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Southern France ravaged by fast-moving wildfire near Spanish frontier
A fierce wildfire in the south of France, close to the Spanish border, has become the most devastating blaze of the summer, burning through 13,000 hectares in less than 24 hours, killing one woman and injuring at least nine others.
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Local doctors call for compulsory vaccination amid fifth wave
A group of doctors in Monaco and the Alpes Maritimes has signed a petition calling on the French government to mandate Covid vaccinations for everyone over the age of 18.

Laurent Anselmi appointed chief of staff in cabinet shakeup
Monaco’s Minister of External Relations and Cooperation Laurent Anselmi has been selected as Prince Albert’s new chief of staff as part of a total overhaul of his inner cabinet.

Analysis: ASM’s high-press and the Ben Yedder conundrum
ASM’s eight game unbeaten run came to an end at the hands of PSG, a run which can be largely attributed to Monaco’s effective high-press. Did Sunday’s loss expose weaknesses within this system?

Hope for coral reefs
The effects of climate change on marine environments can be seen across the world, and nowhere is this more apparent than our coral reefs which are one of the most threatened ecosystems on Earth.

Coral reef fund directs $10 million to Phillipines
The Global Fund for Coral Reefs, co-founded by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, has just approved the allocation of over US $10 million for coral reef conservation.

New French health pass rule from 15th December
From this Thursday, people aged 65 and over in France will need a third dose of the Covid jab in order to retain their health pass. Here are the details on the next phase of the Covid health crisis.