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Uber set to offer Monaco helicopter rides after Joby’s Blade acquisition
Joby plans to bring Blade’s air services to the Uber app in 2026, following its August takeover, potentially reshaping Monaco’s sky routes with an electric, on-demand future.
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Subdued Saint Devote celebrations
Prince Albert, Princess Charlene and their twins have celebrated Saint Devote, Monaco’s patron saint, amid strict health measures that prohibited the usual crowds from attending.
Rare defeat for Roca Team
AS Monaco Basketball suffered a disappointing 72 to 79 loss on Wednesday night against Spain’s Joventut Badalone in the Euro Cup 7 Top 16 playoffs.
Top-tier property market remains strong
New research has shown that the French Riviera and Monaco rank highest for the most expensive properties, confirming it as the most prestigious property pocket in the world.
EU fossil fuel phase out reaches new high
It’s official. Renewables have overtaken fossil fuels as the European Union’s main source of electricity as new projects came online in 2020 and coal-power shrank.
Experts say deaths not directly linked to vaccine
French health agencies say that data on the safety of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is “reassuring” and the deaths of nine elderly patients is likely a case of poor timing.
Curfew to remain amid Covid resurgence
Monaco’s current restrictions have been extended for another three weeks, including a 7pm curfew and the closure of restaurants in the evening.
