AGP Executive Report

Monaco in the spotlight: Monaco’s Minister of External Relations Isabelle Berro-Amadeï marked the Roma and Sinti genocide commemoration at Auschwitz-Birkenau, stressing “constant vigilance” against hatred and discrimination. Finance watchdog: Monaco has appointed Benoît de Juvigny, a former top French financial markets regulator, to its CCAF commission to strengthen oversight and international compliance. Local sport & links to the Principality: A Monaco-friendly football moment is coming fast: Liverpool’s Victor Munoz says he could debut in Sunday’s friendly against Monaco at Anfield. Business & Monaco brand: Monte Carlo Fashions reported a wider Q1 net loss despite revenue growth, pointing to continued pressure on profitability. Cross-border tax story: A Greek appeals body cancelled a tax bill after a Monaco bank’s reported investment income was found incorrect, highlighting how transparency data can still go wrong. Travel & events: The Cannes Yachting Festival is pushing “slow boating,” a gentler cruising theme that fits Monaco’s yachting audience.

Road Safety Crackdown: Monaco police will run reinforced night-time drink- and drug-driving checks from Aug 3–16 (10pm–4am), targeting the busiest summer weeks and reminding drivers to plan safe rides home. Local Sport Spotlight: Ghana defender Mohammed Salisu has returned to pre-season training with AS Monaco after injury recovery, aiming to regain fitness ahead of the new campaign. International Ties: Monaco and Slovenia marked 20 years of diplomatic relations in Ljubljana with a sustainability- and innovation-focused event bringing together officials, diplomats, and business leaders. F1 & Monaco Culture: A new look at F1’s “unique places to watch” highlights how the Monaco Grand Prix turns the whole city into a viewing platform, from yachts in the harbour to balconies above the track. Athletics in Monaco: The What Gravity Tour’s inaugural Monaco high-jump festival saw JuVaughn Harrison clear 2.34m to win at Quai Albert I. Football Transfer Watch: Arsenal are close to completing a £75m deal for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães, with a medical next on the agenda.

Monaco–Slovenia Diplomacy: Monaco and Slovenia marked 20 years of diplomatic ties in Ljubljana with a high-level event focused on sustainability, innovation, and business cooperation. AS Monaco Community & Sport: New signings Matthis Abline and Mathys Detourbet met fans at AS Monaco’s Summer Village at Port Hercule, with the event running daily until 9 August. Monaco in Global Culture: The Salon International du Livre de Monaco returns to the Grimaldi Forum for its 15th anniversary on 5–6 September, adding a new Sports Book Prize and live links to a Himalayan expedition. Local Economy Watch: Monte Carlo Fashions reported a wider Q1 FY27 consolidated net loss of about ₹23.4 crore, despite revenue from operations rising year-on-year. International Spotlight: UNESCO added 25 new World Heritage sites, with Monaco represented at the committee meeting in Busan. Football Transfer Buzz (Monaco link): Folarin Balogun—now a Monaco striker—has been offered to Tottenham amid wider summer forward talks.

Monaco Sports & Transfers: Monaco striker Folarin Balogun has reportedly been offered to Tottenham as the Premier League club looks for attacking depth after his eventful USMNT World Cup run and uncertain future in France. Monaco in Focus (Vuelta): Monaco will host the Grand Départ of the Vuelta a España 2026 for the first time, with a Monaco-based opening stage featuring a short 9km individual time trial and a second stage starting at the Prince’s Palace. Monaco Tech & Business: Crypto firm Dinari is expanding tokenized U.S. stocks to eligible investors, launching 724 tokenized equities (including S&P 500 names) via Circle’s USDC, with Monaco listed among partners. Local Spotlight (Royal): Princess Charlene is back in the spotlight with a throwback-style fashion feature ahead of her wedding to Prince Albert, highlighting her evolving, more streamlined wardrobe. International Sports (F1): F1 driver Valtteri Bottas faces a calendar clash after qualifying for the UCI Gravel World Championships that overlaps with the Singapore GP weekend. Community & Culture: Monaco’s Princess Charlene also continues to draw attention for her public appearances, while the Monte-Carlo Summer Festival heads into closing weeks.

Tech & AI in Monaco: Monte Carlo has appointed Nik Acheson as Chief AI Officer, aiming to expand its “agent trust” platform for enterprises running production AI more autonomously. Climate Watch: The UN weather agency warns a strengthening El Niño could push temperatures above normal and raise risks of heatwaves, drought, flooding and wildfires across southern Europe, including the French Riviera. Cycling Spotlight: Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar will return to the Vuelta a España, with the race starting in Monaco on 22 August—his bid to complete the Grand Tour set. Local Heritage & Science: Monaco’s Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology is preparing the Fouille-École Internationale Monaco 2026 field school (8–30 September) at the Grotte de l’Observatoire, studying some of the earliest human occupation layers in the area. Sport & Events: Formula E has moved the 2027 Monaco E-Prix to 1–2 May to avoid a clash with the WEC at Spa.

Cycling Spotlight: Tadej Pogačar is set to return to the Vuelta a España after a seven-year break, with the race starting Aug. 22 in Monaco—where he lives—and running through to Granada in three weeks. Local Sports & Monaco: The Vuelta opener in Monaco puts the Principality front and centre as the Tour de France champion chases a rare Grand Tour hat trick. Monaco Connections in Football: Former Monaco midfielder Silva says Jose Mourinho was a key factor in his move to Real Madrid, while Monaco-linked transfer chatter continues across Europe. Wild Weather Watch: France’s Riviera and nearby Var are under heatwave alerts as firefighters tackle major blazes and authorities enforce restrictions. Royal & Lifestyle: Charlotte Casiraghi, 40, is reported to be entering a new romance chapter after turning 40. Space Science: ESA’s Euclid telescope has identified some of the oldest known quasars—ancient black holes shining with the power of about a trillion Suns.

Cycling Spotlight: Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar has confirmed he’ll race the Vuelta a España again, returning for the first time since 2019. The 27-year-old UAE Team Emirates-XRG star says “the time is right,” with the race starting in Monaco on Aug. 22 and ending in Granada on Sept. 13—an attempt to complete the Grand Tour triple. UEFA Draws: Monaco’s role in European nights stays central as UEFA set Champions League playoff matchups, including Celtic vs LASK and Bodø/Glimt facing Olympiakos or NEC Nijmegen in the next stage. Monaco Sports & Business: AS Monaco’s local ties also show up in football and beyond, from club signings and European qualification scenarios to Monaco-based LNG shipping—GasLog Shanghai reported safe after a second Hormuz LNG tanker strike in a month. F1 Update: Pierre Gasly says Alpine’s Dutch GP upgrades are “critical” for keeping pace in the midfield as rivals close in. Local Culture: Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo unveiled its 2026-27 season, kicking off with the 30th anniversary run of “Roméo et Juliette.”

Human Trafficking Case: The UK Home Office has confirmed at least five survivors of Mohamed Al Fayed abuse as victims of human trafficking, with cases spanning the 1990s to after Harrods’ 2010 sale and involving both international and domestic recruitment. Cruise Industry: Viking says it will launch Chinese-language cruises in Northern Europe in April 2027, with a Mediterranean season already underway that includes Monaco ports. Football—Liverpool vs Leeds: Liverpool’s US tour ended in a 4-2 loss to Leeds after leading 2-0 at half-time, while Liverpool’s Monaco-linked return to Europe is next on the schedule. Monaco in Pop Culture: CBS soap spoilers point to Steffy and Finn heading to Monaco, with Sheila expected to follow and stir trouble. Endurance & Sport: Kiwi runner Sophie Woods has set a new Via Alpina record, finishing a 2,000km Alps crossing in 29 days with the route ending in Monaco. WRC Update: Hayden Paddon will return to gravel in Rally Paraguay later this month after Rally Finland.

Monaco in Sports & Local Life: AS Monaco Basket has been excluded from France’s top professional leagues for 2026-27 after the DNCCG ruled its financial guarantees were insufficient, putting the club’s title defence and future at risk. Football Transfers: Simon Adingra’s Sunderland future remains undecided as Régis Le Bris says the window is still open; the winger impressed in the US and could yet move, with West Ham among the clubs monitoring him. F1 & Monaco Links: F1’s summer break is underway, with Monaco’s Kimi Antonelli highlighted as a standout performer so far, while commentary also points to McLaren’s upgrade momentum as the championship tightens. Racing & Culture: Rally Finland delivered back-to-back WRC wins for Sami Pajari in a chaotic 75th-anniversary event. Media & Entertainment: The Monte-Carlo Television Festival’s prize-winning thriller “The Gathering” is set to leave Netflix soon.

Basketball Shock: AS Monaco Basket, despite winning the French title, has been excluded from the Betclic Elite and Elite 2 for 2026-27 after the DNCCG ruled its financial guarantees and takeover progress weren’t enough—leaving the club’s sporting future hanging on a last-ditch appeal. Football Transfers: PSG are pushing hard in the market: they’ve agreed a deal with Monaco for Maghnes Akliouche (reported £42.8m) and are now in talks for Barcelona World Cup winner Ferran Torres, while also opening talks with Ajax for Mika Godts as a potential Barcola replacement. Monaco Sports & Cycling: Monegasque rider Victor Langellotti has made a rare mid-season switch to XDS-Astana, set to debut at the Tour de Pologne. Culture & Lifestyle: The Monte-Carlo Summer Festival heads into its closing weeks, and Monaco’s open-air cinema lines up Spider-Man for August.

Monaco Football & Transfers: PSG have agreed terms with AS Monaco for France winger Maghnes Akliouche in a €50m deal, with a medical and contract expected next week (until mid-2031), as Paris also weighs further attacking options including Ajax’s Mika Godts. Arsenal Transfer Push: Arsenal are closing in on a blockbuster for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes after raising their offer to €90m plus add-ons, with the midfielder asking Newcastle to delay pre-season travel to finish the move. Liverpool & PSG Winger Chess: Liverpool’s Bradley Barcola pursuit is heating up as PSG weigh life after him, while PSG’s wider market plans include talks around other left-sided attackers. F1 & Monaco Glimpses: Lando Norris and influencer Alix Earle have reignited romance chatter after partying in Ibiza, with earlier sightings linking them to Monaco. Local Monaco Culture: The Monte-Carlo Summer Festival heads into its closing weeks, with more Riviera events still on the calendar.

Monaco in the spotlight: Monaco’s waterfront is set to host a major Hollywood shoot as the Ocean’s Eleven prequel begins filming in late August, with official notices clearing parts of Darse Sud and the Esplanade des Pêcheurs and restricting access for accredited crews. Royal & climate update: Prince Albert and Princess Charlene issued a rare joint warning as catastrophic wildfires sweep across Europe, calling environmental protection “an emergency” and sending support to evacuated communities. Football transfer buzz: PSG have reached a final agreement with Monaco for France forward Maghnes Akliouche in a deal reported around €50m, with an announcement expected soon. Local culture: The Mairie de Monaco’s Apéro Musique Live returns to the Condamine Market on 6 August, offering free live music from 6pm to 9.30pm. Sporting & Monaco link: Sporting CP’s pre-season win over Monaco is highlighted ahead of their friendly with Nottingham Forest.

PSG-Monaco Transfer: Paris Saint-Germain have reached a final agreement with Monaco for France forward Maghnes Akliouche, reportedly a ~€50m deal on a five-year contract, with an official announcement expected soon. Hollywood in Monaco: Warner Bros’ Ocean’s Eleven prequel is cleared to film on the Monaco waterfront in late August, with parts of Darse Sud and the Esplanade des Pêcheurs closed to the public for production. Local Culture: The Monte-Carlo Summer Festival heads into its closing weeks, with major names including Vanessa Paradis, LP, Lisa Stansfield and Laura Pausini still to come. Community Night Out: “Apéro Musique Live” returns to the Condamine Market on 6 August for free live music and aperitifs. Science & Climate: A study links major northern-hemisphere volcanic eruptions to the most extreme cooling periods over the past 12,000 years. Business Calendar: Monaco-linked Perimeter Solutions and Costamare Bulkers both set dates for upcoming quarterly results releases.

Monaco Fire Safety: Monaco will formally extend its ban on open flames into law, covering candles, sparklers and any flame-producing devices in public areas of nightlife and hospitality venues, with the update published in the Journal de Monaco on 31 July. Royal Climate Message: Prince Albert and Princess Charlene issued a direct warning that protecting the environment is an emergency as Europe’s wildfires force evacuations and devastate communities. AS Monaco Football: Monaco have accepted a €50m offer from PSG for Maghnes Akliouche, ending Liverpool’s hopes for the midfielder as PSG move to reshape their attack. Liverpool Transfer Watch: Liverpool are preparing a bid for PSG winger Bradley Barcola as they plan for life after Mohamed Salah, while Joe Gomez is expected to miss the start of the Premier League season with a muscle injury. Culture & Travel: Viking is launching Chinese-language cruises in Northern Europe from April 2027, including itineraries that stop in Monaco. World News (Name Change): Nauru has officially reverted to its traditional name, becoming the Republic of Naoero.

AS Monaco Football: Monaco has signed France U21 striker Matthis Abline from Nantes in a reported €30m deal, teaming him with Folarin Balogun as the Principality prepares for the Conference League qualifiers. Transfer Watch: PSG is close to a breakthrough with Monaco for attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche, after earlier bids were rejected, while Monaco has also reportedly turned down a fourth PSG offer for him. Royal & Climate: Princess Charlene and Prince Albert II issued a rare joint statement backing communities hit by wildfires across France, Spain and the UK, praising firefighters and calling for urgent climate action. Culture & Leisure: Monaco Open Air Cinema’s August line-up is led by Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with additional new titles including The Devil Wears Prada 2, One Night Only and Mutiny. Community Sports: The Mairie de Monaco and CESMM are offering free scuba taster days at the Rainier III pool on 12 August for ages 8+ (with supervision and on-site booking).

Monaco Citizenship Rules: Monaco’s government says foreigners must be ordinarily resident for 10 years, counting only from age 18, and that naturalisation ultimately rests with the Sovereign Prince. PSG-Akliouche Saga: AS Monaco has reportedly rejected a fourth PSG bid for Liverpool target Maghnes Akliouche, with the latest offer put at about €45m, as negotiations continue and the winger’s preference reportedly leans toward PSG. F1 Monaco Spotlight: F1’s half-year report highlights record crowds and surging TV audiences, noting the Monaco Grand Prix drew nearly 80 million viewers worldwide, while CEO Stefano Domenicali praised championship leader Kimi Antonelli. F1 2027 Calendar Uncertainty: With Middle East tensions still affecting races, F1 says it’s planning for a 24-race 2027 season and is ready with backups if Bahrain/Saudi/UAE/Qatar can’t go ahead. Monaco Tax Move: Monaco has tabled draft legislation to introduce a domestic minimum top-up tax (15%) for the biggest multinationals, aiming to protect Monaco’s tax revenue under OECD rules. Monaco Business Links: The Monaco Economic Board has joined the Alliance of Francophone Employers, with a planned name change to the Chamber of Commerce of Monaco later this year. Sport Abroad, Monaco Ties: Radamel Falcao—who played for Monaco—has been lined up to become Colombia assistant manager.