Kyriaki Topalidou

Kyriaki Topalidou is a journalist with a background in Journalism, New Media, and Communications, as well as Political Science. Originally from Greece, she is fluent in English, French, and Greek. With a keen eye for compelling stories, she contributes to Monaco Life’s continued success, bringing insightful coverage and a global perspective to the publication.

Author’s Articles

Fontvielle’s Avenue des Papalins to get a green makeover

A landscaping project is under way on Avenue des Papalins in Fontvieille, aimed at transforming a key pedestrian route in the district and improving the quality of life of residents and pedestrians. 

Europe’s new border system isn’t ready for summer — and Paris airports are sounding the alarm

Travellers flying through Paris this summer could face extremely long queues at passport control, as the operator of Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports warns that Europe's new biometric border...

Historic Menton garden Serre de la Madone wins prestigious international award for restoration

The Serre de la Madone has received a $27,000 prize from the French Heritage Society to support the ongoing restoration of one of the Riviera's most historic gardens.

AS Monaco Basket clinches 2026 Leaders Cup title

It was sweet revenge for Monaco, who had lost to Le Mans in the same fixture last year. Now, under the guidance of Vassilis Spanoulis, they were dominant right from the start.

Space, health and finance on the agenda of the Monaco Women Forum 2026

The Monaco Women Forum is set to return on 20th March at the Méridien Beach Plaza, bringing together senior figures for a day of high-level discussions on some of the most defining issues of our...

In Photos: Citrus giants draw crowds at Menton’s Fête du Citron 2026

Hundreds gather at the Jardins Biovès every day for the 92nd Fête du Citron, which has transformed Menton into a breathtaking spectacle — and rightfully so, as its most striking element is...