Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Monaco to ban pyrotechnics in enclosed public spaces following Crans-Montana fire
Monaco will ban all pyrotechnic devices, including sparklers, in enclosed public spaces following the deadly Crans-Montana fire that killed 40 people on New Year’s Day.
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Christmas in Monaco: SBM’s top patisserie chefs come together to create festive treats
You don’t need to be a patisserie pro to appreciate the beauty of the festive treats being created to order by Société des Bains de Mer’s chefs this Christmas... Here’s everything you need to...
Métropole mall transformed into an “English Christmas paradise” for the holidays
Monaco’s Métropole shopping mall has taken on the theme of an English-style Christmas for December 2023, with decorations and a festive vibe that transports shoppers to the streets of London...
Paternity leave extended for fathers working in Monaco’s private sector
New fathers working in the private sector in Monaco can now enjoy the same period of paternity leave as their contemporaries in the public sector following a unanimous vote in favour of the move by...
Prince’s guard attacked in Palace Square
A 49-year-old man was arrested after launching an unprovoked attack on a Palace guard on Wednesday night.
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...