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Monaco joins UN World Wildlife Day

Forests is the theme of this year’s World Wildlife Day on Wednesday and everyone is encouraged to do their bit by sharing information about forest preservation through social networks.

France approves AstraZeneca vaccine for over 65s

The French government is inviting people aged over 65 with pre-existing conditions to now get AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine, revising its stance on the issue.

Sarkozy convicted for trying to offer Monaco bribe

French ex-President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to three years in jail, two suspended, for trying to bribe a magistrate by offering him a prestigious job in Monaco.

300 turned away at border

Hundreds of people were prevented from entering the Principality at the weekend as authorities enforced the Alpes-Maritimes partial lockdown and Monaco’s own strict entry rules.

“Scariest moment ever” for Venturi’s Moratora

Monaco's Venturi Formula E team was kept out of qualifying in Saudi Arabia on Saturday after Edoardo Mortara crashed heavily at the end of practice.

Owners of two or more cars targeted in price hike

The government is cracking down on car owners who leave their cars parked in public lots for extended periods without moving them by hiking rates up by €60 a month.