What are the latest news in Monaco? August 31st, 2026
Monaco News Roundup (August 31, 2026)
- Ligue 1 & AS Monaco Football: AS Monaco moved to the top of the Ligue 1 standings following a 2–0 victory over Olympique de Marseille at Stade Louis II, led by a brace from Paris Brunner. The club also confirmed its qualification path for the UEFA Conference League group phase.
- Monaco Yacht Show Logistics: Preparations and infrastructure setup are underway around Port Hercule for the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show, causing phased road and parking restrictions across the harbor district.
- La Vuelta Grand Départ: Monaco recently hosted the official start of the 2026 Vuelta a España cycling tour from Monte Carlo’s Casino Square, marking the completion of Monaco hosting stages of all three Grand Tours over its sporting history.
- Council of Europe Meeting: The Principality, in its role within the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, is finalizing arrangements to host permanent representatives from member states for high-level diplomatic sessions.
- Tax & Crypto Legislative Reform: The Prince’s Government has placed draft legislation before the National Council to align Monaco’s corporate framework with OECD standards (introducing a 15% minimum corporate tax on large multinationals) and to update regulatory oversight for crypto-asset service providers in line with European compliance guidelines.
- Culture & Entertainment: Hollywood production around Port Hercule for the Ocean’s Eleven prequel, featuring Bradley Cooper, wrapped its major street-level shoots, while the Prince’s Palace and Grimaldi Forum continue their late-summer cultural and automotive heritage exhibitions.