboats, 45 motorboats, 15 motor yachts up to 80 metres in length, and 22 Dinghy 12′ vessels.

Vessels that stand out

Among the standout vessels is Partridge, celebrating its 140 anniversary after being rescued from the River Blackwater mud in 1979 and restored over 17 years. The sailing fleet includes the legendary 65-metre Creole (1927) and Zaca (1929), which served as Errol Flynn’s floating home and appeared in Orson Welles’ ‘The Lady from Shanghai’.

Invader (1905) once hosted Hollywood stars and Douglas Fairbanks and Charlie Chaplin, while Manitou (1937) earned the nickname ‘Floating White House’ for its use by the President John F. Kennedy.

The motor yacht category is led by the 79-metre Delphine (1921) and the 45-metre Kalizma (1906), famously gifted by Richard Burton to Elizabeth Taylor after her Oscar win and now knows as the ‘Orient Express of the seas’.

Competitions and public access

Vessels will be judged by a panel chaired by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, with the Elegance Contest judged by Allegra Gucci. The popular Chefs Competition returns, challenging crews to create gourmet dishes using organic ingredients from a mystery box.

The quays and Exhibitors’ Village will be open to the public for free from 10-13 September, 10am to 7pm. Visitors can explore the historic vessels up close, browse works by marine painters and photographers, discover traditional maritime craftsmen at work, and shop at the YCM Official Boutique.

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Main photo credit: YCM Studio Borlenghi

 

Cirque Piedon brings traditional magic to Monaco

by: Kyriaki Topalidou
07/08/2025

Cirque Piedon, a traditional French circus with more than a century of history has set up its big top in Monaco, offering families a chance to experience the timeless magic of live performance.

The circus, which has been touring France since 1920, is presenting nightly shows at 6:30pm at Espace Fontvieille from 2nd to 13th August. The family-run circus promises an evening filled with acrobats, clowns, animals, and spectacular acts designed to captivate audiences of all ages.

The Piedon family has maintained their nomadic lifestyle for over 100 years, passing down their passion for circus arts from generations to generation. Today, every aspect of the operation remains a family affair, from the performance on stage to the behind-the-scenes organisation, always with the same desire to make people dream.

The Monaco residency marks a highlight of the circus’s summer tour, offering nearly two weeks of entertainment in the Principality.

However, Cirque Piedon maintains its traditional values in an increasingly digital world, with tickets available exclusively at the venue rather than online. For this reason, it is advised to arrive early to secure a good spot and fully enjoy the experience.

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