Virginia D’Umas

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Monaco’s historic yachts Tuiga and Viola arrive in New York for 250th Independence celebrations

As the United States gets ready to celebrate 250 years of independence, the Tuiga (1909) and the Viola (1908) from the Yacht Club de Monaco have arrived in the harbour, marking the start of a big...

Uncovering the authentic Monaco: A new chapter for heritage tours

The tours - held in French and English - are a direct response to a clear demand from the public. "I think there was a strong expectation that people, even from the Principality, wanted to discover...

Sohn Monaco unites leaders for paediatric cancer research

The 6th Sohn Monaco Investment Conference took place on Wednesday at the Yacht Club de Monaco. Held under the High Patronage of Prince Albert II of Monaco, the event brought together leading...

Unveiling half a century of marine protection: The Ramoge Agreement exhibition

Prince Albert II inaugurated a new exhibition at the Interior Ministry on Friday 26th June, titled ‘Preserving the Mediterranean: Ramoge, a pioneering agreement for 50 years’.

Monaco forum confronts the barriers keeping women out of leadership

Monaco leaders examined why women remain underrepresented in senior business roles, despite progress in the public sector, and called for practical action to close the gap.

Tsunami risk: Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis becomes a pioneer with UNESCO’s ‘Tsunami Ready’ label

“There is a 100 per cent chance that a tsunami reaching a height of at least one metre will strike the Mediterranean basin within the next 30 to 50 years,” said the Oceanographic Commission of...