Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Monaco blooms into 2025 World Capital of Sport with spectacular floral installations
These living sculptures—ranging from life-size Formula 1 cars to tennis balls, a basketball, rugby balls and gymnastic clubs—blend botanical mastery with sporting symbolism, creating an unforgettable visual tribute to Monaco’s active year.
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310 homes to hit the rental market, easing Monaco’s housing shortage
A record 310 new properties will become available this month, with Monaco working hard to fulfil a mandate set out in 2019 by Prince Albert II to provide 1,500 new homes by the mid-2030s.
Artcurial’s winter events bring sparkle to the season
Prestige auction house Artcurial will be hosting four events in January, featuring watches, jewellery and high-end handbags from the likes of Hermès, Patek Philippe and Bulgari.
Covid-19 latest: No real post-Christmas, New Year spike
The circulation of Covid remains relatively stable in Monaco, despite an anticipated increase during the return to work/school period of the new year.
Emma, Leonardo most popular baby names in 2022
The top five names for new born girls and boys in Monaco have been revealed in the Mairie’s annual Civil Status report. Here are some other interesting facts on births, deaths and marriages last...
Paracetamol and antibiotics shortages in Alpes-Maritimes during peak season
Pharmacists in the south of France are running dangerously low on essential medicines used to treat seasonal illnesses among children.
All you need to know about France’s Social Security Financing Act
A hike in tobacco prices, free emergency contraception, an increase in family support and prescription-free screening for STDs are among a host of new health reforms introduced in France in 2023.
