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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

Monaco Mayor Georges Marsan among five individuals facing corruption charges 

Georges Marsan, mayor of Monaco for 20 years, has reportedly been charged with corruption-related offenses along with four other individuals. Marsan says he is completely innocent of the charges....

Fatalities on the rise: almost 300 people died on French roads in November alone

For three months in a row now, fatal incidents have been on the rise on French roads, bringing the total tally of deaths to almost 2,850 in 2023 so far. 

Mayor of Monaco held in police custody following corruption allegations 

Longtime Mayor of Monaco Georges Marsan has been reportedly arrested on suspicion of corruption along with four other individuals. 

New property transactions in Monaco are tumbling, but the news is still good

The new build market in Monaco is struggling to replicate the record-breaking success of 2022, but a healthy resale market is helping counteract the dramatic 65% fall in new property transactions. 

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COP28 deal marks “beginning of the end” of fossil fuel age 

Those pushing for a “phasing out” of fossil fuels will have to settle for the “transitioning away” of the final COP28 deal, which was agreed by desperate diplomacy in the hours after the...

“Outstanding” year for track and field athletes celebrated at World Athletics Awards in Monaco

Six of the top international champions and record-breakers of 2023 were honoured as World Athletes of the Year in Monaco earlier this week at the annual World Athletics Awards. Here are the winners...