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Cruise ship arrivals and passenger numbers surged in Monaco in 2025
Cruise ship activity in Monaco increased markedly in 2025, with 99 vessels calling at the principality in Q3 – up 17.9% year-on-year – whilst passenger numbers surged 29.1% to 70,292 despite efforts to control cruise tourism.
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Elite police sent to Marseille amid deadly gang war that’s being played out on social media
The French government is deploying an elite police unit to Marseille to tackle a deadly drugs-related crimewave that has already seen a dozen people killed since mid-July.
Football: Wilfried Singo joins AS Monaco from Serie A side Torino
AS Monaco have confirmed the signing of Wilfried Singo. The Ivory Coast international joins from FC Torino and has put pen to paper on a five-year deal.
Monaco Smart and Sustainable Marina to return for third edition
Building upon the success of the past two editions, the Monaco Smart and Sustainable Marina Rendezvous will return for a third edition in September, bringing together the major players in the...
Intense heatwave to bake the Mediterranean in coming days
Weather alerts have been activated in the south of France as a heatwave begins to take hold in the Mediterranean. Locally, daytime temperatures will climb above the 30ºC mark, with little relief at...
Shanghai Ranking recognises 27 French universities on its prestigious list
The Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities for excellence in science and research has published its 2023 list, and 27 French establishments have placed well.
Archaeological activities at the Musée d’Anthropologie Préhistorique this August
Monaco’s Musée d’Anthropologie Préhistorique is always worth a look in, but there are a few family-friendly activities this August that history and astronomy sleuths really shouldn’t miss!
