Culture
Interview: Monaco manga creator Cédric Biscay talks chess, storytelling and soft power
With Volume 11 set fully in Monaco, Blitz steps into new territory. Creator Cédric Biscay reveals how his hit manga blends chess, culture and soft power to reshape how young readers see the Principality.
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Karl Lagerfeld fans battle it out in “explosive” Monaco auction
The atmosphere was “electric” at the Karl Lagerfeld estate auction hosted in Monaco this past weekend, where a total of €12 million was realised, far above the pre-sale high estimate of €3...
Video: Karl Lagerfeld estate auction
Inside One Monte-Carlo, the story of legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld unfolded in a pre-auction display of his personal possessions. We spoke to Sotheby’s lead auctioneer Pierre Mothes.
Josephine Baker enters Pantheon, remains stay in Monaco
Monaco has marked the entry of Josephine Baker into the Pantheon in Paris with a moving ceremony at the Monaco cemetery where her remains will stay, at the request of her family.
Monaco councillors vote 'yes' to limiting nationality rights
The National Council has passed a bill that extends the right to Monegasque nationality by marriage to 20 years, a move designed to protect the Principality’s social model.
New French law bans wild animals from circuses
The French Parliament has just passed a law banning wild animals from circuses. Though a major step, some animal rights activists think the rule doesn’t go far enough.
Patek Philippe desk clock draws €9 million bid
Only Watch, the yearly charity watch auction under the patronage of Prince Albert II, raised an incredible €28.3 million for research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
