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Zak Jackson
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Zak Jackson is a Monaco-based contributor to MonacoViews, covering general news, lifestyle, transport, events and the day-to-day detail of the principality.
About Zak Jackson
Zak Jackson is a MonacoViews contributor, working on the news, lifestyle, transport, culture and events coverage that runs alongside the platform's property intelligence. Based with the rest of the MonacoViews team in Monaco, Zak handles the broad day-to-day reporting that does not fall under Steven's editorial pieces or Megan's photography features. Zak is bilingual in English and Spanish.
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Prince Albert hosts Italian President for state dinner
Prince Albert II welcomed Italian President Sergio Mattarella to the Palais Princier for a state dinner marking his official visit to Monaco.
Italian President Mattarella begins state visit to Monaco
Italy's President Sergio Mattarella opened a two-day state visit to Monaco with private audiences at the Palace alongside Prince Albert II and Princess Charlène.
Filipe Luis reviews Monaco friendly win, Fati returns
AS Monaco beat Pisa 2-0 in a friendly at La Turbie, with Ansu Fati making his first appearance of the season after a calf injury.
Italian President Mattarella meets community at Hermitage
Italian President Sergio Mattarella met around a hundred members of Monaco's Italian community at the Hermitage hotel on Saturday morning.
Monaco sets up new body to steer state digital strategy
A newly formed interministerial delegation will oversee the Principality's digital services, with artificial intelligence strategy for the administration among its first tasks.
Prince Albert II addresses Council of Europe Assembly
Prince Albert II told the Parliamentary Assembly in Strasbourg on 1 October that Monaco remains committed to the rule of law and fundamental freedoms.
Monaco replaces digital transition body with new delegation
A Sovereign Ordinance published in the Journal de Monaco has created the Délégation Interministérielle au Numérique, replacing the former digital transition unit.
Paris Brunner nominated for Ligue 1 player of the month
AS Monaco forward Paris Brunner has been shortlisted for the UNFP Ligue 1 player of the month award for September.
Monaco renames digital body as permanent state function
The Principality has reclassified its digital transition unit as a standing interministerial delegation covering technology across government.
Roca Team bankruptcy ruling due 6 October
Monaco's commercial court will rule on Tuesday on the future of Roca Team, the reigning French champions, after Friday's insolvency hearing offered little cause for optimism.
Tennis player Valentin Vacherot granted Monegasque nationality
Valentin Vacherot has officially become a Monegasque national following publication of the decision in the Journal Officiel this Friday.
Monaco Cactus satirical site contributors identified
Monegasque authorities have unmasked several people behind the satirical Monaco Cactus website, with communications consultant Yves Romestan questioned for around twelve hours.
Ex-Roca Team guard Mike James sidelined for up to nine months
Mike James, who starred for AS Monaco's Roca Team before joining Efes Istanbul this summer, will miss seven to nine months after rupturing his Achilles tendon.
Grimaldi Forum alerts contacts after IT security breach
The Grimaldi Forum Monaco detected unauthorised access to its IT systems on 29 September and is urging contacts to remain vigilant for possible fraud attempts.
Stamp and coin museum in Monaco targets young visitors
The Museum of Stamps and Coins in Monaco has launched its first outreach programme for children, tested by a CM2 class from the Condamine.
Monaco fire service to launch autonomous drone this month
Monaco's fire brigade is preparing to deploy an autonomous drone that reaches emergency scenes ahead of crews, offering live aerial views before engines arrive.
Monaco-backed Plastic Odyssey plans second ship
The Monaco-supported Plastic Odyssey project is developing a second vessel to expand its plastic waste recycling missions to UNESCO-listed marine sites.
Vacherot fights back to beat Tsitsipas, reaches Tokyo last eight
Valentin Vacherot came from a set down to beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 and reach the Tokyo ATP 500 quarter-finals.
Pétanque challenge raises funds for sick children in Paris
The fourth Monaco Liver Disorder pétanque challenge drew 140 participants and raised funds for young patients at Paris's Cochin Port-Royal hospital.
No Finish Line Monaco 2026: registrations open for 27th edition
Sign-ups have opened for the 27th edition of No Finish Line Monaco, the charity running event taking place across the Principality from 14 to 22 November.