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Photos: Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco named godparents of new Île Saint-Honorat bell
Over the weekend, Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene were invited to Île Saint-Honorat to attend the blessing of two new bells that will be installed in the Saint-Croix Chapel. The occasion held personal significance for the Princely couple, as they will now serve as the godparents of the larger bell, which has been named Marie Augustin in honour of Augustin Grimaldi.
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Monaco's Strategic Council for Attractiveness holds annual meeting
The Strategic Council for Attractiveness (CSA) held its annual plenary meeting at the Oceanographic Museum on Friday, allowing plenty of room for a substantial audience. Minister of State Serge...
WHO recognises Monaco's contribution
During the third meeting of European Small States organised by the World Health Organisation and the Government of Monaco, Ms. Zsuzanna Jakab, Director of WHO Europe, announced that the organisation...
Six month jail time for local criminal
Another criminal court case has been held in Monaco with the defendant absent from the dock. A 22 year-old Tunisian national, described as a restaurateur living in France, stood accused of having...
Calais refugee camp closure creates chaos
Migrants and anarchists clashed with police over the weekend ahead of the closure of the so-called Jungle refugee camp outside Calais planned for Monday. The estimated 7,000 residents will be...
Annual fair starts Friday, security checks at entrances
Security will be increased this year for the popular annual “Foire Attractions”, which opens October 21 at 7 pm and runs until Monaco’s National Day, November 19, in Port Hercules. Due to...
Major traffic impact as Testimonio II project starts
Preparatory work on the major Testimonio II development will start soon and involve major changes to traffic patterns at the eastern end of boulevard du Larvotto. A temporary bridge will be built...
