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Day: 31 December 2025

Public welcomed to Fight Aids Cup for sixth edition in January

by: Kyriaki Topalidou
31/12/2025

The Fight Aids Cup will return to Monaco’s Stade Louis II on January 24th, marking the sixth edition of the charity football match that brings together sporting professionals and celebrities in support of people living with HIV.

The match, which will kick off at 3:30pm, will see Prince Albert II’s Barbagiuans take on Princess Stéphanie’s FC Cirque, delivering to the audience both sport and fun, all while serving a greater cause.

All proceeds from the match will go to Fight Aids Monaco, founded and presided over Princess Stephanie, which fights for the dignity and well-being of people living with HIV.

“Over the years, what began as a small, friendly gathering has grown into a true celebration of solidarity,” said Louis Ducruet, founder of the Fight Aids Cup. “Every edition strengthens the commitment to Fight Aids Monaco, and highlights the power of sport to unite and inspire.”

This year’s format has been redesigned to create a more family-friendly and festive atmosphere, all while maintaining the event’s core mission.

Additionally, Moravia Yachting is among the sponsors supporting this year’s Fight Aids Cup.

Tickets for the match cost €10, though holders of tickets for the Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival, which runs concurrently, can attend for free.

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Main photo credit: Moravia Yachting

Evacuated Monaco residents return home after six days as reinforcement work progresses

by: Cassandra Tanti
31/12/2025

Residents, businesses and companies evacuated from buildings near the former Collège Charles III can return home after six days in hotels, the Monaco government announced on Tuesday, following technical reports showing sufficient progress on embankment reinforcement work.

The government, in coordination with French authorities including the Prefecture and Beausoleil municipality, permitted the return after experts confirmed that emergency stabilisation measures had adequately secured the retaining wall above the former college building.

Seven anchor ties have been installed and activated on the failing wall, with three more to be completed by the end of the week, the government stated. Additional monitoring measures will be implemented to continuously evaluate the situation.

Permanent surveillance and emergency plans

Reinforcement work will continue to ensure long-term stability of the embankment overlooking the building, the government confirmed. Minister of State Christophe Mirmand has asked Monaco’s Fire Brigade to maintain an operational plan ready and provide affected residents with guidance on procedures to follow if necessary.

At an information meeting held before residents left their hotel accommodation, Mirmand reaffirmed the government’s permanent attention to the situation and thanked all those displaced for six days for their cooperation, which he said allowed the operation to proceed under good conditions.

Avenue de l’Annonciade has also reopened to traffic in its entirety from Tuesday 30th December.

Students won’t return to old classrooms

However, the 840 high school students who have been using the former Collège Charles III since September will not return to their previous classrooms. Reinforcement work still required on the wall behind the building’s blocks 1 and 2, and its encroachment on the site, makes student return impossible.

The government says it is finalising arrangements with all relevant parties to install classrooms at other sites as quickly as possible to resume in-person teaching.

The decision on resuming sports, community and recreational activities hosted in the former Technical High School building will be made based on measurements communicated after the three additional anchor ties are activated on Friday.

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Photo credit: Stéphane Danna, Government Communications Department

 

Condamine market to host farewell party ahead of temporary closure

by: Kyriaki Topalidou
31/12/2025

Monaco’s much-loved Condamine Market will host a special farewell celebration next week, before the interior of its hall closes temporarily.

La Mairie is inviting residents and visitors to join the free entrance event on January 7th, from 6:30pm to 10:30pm, under the theme ‘A se revëde’, Monégasque dialect for ‘see you again’.

The evening will feature a DJ set and dance floor, giving the community a chance to enjoy the market’s atmosphere before the temporary closure. Food and drink will be available for purchase on site throughout the event.

The Condamine Market, located in the port district, has long served as a gathering place for locals. It is for that reason that the event is open and welcoming for all, keeping up with the warm spirit of the market.

Wednesday’s closure will mark the beginning of the 13-month long, and much anticipated, renovation plans.

For the event, no prior booking is required as everyone is welcome to attend.

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Main photo credit: Cassandra Tanti