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Christophe Mirmand takes office as Monaco’s new Minister of State
At 63, the French senior civil servant brings decades of high-level administrative experience to the Principality’s top executive post.
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Prince Albert makes tech-focussed visit to Singapore en route to COP28
Before joining world leaders in Dubai for COP28, Prince Albert made a fleeting visit to Singapore on Thursday, where he met with leaders of start-ups specialising in bio-technologies and...
Paternity leave extended for fathers working in Monaco’s private sector
New fathers working in the private sector in Monaco can now enjoy the same period of paternity leave as their contemporaries in the public sector following a unanimous vote in favour of the move by...
Prince’s guard attacked in Palace Square
A 49-year-old man was arrested after launching an unprovoked attack on a Palace guard on Wednesday night.
Climate ambitions and oil realities on the table as COP28 begins
Against a backdrop of environmental urgency and economic complexities, COP28 has begun in Dubai, marking a significant moment for global climate discussions in one of the world's leading oil states.
France will soon ban smoking on all beaches, parks, forests and near schools
France has pledged to raise the first “tobacco-free generation” by 2032 with an ambitious national anti-smoking plan that will see the habit banned in thousands of public spaces, including on...
Southern France confirmed as sole candidate for 2030 Winter Olympics
In a happy yet surprising turn of events, the International Olympic Committee has announced that it is entering into “targeted” negotiations with France after its PACA-Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes bid...
