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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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Parcel Bomb at Sun's Palace Sparks Residency Debate
A parcel bomb outside Sun's Palace on rue Révérend-Père-Louis-Frolla has seriously injured three members of a Ukrainian family and raised hard questions about Monaco's residency vetting process.
Larvotto handiplage opens for summer 2026
The Larvotto handiplage has reopened for summer, offering accessible bathing from late June through August with trained staff and specialist equipment.
Bombing suspect surveilled family for hours before Monaco attack
Investigators have built a precise picture of how Monday night's bombing in Monaco was planned and executed, with new details emerging about the suspect's preparations.
Monaco joins Tour de France caravan with three liveried vehicles
Three red-and-white branded vehicles will carry Monaco's environmental messaging to roadside crowds across France for three weeks starting this Saturday.
Parcel Bomb at Sun's Palace Raises Hard Questions for Monaco
A targeted explosion outside Sun's Palace on rue Révérend-Père-Louis-Frolla has seriously injured three people and prompted urgent questions about residency vetting in the Principality.
Villa Paloma opens major Victor Brauner retrospective
The Nouveau Musée National de Monaco launches a retrospective of surrealist Victor Brauner at Villa Paloma from 3 July 2026, bringing together more than 160 works.
Hôtel de Paris wine cellars win Wine Spectator 2026 honour
The Caves de l'Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo have received the Best of Award of Excellence in Wine Spectator's 2026 awards, recognising the depth and quality of the cellar's collection.
World Cup exit for AS Monaco's Camara as Senegal fall to Belgium
AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara saw his 2026 World Cup campaign end in a 3-2 extra-time defeat to Belgium in the round of 16.
Monaco women's rights campaign wins two Cas d'OR awards
The Principality's Committee for the Promotion and Protection of Women's Rights has taken two prizes at the 2026 Cas d'OR Grandes Causes awards.
Monaco sends foreign minister to Paris death penalty congress
Isabelle Berro-Amadeï represented Monaco at the Ninth World Congress Against the Death Penalty, held at the Maison de la Radio et de la Musique in Paris.
AS Monaco sign Mathys Detourbet on loan from Manchester City
AS Monaco have confirmed the season-long loan of 19-year-old winger Mathys Detourbet, purchased by Manchester City for €25 million.
La Vuelta countdown reaches Monaco with Casino Square convoy
Three promotional vehicles toured Monaco's streets this week, marking 52 days until the Principality hosts the Grand Départ of La Vuelta.
Flying car returns to Monaco with 180 km/h road speed
A flying car capable of 180 km/h on road and 160 km/h in the air has reappeared in Monaco, spotted on the Place du Casino.
French detectives join Monaco inquiry after parcel bomb attack
A joint investigation is under way between Monaco's police and the Nice judicial police following a parcel bomb attack in the Principality on Monday evening.
Monaco rider López de la Osa Franco eyes home glory at Jumping International
The Jumping International de Monte-Carlo opens on Thursday 2 July, with Monégasque showjumper Íñigo López de la Osa Franco among the headline contenders across the three-day event.
YCM's Tuiga and Viola to sail US East Coast for America's 250th
The Yacht Club de Monaco is sending two of its historic sailing vessels to the United States for a tall ships gathering marking the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Bomb attack in Monaco leaves businessman seriously injured
A suspected remote-detonated device seriously injured Ukrainian-born businessman Vadim Ermolaev and two family members, with the prime suspect still at large.
Parcel bomb victim's partner fights for life as fugitive hunt continues
A woman critically injured in a targeted parcel bomb explosion in Monaco on Monday remains between life and death, as police continue their search for the suspect.
Driving age debate turns heated in National Council
Opposition councillor Régis Bergonzi has tabled a bill to introduce accompanied driving and lower the driving age to 17 in Monaco, sparking sharp exchanges in the National Council.
Attempted murder trial enters second day as accused reverses plea
The Tramontana case continued in Monaco-Ville on day two, with both victims giving testimony on the escalation of events that led to the alleged attacks.