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Monaco’s hot air balloon team sets sight on Alpine tour and Channel crossing
The Monaco Ballooning Team has announced an ambitious programme for 2026, including participation in a record-breaking attempt to cross the English Channel with 200 balloons.
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Harassment law fails to specify infringements
France has enacted legislation approved earlier this year that will enable significant fines where sexual harassment is committed in the streets.
Traffic experiment on Casino Square causes concern
The professionals who work in Casino Square have voiced their frustration with the experimental re-routing of local traffic.
Madonna throws weight behind Ocean Gala
Madonna will be one of the event chairs at the Monte Carlo Gala for the Global Ocean, an event to be presided over by HSH Prince Albert.
Drivers’ strike hits Monaco bus service
The strike by a number of Monaco bus drivers is now three weeks old, with no sign of a resumption of normal service.
Monaco’s footballers celebrate great start to season
AS Monaco had a very encouraging start to the Ligue 1 season with a 3-1 victory away against Nantes on Saturday, August 11.
French government takes plastic recycling step further
The French government, aiming for a 100% goal for recycled plastics by 2025, wants to encourage consumers to favour products made from recycled materials.
