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Monaco’s hot air balloon team sets sight on Alpine tour and Channel crossing
The Monaco Ballooning Team has announced an ambitious programme for 2026, including participation in a record-breaking attempt to cross the English Channel with 200 balloons.
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Forest fires: 30 hectares scorched in one weekend on the Riviera
The pressure was on this weekend for firefighters in Nice and the hinterland of Tende and Saint Auban, who battled multiple fires fed by dry vegetation and high winds.
Restaurants to remain open as Larvotto beach closes to swimmers for a week
Larvotto beach will be closed to swimmers for a week this April as preparatory works are done for the busy summer season ahead, however all the restaurants and commerce will remain open for business.
Impending invasion: “Lionfish will be swimming in front of the Oceanographic Museum, not just in its tanks”
As Enrico Toja explains to Monaco Life, there is a mission to take the lionfish - the fastest growing invasion ever reported in the Mediterranean - out of the sea and on to the plate in Monaco.
Carrefour’s recycling scheme offers cash back for unusual items
Carrefour supermarket has launched an ingenious scheme that allows customers to drop off items not usually recycled in exchange for vouchers up to €15.
Boxing: Hugo Micallef remains undefeated after sixth victory
The "Fresh Prince of Monaco", Hugo Micallef, remains unbeaten in professional boxing after a win against Italian Alessandro Fersula in Germany on Saturday.
Video: From Monaco to the Moon, Venturi FLEX Rover joins SpaceX mission
A new page will be written in the history of Monaco in 2026 when the Venturi FLEX Rover departs Earth on a SpaceX expedition to the Moon.
