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UN Plastics Treaty talks in Geneva stall as countries reject draft
Hopes for a landmark UN treaty to end plastic pollution have stalled in Geneva, with negotiations extended by a day after delegates failed to agree on a draft text.
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Banque Havilland Monaco pursues sale to private bank amid ECB regulatory action
The Monaco branch of Banque Havilland has entered into acquisition negotiations with an unnamed private bank in the Principality, amid reports the European Central Bank is set to revoke the operating...
E1 Monaco: Team Brady back on top
Team Brady has clinched victory at E1 Monaco 2024 and reclaimed the top spot in the E1 World Championship standings after an exciting weekend of electric powerboat racing in the waters off Port...
EU Entry/Exit System expected to be operational by November 2024
The EU’s new Entry/Exit System is due to launch in November 2024, while ETIAS is expected to be operational during the first half of 2025.
From Calvi to Monaco: Endurance athlete Noam Yaron’s swim for change
Ahead of his attempt to swim the 180 kilometres from Calvi to the Principality in record time, Monaco Life’s Niki Borisova met with Swiss endurance swimmer Noam Yaron to learn about the motivations...
France launches streamlined digital visa system
France’s online visa application system is now fully deployed and ready to handle the three million visa applications made to the nation each year, according to government officials.
Staying safe in the extreme heat: health advisory for Monaco residents
The current heatwave sweeping through the Principality brings with it serious health risks, including heat stroke and dehydration, affecting people of all ages and activity levels.
