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Wildfire edges closer to Marseille, prompting airport closure
A rapidly spreading wildfire reached the outskirts of Marseille on Tuesday 8th July, forcing Marseille Provence airport—France’s fourth‑busiest—to close and residents to shelter indoors.
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Prince honours Sting at red carpet gala
Hollywood stars have gathered in Monaco to support Prince Albert and the Monte-Carlo Gala for Planetary Health, while rock legend Sting was honoured for his environmental activism.
Covid-positive woman dies of other causes in Monaco
An elderly woman suffering from comorbidities including Covid-19 has died in hospital in Monaco.
Tourism in Monaco “less gloomy” than predicted
The summer tourist season was better than expected thanks to the loyalty of French, Swiss and Italian visitors, according to the latest figures by the Tourism and Congress Department.
Inside Monaco's major development sites
Minister of State Pierre Dartout has toured the main construction sites of the Principality, taking stock of the major developments that are currently under way.
Nice and Marseille hit with new restrictions
French Health Minister Olivier Véran has announced plans to step up the fight against a second wave of Covid, placing new temporary restrictions on Nice and Marseille.
New report maps substance usage among Monaco’s teens
Alcohol, tobacco and cannabis use among high school students in Monaco continues its downward trend, while the use of e-cigarettes has shot up.
