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Day: 16 February 2024

Charles Leclerc releases EP ahead of season opener

by: Cassandra Tanti
16/02/2024

Is there anything he can’t do? Monegasque F1 driver Charles Leclerc has released a four-track EP of piano songs produced in studio with Sofiane Pamart.

The 26-year-old has used his time wisely during the racing off-season, recording an EP that was released on Thursday 16th February.

Titled ‘Dreamers’, the opus features Charles Leclerc in collaboration with French composer and pianist Sofiane Pamart.

Announcing the upcoming release to fans on social media on 15th February, Leclerc said, “I have enjoyed every second of this moment. During the off season, I got in a studio for two days together with Sofiane and we worked on four songs that will be released tonight at midnight. I’m sooooo proud of the result.”

The pair will also release limited-edition vinyls of the Dreamers EP. The songs are currently available on streaming platforms like Spotify.

Charles Leclerc and Sofiane Pamart
Charles Leclerc and Sofiane Pamart, photo source Charles Leclerc X

The Ferrari race-car driver has already released a number of singles, but this is his first EP.

After finishing third in the constructors’ standings last year, there’s no doubt Charles Leclerc will be “dreaming” of a better season when F1 officially kicks off on 2nd March in Bahrain.

To order the EP, click here: https://charlesleclerc.ffm.to/DREAMERS

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Main photo of Charles Leclerc and Sofiane Pamart source Charles Leclerc X

 

 

Monaco makes waste recycling fun: a vibrant effort to educate and inspire

by: Niki Borisova
16/02/2024

Monacollecte 2024 is turning recycling into a playful quest for young explorers, showing children that their actions can contribute to a cleaner planet.

To redefine waste management, Monaco has turned the necessary but often overlooked task of recycling into a captivating experience. With the staging of Monacollecte 2024 on 16th and 17th February, the Principality is showcasing its innovative approach to environmental education.

Engaging the youth with creative workshops and VR

The event’s strength lies in its focus on engaging the youth through a blend of education and entertainment.

Throughout the Friday, schoolchildren are offered workshop slots where they immerse themselves in activities centred around waste sorting, recycling, and repurposing. The initiative to captivate children is evident in the popular VR Recycling Workshop, where participants are transported to a virtual sorting centre. Children can also enjoy a touch-based tabletop game that introduces a competitive element to waste sorting, pushing players to accurately sort waste under time pressure, either individually or in teams.

the Virtual Reality game at Monacollecte is a hit. Photo by Monaco Life

The mobile escape game, designed by Trizzy and led by SMA’s Waste Prevention and Recycling Officers, is another engaging feature. It combines the thrill of escape room elements with lessons on sorting, waste reduction, and reuse. This game, requiring registration and available every hour from 10 am to 5pm, showcases an inventive approach to environmental education, blending fun with learning. Click here to register: Réservation escape game | MoreApp

Creativity at its core

One of the event’s creative highlights is the ‘Street Art Customisation’ workshop, where participants get to create their own custom and personalised tote bags or pouches. This workshop promotes creativity and teaches the event’s sustainability values through art.

Beyond games and workshops, Monacollecte 2024 acts as a platform for local charities and the collection of reusable items, and emphasising the importance of community involvement in sustainability efforts.

Monacollecte is happening from the 16th to 17th February at Quai Antoine 1er, from 10am to 7pm. For more information, click here: Monacollecte 2024 – February 16-17 (Quai Antoine Ier) (sma.mc).

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‘The Cold is Getting Hot’: International experts to unite in Monaco for polar-focused conference

by: Stephanie Horsman
16/02/2024

Members of the global scientific community will be heading to Monaco’s Musée Océanographique de Monaco later this month for ‘The Cold is Getting Hot’ symposium on how the alarming situation in the world’s polar regions is affecting the planet as a whole. 

Scheduled to take place between 22nd and 23rd February, ‘The Cold is Getting Hot’ event is back for a second edition. It is set to bring together leaders from across the scientific world as well as environmentally minded experts for a series of discussions and debates on the health and future of Earth’s polar regions. 

This time round, it will place a heavy focus on not only documenting and acknowledging the plight of the poles, but also the need to prioritse research and establish concrete policies that will ensure their protection and conservation going forwards.  

The event is being co-organised by a prestigious list of key players on the environmental and world scene, including the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation (FPA2), the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) and the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC). It has also benefited from input from the Oceanographic Institute of Monaco – the Prince Albert I Foundation, the Scientific Centre of Monaco, the European Polar Board and the World Economic Forum. 

Attendance can be in-person or online, with streaming access open to the public. Further information on the event can be found here.  

 

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A1 Padel’s CMB Monaco Master sets dates for spring tournament 

by: Elsa Carpenter
16/02/2024
padel monaco

A1 Padel’s CMB Monaco Master stage of the global series is to take place in front of the emblematic Casino de Monte-Carlo between Friday 15th and Sunday 24th March.  

After the victories of Julianoti-Rocafort in 2021, Barrera-Britos in 2022 and Chozas-Augsburger in 2023, all the great pairs on the circuit will be battling it out for the crown. The main favourites will be the circuit’s undisputed number ones, Dal Bianco-Arce, whose crushing dominance in 2023 – 10 titles in 16 tournaments – has forced all their great rivals to seek new partners for 2024. The CMB Monaco Master will be an opportunity for new pairs such as Alfonso-Aguirre or Torre-De Pascual to try and prove that they can fight for A1Padel’s reign.

The duration of the event, which will be the fourth edition of the tournament to be held in the hometown of A1 Padel’s president and founder, Fabrice Pastor, has been extended in 2024. The shake-up to the schedule will allow fans more chances to meet their idols and watch them play as well as provide additional on-court opportunities for budding padel players.  

The A1 Padel circuit, formerly known as the APT Padel Tour, was launched by Pastor back in 2020, but the inaugural schedule had to be pushed back to 2021 in the wake of the pandemic. During the first full year of events, more than 40 tournaments were held in 11 countries around the world. Some 772 professional players, men and women, took part. 

The Monaco leg of the tournament follows the opening Mexico event, which will be held in Puebla from 26th February to 3rd March. 

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Photo courtesy of A1 Padel. This article was originally published 10th January 2024.