Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Workers in Monaco and France set for bumper year of long weekends in 2026
Workers across Monaco and France can look forward to a particularly generous year of long weekends in 2026, thanks to a favourable calendar that places public holidays alongside weekends.
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Cannes gears up for the International Games Festival
Cannes is set to become a gaming paradise at the end of this month as the International Games Festival returns with new attractions, expanded spaces and the prestigious As d’Or awards.
A new kind of spa in Monaco: L&L Wellbeing puts hair and scalp health in the spotlight
Monaco is no stranger to luxury beauty experiences, but a new wellness destination is redefining hair care in the Principality. L&L Wellbeing, which opened in September at the Palais de la Scala, is...
Five cases and two deaths linked to meningococcal infection in Alpes-Maritimes
An outbreak of meningococcal infections, which can cause meningitis, has claimed two lives in the Alpes-Maritimes and prompted a change in vaccination guidance from France's top health authority.
Monaco launches initiative to rehouse residents and free up larger homes
Monaco's new housing scheme offers a €10,000 moving allowance to encourage downsizing, freeing up larger state-owned apartments for growing families.
Monaco’s PowHer Day: a celebration of women’s impact in the arts and media
“This day aims to be both fun and educational,” says Céline Cottalorda, Monaco’s Interministerial Delegate for Women's Rights. “We want to show how the image of women has evolved over time...
Foreigners in France to face tougher language requirements for residency
Foreigners wishing to live in France will soon have to meet stricter language requirements before being granted residency permits, raising concerns about whether the new rules are too demanding.
