Virginia D’Umas

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Inside Monaco’s floral window competition as shop owners reveal the stories behind the displays

Monaco’s boutiques bloomed for Monaco en Fleurs as Monaco Life explored the stories behind the floral displays, with Joe Aoun Design taking home the Special Jury Prize.

When street art meets the starting grid: Motors brings a new perspective to Monaco’s racing obsession

Curated by the artistic director of the Atelier du Quai des Artistes’ exhibitions - Mr OneTeas - the new exhibition Motors is bringing together a diverse collective of contemporary artists...

22,000 miles, three continents, one mission: save the Mediterranean

Wiki’s Centennial Expedition launches from Monaco, led by the 1920 yacht Wiki, uniting a flotilla on a global mission to protect the Mediterranean’s environment and cultural heritage through...

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.