Monaco Weekly News by NEWS.MC - ep 89

This week, NEWS.MC TV brings you the latest headlines from Monaco, beginning with a remarkable musical performance at the Salle Garnier. On May 13, rising violin star Aozhe Zhang, winner of the 2025 Premio Paganini, performed alongside the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra in a special concert held at the initiative of Albert II, ambassador of the Paganini Foundation.Monaco’s gastronomic calendar also got underway in style as the sixth edition of the Monte-Carlo Festival of Stars opened at Blue Bay Marcel Ravin. Michelin-starred chefs Marcel Ravin and Glenn Viel collaborated on an exceptional four-hands dinner blending Caribbean and Mediterranean influences.Financial and legal matters were in focus at the Maison de France on May 14, where the Union des Français de l’Étranger hosted a conference examining French taxation rules for residents living in the Principality. The event addressed evolving fiscal obligations, residency requirements and taxation on French-based assets.On the international stage, Monaco officially assumed the six-month presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe during the organisation’s 135th ministerial session in Chișinău on May 15. The presidency marks a significant diplomatic milestone for the Principality, 22 years after joining the institution.Security cooperation also took centre stage as Albert II welcomed Lucas Philippe to the Prince’s Palace on May 15 for talks focused on international policing, transnational crime and multilateral security coordination.Monaco also officially launched the 100-day countdown to the start of the Vuelta a España, which will begin in the Principality on August 22. Sporting officials, cycling representatives and local personalities gathered at Amazónico Monte-Carlo to mark the occasion ahead of the historic Grand Départ.Meanwhile, the 2026 Monaco E-Prix delivered a dramatic double-header weekend through the streets of Monte-Carlo. Dutch driver Nyck de Vries claimed victory in Saturday’s race for Mahindra Racing, securing the team’s first-ever Monaco Formula E win after a tactically impressive drive.Environmental issues were highlighted in Italy as Albert II travelled to Turin on May 18 to attend the 241st anniversary ceremony of the Academy of Agriculture of Turin, where he was named an honorary member in recognition of his longstanding environmental commitment.In business news, Monaco’s Association of Women Business Leaders elected lawyer Erika Bernardi as its new president following the organisation’s general assembly on May 20. She succeeds Johanna Houdrouge after two consecutive terms leading the association.This week, NEWS.MC TV is joined by Steven Saltzman, President of Monaco AVC. In an exclusive interview, he discusses the development of volleyball in the Principality, the club’s ambitions for the future, and Monaco’s growing presence on the international sporting stage.Subscribe to our free daily newsletter: https://news.mc/newsletter Follow us on Xhttps://x.com/monacodailynewsProduced in association with  @MonacoInfo  Copyright © 2026 NEWS SARL. All rights reserved.