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Philippe Mettoux withdraws from Monaco’s top government role, interim minister to remain in office
Philippe Mettoux, the French legal expert appointed earlier this month as Monaco’s next Minister of State, has withdrawn his candidacy before taking office, the Prince’s Palace announced Thursday.
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Train strike Sunday disrupted further by rock on tracks in Beaulieu
At 1:15 pm on Sunday, March 11, the Cannes-Ventimiglia train service has been severely disrupted with fallen rocks on the track between Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Monaco. Busses have alternatively been...
Help clean up the beach Sunday
The Animal Fund (TAF) is holding a 2-hour clean-up day on Sunday, March 11, on Menton Beach. All environmentally-conscious volunteers are welcome to take part, the organisers say. A fun and active...
Princess speaks of family solidarity after loss of her mother
Princess Stephanie has spoken of the family’s heartbreak after the death of her mother, Princess Grace, in September 1982. The Princess has made her comments in a book entitled “Albert II of...
Tony Blair presents Prince Albert with Medal of Tolerance
The European Council on Tolerance and Reconciliation (ECTR) awarded its 2018 European Medal of Tolerance to Prince Albert on Tuesday, March 6, for his commitment to truth, tolerance and historical...
Young photographer takes International Women’s Day by storm
March 8 marks International Women’s Day – an annual event with more pertinence than ever. In the wake of the ongoing media storm surrounding #MeToo, one young artist has created a unique platform...
National Council celebrates Women’s Day with firm commitments
The National Council marked International Women’s Day on Thursday, March 8, as it has done every year since 2004. This year, Brigitte Boccone-Pagès, the first female Vice-President of the National...
