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Elsa Carpenter

As Sub-Editor and Journalist at Monaco Life, Elsa builds upon years of experience in writing as well as marketing and PR in the local media scene. Originally from the UK, she is based in the French Riviera and has a passion for spreading the word on news throughout the region.

Author’s Articles

Italy’s flat-tax rate for HNWIs doubled to €200,000

Italy’s flat-tax rate for wealthy foreigners in exchange for residency has been raised from €100,000 to €200,000 with immediate effect by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

World Clean-Up Day: Join the Mairie de Monaco at its annual litter pick

The Mairie de Monaco is joining forces with the Société Monégasque d'Assainissement to host a public litter pick in the Condamine neighbourhood on 21st September.

Tunnel crash involving HGV lorry causes mayhem on A8 motorway

Two of the three lanes were reopened at 10.40am, following an incident just after the Monaco-Est exit in the early hours of Monday 9th September.

Photos: Princess Charlene on the beach to welcome Water Bike Challenge winners Lionheart

Following an epic at-sea battle of will and determination, Team Lionheart has taken the win at the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation’s 2024 Water Bike Challenge.

Storm latest: Widespread lightning strikes and flooding, but no major damage or loss of life 

The Riviera remains on yellow alert, with more rain and potentially more storms on the horizon for the weekend.

In pictures: Remembering the WWII Liberation of Monaco

80 years on from the Liberation of Monaco by the Allied forces, the Principality and Prince Albert II have paid tribute to the men and women who fought to liberate the nation from German occupation.