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Halloween in Monaco: Masquerades, club nights and thrilling soirées

by: Niki Borisova
25/10/2024

From elegant masquerades and immersive themed dinners to electrifying club nights and spooky soirées at the Casino Café de Paris, there are lots of adult-only events and occasions planned in venues across Monaco this Halloween.

Let Monaco Life take you by the hand and lead you through a guide to some of the best and biggest parties set to take place in the Principality in the coming days.

Spooky feasts

It’ll be masks out for Da Valentino’s Venetian Masquerade soirée on 31st October, a night where elegant dining meets mystique and intrigue. It’s perfect for those wanting to celebrate Halloween with a touch of class. For reservations, call +377 99 99 49 49.

Buddha-Bar Monte-Carlo will also be hosting a fusion event featuring Halloween décor, live music from DJ Papa and Reno, and its signature Asian cuisine. Buddhalloween will be held every night from 29th October to 2nd November. Guests are encouraged to come in costume. Reservations can be made by calling +377 98 06 19 19.

Dance with the dark

Jimmy’z Monte-Carlo will be transformed into a Coachellito Halloween on 31st October. DJs Marco Tropeano, Lüna, and Chaps will provide the beats, and the club’s signature setup will ensure an energetic night of dancing and festivities.

Jimmy’z Monte-Carlo will be transformed into a Coachellito Halloween on 31st October. Photo credit: Monte-Carlo SBM

For a darker twist, Twiga Monte-Carlo is set to become a Cursed Castle on 31st October. The night will kick off with a dinner show starring Alessandro Ristori and The Portofinos, followed by a party that will keep the haunting vibes alive into the early hours.

Dare to play

For those looking to test their luck, the Casino Café de Paris will host three Halloween celebrations between 31st October and 2nd November. Each evening from 10pm until 2am, the Casino will host live DJ sets, run a 100% winning Lucky Wheel, and serve unique Halloween-themed cocktails. Guests can also enjoy special performances and adult makeup-artistry sessions on 31st October and 1st November.

The Casino Café de Paris will be hosting three Halloween-themed nights between 31st October and 2nd November. Photo credit: Monte-Carlo SBM

Raise your spirits

The Sea Club at Le Méridien Hotel will be hosting a Black & Orange soirée organised by the British Association and MonacoUSA on 31st October from 6.30pm to 9pm. Guests are invited to dress in black, orange, or both for an evening of canapés with a cash bar. Tickets are €35 per person. To book, click here.

Down at Port Hercule, Before Monaco is hosting its La Folie Monegasque Halloween night on 31st October, promising a thrilling evening of fun and festivities. For reservations, call +377 99 90 80 30.

Finally, Sass Café brings a playful theme to this year’s celebrations with their Sass Circus event. Guests can expect a night of carnival-inspired chaos on 31st October, complete with costumes and lively entertainment. Book by calling +377 93 25 52 00.

 

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Photo credits: Monte-Carlo SBM

France: Codeine and tramadol to be available by prescription only from December

by: Stephanie Horsman
25/10/2024
codeine tramadol

Effective from 1st December 2024, French pharmacies will only be permitted to dispense the popular opioid-based painkillers codeine and tramadol upon proof of a valid and secure prescription. This move is part of a national effort to reduce cases of abuse and long-term dependence.

France’s National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) has introduced new restrictions on the frequently prescribed pain medications codeine and tramadol.

As of 1st December, medicines containing tramadol, codeine, and dihydrocodeine, alone or in combination with other pain relievers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen, will only be dispensed upon presentation of a secure prescription, also called a protected order. The prescriber must clearly state the dosage and specify a treatment duration that lasts no more than 12 weeks. After this period, the patient must obtain a new prescription.

The term “secure prescription” differs from a regular one in that it must meet certain standards to prevent forgery. These include being pre-printed in blue with a watermark on paper free of optical brighteners, and with a minimum weight of 77 g/m². Pharmacists are trained to recognise false prescriptions and are now actively working to reduce instances of fraud, counterfeiting, the use of false documents, and theft.

The dangers of opioid overuse

For all practical purposes, codeine and tramadol offer the same basic level of relief, as both belong to the opioid family. The difference is that codeine is a natural opiate derived from the opium poppy plant, while tramadol is a synthetic, man-made drug.

Both options can be addictive, and taking more than the recommended dose can lead to death or serious injury. According to a 2023 study by the UK’s National Institutes of Health, deaths from codeine in France have decreased since 2017, while tramadol-related fatalities are on the rise.

Side effects are similar, with patients reporting mild symptoms such as light-headedness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, constipation, abdominal pain, itching, and rashes. More serious side effects include hallucinations, confusion, and trouble urinating.

For more information on the new law, as well as recommended usage and precautions, click here.

 

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