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Monaco joins Convention on bees

As part of the partnership with the Parco Europeo Alpi Marittime and the Mercantour National Park, the Government of Monaco is joining up to the new Convention signed on August 3: “Bees of the...

Traffic disrupted by fire report and broken-down car

Monaco firefighters were called out early on Wednesday evening after reports of a burning smell at the Hotel Métropole. Traffic on avenue des Spelugues was held up for some time as several...

French court rules ‘no parking’ for owners

One of the highest courts in France, the Court of Cassation, has ruled that it is forbidden to park in front of your own garage. A motorist whose vehicle was parked in front of the entrance to his...

Strong wind warning next few days, caution in the water

The prefecture of the neighbouring Alpes-Maritimes has warned of very strong winds along the coast on Thursday and Friday, August 10 and 11. The prefecture has advised against nautical activities...

Environmental concerns to the fore

The sea reclamation project at Portier continues in its early stages with further moves to protect the environment and the local habitat. While the first transportation and transplanting of protected...

Holidaymaker arrested on attempted murder charge

The 29-year-old man on holiday in Monaco has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident one year ago in Montpelier, according to Midi Libre. The main suspect in the case, who was involved...