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What’s behind Monaco’s record-breaking resale boom and property trends in 2025?
Which districts broke records, which buildings drove the boom — and what does it all mean for Monaco’s property market?
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More motorbike deaths
The number of scooter and motorbike accidents in the neighbouring Alpes-Maritimes continues to increase. According to the prefecture in Nice, the number of fatalities rose from 24 in 2015 to 31 in...
Sir Roger on the side of the tiger
One of Monaco’s most eminent residents, Sir Roger Moore, has taken up arms against the use of animals in circus acts. In a letter to British Prime Minister Theresa May, the former Bond actor urged...
Highest honour for SBM chef
Marcel Ravin, the Michelin-starred chef of SBM’s Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, has been promoted to the rank of Knight of the Legion of Honour (Overseas). “I am very moved and touched...
Paris combats vehicle pollution while service stations decline
Pollution from private cars is a major problem in all of France’s major cities, including Nice, where there are frequent ozone alerts. A number of towns are taking action. The mayor of Paris, Anne...
Prince and Princess revisit Ireland
HSH Prince Albert and Princess Charlene last week enjoyed a short and very informal break in Ireland. With a small group of close friends, the royal couple visited Brú na Bóinne, an outstanding...
Plastic bag restrictions continue in Monaco
Since mid-2016, disposable plastic bags have been prohibited in the Principality. On January 1, 2017, this ban was extended to all plastic bags intended for packing goods in shops, including...
