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Day: 12 July 2022

Welcome to our new website!

by: Cassandra Tanti
12/07/2022

Monaco Life has achieved enormous success to date thanks to our team of dedicated journalists, writers and contributors, and we can now boast around 5.5 million views per month, over 200k unique website visitors a month, and more than 52,000 followers on Instagram and Facebook.

But we always strive to be the best, so in order to deliver the finest platform for Monaco news and information to our loyal readers in the Principality and beyond – as well as our dedicated sponsors – we have created a new website for you all.

We hope you enjoy the clear and modern layout, our contemporary new logo, and easier access to our social media platforms, which are regularly filled with fun lifestyle content that you can’t find on our website.

We are also excited about our new What’s On page, featuring arguably the most informative monthly calendar of events available for Monaco. We go so far as providing venue maps and information, which is great for visitors to the Principality! So, take a look, share it with your friends, and make sure to check in regularly to see what’s happening in this lively state that is Monaco.

At Monaco Life, we are always interviewing incredible personalities who are either based in the Principality or passing through, so we are also thrilled to announce our new audio feature that will allow us to share podcasts of our interviews – perfect for those times when you just want to sit back, put your AirPods in, and enjoy the story.

As with all new things, there may be a few small issues along the way, so we appreciate your understanding while we iron out any kinks.

But to sum up, Monaco Life is proud to have been a dedicated member of the Monaco community for many years now, and we look forward to building upon the incredible relationships that we have forged so far, and creating new partnerships going into this bright future.

Happy reading!

 

Monaco Life Editor in Chief Cassandra Tanti and Publisher Eric Brundage

 

 

 

 

PHOTOS: CHANNELING BOHO CHIC AT MAC SUMMER PARTY

by: Cassandra Tanti
12/07/2022

Prince Albert joined Monaco Ambassadors Club members for a summer party with Bohemian vibes at La Vigie Lounge and Restaurant on Wednesday, reaffirming the event as a highlight on the club’s busy social calendar. 

As the fresh sea breezes drifted in from the Mediterranean, members and guests of the Monaco Ambassadors Club (MAC) gathered on Wednesday 6th July at the farthest end of the Principality for one of the biggest parties of the year. The event was organised by the staff of the Monaco Ambassadors Club including General Secretary Alessandra Sparaco, Club Manager Catherine Bernaz, and Event Manager Manon Delpont.

Rattan rugs, wicker chairs, and a sea of pink flowers set the boho scene for guests, who also dressed in theme for the joyful occasion.

Boho chic MAC Summer Party at La Vigie Restaurant and Lounge, photo by YG courtesy MAC

It was a packed house as guests mingled and networked over cocktails before heading to their tables to enjoy a sprawling buffet dinner prepared by the chefs at La Vigie Restaurant.

Prince Albert was presented with a box of Ortigia products by Ben Ashworth, Brand Director at Ortigia, and Benedetta Bizzini from Ortigia retailer Eleven Monte-Carlo. The luxurious Italian soap and fragrance company also gifted guests with their own Ortigia goodie bags. The company’s stunning silk kaftans were worn by the night’s models and hostesses.

Figuière was also a sponsor of the summer party, allowing guests to enjoy their trio of Cuvée Premiere wines for the evening. Figuière is a family-owned Domaine located in the French Riviera and has been producing organic wine for almost 40 years. Château owner Magali Combard joined in the festivities of the night.

A DJ set the party ambiance as guests danced late into the night.

The Summer Party is one of the most popular events on the MAC calendar, photo courtesy MAC

The Monaco Ambassadors Club was created in 1973 under the direction of Princess Grace, and Prince Albert II of Monaco is now its Honorary President. The club has enjoyed a renewal in recent years, organizing a series of events and galas throughout the year.

The club has a network of exclusive members who share a common belief in l’art de vivre (the art of living), and new members are always encouraged to join and be a part of this exciting and dynamic community.

The next event on the calendar is an Evening Cocktail at the Wine Palace in October, combing business and art, followed by Thanksgiving dinner in November.

 

See more images from the MAC Summer Party below…

 

 

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Top photo: Prince Albert surrounded by the MAC Board of Directors and executive MAC team, by YG courtesy MAC

 

 

 

 

Monaco christens new ‘Louis Chiron’ car park

by: Stephanie Horsman
12/07/2022

The long-awaited car park under the Port Hercule has finally opened to the public, offering motorists in Monaco an extra 175 parking spaces.

The new car park, located on Route de la Piscine in the northern harbour of Port Hercule, was baptised ‘Parking Louis Chiron’ on Friday 8th July, in honour of the Monegasque racing driver, just like the famous Virage de la Piscine which adjoins it.

In addition to the new car park, the esplanade of boulevard Albert 1er has been widened and the area now houses the new Car Collection of H.S.H. Prince Albert of Monaco.

The car park is being operated by the Service des Parkings Publics, and consists of three levels plus ground floor, providing for a total capacity of 175 spaces spread over 7,000m2 of surface area.

It also has a Monaco ON area with 10 charging points for electric vehicles.

Ideally located for visitors to the car museum, it will also serve the customers of the many shops and restaurants on the Port, who can reach the car park via two lifts leading onto the the esplanade of Boulevard Albert 1er.

 

 

 

Photo by Michael Alesi, Government Communication Department

 

 

 

 

Police Academy celebrates grads and hands out promotions

by: Stephanie Horsman
12/07/2022

The new lieutenants and trainee police officers were given their epaulettes at a recent ceremony attended by Prince Albert II.

Monaco’s police force is booming. This year, they saw the addition of three new police lieutenants and 21 police officers joining as trainees. They were celebrated on 7th July at the Rainier III Auditorium for their hard work and dedication to making it to this next step.

The newly-minted police officers, which included five women, spent 10 months in theoretical training, taking lessons in things such as the highway codes, professional gestures of intervention, techniques of defence and arrest, shooting, legal provisions, languages, IT and typing. They were also given training in first aid and water rescue.

They now move onto the job where they will complete a 14-month internship before becoming full-fledged officers.

The ceremony was well-attended with local personages such as Prince Albert, Minister of the Interior Patrice Cellario, Minister of State Pierre Dartout, and Comptroller General in Charge of the Department of Public Security Richard Marangoni.

 

 

 

Photo by Manuel Vitali, Government Communication Department

 

 

 

Obradovic extends Roca Team stay

by: Luke Entwistle
12/07/2022

AS Monaco Basketball manager Sasa Obradovic has signed a three-year contract, keeping him at the club until 2025. The Serbian coach’s mid-season appointment provided the club’s impetus towards the Euroleague play-offs.

The announcement comes a fortnight after the final game of the season when Monaco narrowly lost their Betclic Elite final series against Lyon-Villeurbanne (3-2). He also took the club to the Euroleague play-offs in their debut season, becoming the first club to do so.

Speaking in a press release, Obradovic reflected on last season, saying: “We lacked the title at the end. When I arrived, the situation wasn’t good. Lots of things had to change within the group in order to find chemistry between the players. When we look at the final report, we can say that we carried out some very good work considering the path that we took… We represented Monaco well on a domestic, as well as a European level.”

It is Obradovic’s second spell as manager of the Roca Team, and the second time he has arrived mid-season, this time taking over from Zvezdan Mitrovic, who himself has also had two spells at the club.

There are more parallels to be drawn. In that season, Obradovic took Monaco to the Betclic Elite final, and also lost 3-2 against Lyon-Villeurbanne. Now Obradovic is hoping to diverge from those historical parallels and write a new story.

Whereas in 2020 he parted ways to compete in the Euroleague with Red Star, he is now hoping to consolidate and build on his first season success at Monaco. “The expectations will be higher than last season, and we mustn’t hide from that, quite the opposite. Winning the French championship is important for the club, for Monaco, and for the fans. We should establish ourselves even higher in the European landscape, in the Euroleague, not only next year but in the following seasons as well.”

The latest contract is a sign of faith from the club’s hierarchy that he is the man to bring home that elusive title, and turn Monaco into a European force, whilst it also underlines Obradovic’s commitment to the project. With the ambition within the club, there is no reason why this ongoing partnership won’t reap silverware in the coming months and years.

 

 

 

Photo source: AS Monaco Basketball 

 

 

 

 

Djokovic wins seventh Wimbledon title

by: luke@monacolife.net
12/07/2022

Monaco resident Novak Djokovic recovered from a slow start in Sunday’s Wimbledon final to beat Nick Kyrgios 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7-3) to move within one title of Rafael Nadal’s grand slam record.

In beating the Australian, who was competing in his first grand slam final, Djokovic also moves to within just one Wimbledon title of Roger Federer’s record eight titles on the iconic grass court.

Kyrgios looked at ease on Centre Court as he pulled off some of his trademark audacious shots on his way to winning the first set. However, the Serbian had experience to lean on and he quickly took the ascendancy in the second set.

Whilst he looked a shadow of himself during the clay court season, especially at the Monte-Carlo Masters in April where he suffered a shock first round defeat to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Djokovic looked at home on the Wimbledon grass.

In the hunt for his fourth consecutive title at SW19, Djokovic was calmness personified, a stark contrast to Kyrgios who began to rant at his box as the match slipped away from him. Djokovic broke his opponent in the ninth game to take the third set and to within just one set of another Wimbledon title.

Both players managed to hold their serve in the fourth set, sending the match to a tie-break. Djokovic forced Kyrgios into multiple mistakes on his way to a 7-3 victory, which tied up a seventh title and leaves the Serb unbeaten at Wimbledon since 2017.

The two tempestuous characters were full of praise for each other during the on-court interviews. An enthralling final in front of a capacity 15,000 crowd consigned their previously strained relationship to the past, giving way to a “bromance” in the words of Djokovic.

With the waning of the old guard, new challengers are emerging. Kyrgios was the latest to attempt to dethrone the imperious Djokovic, and his failure to do so leaves the Serbian on the verge of tennis history. Few look capable of denying Djokovic a wealth of titles in the coming months, as history looks set to be re-written.

 

 

 

 

Photo source: Reuters/Hannah McKay