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Monaco’s popular winter ice skating rink not returning to Stade Nautique

The Skating Club of Monaco is considering its future after revealing that the ice-rink on Port Hercule will not be reinstalled for a second year running. 

Nationwide strike action called for Friday 13th

Schools are just one of many sectors in France joining forces in a mass protest planned for Friday 13thOctober, triggered by discontent over a range of issues including wages, gender equality, and...

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SBM steps in to help drought-stricken Domaine d’Agerbol farm in Roquebrune Cap Martin 

For over a decade, the Domaine d’Agerbol has been growing the organic fruit and vegetables that fill the menus of Monaco’s most celebrated restaurants, but the ongoing drought is threatening its...

Elevate 2023: Space, sustainability, and a historic space journey

The Elevate conference is back with its second edition, featuring renowned astronaut Ron Garan's return. Simultaneously, Monaco's own Namira Salim, with roots from Pakistan, speaks of her aspiring...

YouTube video: watch Namira Salim’s historic spaceflight onboard Virgin Galactic

History was made on Friday 6th October 2023, when Monaco resident and Pakistan native Namira Salim became the first person to represent either nation on a journey into space.

‘This Is It’: a futuristic marvel debuts at the MYS 2023

A spectacular newcomer was welcomed at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show. ‘This Is It’, a futuristic 43.5-meter catamaran, born from the vision of owner Tasos Papanastasiou, was one of the main...