Virginia D’Umas

Author’s Articles

Turning the blue economy mainstream: Monaco Blue Initiative 2026 maps the future of ocean finance

The 17th edition of the Monaco Blue Initiative, held on 27th May at the Oceanographic Museum, proved that the high seas are no longer just an environmental concern, but a distinct global asset class.

Twenty thousand leagues under Port Hercule: Inside Monaco’s Fête de la Mer

The Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) held its annual Fête de la Mer on Saturday 23rd May, dedicated to St Peter, the patron saint of fishermen. This year's event featured a new two-day regatta, the Spring...

How keeping hybrid models after the Covid-19 health crisis unlocked a corporate productivity boost 

Hybrid working arrangements established during the health crisis have generated a modest but tangible increase in corporate labour productivity

‘Garden of Life’: immersive Monaco exhibition blends eastern wellness with mixed-media art

In the fast-paced, high-energy environment of the Principality, finding a true sanctuary for both the body and the mind can feel like a rare luxury. However, a collaborative exhibition in Monaco is...

Innovation and ambition: The winners of the 2026 Stelios Foundation Young Entrepreneur Awards in Monaco and the Riviera

From BedBoat to Athena Academia, see how early-stage startups are fuelling the Riviera's economic growth

Behind the lens of time: Monaco’s Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology unveils Fouilles exhibition

This off-site exhibition strips away the dusty stereotypes of history to offer a glamorous, high-tech glimpse into the gripping reality of live archaeological fieldwork and advanced laboratory...