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Monaco Art Week 2026: from rare masterpieces to bold contemporary visions
Rare Old Masters, Dutch glass-dome portraits of Marilyn Monroe, world-record-breaking painters and a Surrealist rejected by his own movement — this is Monaco Art Week 2026.
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Restaurant closures amid police blitz
A major control by authorities in Monaco has found that a third of the cafés and restaurants were in breach of strict health controls, while four were shut down for repeated offences.
Tax free tests/vaccines
As part of the fight against Covid-19, Monaco will apply a 0% VAT charge on screening tests and vaccines until the end of 2022. It will also be backdated to mid-October.
CSM scientist wins environmental prize
Dr Nathalie Hilmi, environmental economist from the Scientific Centre of Monaco, has co-won the 2020 North-South Prize of the Council of Europe.
Charlotte Casiraghi lands dream partnership
Charlotte Casiraghi has been named Chanel’s Ambassador in a move that formalises her relationship with a brand she has had links to since she was a teen.
Helping storm Alex victims
The Municipal Council has been busy handing out all of the donations collected in the Principality for the victims of October’s storm Alex, as well as its own significant contributions.
Enfants de Frankie
Enfants de Frankie has still managed to deliver some much needed Christmas cheer, despite having to cancel most of its December events.
