Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Rare eclipse dims Monaco’s sky, with two more to come
Monaco’s deepest partial solar eclipse in decades saw the Moon hide 95% of the Sun on Wednesday — best seen from high ground. Missed it? Two more are coming, in August 2027 and January 2028.
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France: Life expectancy on the rise, but the birth rate has fallen to a historic low
A report from INSEE has also revealed that more than one fifth of France’s population is over 65 years of age.
Explained: Why is only 8% of the population involved in France’s 2024 census?
A census is conducted in some form every year in France, but not all residents are asked to take part. Here’s the reason why, as well as what to expect if you receive a letter requesting your...
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.
