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"It was like looking for a needle in a haystack"

Boris Herrmann, captain of the Seaexplorer-Yacht Club de Monaco, aided in the rescue effort to find fellow sailor Kevin Escoffier after he was forced to abandon ship.

The story behind the closure of the Hôtel Métropole

The Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo has closed its gilded doors. But the luxurious hideaway has not fallen because of Covid. In fact, it will awaken even more spectacular than before.

Business College formed to prevent plastic pollution

BeMed officially launched its Business College on Monday, supporting companies of all sectors and sizes in implementing concrete solutions to reduce plastic pollution.

Petition gains momentum

The Mayor of Nice is amongst thousands of petitioners calling for the French government to reopen ski stations this Christmas.

New Environment Council kicks into action

A range of new regulations have been put towards the Environment Council in Monaco, including more government subsidies to reduce energy consumption in the Principality.

Lewis Hamilton contracts coronavirus

Seven-time Formula One world champion and Monaco resident Lewis Hamilton will miss this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix after testing positive for Covid-19.