Monaco Energy Boat Challenge: Yacht Club de Monaco will host the 13th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge from 8–11 July, with 54 teams from 21 countries testing next-gen propulsion and materials (electric, hydrogen, methanol), plus hydrofoils and onboard AI; the public can visit the village free 9–11 July (10am–6pm) and watch live racing. Monaco Security & Justice: Monaco’s Prosecutor General opened a criminal case over the 29 June explosion near a residential building that injured three members of a Ukrainian family linked to developer Vadym Yermolayev; investigators say an international investigative group is being formed and Interpol is involved in the manhunt. Interpol Manhunt: French and international reporting identifies the suspected bomber as 39-year-old Ukrainian Anastasia Berezovskaya, described as “armed and dangerous,” allegedly scouting for days and fleeing via Italy to Germany, with prosecutors saying she may not have acted alone. Wealth & Mobility: Cyprus ranks fourth globally (top in Europe) for attracting relocating millionaires, citing Henley & Partners’ 2026 report that points to residency flexibility, tax advantages, and EU membership. Markets/Banking (Monaco angle): Barclays Private Bank Monaco’s Valerie Genin says clients remain broadly steady, with constructive views on US and emerging-market equities (tech-led) and caution on parts of Europe amid geopolitical and oil-price swings. Global Trade Risk (Strait of Hormuz): US and Iran agreed to pause attacks and allow vessel movement through the Strait of Hormuz, easing oil prices toward pre-conflict levels—an important signal for energy and shipping flows.