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Smakelijk’s new Sunday brunch brings a fun, family-friendly Belgian buffet to Monaco
Fresh oysters, warm Belgian waffles, crispy croquettes, and a decadent chocolate fountain… the new Sunday brunch experience at Smakelijk is unlike anything else on offer in Monaco.
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Sir Roger on the side of the tiger
One of Monaco’s most eminent residents, Sir Roger Moore, has taken up arms against the use of animals in circus acts. In a letter to British Prime Minister Theresa May, the former Bond actor urged...
Highest honour for SBM chef
Marcel Ravin, the Michelin-starred chef of SBM’s Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, has been promoted to the rank of Knight of the Legion of Honour (Overseas). “I am very moved and touched...
Paris combats vehicle pollution while service stations decline
Pollution from private cars is a major problem in all of France’s major cities, including Nice, where there are frequent ozone alerts. A number of towns are taking action. The mayor of Paris, Anne...
Prince and Princess revisit Ireland
HSH Prince Albert and Princess Charlene last week enjoyed a short and very informal break in Ireland. With a small group of close friends, the royal couple visited Brú na Bóinne, an outstanding...
Plastic bag restrictions continue in Monaco
Since mid-2016, disposable plastic bags have been prohibited in the Principality. On January 1, 2017, this ban was extended to all plastic bags intended for packing goods in shops, including...
Fresh warnings on deadly flu outbreak
This year’s strain of flu is particularly dangerous for the very elderly, according to health professionals in France. In one case, 13 residents of an old people’s home in Lyon have died from the...
