Culture
It’s confirmed: Pope Leo XIV will make historic first papal visit to Monaco
A sitting pope has not visited Monaco in the modern era. That changes on 28th March, when Pope Leo XIV makes an Apostolic Visit to the Principality at the invitation of Prince Albert II.
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‘Long Live the Queen!’: Nice Carnival ditches its Kings for a Queen
For 153 years, Nice's Carnival has predominantly featured male monarchs and masculine themes. But this year the carnival is staging a royal revolution.
Salvador DalĂ comes to Mareterra: Inside Monaco’s newest art destination
Step inside the DalĂ Universe at Mareterra's new gallery space - a major coup for the Principality showcasing works from the world's largest DalĂ sculpture collection, curated by the artist's close...
Monaco welcomes 170 new nationals at traditional Town Hall reception
Mayor Georges Marsan hosted the annual ceremony honouring those who acquired Monégasque nationality in 2025, as the Principality's national population reaches 9,961.
Italian mayors of historic Grimaldi sites gather at Monaco Embassy in Rome
Mayors from 46 Italian municipalities gathered at Monaco's Rome embassy last week to discuss plans for strengthening ties to their shared Grimaldi heritage.
Monaco and Japan to celebrate 20 years of friendship
Two decades after establishing diplomatic ties on 14 December 2006, Monaco and Japan are celebrating their friendship with a year of cultural events taking place in both nations.
Monaco launches ‘Parlons Sciences’ lecture series to make science accessible to all
A new monthly lecture series aims to bring scientific knowledge out of the laboratory and into public conversation in Monaco.