Virginia D’Umas

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A floating sofa, a Monaco showroom and the ‘DB’ connection: meet designer David Bitton

A sofa that floats, a showroom that doubles as a gallery, and a DB connection that was hiding in plain sight — meet designer David Bitton.

Sebastian Vettel honoured with The Perfect World Foundation Award 2026

Sebastian Vettel receives the Perfect World Foundation Award 2026 in Gothenburg, recognising his environmental activism and efforts to promote sustainability beyond Formula 1.

Monaco employment figures: key trends for 2025

Monaco’s labour market remains strong, with employment up 27.6% over the past decade, despite a slight 0.7% dip in 2025 to 77,866 jobs, driven by a slowdown in the private sector.

YCM unveils world-first floating solar canopy on main dock

Yacht Club de Monaco unveils a world-first floating solar canopy developed with One Concept Marine, transforming its dock into a sustainable energy hub for electric boats and marina infrastructure.

Photos: Prince Albert II and Princess Charlène unveil upgraded Monaco animal shelter

Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene inaugurate the renovated S.P.A. et Abri de Monaco, unveiling major upgrades to improve animal welfare and adoption conditions in the Principality.

Paris Opera brings La Dame aux Camélias to Monaco

Experience La Dame aux Camélias in Monaco this July at the Grimaldi Forum, as Paris Opera Ballet and Monte-Carlo Philharmonic bring John Neumeier’s masterpiece to life.