Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wildfire edges closer to Marseille, prompting airport closure
A rapidly spreading wildfire reached the outskirts of Marseille on Tuesday 8th July, forcing Marseille Provence airport—France’s fourth‑busiest—to close and residents to shelter indoors.
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Tsunami alert exercise: no need for alarm
The Prefecture of the Alpes-Maritimes will be testing its mobile FR-Alert system on Friday 19th January with a tsunami warning, and local authorities say it may crossover to residents in Monaco.
Jean Cocteau and Jean Marais haven listed by Sotheby’s for €13.7 million
La Muse d’Orphée, a captivating bastide in Cabris designed by Marais himself, was the place he made his home with fellow artist Jean Cocteau.
Princess Charlene named as new Honorary President of Pink Ribbon Monaco
The Monaco-based breast cancer charity Pink Ribbon Monaco has announced that Princess Charlene has signed on as its new Honorary President ahead of its big February fundraising gala at the Casino de...
Inclusivity inside and outside the classroom taught to Monaco’s schoolchildren
Some 1,400 schoolchildren are expected to attend Monaco’s inclusivity workshops, which are spotlighting the challenges faced by those living with cognitive, motor and sensory disabilities.
Britons living overseas for over 15 years win voting rights
Over three million British citizens living in France and abroad have regained their right to vote in British General Elections and referendums.
Monaco registered more marriages and divorces last year than in 2022
The Principality also recorded more deaths in 2023 than the previous year, but births were slightly down in number.
