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 mighty Mareterra: Prince Albert II inaugurates “his vision” of sustainable urban development
After years of anticipation, the wait is finally over. The mighty Mareterra, Monaco’s most ambitious land reclamation project and a benchmark for sustainable urban development, has been officially...
Where to ice skate on the Côte d’Azur this Christmas
This December, the Côte d'Azur will be transformed into a winter wonderland with a variety of ice skating rinks across the region, offering festive fun from Beausoleil to Saint Tropez.
The rise of private members’ clubs: a new era in hospitality and real estate
Private members' clubs are enjoying a renaissance, with more opening in the past four years than in the three decades that followed the opening of London’s Groucho Club in 1985.
Distinguished Monegasque personalities honoured by the Order of Malta
A prestigious ceremony at the Hôtel Hermitage on 2nd December celebrated the enduring ties between Monaco and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, as distinguished figures from the Principality...
France: Public sector strike on Thursday to affect schools and other essential services
Workers represented by seven out of eight of France's biggest trade unions are set to strike on Thursday 5th December in a nationwide challenge of controversial government reforms that could lead to...
Live music venue New Moods shines at grand relaunch
New Moods, the prestigious live music venue beneath the Café de Paris, has returned with a stunning new look, a dynamic lineup and a renewed ambition to reinforce the Principality's standing as a...
