A Market in Motion: How The Condamine Keeps Its Heart Beating During Renovation
On 1 October 2025, in the council chamber, the Mayor of Monaco Georges Marsan unveiled something of an urban alchemy: a temporary layout for La Condamine Market, destined to host its vibrant life during a 13-month metamorphosis beginning January 2026. The idea: keep the market’s soul beating while its structure is renewed.
This is not merely logistical juggling. It’s a statement. Monaco refuses to let its market lie fallow; it will transplant it, like a living tree, into Place d’Armes, allowing the life of vendors and the buzz of customers to continue uninterrupted.
Prince Albert II participates in the European Political Community Summit
The Sovereign participated in discussions during the 7th CPE Summit in Copenhagen, along with other European Heads of State, on Thursday, October 2. Issues of stability, security, and cooperation in Europe were discussed.
The Prince’s visit to Denmark began with an official dinner with King Frederik X and Queen Mary of Denmark at the Amalienborg Palace.
Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra unveils Program and bids Adieu to Kazuki Yamada
After 10 years at the helm of the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, Kazuki Yamada will soon be moving on to new artistic endeavours.
“Throughout these seasons, he has forged unbreakable bonds with the orchestra and its audiences, offering a dazzling and varied program featuring the greatest soloists, and striving to reveal the talents of young, emerging artists,” said the Princess of Hanover, president of the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra.
During his time with the orchestra, Kazuki Yamada has conducted operas, accompanied ballets, participated in the Spring Arts Festival and introduced the Principality to little-known or somewhat forgotten works.
Monaco Modernizes Entrepreneurship with 24/7 Online Registration Portal
In an effort to lead by example in e-governance, the Principality of Monaco has just inaugurated a new digital platform that allows residents to set up a sole proprietorship, known locally as an entreprise individuelle, entirely online. No more in-person visits or paper files: since September 25, 2025, all you need is your computer or smartphone.
This new service, available through the government’s official portal MonGuichet.mc, marks another milestone in Monaco’s drive to modernize its public administration. The platform lets users complete every stage of business creation, from submitting their initial application to receiving their final authorization, all without stepping into an office.
