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Monte-Carlo Gastronomie returns this November with a feast of festive flavours from across Europe

by: Niki Borisova
25/11/2024

Monte-Carlo Gastronomie returns this November, showcasing over 100 producers and gourmet products from across Europe in time for the festive season.

The Monte-Carlo Gastronomie fair will take place from 29th November to 2nd December at the Chapiteau de Fontvieille. The event, organised by Caroli Com, is open to the public with entry priced at €5 for visitors aged above 12.

Spanning 2,500 square meters, the fair will feature over 100 producers offering a range of French, Italian, and European gastronomic products. Items available for tasting and purchase include wines, champagnes, spirits, foie gras, seafood, cheeses, chocolates, truffles, and organic goods. Tableware and kitchen utensils will also be available, catering to those preparing for the festive season.

A highlight of the event is the opportunity to sample many of the products before buying. 

The Monte-Carlo Gastronomie fair will be open from 10am to 9pm on Friday and Saturday, from 10am to 8pm on Sunday, and from 10am to 6pm on Monday.

For more information, click here: https://montecarlogastronomie.com/en/content/9-salon#Information_pratique.

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World champion Tadej Pogačar wins Monaco Beking’s professional race

by: Niki Borisova
25/11/2024
monaco beking pogacar

Reigning world champion Tadej Pogačar stole the spotlight at Monaco Beking 2024 over the weekend, claiming victory in the professional criterium and impressing the local crowds of families and supporters. 

Despite a rainy start to the day, the fourth edition of Monaco Beking kicked off at 9am in Port Hercule on Sunday 24th November with an opening ceremony followed by the Pro/Am team presentations and the charity race that started at 9.30am.

The race, which was won by a team representing Fight Aids Monaco, spotlighted the collaboration between professional and amateur riders for a good cause. At 11.15am, the winners of the Pro/Am race were celebrated during an award ceremony, where Louis Ducruet, known for his support of local initiatives and his close involvement with Fight Aids Monaco, presented medals to the organisation’s riders.

Later in the morning, young cyclists had the chance to ride alongside their sporting heroes during the popular Kids Ride with Pros, a one-hour session that was an all-round hit with participants.

As the weather improved in the afternoon, attention turned to the professional criterium starring some of cycling’s biggest names.

Speaking ahead of the race, Tadej Pogačar, the Monaco-based Slovenian cyclist who made history in 2024 as only the third man ever to win the Triple Crown of the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia and a world title in the same year, said, “The weather might not be ideal, but it won’t stop us. Let’s race and make it a great day for cycling.”

Ducruet was given the honour of waving the start flag as the race along the slippery and challenging urban circuit got underway.

After a fierce battle, Pogačar crossed the finish line in first place, followed by former world champion Mads Pedersen in second and Grand Tour stage winner Michael Matthews in third.

To see some of the action from Monaco Beking, watch the Monaco Life Instagram reel below:

 

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Photo credit: Stéphane Danna / Monaco Communications Department

No Finish Line 2024 raises €319,000 for charity

by: Niki Borisova
25/11/2024

Despite the challenging weather conditions that forced the organisers to suspend a portion of this year’s 25th anniversary event, the participants of the 2024 No Finish Line Monaco completed more than 319,000 laps of the circuit, helping to raise hundreds of thousands of euros for children in need.

At the final count, as the 25th edition of No Finish Line concluded at 2pm on Sunday 24th November, the runners and walkers who had participated in this year’s event had logged an impressive 319,005 kilometres.

Rough seas and high winds significantly impacted the 25th anniversary event. The circuit was fully closed for five hours on Thursday, 21st November, while the section of the track near the breakwater remained inaccessible from Tuesday afternoon until midday on Friday. However, the conditions didn’t dampen the spirits of the thousands of people who took part and helped raise €319,005 for the Children & Future charity.

See more: Ready, steady, go: Princess Charlene kicks off No Finish Line 2024

Some 13,947 people took part, far exceeding the initial goal of 12,000 set by the event’s organisers. The concept of the event sees one euro donated to charity for each kilometre completed, and since its inception, the Monaco initiative has raised well over €5 million for children’s causes worldwide.

In the men’s individual category, Ray Qi emerged as the winner with 800 kilometres to his name, while Geng Lucong and Philippe Delorme followed with 730 kilometres and 711 kilometres, respectively.

The women’s category was led by Mimi Chevillon, who covered 556 kilometres, marking her eighth victory on the Monaco circuit.

The top team overall was the Centre Cardio-Thoracique de Monaco, which accumulated 11,796 kilometres, while Special Olympics Monaco led among associations with 8,894 kilometres.

The official 24-hour non-stop race, recognised by the French Athletics Federation, was another key feature of the event. Its 177 participants covered a combined 12,415 kilometres. Pauline Marguet won the women’s individual race with 191 kilometres, repeating her victory from last year, while Alain Brillat claimed the top spot among men with 179 kilometres.

Despite the challenges posed by the weather, this year’s event once again demonstrated the dedication of its participants. No Finish Line Monaco’s organisers are already looking ahead to the 26th edition in 2025.

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Photo credit: Andre Faure / No Finish Line Monaco

More than 300 local children join Princess Charlene at drowning prevention event

by: Stephanie Horsman
25/11/2024

In the presence of the Princess herself, the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation recently hosted a morning of drowning prevention workshops at the Grimaldi Forum for more than 300 schoolchildren from the Principality. The event taught the young pupils how to use emergency equipment and perform vital first aid techniques as well as understand the importance of water safety awareness at all ages.

It is estimated that 230,000 people lose their lives to drowning each year. Since its inception more than a decade ago, the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation has, under the leadership of its namesake founder, worked to combat this tragic statistic by organising and supporting water safety events and initiatives worldwide, including in the Principality.

As part of these efforts, on Friday 22nd November, Princess Charlene joined 310 schoolchildren aged five and six at the Grimaldi Forum in Larvotto for an educational morning focused on water safety and drowning prevention.

The Cours Préparatoire students were taught essential first aid techniques and were introduced to basic emergency equipment that can help save lives. This special event, spearheaded by the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation in collaboration with the Department of National Education, Youth and Sports, Monaco City Hall, the Monaco Red Cross, the local Maritime and Airport Police Division, the Monaco Fire Brigade and the Monaco Academy of the Sea, aimed to equip children with crucial skills for staying safe in and around water. These lessons were delivered through fun and engaging activities and workshops.

The children also enjoyed a reading of La Magie de l’Eau (The Magic of Water) by its author, Mélinda Guery, and Sandrine Raymond Lucarini, the patroness of the La Magie de l’Eau association. At the end of the event, each child went home with a copy of the book, as well as goodies such as a bathing cap and a winter beanie bearing the Foundation’s colours.

To see more photographs of the event, click on the images below:

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Photo credit: Eric Mathon / Palais Princier de Monaco

Mexico Ambassador Blanca Jiménez hosts business talks with Monaco Economic Board

by: Stephanie Horsman
25/11/2024

Earlier this month, Mexico’s Ambassador to France and Monaco, Blanca Elena Jiménez Cisneros, joined 60 local business leaders from the Principality for a conference spotlighting Mexico’s significant export power and the potential for profitable relationships between the two nations.

On 20th November, 60 businessmen and women with links to the Monaco Economic Board (MEB) were invited to gather at the elegant Castelroc restaurant in Monaco for a ‘Business Destination’ conference hosted by Ambassador Jiménez Cisneros.

The MEB was created in 1999 as a platform to promote the Principality’s economic dynamism through investment opportunities abroad and has since embarked on missions across the globe. This time, however, the meeting came to them, as the Mexican ambassador sought to introduce Monaco-based businesspeople to the economic attractions of her native country.

HIGHLIGHTING MEXICO’S STRENGTHS

During the event, Ambassador Jiménez Cisneros delivered an insightful presentation highlighting Mexico’s advantages for international investors. She outlined the country’s role as a key player in global trade, underscored by its membership in the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). This trade pact grants investors access to the expansive North American market.

This position is further strengthened by Mexico’s status as the ninth-largest global recipient of foreign direct investment, with one-third originating from Europe.

The ambassador also emphasised Mexico’s young, skilled workforce, its modern infrastructure and its strategic location. One major initiative discussed was the Isthmus of Tehuantepec Interoceanic Corridor, a regional project designed to compete with the Panama Canal by connecting the ports of Coatzacoalcos on the Atlantic Coast and Salina Cruz on the Pacific via rail and road networks.

Other noteworthy initiatives include mass solar energy developments, raw material extraction projects, and the highly anticipated Maya Train, a railway line designed to enhance connectivity and economic growth throughout the Yucatan Peninsula.

BRIDGE BUILDING

According to MEB representatives present, the conference ignited discussions among attendees that revealed the potential for collaboration. One particularly intriguing idea involved using Monaco as a gateway to French-speaking Africa to help Mexican companies expand into the region.

This possibility, among other opportunities, inspired MEB Executive General Director Guillaume Rose to propose an economic mission to Mexico sometime in 2025 or 2026.

While the conference primarily focused on economics, it also offered a cultural twist. Mexican-inspired barbajuans—a unique fusion of the local speciality with Latin American flavours—were served as a symbolic gesture of cross-cultural exchange. Created collaboratively by Sexy Tacos, a Mexican-themed restaurant in Monaco, and Castelroc, these culinary innovations highlighted the unexpected ways the two nations can connect.

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Left to right: Justin Highman, Deputy CEO of the MEB; Rodolphe Berlin, Vice-President of Monaco’s Economic, Social and Environmental Council; Blanca Elena Jiménez Cisneros, Ambassador of Mexico to France and Monaco; Guillaume Rose, CEO of the MEB; and Marina De Maere, Honorary Consul of Mexico in Monaco 

Photo credit: Sébastien Darrasse / MEB 

F1: Charles Leclerc takes P4 under Las Vegas lights

by: Elsa Carpenter
25/11/2024
Charles Leclerc Las Vegas

Despite his best efforts to get ahead, fuelled by an impeccable start, Monegasque Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc started and ended the Las Vegas Grand Prix in P4 over the weekend.

Starting from the second row, directly behind his teammate Carlos Sainz, the 27-year-old Monegasque enjoyed a perfect start as the lights went out on the Strip. Leclerc soared past Sainz and Alpine’s Pierre Gasly, who had split the two Ferraris in qualifying, and took off in hot pursuit of the pole sitter, Mercedes’ George Russell.

He pushed hard, aggressively chasing the race leader, but soon ran into difficulties that dramatically affected his pace. By Lap 7, Sainz was back ahead of Leclerc, and then came Red Bull’s Max Verstappen on Lap 8.

The following lap, the Monegasque driver headed for the pits, switching from Medium tyres to Hards, and rejoined way down the pecking order in 16th. Sainz followed his teammate in, and once the pair were back on track, they swiftly made their way up through the grid and back into the fight by Lap 14.

The next 15 or so laps saw a shuffling of drivers at the top end: Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton, who will join Leclerc at Ferrari in 2025, had started in P10 but proved determined, while Verstappen put in the work to gain a position on McLaren’s Lando Norris in a bid to seal his fourth consecutive Drivers’ Championship title.

Leclerc pitted again on Lap 31 and rejoined in fifth, behind Sainz, Verstappen, Hamilton and Russell. By Lap 45, he had followed Sainz in overtaking the Red Bull and took P4. From there until the end of the race, the order was set. It was a solid win for Russell.

Hamilton, meanwhile, was voted Driver of the Day, and Verstappen celebrated his 2024 Drivers’ Championship win with two more races to go on the calendar.

But the game isn’t over yet in the Constructors’ Standings. McLaren are still ahead of Ferrari, but only by 24 points after the Ferrari duo claimed 27 under the Las Vegas lights while Norris and teammate Oscar Piastri picked up 15.

“I finished the race where I started it, so it wasn’t that exciting, but if you look at the details, it was quite an eventful one,” said Leclerc post-race. “Unfortunately, we degraded the fronts on the first stint on Mediums, but we were able to come back on the Hards, which were working better.”

He added, “Big congratulations to Max [Verstappen]. He deserves this Championship title. He has had an amazing season and always maximised his results, which has paid off for him. It gives us motivation to be even stronger next year, and hopefully we can put him under some more pressure then. We will push hard in the last two races to try to finish the season ahead of McLaren.”

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Photo source: Scuderia Ferrari Media Centre