Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with Monaco’s shopkeepers
Monaco’s retail districts are set to transform into festive wonderlands this December, as the Union des Commerçants et Artisans de Monaco (UCAM), with support from the Princely Government, launches a month-long programme of Christmas-themed events and entertainment. From Saturday 6th December to Saturday 3rd January, the streets of La Condamine, the Boulevard des Moulins, the Larvotto complex and Monte-Carlo’s shopping avenues will come alive with free seasonal animations designed to bring holiday cheer to residents, families and visitors of all ages. A festive atmosphere across Monaco’s retail districts This year,…
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Monaco gets a fresh take on sandwiches with WAM’s stacked creations
Can you handle the Stack? There’s a new player to Monaco’s dining scene, and it is taking the humble sandwich to a whole new level.
Monaco Fire Brigade welcomes four new recruits
Monaco's Fire Brigade has honoured four new recruits in a poignant ceremony, naming them part of the Chief-Sergeant Thierry Perard class in honour of the firefighter who lost his life in a 2022 fire...
Monaco sees slight rise in divorces and shifting birth patterns in 2024
Monaco’s 2024 civil status report reveals intriguing demographic shifts, with a drop in births, a rise in divorces and a continued preference for the Principality's maternity services by...
Monaco’s most popular baby names of 2024 revealed
Monaco's 2024 baby name trends reveal a delightful blend of timeless classics and modern favourites, with unexpected shifts reflecting the Principality’s evolving cultural landscape.
Monaco’s Christmas attractions draw record-breaking visitor numbers
Almost 640,000 visitors—a record number—flocked to the Village de Noël in Port Hercule this holiday season, highlighting Monaco's unrivalled charm and creativity when it comes to festive...
Masks return to municipal buildings in Nice as flu epidemic worsens
As flu cases surge in Nice, Mayor Christian Estrosi has ramped up preventive measures, urging vaccinations, mask-wearing and caution to curb the spread and protect vulnerable populations.
