Cruise ship arrivals and passenger numbers surged in Monaco in 2025
Cruise ship activity in Monaco increased markedly in 2025, with 99 vessels calling at the principality in Q3 – up 17.9% year-on-year – whilst passenger numbers surged 29.1% to 70,292 despite efforts to control cruise tourism.
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Interview: Monaco’s show jumping prodigy Íñigo López de la Osa Franco
At 22, he's making history as the first male Monegasque rider in the FEI Jumping World Cup and has qualified for the 2026 World Championships. We meet the quiet achiever rewriting Monaco's equestrian...
France condemns Trump’s Greenland threats: “Borders cannot be changed by force”
France declared solidarity with Denmark on Monday following fresh threats by US President Donald Trump to take over Greenland.
Fairmont Monte Carlo seeks 300 staff at recruitment day on 20th January
The five-star hotel will hold interviews in the Salle d'Or, offering salaries 28 percent higher than France and benefits including transport allowances and parking coverage.
Théâtre Princess Grace explores life of playwright Jean-Luc Lagarce
The Théâtre Princesse Grace of Monaco is set to present an intimate portrait of one of the 20th century's most celebrated French playwrights this month.
French doctors launch mass strike affecting Côte d’Azur as 85% prepare to walk out
The 10-day walkout from 5th to 15th January will see surgeries postponed and prescriptions delayed, with patients urged to seek pharmacists for treatment renewals and call SAMU before attending...
Monaco opens school enrolment for 2026-27 with simplified online process
Registration for primary, secondary and post-baccalaureate education begins this week through MonGuichet.mc, with the government reducing required documents to streamline the process for families.
New Jean Cocteau exhibition in Menton is a tribute to friendship, art, and identity
At its heart, the exhibition explores the duality of the self and the influence of friendship, offering a deeply personal look at Jean Cocteau’s emotional world.
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