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Princess Alexandra of Hanover announces engagement to Ben-Sylvester Strautmann
Monaco’s Princely Family is celebrating: Princess Alexandra of Hanover has announced her engagement to long-time partner Ben-Sylvester Strautmann.
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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.
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.
