AGP Executive Report

Monaco Digital Governance: Monaco has officially moved on from its “digital transition” era, creating a permanent Interministerial Delegation for Digital Affairs (DIN) from 5 October, with AI now built into everyday government operations. Pink October & Charity: Princess Charlene made a rare public appearance with her brother Gareth Wittstock at the Pink Ribbon Monaco Gala, helping light up Place du Casino in pink to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Local Mobility: Monaco overhauled seasonal taxi licence rules, prioritising Monégasques and residents first and giving more weight to experienced drivers to improve availability during busy periods. Family-Friendly Culture: The Museum of Stamps and Coins launched an interactive €5 experience for kids (ages 8–15), turning collections into a puzzle-led adventure. Wealth & Relocation: Billionaire David Reuben has left Britain for Monaco, joining the wider “wealth exodus” trend tied to tax changes. Sports & Lifestyle: Kim Kardashian says she stayed single for five years to “completely heal” after her Kanye West divorce, before dating F1 star Lewis Hamilton. Luxury & Travel: Fitness-focused cruise options are on the rise, with ships offering everything from cycling and boxing to ice-skating to keep routines going on holiday.

Monaco Digital Governance: Monaco has officially moved from a “digital transition” to a permanent digital State, creating a new Interministerial Delegation for Digital Affairs (DIN) from 5 October and folding AI into everyday government operations. Local Mobility: Seasonal taxi licences in Monaco are being reworked with a clear priority order that favours Monégasques and residents first, while experience counts more to improve availability during busy periods. Family Culture: Monaco’s Museum of Stamps and Coins launches a €5 interactive kids’ experience (ages 8–15) with puzzles and challenges, turning visits into a treasure hunt through local history. Sport & Lifestyle: Formula 1’s latest cultural push is credited to storytelling—marketing the people behind the races—while Kim Kardashian says she spent five years single to “completely heal” before dating Lewis Hamilton. Global Travel Watch: New direct Brussels–Azerbaijan flights (from May 2027) aim to boost awareness of Baku and cut travel time dramatically. Entertainment Pop Culture: General Hospital teases fresh fallout around the Pentonville attack, with Curtis and Scout both set to question what they’ve been told.

Monaco Digital Governance: Monaco has officially ended its “digital transition” era, creating a permanent Interministerial Delegation for Digital Affairs (DIN) from 5 October, with AI now built into everyday government operations. Family & Community Life: The Museum of Stamps and Coins launches a €5 interactive kids’ experience (ages 8–15) with puzzles and a surprise at the end, running daily from 9:30am–5pm. Local Mobility: Monaco overhauls seasonal taxi licence priorities, putting Monégasques first and giving more weight to experienced drivers to improve availability during busy periods. Culture & Heritage: A new exhibition explores what Monaco preserves—and what it leaves behind—while the Museum of Stamps and Coins adds hands-on learning for families. Sports & Identity: Rayan Aït-Nouri reflects on Muslim faith and pride playing for Algeria, while ultra-endurance athlete Mahbubur Rahman pushes limits in a 1,537km cycling challenge. Luxury & Lifestyle: Hermès’ global footprint is highlighted as France produces and Asia consumes, and Neiman Marcus’ Dallas flagship closure shifts traditions to NorthPark Center.

Monaco Digital Governance: Monaco has officially moved on from its “digital transition” era, creating a permanent Interministerial Delegation for Digital Affairs (DIN) from 5 October, with AI now treated as part of everyday government operations. Royal Milestone & Community: Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene marked Monaco’s 10,000th citizen at City Hall, meeting newborn Anna and highlighting how citizenship remains tightly guarded. Family Culture for Kids: Monaco’s Museum of Stamps and Coins launches a €5 interactive puzzle-and-discovery experience for children aged 8–15, turning collections into a hands-on adventure. Local Mobility Update: Monaco changes seasonal taxi licence rules, prioritising Monégasques and residents first and giving more weight to experienced drivers to improve availability during busy periods. Beauty Retail in Monaco: rhode expands into Sephora across 19 European markets, including Monaco, bringing its skincare and hybrid makeup to new in-store shoppers. Travel & Visas (Germany): Germany publishes which family members qualify for Schengen visa fee waivers, plus a separate list of 14 countries eligible for visa-free family reunification. Luxury & Lifestyle: Hermès’ global footprint is mapped through its store presence—French production, Asia-led consumption—while Max Verstappen’s Monaco life is spotlighted alongside his international property portfolio.

Local Governance: Monaco has overhauled seasonal taxi licensing, setting a clear priority order that puts Monégasques first, then family ties, then residents—while experience now counts more to improve reliability during peak demand. Royal & Community Life: Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene marked Monaco’s 10,000th citizen at City Hall, meeting newborn Anna and her family in a ceremony highlighting how tightly citizenship is guarded. Culture & Heritage: A new Monaco exhibition, “Mémoire des lieux,” opens at Salle d’exposition du quai Antoine Ier, using photography and urban change to explore adolescent angst and shifting horizons. Travel & Lifestyle: Oceania Cruises unveiled its first full Mediterranean winter season for 2027/28, with 17 voyages from November to March featuring slower-paced city stays and culinary tours. Opinion & Environment: A call to protect the Mediterranean links climate and pollution pressures to Monaco’s port-school outreach and long-term stewardship. Beauty & Shopping: rhode expands across Europe at Sephora, now available in Monaco and 18 other markets.

Monaco Royal Milestone: Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene marked Monaco’s 10,000th citizen at City Hall, meeting newborn Anna and her family in a ceremony that highlights how tightly citizenship is guarded in the tiny principality. Culture & Heritage: “Mémoire des lieux” opens at Salle d’exposition du quai Antoine Ier, using Monaco’s urban change to explore adolescent angst and shifting horizons through photography and city comparisons. Finance & Compliance: Monaco’s financial-crime regulator (AMSF) defended its €6m UBS fine, pushing back on outside criticism and clarifying banks’ duties around complex ownership checks. Beauty & Retail: rhode expands across Europe via Sephora, adding Monaco to the 19-country rollout with new in-store concepts. Travel & Lifestyle: Nice Airport is reshaping its shopping into a more experiential, Riviera-rooted passenger experience, with renewed retail space and new digital tools. F1 Legacy: The Cahier family’s 70-year F1 archive—400,000 photos and more—remains with its original creators, preserving motorsport history from the inside. Local Events: Menton Tattoo Expo returns with a Halloween-themed programme, plus live tattooing and competitions at Palais de l’Europe.

Bal de Noël for Animals: Monaco’s iconic Christmas gala returns on 11 December at Hôtel de Paris, with the Société Protectrice des Animaux de Monaco (SPA) named as principal beneficiary—continuing Princess Charlene’s long-running animal shelter support. Council of Europe Focus: As Monaco’s Council of Europe presidency winds down, External Relations Minister Isabelle Berro-Amadeï used Strasbourg to reaffirm unwavering support for Ukraine and push for accountability and justice. Monaco Finance Watch: The AMSF has defended its €6m UBS Monaco fine, clarifying how banks must verify complex ownership structures after criticism of the regulator’s approach. Royal & Fashion Glam: Beatrice Borromeo and Tatiana Santo Domingo sat front row at Dior in Paris, adding Monaco’s Casiraghi family style to Paris Fashion Week. Menton Tattoo Expo: The third edition of Menton Tattoo Expo returns 31 Oct–2 Nov at Palais de l’Europe with live tattooing, competitions, and a Halloween-themed programme. Culture in Focus: “Mémoire des lieux” opens at Salle d’exposition du quai Antoine Ier, exploring Monaco’s urban transformation through photography and architectural comparisons. Travel Rules: New EU Entry/Exit System (EES) rules are reshaping European entry for many UK travellers, with biometric registration replacing passport stamping. Beauty Retail News: Rhode expands across Europe into Sephora stores, including Monaco, bringing the brand’s skincare-and-makeup lineup to 19 new markets. International Headlines: A Hong Kong murder trial begins for Abby Choi’s ex-husband and family, while Germany confirms 14 countries whose citizens can enter visa-free for family reunification.

Monaco Finance Watch: The Principality’s financial-crime regulator (AMSF) has defended its €6m UBS fine, saying recent criticism misread the decision and clarifying what banks must do when verifying complex corporate ownership. Royal & Culture: Princess Charlene and Prince Albert reunited with Pope Leo XIV in Metz, wearing Dior for the “At the Roots of Europe” peace and unity gathering. Italian-Style Spotlight: Monica Bellucci, 62, calls ageing a “wonderful gift” in a Harper’s Bazaar España shoot, praising dignity, maturity and a Mediterranean-style approach. Monaco on the Calendar: Italy’s President Sergio Mattarella begins a landmark first state visit to Monaco on Oct 2–3, with a Palace welcome, Cecilia Bartoli concert and Oceanographic Museum stop. Local Arts: Menton Tattoo Expo returns for a Halloween-themed third edition at the Palais de l’Europe, with live tattooing and competitions. Beauty Retail: Rhode expands across Europe via Sephora, now including Monaco among 19 new markets. Travel Rules: The EU’s EES biometric checks are reshaping Schengen entry for many UK travellers, with countries listing where registration is required.

Beauty & Shopping: rhode by Hailey Bieber is rolling into Sephora across Europe—online and in 500+ stores—opening access in 19 new markets including Monaco, after earlier Sephora launches in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Monaco Royal Fashion: Beatrice Borromeo and Tatiana Santo Domingo sat front row at Dior during Paris Fashion Week, with Borromeo also marking a poignant moment tied to the loss of Dior PR director Mathilde Favier. Yachting & Travel: Egypt is aiming to double international yacht calls in five years, with plans to expand marinas and streamline entry procedures—talks held at the Monaco Yacht Show. Local Charity (Monaco): Villefranche-sur-Mer’s Marinières en Rose returns Oct 3–4 to support breast cancer care at Monaco’s Princess Grace Hospital. F1 Lifestyle: Kelly Piquet shares a rare look at Max Verstappen’s private life in Monaco—grounded, family-first, and home-focused. Travel Rules: The EU’s EES biometric checks are reshaping Schengen entry for many UK travellers, with some countries adjusting enforcement amid summer delays.

Monaco Royals & Fashion: Princess Charlene and Prince Albert reunited with Pope Leo XIV in Metz, with Charlene leaning into her “privilège du blanc” in Dior for the peace-and-unity gathering. Royal Style Spotlight: Beatrice Borromeo and Tatiana Santo Domingo sat front row at Dior during Paris Fashion Week, with Borromeo’s attendance tinged by recent personal loss. Yachting & Global Luxury: Hong Kong Tourism Board made its Monaco Yacht Show debut, pitching the city as a yacht-tourism gateway and pushing its Festival of Connoisseurs. Sustainability at Sea: Monaco’s S3 Label set a new standard for smart, sustainable marinas, while the Captains’ Forum focused on future energy sources onboard ships and yachts. Community & Health: Villefranche’s Marinières en Rose returns Oct 3–4 to back breast cancer support at Princess Grace Hospital. Local Governance: Mountain View approved historic preservation ordinance updates, tightening how owners can be removed from the historic register. Culture & Lifestyle: Rokethon’s third edition in Fontvieille brought animal welfare, responsible ownership, and adoption to the Bit Top.

Monaco Yacht Show Spotlight: Hong Kong Tourism Board and Informa Markets brought Hong Kong’s yacht, marine and luxury scene to Monaco (Sept 23–26), pitching the city as Asia’s gateway for yacht tourism and teeing up the Festival of Connoisseurs (Nov 4–6). Smart Marina Upgrade: Monaco’s S3 Label is rolling out as a smart, sustainable marina standard, with a structured assessment approach aimed at better operations and greener performance. Breast Cancer Fundraiser: Villefranche-sur-Mer’s Marinières en Rose returns Oct 3–4 at Plage des Marinières, with swimming, aquathlon, walking and kids’ races supporting Princess Grace Hospital care. Culture & Community: Rokethon’s third edition filled Fontvieille’s Bit Top with animal welfare, responsible pet ownership and adoption. Luxury & Lifestyle: 99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant opens in London (Park Lane) and Andronis Arcadia in Santorini leans into Monaco flair with Beefbar and huge pool life. Tech & Media Buzz: Research flags “resigned consent” for AI data access, while Netflix’s 2026 cancellations/ending list keeps growing. Pope in Metz: Pope Leo XIV urged Europe to lean on Christian roots, dialogue and multilateralism as he wrapped up his France visit.

Europe & Faith: Pope Leo XIV wrapped up his France visit in Metz, urging Europe to return to Christian roots, back multilateralism, and “give up some positions” for peace as wars and nationalist pressure reshape the continent. Monaco Royals on the Border: Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene joined Pope Leo and Luxembourg’s Grand Duke Guillaume for a Schuman-linked gathering near the French-German frontier. Maritime Lifestyle: Hong Kong Tourism Board made its Monaco Yacht Show debut, while Monaco’s S3 smart-and-sustainable marina label set a new benchmark; the Captains’ Forum also spotlighted future onboard energy solutions. Animals & Community: Rokethon returned for its third edition in Fontvieille, with nearly 200 pedigree cats set to follow at Monaco’s International Cat Show on 3–4 October. What’s On in Monaco: Port Hercule’s Foire Attractions is back from 16 October to 19 November for family fun by the sea. Luxury & Design: A Riviera renaissance at Monte-Carlo Beach and a spotlight on Dr. Ali Behnam-Bakhtiar’s luxury wedding legacy added style to the week.

European Unity & Faith: Pope Leo XIV wrapped up his France visit in Metz, urging Europe to draw on Christian roots and dialogue to counter the “desire for domination” behind today’s wars, while also calling for safe, legal integration of migrants. Monaco Community & Family Fun: Monaco’s traditional autumn Foire Attractions returns to Port Hercule from 16 October to 19 November, with rides, games, and late-night openings. Yachting & Riviera Luxury: Antigua’s tourism minister pitched longer sailing seasons and culture-led yachting appeal during the Monaco Yacht Show, while Feadship debuted the 377-foot concept “Hive” at the show. Smart Marina Innovation: The 6th Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous gathered 30 countries to share waterfront know-how, spotlighting Monaco’s role in marina innovation. Local Culture & Wellbeing: Terrae’s rooftop vegetable projects in Monaco have ended as the company enters liquidation, though its educational and therapeutic mission is set to continue. Business Leadership: Julius Baer strengthened Middle East & Africa leadership in Dubai with Roy Zaatar’s appointment. Fashion & Pop Culture: Wedding dress backlash hits the headlines as experts call out “garish” lace trends, and celebrity romance keeps trending with Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton in Paris.

Monaco Yacht Show buzz: The Principality hosted the 6th Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous, with innovation awards spotlighting smarter marina tech from robotic boat charging to energy-saving heated surfaces and greener mooring systems. Marine luxury, rethought: SEA Index® certification welcomed Benetti’s hybrid M/Y Dagger, while Feadship unveiled the bee-inspired 377-foot megayacht concept Hive at the show. Culture on the waterfront: “Lumières sur la Lagune” brought 18th-century Venetian view paintings to Monaco, running alongside the superyacht season. Local lifestyle & sustainability: Terrae’s rooftop and school/therapy vegetable projects in Monaco have ended as the company was placed into liquidation, though its educational mission continues. Riviera hospitality: Monte-Carlo Beach hotel’s refreshed look spotlights new design and fashion collaborations, keeping the landmark firmly contemporary. Global glamour with Monaco ties: Princess Charlene and Prince Albert joined high-profile Monaco moments, while Monaco’s scene continues to attract international stars and events.

Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous: The 6th Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous at the Yacht Club de Monaco spotlighted marina innovation with awards for robotic charging, energy-saving heated surfaces, and smarter floating stabilization—plus a wider push to electrify and extend yacht stays. Yachting Sustainability: HSH Prince Albert II visited Benetti’s hybrid M/Y Dagger, now SEA Index® certified, underlining Monaco’s role in cleaner, measurable superyacht standards. Culture & Art: “Lumières sur la Lagune” brings golden-age Venetian veduta paintings to Monaco, running alongside the Monaco Yacht Show for a stylish cross-current of art and maritime glamour. Business & Networking: A new Monaco–Romania Private Connection Club launched at the Princess Grace Theatre, pairing Romanian entrepreneurs with Monaco investors for discreet Riviera dealmaking. Local Lifestyle: Terrae’s rooftop and therapeutic vegetable projects in Monaco have ended as the company enters liquidation, though its educational mission is set to continue. Global Pop Culture (Monaco-linked): Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton keep turning Europe into a romance reel, with Paris stops and Eiffel Tower PDA fueling nonstop buzz.

Monaco Hospitality & Design: The revamped Monte-Carlo Beach hotel is leaning hard into modern Riviera glamour, with fresh touches from architect India Mahdavi and the striped sun-lounger styling of Simon Porte Jacquemus—while keeping its legendary, old-school mystique alive. Culture & Lifestyle: A new exhibition, “Lumières sur la Lagune,” brings 18th-century Venetian masters to Monaco, running alongside the Monaco Yacht Show for a stylish art-meets-sea moment. Sustainable Yachting: Monaco’s Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous highlighted real marina tech—from robotic charging for electric boats to energy-saving heated surfaces—plus innovation awards tied to the Principality’s waterfront future. Local Business & Community: A private Monaco-Romania connection club launched to unite Romanian entrepreneurs with Monaco business leaders, with a focus on discreet networking and new partnerships. Food & Travel: In Nairobi, the Italian Cultural Institute and partners promoted “Sistema Italia” through Gin Italy tastings, music, and brand masterclasses. Arts & Entertainment: Kelly Monaco says she’s been six months sober, sparking fresh comeback chatter among soap fans. On the Radar: Terrae’s Monaco rooftop growing projects are ending as the company enters liquidation, though its education and therapy mission is set to continue.