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Law and Order
Luxury Lies and Hidden Eyes: Two Shocking Court Cases
Late last year, the Monaco correctional court handed down a sentence in a case that at first sounds more like something out of the fashion world than a courtroom thriller.
21 Jan, 2026
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Welcome to Monaco, or general information about Monaco
The Principality of Monaco is a small independent state situated on the French Riviera and historically linked to France. The Constitution of December 1962 defines Monaco as a state with a constitutional monarchy, governed by the Prince.
15 Jan, 2026
New Census shows Monaco is home to 145 Nationalities
Construction Revenue reaches Four-Year Low in Monaco’s Third Quarter…
By the end of Monaco’s third financial quarter, economic trends are mixed, according to a new report published by the Monegasque Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (IMSEE) on 1 January 2026.
7 Jan, 2026
Moving Beyond the Grey List: Extra Judges: Why Monaco Wants a Court Reserve
Monaco’s Least Successful Heist: Brothers Attempt to ‘Upgrade’ From VIP Passes to a Panda
When Monaco hosts the Grand Prix, our tiny Principality becomes a theatre of spectacle. Ferraris purr through narrow streets, superyachts glitter in the harbour, and champagne flows.
18 Dec, 2025
New Modern Monegasque Passports
From Dream to Address: How to Become a Resident of Monaco
Monaco has long held a magnetic pull for those in search of an exceptional quality of life. Nestled between the Mediterranean and the Alps, the Principality offers a rare blend of safety, political stability, mild climate and an unmistakably international lifestyle.
30 Oct, 2025
Law and Order
Highs and Lies: Monaco’s Hidden World of Addiction and Deception
Blinded by Love: How a Monaco Romance Turned into a Costly Illusion A gym teacher lost over €220,000 after falling for a con artist who pretended to be a Monaco-based government official.
30 Oct, 2025
Monaco National Day
Monaco’s State structure
The Principality of Monaco is an independent and sovereign state under international law. Its political system is defined by the Constitution of 17 December 1962, as amended in 2002, which establishes Monaco as a hereditary constitutional monarchy headed by the Prince.
27 Oct, 2025
Moving Beyond the Grey List: Extra Judges: Why Monaco Wants a Court Reserve
Monaco’s “judicial reserve,” explained: who can serve, what they’ll do, and why it matters now
Monaco is preparing to give its courts a surge capacity. A government bill, No. 1.109, would create a judicial reserve of seasoned former judges who can be called in, part-time and on short stints, to accelerate sensitive cases and ease bottlenecks.
30 Aug, 2025
Monaco to Open an Exclusive Cigar Club in the Former Office of SBM’s François Blanc
SBM Financial Report: Record-Breaking increase in Hotel Revenue
Monaco’s Société des Bains de Mer (SBM) recently released its financial report for the first quarter of 2025/2026. Overall, the SBM and its subsidiaries achieved a 12% increase in revenue during the first quarter compared to the same period last year (€244 million compared to €218.
21 Aug, 2025
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Economic Trends published in “Monaco Key-Figures 2025”
The Monegasque Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (IMSEE) recently released "Monaco Key-Figures”, an annual, in-depth publication unveiling economic statistics. The new edition is a 283-page booklet that dives into all aspects of the Principality’s economy, from tourism to finances, employment, population and more.
11 Jul, 2025
Law and order
Glamour, Greed, and the Fall: Drug Trafficking Amid Monaco’s High Life
From Snapchat to Shackles: Teen Drug Mule Busted in Monaco She was still a teenager, but the operation she was part of was anything but juvenile. This spring, a young woman from over the border in France drove into Monaco and straight into the hands of law enforcement.
26 Jun, 2025
Scammers Impersonate Monaco’s Authorities
Scammers Impersonate Monaco’s Authorities
Monaco’s Police have issued an alert concerning a new scam targeted at people in Monaco, on June 18. Scammers are calling or messaging people pretending to be one of the Principality's high-ranking personalities.
24 Jun, 2025
New Census shows Monaco is home to 145 Nationalities
New Report on Monaco’s Growing Labour Market…
The Monegasque Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies recently released a new report about Monaco’s unique workforce over the course of the past year. In 2024, the Principality had 78,364 jobs. More than nine out of ten of these jobs were salaried (90.4%, or 70,825).
16 May, 2025
New Census shows Monaco is home to 145 Nationalities
New Census shows Monaco is home to 145 Nationalities
A new study by the IMSEE (Monegasque Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies) reveals that Monaco is a true melting pot of different Nationalities. Monaco is home to some 38,000 residents made up of 145 different nationalities. The figures The Principality has 38,423 residents. That’s +0.
14 Apr, 2025
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