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Polar activist and evolutionary biologist among the winners of 2023 Oceanographic Awards

The Oceanographic Awards, led by Prince Albert II and presented by the Oceanographic Institute and the Prince Albert I Foundation, are a celebration of the finest minds in ocean research and...

On stage this Christmas: all the dates and shows you need to know about

From The Phantom of the Opera to a stage interpretation of Dreamworks’ Madagascar, there are cultural treats aplenty for theatre fans in Monaco this festive season. 

Malagasy Gospel Choir stops in Monaco during European tour

Monaco was thrilled to host the Malagasy Gospel Choir, a singing group made up of young Malagasy people from disadvantaged backgrounds, who were in turn thrilled to take part in a number of...

Municipal Council gives green light to new 23-storey high-rise in Monte-Carlo

Two villas on Avenue de la Costa could be demolished as part of a new €150 million development that's received initial approval by the Municipal Council. Here’s what we know about the plans so...

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Visa and residency rules relaxed for investors in reciprocal France-US agreement

France and the US have formalised a special mutual agreement akin to the French ‘talent passport’ that will allow investors from each nation easier access to visas and residency permits.

Princess Charlene joins kids for Drowning Awareness Day

More than 300 students in Monaco took part in a Drowning Awareness Day on Wednesday in the presence of Princess Charlene of Monaco.