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Monaco’s population tops 38,000 as British residents cement fourth place in nationality rankings
Monaco’s population has reached 38,857, with British residents ranking fourth by nationality at 7.9% of the total — and accounting for nearly one in five new adult arrivals since 2023, according to IMSEE’s 2025 census data.
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How does Monaco’s pension system compare to France?
With the backlash over France’s pension reforms making headlines, we took a closer look at Monaco's pension scheme and found a system that is generous and rewards those who want to work past the...
Save the date: Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo dances through to summer
From appearances by Prima Ballerina Olga Smirnova to a series of international tours and the L’Été Danse! festival featuring the best of Monaco’s cultural institutions, the coming months offer...
3,000 security jobs at the Paris Olympics up for grabs
As we inch closer to the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics, organisers are on the hunt for 3,000 student candidates to fill security positions, with perks like paid training being part of the deal....
2022 weather review: extreme heat and drought are the new norm for Monaco
The year 2022 was marked by successive heat waves, record temperatures and 30% less rainfall, according to a new IMSEE report, sparking fears of a dangerous transition into unchartered territory.
Podcast: This Week in Monaco 16th February
The Monaco Life journalists behind the headlines this week talk Carnival fever, Monaco hits historically high temps, Nice lands UN Ocean Conference, parents get screen time guidance, new vintage bar...
Winter air pollution peak: what is the impact and how long will it last?
If you or your kids are coughing more than usual at the moment, it could be due to the heavy winter pollution that is blanketing the region. We explain.
