Good Morning Monaco
Friday, July 17, 2026
Ermolaev accuses Ukrainian intelligence over Monaco bombing
Vadim Ermolaev has publicly accused members of Ukraine’s military intelligence service of involvement in the June 29 bomb attack that seriously injured him, his partner and son in Monaco, while also thanking President Volodymyr Zelensky for his support…
Monaco’s lycées post near-perfect 99.5% baccalauréat pass rate for 2026 Monégasque students can now enjoy a well-earned summer break, as the final results for the 2026 baccalauréat session, following resit exams, confirmed another outstanding year for the Principality’s schools…
Monaco’s Valentin Vacherot marks winning return to tour at Gstaad
Monaco’s Valentin Vacherot made a successful comeback to the ATP Tour on Wednesday, July 15, defeating German player Yannick Hanfmann…
Marcel Pagnol’s words come alive through music The Théâtre du Fort Antoine continued its summer programme with a moving tribute to one of France’s greatest literary figures, as the works of Marcel Pagnol were brought to life through an intimate blend of narration and live piano…
Yacht Club de Monaco powers greener future for yachting The Yacht Club de Monaco has unveiled a new wave of sustainability initiatives, reinforcing its ambition to position the Principality at the forefront of environmentally responsible yachting…
Monaco marks summer with two fireworks evenings on Quai Albert Ier and special Jardin Exotique openings Monaco’s Town Hall is once again bringing two family-friendly evenings to Quai Albert Ier this summer, combining entertainment for children, fireworks displays and live music, with special free access to the Jardin Exotique on both nights…
F E A T U R E D C O M P A N I E S
DULY NOTED
Friday, July 17, 2026
AS Monaco Academy has been ranked among the top five youth development centres in Ligue 1, reinforcing its reputation as one of French football’s leading talent factories in the year of its 50th anniversary. The academy has produced 47 full internationals, including Thierry Henry, David Trezeguet, Kylian Mbappé and, more recently, Maghnes Akliouche, while director Sébastien Muet recently highlighted the club’s emphasis on developing players both on and off the pitch.
Muet explained that Monaco’s long-term strategy prioritises preparing youngsters before offering professional contracts, even if that affects the academy’s ranking. He also pointed to strong academic results, with excellent 2026 baccalaureate performances, and revealed that 12 academy graduates featured in a recent first-team training session, underlining the academy’s central role in the club’s future.
