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Monaco makes the most of new Riviera to New York flight

by: Stephanie Horsman
11/05/2022

A much-delayed and highly anticipated direct route between Nice Côte d’Azur airport and Newark Airport has opened, and Monaco tourism delegates have been in the Big Apple to capitalise on the new link.

As the dark days of the pandemic start to fade into the rear-view mirror, new options for travel, long-delayed due to restrictions, are now re-emerging, presenting airline travellers with new opportunities.

America, for example, had been off-limits for Europeans for a seriously long stretch, and now, just in time for summer, those limits have been repealed. As such, United Airlines has opened a new route from Nice to New York’s Newark Airport, originally planned to launch back in 2020.

The flights run daily from now through to 6th September, leaving Nice at 12:10pm and arriving in New York at 3:45pm, local time. This super-convenient flight means travellers will be able to hit the city in time for happy hour without breaking a sweat.

The return is equally good, leaving New York at a civilised 7.55pm to arrive the next day in Nice at 10am.

This link “will not only bring Nice closer to New York” but also “connect Nice to more than 85 destinations on the American continent,” said Grégoire Dutoit, Commercial Director of United Airlines in France.

For now, the flight is only seasonal, but if it proves a success, there is every chance, Dutoit says, that it will become a permanent fixture on the flight schedule.

Monaco tourism delegates selling the merits of Monaco in New York to tourism professionals. Photo source: Government Communication Department

With the Nice airport a short distance from the Principality, and not one to miss an opportunity, Monaco’s Tourist and Convention Authority (DTC) headed to New York for a promotion operation on American soil.

The Monegasque delegation, which included Director of Tourism Guy Antognelli and the general managers of the Principality’s main hotels, met with travel agents and journalists specialising in tourism, to discuss topics such as the “spectacular recovery of luxury tourism in the North American market”, the government revealed in a press release.

Guy Antognelli was also involved in the inauguration of the new flight at the airport boarding gate, surrounded by the United Airlines crew.

United Airlines is now the third operator between the two cities. The same route is offered by Delta Airlines from New York JFK and La Compagnie flying to Newark on a 100% business flight.

 

Photo source: Nice Côte d’Azur Airport

 

 

The Monaco model in perfect working order

by: Luke Entwistle
11/05/2022

AS Monaco signed Mamadou Coulibaly to his first professional contract last Thursday. The ink on the midfielder’s contract had barely dried before rumours of Aurélien Tchouaméni’s expected departure reached fever-pitch.

The concurrent but contrasting stories provide a perfect snapshot of a healthy club culture, which prioritises youth development, yielding both on-field and off-field benefits.

According to Foot Mercato, Monaco fended off interest from some of Europe’s elite clubs, including Manchester City and Atletico Madrid, in order to sign 18-year-old Coulibaly to a contract running until 2025.

Speaking in a press release, sporting director Paul Mitchell said, “The development of young talent in our academy is a priority in our sporting project… I would like to congratulate Mamadou for the work he has already done. Of course, there is still a long way to go and it’s up to him to continue to work even harder in order to pass the next stages of his progression.”

Whilst first-team opportunities in the short-term may be limited, there is every chance that he could fill Tchouaméni’s role. The French midfielder has once again excelled this year, and as we approach the final gameweeks before the end of the season, rumours about his reportedly probable departure are only intensifying.

During last Wednesday’s press conference, when asked about staying at the Principality side in order to aid them in another European adventure, Tchouaméni replied, “Yeah, why not? The elimination last year stuck in my throat. Playing Champions League football with Monaco isn’t something that would displease me.”

The French international’s contract runs until 2024, with an option for a further year, but just hours after the above declaration, RMC were reporting that he is indeed set on departing this summer.

According to their report on Thursday, Chelsea, Liverpool and Real Madrid are the favourites to land the much-coveted Monégasque talisman, although PSG haven’t given up on the idea of bringing him to the Parc des Princes. If he is to leave, he won’t do so on the cheap; a fee in excess of €50 million has previously been touted for the midfielder, a figure that could yet rise further, especially if a bidding war ensues.

Tchouaméni’s two goals in Friday’s win over Lille may have also added a few million to an already hefty price tag. Should he leave, his departure would be an archetypal example of AS Monaco: a club that provides a clear pathway for young players to break-through, develop, and often, eventually, leave.

Now a fully-fledged French international, coveted by Europe’s elite, Coulibaly would do well to follow in Tchouaméni’s footsteps, and he is in the right place to do it.

 

 

Photo by AS Monaco

 

 

 

 

The great ‘Greek American Odyssey’

by: Cassandra Tanti
11/05/2022

Greece and America united for an evening of celebration at the Yacht Club of Monaco on Sunday, as the associations representing each country marked important anniversaries in the Principality.

In the presence of HSH Prince Albert II, as well as Ambassador of France to Monaco Laurent Stefanini, Minister of State Pierre Dartout and Petros Machas – Honorary Consul General of Greece in the Principality of Monaco, a joint Anniversary Gala took place on Sunday 8th May, in the prestigious setting of the Yacht Club de Monaco. It was hosted by the organising committees of both the Hellenic Community of Monaco as well as of the American Club of the Riviera, to celebrate their 70th and 60th respective anniversaries of their presence in the Principality.

Members and friends were invited to join in the jovial celebration, which featured a Greek folk dance group performing in traditional costume that had flown in exclusively for the gala.

From left to right: H.E. Ambassador of France to Monaco Laurent Stefanini, Minister of State Pierre Dartout, Sophia Vaharis Tsouvelekakis – President of the Hellenic Community of Monaco, H.S.H. Prince Albert II, Timothy Molyneux -President of the American Club of the Riviera, Petros Machas- Honorary Consul General of Greece in the Principality of Monaco.

In her speech, President of the Hellenic Community of Monaco Sophia Vaharis Tsouvelekakis shared the mission of the Hellenic Community as well as its role and activities in Monaco. Meanwhile, President of the American Club of the Riviera Timothy Molyneux talked about the importance of clubs and associations working together for the common good of the community.

Center: Sophia Vaharis Tsouvelekakis-President of the Hellenic Community of Monaco, H.S.H. Prince Albert II, Timothy Molyneux- President of the American Club of the Riviera, Elena Tsaldari- President of the Lyceum Club of Greek Women, with Folk Dancers from Greece

The Anniversary Gala celebration also included a fund-raising auction and, with the help of Safia el Malqui, the amount raised was €8,150, which is donated to the Cap-Optimist project to support the Monaco – Athens Crossing on Paddle boards, for the benefit of the Princess Charlene Foundation.

H.S.H. Prince Albert II surrounded by the ‘Greek American Odyssey’ team: Sophia Vaharis Tsouvelekakis- President of the Hellenic Community of Monaco and Timothy Molyneux- President of the American Club of the Riviera, together with Greek, Cypriot, American, Canadian members of both clubs.

 

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Rhythm key for Obradovic as French play-offs approach

by: Luke Entwistle
11/05/2022

After a difficult start against Nanterre, AS Monaco Basketball went on to dominate their opponents (84-66) at the Salle Gaston Médécin on Tuesday, as Sasa Obradovic’s men maintained their positive “rhythm”.

The win does little to the table. The Roca Team remain second behind Lyon-Villeurbanne and just ahead of Boulogne-Levallois. Only two matches of the regular season remain and Monaco are guaranteed a third-place or better finish.

More important than wins on the board at this moment in time is momentum and rhythm, as Obradovic stated post-match. “We still have two matches to keep the rhythm and keep on this positive spiral ahead of the play-offs.”

Key to keeping that run going, Obradovic admitted, is a “good attitude,” which can be difficult to maintain with so little on the line.

Tuesday’s opponents Nanterre were no push-overs. The visitors began efficiently to take a first-quarter lead, but a dominant second from the Roca Team took the game from their grasp. Limiting Nanterre to only eight points, the Roca Team also found their range in attack and an unreplied eight-point streak before the half-time buzzer meant Monaco went back to the dressing room with the game firmly in their control (41-33).

Monaco were never troubled in the second-half. Strong performances across the board kept the scoreboard constantly ticking for the Principality side as they eased their way to an 11th win in their last 12 Betclic Elite fixtures.

Post-match, Obradovic reflected on the side’s chances of topping the Betclic table, saying, “Regarding the chase for first place, we must firstly think about ourselves. It is difficult to imagine that ASVEL (Lyon-Villeurbanne) will lose first place, but it’s also difficult to imagine that we’ll lose second place. We must continue to fight.”

Monaco next travel to face Limoges on Saturday in the penultimate game of the regular season.

 

 

Photo source: AS Monaco Basketball

 

 

 

 

 

Human rights activist gifts Prince with autobiography

by: Cassandra Tanti
10/05/2022

Nobel Peace Prize winner and human rights activist Nadia Murad has been welcomed at the Palace by Prince Albert, where she shared her harrowing story of survival and mission to protect other women from rape as a weapon of war.

Prince Albert II officially received Nadia Murad on Monday 9th May at the Palace.

The 29-year-old is a Yazidian human rights activist from Sinjar, Kurdistan, in northern Iraq. In 2014, she was captured by Islamic State fighters and detained as a sex slave for months before she managed to flee. Since then, she tells her story tirelessly around the world to help Yazidis survivors, defend the rights of marginalised ethnic and religious minorities, and fight against the use of rape as a weapon of war.

She was a co-receiver of the Nobel Peace Prize 2018 for her efforts.

During the meeting in Monaco, Prince Albert spoke of his support for survivors of sexual violence related to conflict around the world as well as the possibility for Monaco to participate in education and health projects, across different entities.

Nadia Murad concluded her emotional story by gifting Prince Albert II her autobiography, ‘To be the last’, which she wrote to help the Yezidi people and all other female victims of violence.

 

Photo by Eric Mathon, Prince’s Palace

 

 

LenzWerk Monaco: where German design meets the art of living

by: Cassandra Tanti
10/05/2022

How do you highlight the best of German design? Rent a landmark villa in Monaco, fill every room with German design excellence to create individual living spaces, then invite everyone to come and enjoy it, of course.

The Lenzwork Group opened a showroom in Monaco in 2021 with the idea of creating a living experience par excellence, where the crème de la crème of German design brands are able to showcase their iconic furniture, lighting and artwork.

The entire interior of Villa Nuvola, which is purposefully designed as a private residence, can be experienced and purchased. Highlights include the hand-knotted Jan Kath carpet from the legendary ‘Erased Heritage’ series, the unique gesture-controlled lamps by Occhio, as well as perennial living spaces by Walter Knoll.

The LenzWerk bedroom © LenzWerk Monaco. Photography by Christoph Philadelphia

“When we visited Monaco looking for a store location, we had a feeling that people were flying to London, Milan, or Paris to actually feel how a room can ‘breathe’ with the furniture that is on show, so this is what we wanted to bring to Monaco, then combine it with art,” Jasper Hannan, co-founder of Lenzwerk Monaco, tells Monaco Life.

Villa Nuvola was created by the renowned Parisian architect Jean-Pierre Lott as a pilot project for the neighbouring high-rise Le Stella. He has had a significant influence on Monaco’s skyline with numerous landmarks like Tour Simona, Les Cigognes and Ni Box. He is also behind the future Palais Honoria, and the hidden Villa Troglodyte, dug out of ancient rock.

Stretching over 800 m2, the villa showroom displays “The art of German design” and, in cooperation with leading German brands, LenzWerk Monaco establishes tailor-made concepts for interior design. This approach is complemented with selected pieces of furniture from its own LenzWerk manufactory.

Villa Nuvola, designed by Jean-Pierre Lott © LenzWerk Monaco. Photography by Christoph Philadelphia

“When people think of German design, they think of Bauhaus, which was a very popular minimalistic model for that time,” adds Jasper Hannan. “Many people still think of German design like that, but as you can see, it kind taken a different direction.”

On this particular evening, the design trio EOOS is celebrating 25 years of designing furniture pieces for Walter Knoll. The villa is filled with German designers and guests, making the showroom feel very much like a private home. As the champagne flows, Monte-Carlo SBM chefs hurry around the kitchen and a DJ plays from a desk on the ground floor.

“I want LenzWerk to be known as a place for art and interior design, as well as communication, where people can go for a nice event, meet the right people, and see different things in art and interior design,” adds Hannan. “This place should really live – because without the people of Monaco, it is just an empty space really.”

Jasper Hannah, co-founder LenzWerk

LenzWerk was created by Jasper’s mother Ursula Seeba-Hannan. Her philosophy is “Connected to tradition, facing the future”. Susann and Axel Meise, from Occhio, came onboard as investors to help establish the unique concept – a private showroom in the heart of the Principality that combines German design excellence under one roof, creating individual living spaces and transforming them into a way of life.

“For us, it’s a huge privilege as well as a commitment to offer our German design partners the elegant and one-of-a-kind ambience of the Villa Nuvola where to host exclusive events and jubilee festivities in the heart of the Principality of Monaco,” says Ursula Seeba-Hannan. “Using this private showroom as a special event location for German design excellence generates desire and joie de vivre. We are very proud to celebrate 25 years of EOOS for Walter Knoll in the Villa Nuvola. And this is just the beginning of a long success story.”

The Villa Nuvola showroom is open by appointment.

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Top photo: Lounge area featuring furniture by Walter Knoll, lighting by Occhio, and artwork by Jan Kath, Galerie König © LenzWerk Monaco.
Photography Christoph Philadelphia. Gallery photos by Monaco Life and Christoph Philadelphia.