Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Interview: Sandrine Knoell marks 20 dazzling years of Monaco’s Bal de Noël
As it turns 20, the Bal de Noël remains one of Monaco’s most coveted events. Founder Sandrine Knoell shares how a personal mission became a major fixture in the Principality’s high-profile social calendar.
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France will soon ban smoking on all beaches, parks, forests and near schools
France has pledged to raise the first “tobacco-free generation” by 2032 with an ambitious national anti-smoking plan that will see the habit banned in thousands of public spaces, including on...
The Prime de Noël and other changes in France this December
As the final month of the year begins, the government of France has a few new changes in store, including an updated list of 23,000 training courses, financial incentives for the purchase of low...
France’s 3919 hotline for victims of violence is now available in 12 additional languages
France’s 3919 advice line for women who have been exposed to or suffered violence or domestic abuse has been expanded to offer contact with “professional listeners” in 12 languages.
“Leave and Take” libraries launched in Monaco
As part of efforts to promote the reduction of waste, the Mairie has opened the first of a series of municipal libraries featuring books donated in the Principality.
Vehicles impounded or abandoned in Monaco to be auctioned for as little as €30
Here’s how to get involved in the upcoming Monaco Land Administration auction of vehicles impounded or abandoned in the Principality, which include a number of BMWs, Mercedes and Lexus. Prices...
20 kids given the thrill of a lifetime at ‘They are the Champions’ charity event
A group of disadvantaged children chosen by Monaco-based charity Les Enfants de Frankie were given a very special day out in late October when they were treated to a karting experience at the...
