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December 11, 2019 | Local News

Intimate photos of daily life at the Palace

Written by: Stephanie Horsman

A new photo book paying tribute to the 126 people who work behind the scenes at the Prince’s Palace and his private home, Roc Agel, has been released. ...

December 10, 2019 | Local News

Red Cross entities unite

Written by: Stephanie Horsman

Prince Albert has joined a gathering of the entire Red Cross Movement in Geneva for a conference under the theme: ‘Acting today to shape the world of tomorrow’....

December 9, 2019 | Local News

Monaco receives four new ambassadors

Written by: Stephanie Horsman

Monaco now has four new Ambassadors from Belarus, Malayia, Mali and the European Union....

December 6, 2019 | Local News

Monaco hosts World Top Model final

Written by: Cassandra Tanti

For the first time, Monte Carlo will play host to the World Top Model final, set to take place on 14th December at the Fairmont Hotel....

December 5, 2019 | Local News

Major step forward for gay rights in Monaco

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Same sex couples in Monaco will be able to benefit from a host of legal rights afforded to married couples and their children, under a new Free Union law that has just been passed by the National Coun...

November 26, 2019 | Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Princess Charlene speaks of life with twins in new interview

Written by: Cassandra Tanti

Princess Charlene of Monaco has shared what life is like raising her strong-willed twins in a new interview published recently. The South African born Princess also revealed that her husband, Prince A...

November 20, 2019 | Local News

Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella steal the show on National Day

Written by: Stephanie Horsman

Monaco’s National Day, celebrated on Tuesday, was filled with all wonderful pomp and ceremony the people of the Principality have come to expect, but this year, the crowds had even more. Everyone wa...

November 11, 2019 | Local News

Hiroshima survivor shares story with Monaco

Written by: Stephanie Horsman

A rare survivor of the nuclear blast that effectively ended World War II in the Pacific has spoken to a group of mesmerised students and staff members at Lycée Albert I. Organised by the Internationa...

October 23, 2019 | Local News

October is breast cancer awareness month

Written by: Stephanie Horsman

October has come to be known as ‘Pink October’ and many Monegasque organisations, as well as the government, are supporting the cause. Roughly two million women were diagnosed with breast cancer l...

October 22, 2019 | Local News

Monaco Embassies in USA and Canada meet in Seattle

Written by: Stephanie Horsman

A joint meeting was held last week between the Monegasque Ambassador to the US and Honorary Consuls from nine major North American cities to discuss collaborative efforts for the next calendar year. C...

October 22, 2019 | Local News

Tribute to Princess Grace

Written by: Cassandra Tanti

The Princess Grace Foundation-USA will be paying tribute to their namesake, Princess Grace of Monaco, during a special fundraising gala this November. The celebration will mark the 90th anniversary o...

October 22, 2019 | Local News

Monaco at Committee on World Food Security summit

Written by: Stephanie Horsman

The Committee on World Food Security, the foremost intergovernmental platform to ensure food security and good nutrition for all, met last week in Rome with a Monaco delegation in attendance. The meet...

October 19, 2019 | Local News

Anish Kapoor wins Futurum Award

Written by: Stephanie Horsman

Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor has been honoured with the Futurum Association’s Futurum Award for his work Sky Mirror, which sits majestically in Casino Square. The Fairmont’s Gold Hall I...

October 19, 2019 | Local News

New tech lab to fast track digital transition of schools

Written by: Cassandra Tanti

The government is equipping teachers with the knowledge and tools they need to shape a generation of digital savvy students with the launch of a new tech laboratory. ‘EduLab Monaco’ was inaugurate...

October 19, 2019 | Local News

Record achievements at MYS 2019

Written by: Cassandra Tanti

This year’s Monaco Yacht Show not only featured the most impressive fleet of superyachts in its history worth a jaw-dropping €6 billion, it also attracted a record number of exhibitors. Held from ...

October 19, 2019 | Business & Finance

Monaco City Council hosts 2019 Senior Games

Written by: Stephanie Horsman

The 3rd edition of the Senior Games was held last week showing that competitive spirit is alive and well amongst the Principality’s young at heart. Put on by the Monaco City Council Department of Se...

October 17, 2019 | Local News

Albanian President visits Monaco

Written by: Stephanie Horsman

The President of the Republic of Albania and the Albanian royal couple have paid an official one-day visit to the Principality of Monaco, on the invitation of HSH Prince Albert II. President Ilir Meta...

October 17, 2019 | Local News

Sportel Awards celebrate 30 years

Written by: Stephanie Horsman

Sportel, an organisation originally created to help bring together the worlds of media and sport, is celebrating its 30th year with four days of events at the Grimaldi Forum, some of which are open to...

October 17, 2019 | Local News

Prince Pierre Foundation awards Principality Prize 2019

Written by: Stephanie Horsman

Each year, The Prince Pierre Foundation and the Monaco Philosophical Meetings scour the globe looking for an author to honour for their philosophical work or works. The person must have at least one s...

October 17, 2019 | Local News

UPAW raises €25k to protect chimps in Uganda

Written by: Stephanie Horsman

Urban Painting Around the World (UPAW) saw its third edition in June and raised €25,000 from its art auctions. Last week, that money was officially donated to the Prince Albert II Foundation with th...

October 9, 2019 | Local News

Interview: Geoffrey Kent, founder of Abercrombie & Kent, on how it all began

Written by: Cassandra Tanti

In the first of his new regular Monaco Life columns, Geoffrey Kent – ex-British Army officer, former champion polo player, Monaco resident and founder and co-chairman of renowned luxury travel compa...

October 8, 2019 | Local News

Air Canada boosts service to Nice

Written by: Stephanie Horsman

Air Canada has announced it will be doubling the number of seats currently available on it’s Nice-Montreal route. The airline is replacing the Air Canada Rouge planes with Air Canada Airbus, which w...

October 6, 2019 | Local News

Monaco Life speaks to Jodie Foster and Pamela Green

Written by: Cassandra Tanti

American actress, director and producer Jodie Foster says women should be added to history books to reflect the truth behind their roles in discovering, creating and shaping the world as we know it to...

October 2, 2019 | Local News

Paris Fashion Week with Alessandra Vicedomini

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Fashion Designer Alessandra Vicedomini is Monaco Life’s fashion contributor, keeping readers up to date on all things couture....

September 28, 2019 | Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Monaco lays out new eco-friendly construction plans

Written by: Stephanie Horsman

Over 200 representatives from Monaco’s construction industry and town planning professionals have come together to put forward it’s new plan to approach sustainable growth in the Principality. Gov...

September 26, 2019 | Business & Finance

SheCanHeCan launches ‘The Equality Pledge’

Written by: Stephanie Horsman

Monaco-based association SheCanHeCan has unveiled its latest campaign ‘The Equality Pledge’ in the fight for gender equality at a special exclusive cocktail event held at Club Thirty-Nine. More th...

September 25, 2019 | Local News

Foreign residents reminded to exchange driver’s licenses

Written by: Stephanie Horsman

New residents of the Principality have one year to change over old driving licenses to local ones. If they fail do to so, their licenses will be considered invalid and they lose all legal rights to dr...

September 24, 2019 | Local News

Monaco’s largest solar power station unveiled on top of Grimaldi Forum

Written by: Cassandra Tanti

A giant solar power station has been inaugurated on the roof of Monaco’s Grimaldi Forum, marking a significant milestone in the Principality’s energy transition. Eventually, electricity generated ...

September 18, 2019 | Business & Finance

Top 5 boat launches at the MYS

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The Monaco Yacht Show is renowned for launching the world’s finest super yachts, but this year’s show is set to unveil some of the biggest, most exciting superyachts yet....

September 18, 2019 | Local News

A day in New York for the Caribbean and the Oceans

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To celebrate the United Nations Climate Action Summit 2019, The Monaco Better World Forum is hosting on Sunday September 22nd in New York City a full day of conference, high level meetings, the screen...

July 17, 2019 | Local News

UN hosts ‘Monaco and the Ocean’ exhibition

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In honour of the anniversary of Prince Albert II’s accession to the thrown, the UN is hosting an exhibition showcasing Monaco’s commitment to the environment....

July 17, 2019 | Local News

Don’t miss the Car Deck at the MYS

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Each year since 2016, automakers and niche brands of customised cars and motorbikes have been gathering at the Car Deck of the Monaco Yacht Show....

July 16, 2019 | Local News

New diplomatic ties with Cambodia

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The Principality of Monaco and the Kingdom of Cambodia have officially established diplomatic relations through the signing of a Joint Communiqué....

July 9, 2019 | Local News

MarineMax acquires Fraser

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US broker MarineMax has acquired Fraser Yachts from the Italian-based Azimut/Benetti Group, boosting Fraser’s position in the North American market. ...

July 5, 2019 | Business & Finance

MEB journeys to Australia

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A Monaco Economic Board (MEB) delegation has headed to Sydney and Melbourne on a promotion and reconnaissance mission ....

July 4, 2019 | Business & Finance

Francophone Secretary General in Monaco

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Prince Albert has welcomed the newly elected Secretary General of International Organisation of Francophones (OIF), Louise Mushikiwabo....

July 3, 2019 | Business & Finance

Young entrepreneurs in Monaco

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We spoke to young entrepreneurs about their experience living Monaco’s values and growing companies in a place that supports their vision....

July 2, 2019 | Business & Finance

Fashion the hot topic at Business Time

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The next Business Time event, organised by the Junior Chamber of Economy of Monaco (JCEM), will be held this Thursday 4th July on the theme: ‘Fashion in Monaco, a symbol of prestige and elegance’...

July 1, 2019 | Business & Finance

Shoppers rejoice at Sunday trading announcement

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Sunday trading will now be available in Monaco throughout the busiest months of the year, bringing the Principality in line with France and Italy. ...

June 30, 2019 | Business & Finance

Monte Carlo inaugurates new conference centre

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A luxurious new conference centre located in the One Monte Carlo complex is now open for business. ...

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