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Travellers to UK from France and Monaco will need ETA from 2026
The UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, launched in phases since 2023, will become mandatory for visitors from 85 visa-exempt countries including EU member states such as France, as well as Monaco.
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Monaco hospital director to retire with ‘job well done’
On Wednesday, January 17, in the presence of Prince Albert, Patrick Bini, Director of the Princess Grace Hospital, presented his New Year wishes to all professionals at the hospital. Among many...
Fugitive Russian banker detained in Monaco on Moscow’s request
Monaco authorities have detained the former Chairman of the Board of a Russian bank on an Interpol warrant, according to Tass, the official Russian news agency. Vladimir Gudkov is suspected of being...
‘One birth – One tree’ now ten years old
Every year the Monaco Town Council joins forces with La Turbie in a programme to plant one tree for each child born in Monaco over the previous year. This year’s informal planting ceremony will...
Build up to circus festival includes Prince Albert’s friendly football match
Two exhibitions will precede the annual Circus Festival later this month. At the Marriott Riviera Hotel, “Croqu’en cirque”, organised by the Monegasque Association for the Friends of...
Foundation’s villa leads the way in energy savings as National Pact to be revealed Friday
Villa Girasole, headquarters of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, has reduced its power consumption dramatically over the last 12 years. Between 2005 and 2017, the building’ power...
Odeon Tower corruption prosecutor wants one more chance
The long-running “clean hands” corruption case has taken a new turn as the public prosecutor who appealed the first instance judgment on January 25, 2017, has requested the partial invalidation...
