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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The winter sales have begun in Monaco
The post-Christmas sales are in full swing in Monaco and reduced prices can be found in stores and boutiques across the Principality, although shoppers looking for a sports-related bargain are going...
Mairie de Monaco confirms Georges Marsan’s replacement in light of corruption charges
Following weeks of silence regarding the mayor’s arrest and subsequent indictment on corruption charges, the Mairie de Monaco has announced that Camille Svara will be replacing Georges Marsan...
France’s Permis B driving licenses can now be obtained from age 17
In a move said to “promote the mobility” of young people, France has reduced the minimum age for a Permis B driving licence to 17 years of age from 18.
Anti-bullying hotline and website for children and teens coming soon to Monaco
Following nearly 40 reports of harassment and violence during the last school year, the Principality is reportedly stepping up its fight against school bullying with the imminent launch of a new...
Club Suisse de Monaco to mingle with friends and French tradition at first meet of the new year
The time-honoured French tradition of the Galette des Rois will see a King and Queen of 2024 elected at the club’s first social event of the new year.
Chalet Animation in the Christmas Village hosting holiday workshops for children
From scrapbooking to wintery terrarium workshops, every day in the run-up to the start of school, there are holiday-themed activities for children taking place in Port Hercule. Here are all the...
