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Southern France ravaged by fast-moving wildfire near Spanish frontier
A fierce wildfire in the south of France, close to the Spanish border, has become the most devastating blaze of the summer, burning through 13,000 hectares in less than 24 hours, killing one woman and injuring at least nine others.
Read moreEnness sees increased demand for ski chalet finance
It’s no secret that the ski industry on Europe has been under threat for some time. The most recent data available, from 2015, showed single-day skier visits down 2.5 percent in France and 5.2...
Prince Albert at unveiling of first plaque of the Grimaldi Historic Sites of Monaco
The association Grimaldi Historic Sites of Monaco was inaugurated on Thursday, January 18, in Menton, with the unveiling of the first in a series of plaques commemorating strong associations with...
Monaco Economic Board to hold working breakfast on Russia
The Monaco Economic Board (MEB), which held a three-day economic mission to Moscow on October 4, is hosting a working breakfast on Friday, February 9, on the topic of doing business in Russia. The...
Monaco hospital director to retire with ‘job well done’
On Wednesday, January 17, in the presence of Prince Albert, Patrick Bini, Director of the Princess Grace Hospital, presented his New Year wishes to all professionals at the hospital. Among many...
Fugitive Russian banker detained in Monaco on Moscow’s request
Monaco authorities have detained the former Chairman of the Board of a Russian bank on an Interpol warrant, according to Tass, the official Russian news agency. Vladimir Gudkov is suspected of being...
‘One birth – One tree’ now ten years old
Every year the Monaco Town Council joins forces with La Turbie in a programme to plant one tree for each child born in Monaco over the previous year. This year’s informal planting ceremony will...