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Day: 9 October 2026

Prince Albert II championed regional cooperation and marine conservation at Med9 Summit

by: Virginia D’Umas
09/10/2026

Prince Albert II travelled to Croatia on Wednesday 7th October, attending the Med9 Summit in Split as the guest of honour. The informal alliance brought together nine Southern European Union member states to coordinate regional policy, currently under Croatia’s rotating presidency.

Discussions during the meeting focused on security, migration, energy, environmental protection, climate change, and diplomatic relations with southern Mediterranean nations.

Addressing the session titled ‘Building a Partnership for a Sustainable and Prosperous Mediterranean’, the Prince stressed the need for enhanced regional cooperation to tackle mounting environmental crises. He framed his address on three core principles: science, collective action, and financing.

He also highlighted Monaco’s longstanding marine conservation framework, pointing to regional initiatives such as the Ramoge, Pelagos, and Accobams agreements, alongside the MedFund. 

Strategic priorities and European leadership

Alongside the regional environmental focus, French President Emmanuel Macron played a prominent role in driving the summit’s core political and economic agenda. Gathering alongside other southern EU leaders ahead of upcoming European Council discussions, Macron placed strong emphasis on European energy security, supply chain stability, and coordinated diplomatic positioning across the Mediterranean basin.

Prince Albert II with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković at Med9 Summit. Photo credit: Frédéric Nebinger / Palais princier

Geopolitical talks and bilateral meetings

Following the main session, the Prince attended a working lunch dedicated to geopolitical and geoeconomic prospects in the Middle East.

On the margins of the summit, Prince Albert held bilateral talks with Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah of Jordan and Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković.

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Prince Albert II as the guest of honour at the Med9 Summit in Split. Photo credit: Frédéric Nebinger / Palais princier

Monaco association Entreparents spotlights support systems for World Breastfeeding Week

by: Virginia D’Umas
09/10/2026

The Monaco-based association Entreparents is set to host a comprehensive community day dedicated to breastfeeding, parenting, and early childhood development. Scheduled for Wednesday, 14th October from 10am to 7pm at the Maison des Associations on Promenade Honoré II, the open-format gathering will bring together expectant parents, families, and early childhood professionals to address practical guidance and peer support.

The event will provide attendees with direct access to a multidisciplinary network of family support specialists, including representatives from local nurseries, the Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace (CHPG), community healthcare networks, dietitians, doulas, and psychologists.

Multidisciplinary networks and daily programming

The schedule incorporates several structured highlights, opening with morning information sessions and workshops from 10am to 4pm led by midwife and lactation consultant Brigitte Fino, alongside babywearing and baby massage demonstrations. A networking lunch break from 12pm to 2pm will connect families directly with early childhood organisations before the afternoon transitions into institutional updates.

At 4pm, a press briefing will introduce the latest 3D visual designs and proposed installation site for the Banc Lacté project. The presentation will be led by project designer Elena Bost Wicinski alongside Stefano Vivan from manufacturing agency Lab23. The day will conclude from 5pm to 7pm with a ‘Let’s Talk’ roundtable discussion hosted by Brigitte Fino, centring on the official 2026 World Breastfeeding Week theme ‘Breastfeeding: a springboard for life – supporting and strengthening what works’.

Photo credit: Pexels – Sarah Chai

Integrating maternal health and awareness

Beyond infant nutrition, the programme features specialised instruction on hand expression techniques to assist mothers with early-stage breastfeeding, colostrum collection, and engorgement relief.

Coinciding with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the session will also integrate broader discussions on women’s health, focusing on body literacy, monitoring physical changes, and navigating health inquiries with qualified medical professionals.

Practical information

Admission to the event is free with no booking required, welcoming strollers, babies, and offering a dedicated kids’ corner. Parking is available nearby at Parking de la Colle.

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Photo credit: Entreparents