Monaco–Germany Diplomacy: Monaco marked 75 years of relations with Germany at a Berlin reception hosted by Ambassador Lorenzo Ravano, with Foreign Minister Isabelle Berro-Amadeï and nearly 300 guests celebrating shared values and recent cultural links. Charity & Community: Les Voiles Blanches charity campaign is underway with the Skaf yacht acting as a floating collection point for new, unwrapped games and toys for children receiving long-term treatment at Nice’s Lenval Foundation, with Monaco Town Hall and Marché de la Condamine drop-offs until 8 September. Sport & Local Spotlight: Ooredoo continues as Official Telecom Sponsor of the What Gravity Tour high-jump series, now heading to Monaco after stops in Germany and with more events planned. Royal Glamour: Princess Charlene turned heads at the Monaco Red Cross Ball with sculpted blonde waves and a standout Elie Saab look, joined by Camille Gottlieb on the red carpet. Lifestyle & Luxury Costs: Julius Baer’s 2026 report says the price of a luxury lifestyle jumped 10.2% in U.S. dollar terms, with Monaco entering the top three most expensive cities for high-net-worth living. On the Riviera (Travel Mood): A Côte d’Azur summer travel piece highlights how crowds and family life push visitors to seek quieter escapes nearby. Celebrity in Monaco: Will Smith debuted a dramatic shaved-head transformation during the E1 Series Monaco GP, posing with Prince Albert and E1 founder Alejandro Agag. Culture & Music: Psych-folk artist Dagmar Zuniga announced a fall tour across America and Europe, including a stop in Paris and London’s Pitchfork Festival.