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Prince Albert II made honorary corporal of the French Foreign Legion
Prince Albert II was made honorary corporal of the French Foreign Legion at a Camerone commemoration in Aubagne, honouring ties between Monaco and the Legion dating back to Prince Louis II.
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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.
Monaco holds its breath for Boris
Boris Herrmann, skipper of the Seaexplorer-Yacht Club de Monaco, is heading into the final day of the Vendée Globe in second place and it’s going to be a thrilling race to the finish line.
New underground tunnel project well underway
A pedestrian tunnel that will link Fontvieille to the top of Boulevard du Jardin Exotique is well on its way to completion with the use of ingenious engineering and brute force.
Instagram campaign to replace Pink Ribbon event
This year's Pink Ribbon Monaco walk has been cancelled due to Covid, but organisers are asking that people still get the word out about breast cancer awareness in a fun and safe way.
February festival cancellations
Covid’s latest victims are two beloved local winter events, the Menton Citrus Festival and the Nice Carnival, but organisers are already making plans for big returns in 2022.
600 vaccines a day possible at new site
Prince Albert has inaugurated Monaco’s new Covid vaccination centre in the Grimaldi Forum, telling reporters that it is "too early to tell" if he will order another lockdown.
