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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Say goodbye to giant billboards: Mairie unveils new advertising strategy
The Mairie is replacing Monaco’s giant paper billboards with eco-friendly digital displays. By 2026, ad space will shrink to 350m², reducing visual clutter and boosting municipal revenue.
Prince Albert II sends condolences after tragic Potomac plane crash
Prince Albert II of Monaco has expressed his deep sorrow following the devastating midair collision over the Potomac River, which claimed the lives of 67 people.
Most of Monaco’s oranges were going to waste—until this distillery turned them into something extraordinary
Once a form of currency, now a taste of Monaco in every sip! For centuries, bitter oranges have lined Monaco’s streets—now, instead of going to waste, they’re handpicked, peeled and transformed...
Monaco’s teens are ditching cigarettes and alcohol but binge on screen time
"When I took the ESPAD questionnaire, drinking and smoking were seen as teenage rites of passage. Now, the opposite is true. Fitness, self-care and sobriety have become status symbols, driven by...
Anour Chocolat’s gem-shaped artisanal chocolates make their debut in Monaco
A new Monaco-based chocolate brand is redefining luxury with gem-shaped artisanal chocolates that blend unique flavour combinations with artistic craftsmanship.
Fundraiser launched to support John of Le Petit Bar after serious motorbike crash
Monaco has rallied behind John Contente, the beloved owner of Le Petit Bar, after a devastating motorbike accident left him in a coma, launching a heartfelt fundraiser to keep his restaurant on the...
