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Royal Family: A 42-year-old man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and failing to assist Antoine de Massy, Prince Albert II’s 29-year-old cousin, found dead in a Monaco park. The suspect denies the allegations and remains in custody as investigators examine the circumstances of the fall; he is presumed innocent. Sports Business: SPORTEL Monaco drew 1,962 participants from 73 countries and 780 companies, bringing the global sports-media industry to the Grimaldi Forum. Property Rules: New protections for Monaco-Ville are now in force, giving the State first refusal on property sales on the Rock and tightening controls on short-term lets, business changes and renovations. Science and Sustainability: Prince Albert II visited research developing propolis-based treatments for skin conditions and natural alternatives to crop pesticides. Separately, Monaco-based Grogenics won an OceanLove award for turning harmful Caribbean sargassum into organic fertiliser. Football: Monaco fought back to draw 1-1 with Lille, while midfielder Lamine Camara is reportedly attracting interest from Liverpool ahead of the January transfer window.

Royal Family: Antoine de Massy, Prince Albert II’s 29-year-old cousin, was found dead in a Monaco park on Sunday. Police have detained a man seen with him, but prosecutors say he is a suspect or witness and have not ruled out an accident. Albert and Princess Charlene offered condolences as investigators work to establish the cause of death. Housing: Monaco is changing its state-housing rules to give applicants more choice. AS Monaco: Ansu Fati is expected to miss six weeks with a hamstring injury sustained in the 1-1 draw with Lille, after leaving the match in the 15th minute. Public Health: Flu and Covid-19 vaccinations are now available across the Principality.

Royal Family: Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene are mourning Antoine de Massy, 29, whose body was found in a public garden. A man remains in custody as investigators examine the circumstances; prosecutors say his role is unclear and have not ruled out an accident. State Housing: Monaco has revised its public-housing allocation rules, letting eligible applicants rank suitable apartments for an automated match based on need and priority points. Nature Funding: Monaco joined governments and other contributors at the UN biodiversity summit in pledging support for global conservation funds, as COP17 secured fresh funding commitments. AS Monaco: The team fought back to draw 1-1 with Lille, who had a player sent off. Dining: La Bisnonna has opened at Le Méridien Beach Plaza, bringing Italian home-style cooking and a retro setting to the hotel.

Royal Family: Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene have expressed their sadness after Antoine de Massy, 29, a cousin of the Prince, was found dead at Villa Sauber. Monaco’s prosecutor says a person has been detained as investigators work to clarify the circumstances; their role has not been disclosed. Nature Funding: Monaco joined Germany, Iceland, Québec and Berlin in pledging to the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund, which received about $60 million in new commitments at COP17. The wider conference also announced more than $500 million in additional funding for nature. Tennis: Four titles were decided at the Tennis Europe Junior Masters in Monte Carlo. Greece’s Lydia Panagiotidou won the girls’ under-16 crown at the season-ending event. AS Monaco: The club came from behind to draw 1-1 with Lille in Ligue 1, earning a point against a side reduced to 10 men.**

Royal Family: Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene are mourning cousin Antoine de Massy, 29, found dead in a garden at Villa Sauber. Police have detained one person as they investigate; their role and the cause of death remain unclear. Formula 1: Monaco’s Charles Leclerc charged to second at the US Grand Prix, behind Kimi Antonelli, who can secure the title in Mexico. Hôtel de Paris: Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer says it disciplined several Le Grill employees over alleged repeated drinking on the job. The company did not disclose the number involved or the sanctions. Public Health: Monaco has launched free, anonymous sexual-health consultations for girls and young women under 21, and Covid and flu vaccines are available in pharmacies. Football: AS Monaco fought back to draw 1-1 with Lille, earning a point against ten men. Nature and Finance: A Monaco conference on November 4 will examine how biodiversity loss threatens economies and how public and private finance can support conservation.

AS Monaco: Monaco fought back to draw 1-1 with Lille after the visitors were reduced to 10 men, but the club is now winless in three league matches. Edan Diop scored the equaliser; forward Ansu Fati went off injured. Formula One: Monaco’s Charles Leclerc finished second at the United States Grand Prix, behind Kimi Antonelli, who moved closer to the title. Monte-Carlo Tennis: Greece’s Lydia Panagiotidou made history at the Tennis Europe Junior Masters, becoming the first Greek girl to win the under-16 title at the Monte-Carlo Country Club. Princely Affairs: Prince Albert II received credentials from four new ambassadors, continuing Monaco’s diplomatic engagements. Grand Prix Preparations: A major port extension is under way to help secure the future of the Monaco Grand Prix. Monaco Heritage: Kris Jenner wore Elizabeth Taylor’s scorpion-embroidered cape in Rome—a piece Taylor wore to Princess Grace’s 40th birthday party in Monte-Carlo in 1969.

Ligue 1: Monaco fought back to draw 1-1 with Lille after Tanguy Nianzou’s red card, with Edan Diop equalising in the 74th minute. Both clubs are level on 15 points, with Lille top on goal difference. Team News: Ansu Fati left the match after 15 minutes with a suspected muscle injury; tests are expected to confirm the severity. Monaco Sport: Automobile Club de Monaco president Michel Boeri retained his post. SPORTEL Monaco brought nearly 2,000 sports-media professionals to the Principality.

Ligue 1: Monaco host Lille on Sunday in a clash between two of five clubs tied at the top of the table. Tennis: Greece’s Lydia Panagiotidou won the Tennis Europe U16 Masters in Monte Carlo, becoming the first Greek girl to claim the title and finishing the week without dropping a set. European Football: Monaco beat Freiburg in the Conference League to return to winning ways. Cybersecurity: Monaco government websites remained offline amid a global security alert. Palace News: Prince Albert II received credentials from four new ambassadors. Grand Prix: Work has begun on a major port extension aimed at securing the future of the Monaco race.

Digital Security: Monaco government websites remained offline amid a global security alert. Football: AS Monaco returned to winning ways with a dominant Conference League victory over Freiburg, while club manager Filipe Luís played down suggestions his side were favourites. Grand Prix: Work has begun on a major port extension aimed at securing the future of the Monaco Grand Prix. Diplomacy: Prince Albert II received credentials from four new ambassadors, and members of the Francophone Parliamentary Assembly visited the Palace. Sport and Events: Michel Boeri retained the Automobile Club de Monaco presidency as SPORTEL 2026 brought nearly 2,000 sports-media professionals to the Principality. Royal Collectibles: Monaco’s scarce 2007 €2 coin featuring Grace Kelly remains highly sought after; only 20,001 were issued.

Formula One: Monaco’s Charles Leclerc topped first practice at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, setting the fastest lap for Ferrari. Diplomacy: Prince Albert II received credentials from four newly appointed ambassadors at the Palace. Automobile Club: Michel Boeri, 87, was re-elected president for another five-year term, extending a tenure that began in 1972. Cybersecurity: Monaco government websites remained offline amid a global security alert. Sport and Media: SPORTEL Monaco drew nearly 2,000 sports media professionals, with companies showcasing new technology. Grand Prix: Work has begun on a major port extension intended to secure the future of the Monaco Grand Prix.

Monaco Football: AS Monaco beat Freiburg in the Conference League, returning to winning ways and keeping their perfect record in the competition. Motorsport: Michel Boeri, 87, has been re-elected president of the Automobile Club de Monaco until 2031, extending a tenure that began in 1972. Diplomacy: Prince Albert II received four newly appointed ambassadors at the Palace, with talks covering bilateral ties and future cooperation. Food and Culture: An international olive oil and European tea competition brought its tasting jury to Monaco, chaired by former Palace head chef Gilles Brunner. Sport and Business: Sportel Monaco showcased new sports-media technology and drew nearly 2,000 industry professionals; meanwhile, Monaco tennis player Valentin Vacherot exited the Lyon tournament in the last 16. Grand Prix: Work has begun on a major port extension intended to help secure the future of the Monaco Grand Prix.

European Football: Monaco bounced back from a league defeat with a 3-0 win over Freiburg, as Paris Brunner, Lamine Camara and Ansu Fati scored. The result keeps the club perfect after two Conference League matches. Infrastructure: Work is under way on a major port extension aimed at securing the future of the Monaco Grand Prix. Digital Services: Monaco government websites remained offline amid a global security alert. Sport and Culture: Sportel Monaco brought nearly 2,000 sports-media professionals to the Principality, while organisers unveiled the programme for the 40th Meeting Herculis EBS in 2027.

Cybersecurity: Monaco’s government and municipal websites remain inaccessible after critical flaws were found in PHP software used widely online. Authorities have suspended public access while systems are secured, with no restoration date yet. Grand Prix Infrastructure: Work is starting on a 2,500-square-metre extension at Darse Sud, due before the 2027 Monaco Grand Prix. The platform will add event space and infrastructure to replace 15 temporary generators, though about 100 boats must be moved during construction. Winter Time: Monaco’s clocks go back one hour overnight on October 24–25, from 3am to 2am. Sport and Events: Sportel Monaco drew 1,962 participants from 73 countries for its three-day sports media convention. Meeting Herculis EBS has also unveiled its 2027 programme, including the return of the men’s 1,500 metres, as the athletics event marks its 40th anniversary. AS Monaco: Midfielder Edan Diop has earned a first-team place after scoring seven goals in 35 appearances on loan at Cercle Bruges last season.

National Day: Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene are continuing Monaco’s tradition of gifts for residents aged 60 and over, with Princess Stéphanie set to distribute them on November 18. The Mairie has also announced free National Day shows, including an Édith Piaf tribute and a performance by Anne Roumanoff. AS Monaco: Eric Dier and Stanis Idumbo will miss Thursday’s Conference League match against Freiburg; Folarin Balogun is ineligible. Coach Filipe Luís says the team is focused on securing a win. Sportel: Speaking in Monaco, LaLiga president Javier Tebas praised PSG’s improved financial balance while calling for justice in Manchester City’s case. Fashion: Monte-Carlo Fashion Week will move to a twice-yearly schedule, with its next main edition set for April 12–16, 2027. Ocean Innovation: The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation has honoured wave-energy company CorPower Ocean with its 2026 Planetary Health Award for Innovation.

National Day: Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene will continue the tradition of gifts for residents aged 60 and over, with Princess Stéphanie handing them out on November 18. Free celebrations from November 14 to 19 include an Édith Piaf tribute and a show by Anne Roumanoff. Monaco Football: AS Monaco host Freiburg in the Europa Conference League, without injured Eric Dier and Stanis Idumbo. Manager Filipe Luís has played down the club’s “favourites” tag. Monaco lost 1-0 to Lorient at the weekend. Climate: Monaco marine scientists warn that coral is already struggling to cope as the UN says current policies put the world on course for 2.8°C of warming this century. Fashion: Monte-Carlo Fashion Week will move to a twice-yearly schedule, with its next main edition set for April 12–16, 2027. Culture: Prince Albert II and the Princess of Hanover honoured literary award winners at the Princely Palace, including novelist Daniel Pennac and debut author Soundouss Chraïbi.

Palace & Environment: Prince Albert is tapping the sea for energy to power a rebuilt palace wing, while Monaco has signed an international declaration to strengthen protection of the Sargasso Sea. Local Services: The principality has launched free mobile protection against nuisance calls. Travel: The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express will make its first-ever Monaco stop on May 10, 2027, on its overnight Paris-to-Venice route. Football: Monaco’s unbeaten start ended with a 1-0 defeat at Lorient. Sport: Monaco will host a Diamond League meeting on July 9-10 next year; meanwhile, the new GEBCO Secretariat in the principality aims to accelerate global seabed mapping.

Digital Safety: Monaco has launched free mobile apps to screen nuisance calls, telemarketing and scam texts, with in-person setup help available at the Maison du Numérique. Palace Sustainability: The rebuilt wing of the Prince’s Palace will use seawater to heat and cool the building, in a first for Monaco-Ville. The project has earned silver certification under Monaco’s sustainable building standard. Sport and Culture: Prince Albert II presented former France goalkeeper Steve Mandanda with the autobiography award at Monday’s Sportel Awards, held at the Grimaldi Forum. Clean Energy: CorPower Ocean received the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation’s 2026 Planetary Health Award for innovation in wave energy. Community: A cork-recycling drive involving Monaco hotels and businesses has raised €542 for Fondation Flavien, which supports children with cancer and their families. Football: Monaco’s unbeaten start in Ligue 1 ended with a defeat to Lorient, as Lyon moved top.

Planetary Health: Prince Albert II presented CorPower Ocean with the Monaco Foundation’s 2026 Innovation Award for work developing reliable wave energy. The ceremony also honoured coral reef scientist David Obura and climate advocate Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim. Yachting: Monaco’s industry is eyeing new markets, including Saudi Arabia and Egypt, as professionals weigh geopolitical pressures and a changing shipbuilding landscape. This year’s Monaco Yacht Show drew 30,678 visitors and featured 118 superyachts. Ocean Science: Monaco is now home to the GEBCO Secretariat, which will help drive global seabed mapping. Sport: AS Monaco suffered its first Ligue 1 defeat, losing 1-0 away to Lorient; Lyon’s win over Nice sent it top of the table. At the all-women Virginie Hériot Trophy in Monaco, Germany’s Norddeutscher Regatta Verein won after a tie-break, with 22 crews competing.

Weather Alert: Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for Monaco and the Riviera on Tuesday afternoon and evening. The Alpes-Maritimes is under a yellow alert, with gusts and possible hail. Yachting: Monaco’s marine industry is weighing geopolitical pressures and new markets. At a Yacht Club gathering, industry leaders pointed to Saudi Arabia and Egypt as growth opportunities, while Turkey’s shipyards move upmarket. Sailing: Germany’s Norddeutscher Regatta Verein won Monaco’s Virginie Hériot Trophy, edging Switzerland’s Club de Voile de Lausanne on a tiebreak in the women’s regatta. Football: Monaco’s unbeaten Ligue 1 start ended with a 1-0 defeat at Lorient. The club is among five sides level on 14 points, behind leaders Lyon on goal difference. Ocean Mapping: Prince Albert II inaugurated a permanent GEBCO Secretariat in Monaco to coordinate global seabed mapping, which supports marine science, planning and tsunami warnings. Environment: The Prince presented Planetary Health Awards to reef scientist David Obura, wave-energy firm CorPower Ocean and Indigenous rights advocate Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim as his foundation marked 20 years.

Ligue 1: Monaco’s unbeaten start ended with a 1-0 defeat at Lorient, leaving the club among five teams level on 14 points near the top of the table. Local Politics: The National Council passed the 2026 amended budget after securing gains on jobs and housing. Ocean Mapping: Monaco has opened a GEBCO Secretariat to help accelerate the mapping of the world’s ocean floor. Sustainable Transport: The Principality is tying helicopter operating rights to a commitment to use sustainable fuel. Yachting: The 2026 Monaco Yacht Show closed with 118 superyachts and 30,678 visitors. Grand Prix: Monaco’s street-circuit layout will not change, despite calls to make overtaking easier.

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