Monaco Football & Transfers: AS Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro confirmed Folarin Balogun will be made available for transfer in January, setting up a fresh scramble after a chaotic summer window left the club short on squad balance and forcing new planning. Racing & Integrity: Monaco-based horse racing businessman Luke Comer was declared disqualified from racing for unpaid arrears of over €1.3m tied to an Irish doping case, tightening restrictions on his ability to own or train racehorses. Tech & Finance: Switzerland’s CA next bank became the first Swiss bank to go live with Avaloq’s new mobile banking system, aiming to expand secure self-service payments and investment features faster. EU Regulation: The European Commission’s proposed EU Kids Act would bar children under 13 from independent social media accounts, with tighter limits on contact, screen time, and addictive design features. Telecom Deal: Malta’s Melita agreed to acquire Epic from Monaco Telecom, potentially leaving the island with just two mobile network operators. Formula E & Motorsport Business: Fortescue plans to enter Formula E, using a Jaguar-powered car and an acquired Penske operation, while the series prepares a longer 2026-27 season with a new GEN4 car and China hosting three rounds. Monaco Events & Lifestyle: Oktoberfest returns to Monaco with dates at Marché de la Condamine, Café de Paris Monte-Carlo, and Yacht Club de Monaco.