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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.

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One IUM student dead and four others injured in crash on Boulevard Charles III

An investigation into the possible causes of the crash, namely alcohol and speeding, has been launched following a tragic incident in Monaco that has left one dead and four others seriously injured.

Shunned Claude Palmero vows to take his case against Monaco to the European Court of Human Rights

Prince Albert's former Administrator of Properties is reportedly planning on taking his case against Monaco for its "violation of international commitments" to the European Court of Human Rights.

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.