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Monaco population surpasses 38,000 mark
The IMSEE has published the first set of results from the 2023 Population Census, recorded through a new calculation method now based on registers. Until the deployment of this register based system, an exhaustive survey took place every eight years, but this new...
Death announced of CAM director Roland de Rechniewski
The operations director of the Compagnie des Autobus de Monaco, Roland de Rechniewski has passed away at the age of 63 on Monday, April 22. Known and respected in the Principality for decades, de Rechniewski joined the Monegasque bus company in the late 1980s, before...
Half of flights from Nice cancelled on ‘black’ Thursday
Major air travel disruption will hit France on Thursday, April 25, with 75 percent of flights from Paris cancelled. Airlines had been given advance notice to cancel flights and this means that disruption will occur despite the fact that the largest air traffic...
Monaco to make grand return to World Expo in Osaka
The Principality has a clear vision for the Monaco pavilion at the 2025 World Expo held in Osaka, Japan, and more specifically on the purpose-built island of Yumeshima. Organisers of this edition of the World Expo plan to welcome more than 28 million visitors to...
Anglican Church welcomes Slovak Lutheran Archbishop
Slovaks and Czechs living in Monaco were made very welcome at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Monte-Carlo on Sunday, April 21, to hear from Ivan Elko Archbishop of the Lutheran Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Slovakia. Archbishop Ivan is the uncle of...
Princess Charlene takes to the water with international rugby visitors
Youngsters taking part in the Sainte Dévote Rugby Tournament this weekend were treated to a fun time in the Stade Louis II swimming pool on Thursday, April 18. HSH Princess Charlene played a big part in the day’s activities, with a particular emphasis on teaching...
SBM steps up to support Be Safe Monaco
This Tuesday, April 16, Stéphane Valeri, CEO of Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, and Ms Camille Gottlieb, President of the Be Safe Monaco association, signed a partnership for the summer season. Since its creation in 2017, Be Safe Monaco has run a shuttle system...
Monaco honours Marcel Pagnol 50 years on from his passing
Marcel Pagnol, one of the great creative minds of France in the 20th century, was commemorated in the Principality on the 50th anniversary of his death. On Tuesday, April 16, HSH Prince Albert paid public tribute in front of Pagnol's memorial, which can be found in...
Monaco Mayor Georges Marsan makes first speech since returning to Town Hall
This Tuesday, April 16, Monaco Mayor Georges Marsan gave his first press conference since returning to office, during which he thanked the entire Municipal Council, in particular Camille Svara who officiated as Deputy Mayor for several months “in unprecedented and...
Prince Albert inaugurates Salines car park
HSH Prince Albert inaugurated the Principality's new Salines car park in the presence of Monaco Minister of State Pierre Dartout and the President of the National Council, Thomas Brezzo on Monday, April 15. After a plaque was presented to mark the occasion, the...
Stefanos Tsitsipas completes Monte-Carlo Masters trilogy
Stefanos Tsitsipas has managed to win the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters for the third time in four years. The Greek exceeded his own expectations for this week by beating Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner, among others, and was much stronger in Sunday's final than...
Monte-Carlo Masters star’s 300,000 euro watch stolen
America's Sebastian Korda became the victim of theft, as his 300,000 euro Richard-Mille watch was stolen by two individuals when the tennis star was going down a staircase in neighbouring Roquebrune-Cap-Martin two days before the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters was set to...
New commission presidents appointed at National Council
Following the election of Thomas Brezzo as president of the Monaco National Council, the elected officials met in the Plenary Study Commission this Monday, April 8, to appoint the presidents of the commissions, both permanent and special. Christine Pasquier-Ciulla was...
Over 800 people attend opening of Amazónico Monte-Carlo
The latest jewel in the crown of Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer was unveiled in memorable fashion on Thursday, April 4, with a sparkling crowd of over 800 people in attendance, including HSH Prince Albert and HSH Princess Charlene, and a proud Monte-Carlo SBM...
Georges Marsan back to work as Monaco’s Mayor
Mayor Georges Marsan was back at work at Monaco’s Town Hall on Monday, April 8, after an enforced absence of almost four months. The Mayor was arrested shortly before Christmas and later charged with a number of offences involving corruption. These were active bribery...
Thomas Brezzo officially elected president of Monaco National Council
Thomas Brezzo was elected to be the new president of the Monegasque National Council, taking 22 out of a possible 23 votes, while Brigitte Boccone-Pagès withdrew her candidacy. The election was broadcast live during the annual renewal of the office of the National...
Palace opens doors to public for several months
Unlike many royal residences around the globe that remain closed off to the general public, the Palace of Monaco has opened its doors for the full duration of the tourist season, from March 26 until October 13. Tourists of all ages are welcome to come and discover the...
Monaco Minister of Health victim of fake Facebook account
Monaco's Minister of Health and Social Affairs, Christophe Robino has become the latest Principality official to have his identity stolen and fabricated into a fake Facebook account. Robino took to his legitimate LinkedIn account to clarify the confusing turn of...
Jack Brodie takes over as Editor-in-Chief at NEWS.MC
Following the planned retirement of Ian R Brodie, Jack Brodie has been appointed as Editor-in-Chief at NEWS sarl, starting on April 1. Ian Brodie said: “It has been a great journey for me and I will be sorry to say a formal goodbye to the community of readers we have...
Macron to make first state visit to Monaco by end of year
French president Emmanuel Macron is set to become the second ever president of the Fifth Republic to make an official state visit to Monaco, a historic meeting that should happen by the end of 2024. The French ambassador to Monaco, Jean d'Haussonville told...
Le Schuylkill project starts in earnest
Work has already started on the ambitious project to completely refurbish and extend the Schuylkill building on blvd. de Suisse. The word ‘refurbish’ is inadequate as the 62 year-old structure will be almost completely rebuilt from the inside out, while remaining in...
France backs global minimum tax on billionaires at G20
PARIS (Reuters) - France wants a new push for a global minimum tax on the super-rich, building on the success of a 15% minimum on multinationals taking effect this year, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Wednesday. "Currently the richest people can avoid paying...
Monaco wins podium in ‘European Best Destinations 2024’
The Best European Destinations site has just revealed its ranking for 2024 in which the Principality won an award and appears on the podium, behind Marbella in Spain and ahead of Malta. “Staying in Monaco means choosing an exceptional destination where everyone can...
Arrested for theft, suspect used scaffolding to escape from custody
A 39 year-old defendant led the Monaco authorities on a long chase before he appeared recently for sentencing for thefts at the Hôtel de Paris and the Hermitage in the summer of 2022. While in custody in Monaco, and left unattended, he escaped by climbing down the...
Monaco prepared for terror threats – Minister
Minister of State Pierre Dartout has said that the Principality is prepared to face threats from terrorists. "Just now, there's not a terrorist threat effective in Monaco. But we must be ready to face the worst, even if it hasn’t arrived yet,” he said. "At the moment...
IUM student killed in high-speed Monaco crash
A female student at the International University of Monaco has died from injuries received following a high-speed car crash close to the Cemetery in Monaco early on the morning of Sunday, December 17. The driver of the car, which was travelling towards Cap d’Ail and...
Charity Christmas tree auction raises 111k
A Christmas Tree made of chocolate attracted one of the two highest bids at the 21st Auction of Action Innocence Monaco on Wednesday, December 13 at the Hotel de Paris. The entirely edible 26kg Christmas Tree made by the Patissiers of Hôtel de Paris Monte Carlo...
HSH Prince Albert praises Outward Bound Monaco students for courage and resourcefulness
Twenty-three students from Monaco who participated this summer in Outward Bound programmes in England and Wales were reunited for the Outward Bound Monaco annual awards ceremony at the Yacht Club de Monaco on December 7. Outward Bound Monaco was delighted to welcome...
Twins celebrate ninth birthday
The twins of Princess Charlène and Prince Albert II, Hereditary Prince Jacques, Marquis des Baux, and Princess Gabriella, Countess of Carladès, were born on December 10, 2014. The children look very confident and happy in the official photograph issued by the Prince's...
Monaco government auctions impounded vehicles
The Monegasque Government's Administration des Domaines, or Land Administration, is auctioning off impounded cars in the Principality only to residents of Monaco and the Alpes-Maritimes. A total of 21 four-wheel vehicles are on sale as well as 35 two-wheelers and 32...
Prince and Princess celebrate Monaco National Day on the Rock
The Monegasque royal family celebrated Monaco's National Day in style in front of hundreds of residents and admirers of the Principality on the morning of Sunday, November 19. Escorted by several carabinieri, HSH Prince Albert II and HSH Princess Charlene arrived at...
Prince Albert II: “The Principality remains stable, continues to prosper”
Due to the national holiday, HSH Prince Albert II has traditionally given an exclusive interview to Monaco-Matin. Despite concerns about the current situation in the world, he is positive about Monaco's situation: “The Principality remains stable, continues to prosper...
More heatwave records broken locally
Both daytime and nighttime high temperatures broke records in the Var and the Alpes-Maritimes on Tuesday, as the late-August heatwave gripped the headlines. Although neither Department was added to an extensive list of regions under a red alert, Météo-France said that...
Max Verstappen wins wet and wild Monaco Grand Prix
The 2023 Monaco Grand Prix weekend culminated in a race to remember. A dominant Max Verstappen stormed to another win in Monaco, holding on to first place in all 78 laps of the race having started it in pole position. The flying Dutchman managed to get away from the...
Monaco’s Outward Bounders embrace spirit of No Finish Line
Outward Bound Monaco has been participating in this year’s No Finish Line under the moniker of Outward Bounders Monaco! The team has 46 members starting with quite a few young students taking part. By Thursday evening the team had clocked up just under 1,400 kms and...
Fire at Mareterra sends toxic fumes over Monaco
A fire that broke out just after 10:45 on Monday at the Mareterra building site sent a cloud of toxic fumes over much of the Principality. Firefighters were on the scene at 10:55 and at 11:03 a small explosion was heard. Photo from a reader Police on the scene told...
Prince Albert inaugurates six new escalators and first Monabike station in France
Life on the fringe of the Principality has just gotten that much easier, thanks to cooperation between the Monegasque government and that of France. On Monday, September 12 HSH Prince Albert inaugurated the first Monabike station to be installed on French territory,...
Monaco’s coronavirus figures continue to plunge
There are currently nine patients receiving treatment for coronavirus symptoms at Princess Grace Hospital, including eight residents. There is no-one in intensive care. Over the past two weeks, the number of Residents with mild symptoms recovering at home has fallen...
Ukrainian ‘businessmen’ take over from Russian oligarchs in Monaco
Reporters from Ukraine’s Pravda have been in Monaco and Cap Ferrat to investigate the Ukrainian expats who seem to be living either in the Principality or close by. Many of them are hiding from justice while others are avoiding service in the Ukrainian army. Some are...
WAR UPDATE: Putin repeats nuclear threats
Tuesday March 1 06:00: Putin has promised nuclear retaliation for EU countries that supply weapons in defence of Ukraine. Russia’s foreign ministry said that the bloc’s support for Ukraine, including its economic sanctions, “will not go unanswered,” adding “You should...
Monaco changes school coronavirus rules
As Monaco schools return on Monday, February 21, after the two-week winter holiday break, the Government has decided to reduce the period of absence for children who test positive or come into contact with positive cases. Cases will be split into two different...
Spotlight rests on local oligarchs close to Putin
As Europe faces an armed confrontation between Russia and western democracies, life for Putin associates along the Riviera continues very much as normal. A reliable estimate of the number of properties in the hands of wealthy Russians on the Cote d’Azur is more than...
Café de Paris finds temporary home across Casino Square
Fans of the Café de Paris will be pleased to know that during the 12 months of renovations planned for the premises the Café will move across the Square to the Salle Empire. From March 2022 until the work ends in April 2023, the vast and historic meeting room and its...
Max Verstappen becomes F1 World Champion with historic win in Abu Dhabi
At the end of a thoroughly gripping 2021 Formula 1 season, we arrived at our final destination, Abu Dhabi. After a tantilisingly close World Drivers Championship battle throughout the season, title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen lined up to the start line...
Monaco’s youngest female entrepreneur creating World’s first virtual economy
Manila Di Giovanni is the talk of the town. Just last week she was awarded this year's Top Young Italian Entrepreneur Prize by the Association of Italian Entrepreneurs of Monaco and was runner-up for the top prize at the JCI awards. She was recently given the...
Oceanographic gets waste message across in great style
Five of Monaco’s top chefs have been enlisted by the Oceanographic Museum to present a tasty little dish without any waste or excess packaging, or even better made from the leftover food from the previous day. HSH Prince Albert gave his enthusiastic support to this...
Government extends Carlo app tie-up
The gift vouchers scheme operated through the Carlo application has been very successful, both in terms of those who benefit from the bonuses - around 10,000 civil servants, state and municipality employees, retirees of the Civil Service and non-medical staff of the...
Boutsen Aviation celebrates 400th aircraft sale
There’s a cheerfully busy atmosphere in the Monaco offices of Boutsen Aviation as the company has just sealed a symbolic deal marking the 400th aircraft sold to date. This significant milestone was reached this month with the sale of a stunning Dassault Falcon 7X. Now...
Monaco passes torch on coral reef protection
Monaco, Australia and Indonesia have officially passed their Joint Presidency of the International Coral Reef Initiative to the United States of America, during a virtual ceremony with the participation of HSH Prince Albert. The 2018-2020 action plan, adopted at the...
France plans to extend Health Pass for 10 more months
Citing the possibility of a resurgence of coronavirus over the winter months, the French government is planning to extend the Health Pass until July 31, 2022. Draft legislation seen by the AFP news agency also calls for tougher penalties against those who try to cheat...
Death announced of Monaco personality Kate Powers
Kate Powers, co-founder of the Stars’N’Bars restaurant in Monaco and one of the Principality’s most beloved adopted citizens, has died after a brief illness. Although an American by birth, Kate and her family moved to Monaco in the late 1950s and in 1962 her...
Wildfires close to Saint-Tropez destroy large area
Fierce fires that broke out overnight from Monday to Tuesday have destroyed large areas of brush and woodland west of Saint-Tropez, forcing the evacuation of thousands of holidaymakers. Up to 5,000 hectares were burnt and people have been told to stay away because of...
Authorities come to aid of troubled restaurants
Cafes and restaurants struggling in the post-pandemic economic slowdown have been offered a helping hand by the Monaco authorities. The initiative will allow the businesses to use the terraces on public property free of charge until September. The Government and the...
Leading French expert says it’s too late to ban the Brits
Professor Jean Francois Delfraissy, a top scientific adviser, has spoken out against plans to put UK nationals on a new travel red list to keep them out. It is already “too late” to block the Indian variant, he said. The professor is head of the French government’s...
France clarifies new entry rules for UK visitors
Having announced on Wednesday that UK travellers entering France will need to quarantine due to fears about the Indian variant, the French government has specified the exact requirements that will some into force from Monday, May 31. Holiday travel will not be...
Trees come back to Larvotto Beach as summer season approaches
Work has continued throughout the coronavirus pandemic on the reopening of Larvotto Beach, as the Monaco Government prioritises getting life back to normal by this summer. A helpful NEWS.MC reader shot a video of the arrival on Wednesday of the first trees to help...
Retired French generals call for military coup if nothing is done
The apparent inability of the French political establishment to deal with the growing problem of Islamic separatism within the country has provoked 20 retired army generals and 1,000 other military figures to call for tougher action. The row follows in the wake of yet...
Double explosion at Larvotto Beach
A double explosion thought to have been caused by exploding fuel tanks in two vehicles hit the Larvotto Beach construction site, close to the new Palais de la Plage building at just after 21:00 on Thursday night. Several fire crews attended the scene as flames leapt...
Maritime shuttle service to launch in August
After years of discussions, a maritime shuttle service between Nice and Monaco will start in August. The Monaco Government has backed the concept enthusiastically, as the sea shuttles will help reduce road and highway congestion, especially for commuters, although...
France pulls AstraZeneca vaccine ‘for 24 hours’
UPDATED Monday, March 15, 23:29: On Monday afternoon the French authorities suspended vaccinations using AstraZeneca for 24 hours while they seek further advice from the European Medicines Agency concerning its safety, even though the agency has already stated it’s...
Sotheby’s to hold Lagerfeld sale in Monte-Carlo
The administrators of the Karl Lagerfeld Estate have chosen Sotheby's to hold inventories and sell the collections held in the residences of the late designer. The inventory process is planned to last two months and will be followed by an auction of the collection in...
Monaco gets a mention in Sarkozy conviction
Former French president Nicholas Sarkozy became the first holder of the top post in the Republic to receive a jail sentence, when on Monday he was found guilty of peddling influence. He was sentenced to three years in jail, two suspended. The offence dates to 2014,...
A tale of multiple vaccine failures across Europe
An acute shortage of vaccines in the European Union is pushing several member states towards tougher lockdowns. Germany appears close to a third lockdown and its government is in disarray as ministers blame the European Commission for vaccines failures. It is unlikely...
Burglaries and white collar crime fell year-on-year
Statistics published by Monaco’s police force earlier this week show a year-on-year fall in most types of crime, a trend that is also reflected in most kinds of financial infractions. There was a very sharp fall in thefts involving bank cards, down from 28 in 2019 to...
Monaco has jabbed 16.2 percent of population
Monaco has sufficient coronavirus vaccines for the population, the Government told NEWS.MC on Wednesday, Febuary 10. “For the moment, despite significant tension on the international markets, Monaco has enough vaccines to pursue its vaccination strategy started at the...
French vaccination programme falls way behind schedule
On Thursday, February 4, PM Castex told the French people that France was vaccinating “at a brisk pace.” The reality is somewhat different, thelocal.fr reports. France has inoculated an average of 87,500 people a day in the first eight days of February, far below the...
National Council expresses ‘incomprehension’ over travel restrictions
The elected National Council has called for France to revoke coronavirus travel restrictions for Monaco residents. In a statement on Tuesday evening, Monaco’s National Council called for the Principality not to be covered by the change of rules governing access to...
Monaco’s first sea shuttle close to reality
There has been talk for some considerable time of a shuttle service bringing commuters from Cap d’Ail to Port Hercule, but while that project remains little more than a Mediterranean mirage, it’s now only a matter of weeks before a Monaco to Ventimiglia service starts...
EU pushes for access to AstraZeneca COVID vaccines from UK plants
By Francesco Guarascio and Ludwig Burger BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union is pushing AstraZeneca to supply the bloc with more doses of its COVID-19 vaccine from plants in Europe and Britain after the company announced delivery delays, adding to frustrations...
Monaco pins hopes on rapid vaccine rollout
Underlining the central plank of Monaco’s strategy to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, HSH Prince Albert visited the new national vaccination centre at the Grimaldi Forum on Monday. Up to 600 inoculations can be carried out per day at the site. The vaccination...
European countries struggle to make most of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses
By John Miller and Matthias Blamont ZURICH/PARIS (Reuters) - Some European countries are drawing fewer than the approved six doses from Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine vials, meaning shots are likely going to waste even as nations plead for more. Officials and...
National Council President calls for clearer communication
Stephane Valeri, President of the National Council, said on Monday, January 18, that it would be better if the Government would publish more details of the evolving coronavirus situation. “The National Council requests the establishment of more complete and...
Monaco resident Sir David Barclay dies, aged 86
Reclusive Monaco resident Sir David Barclay, twin brother of Sir Frederick Barclay, has died after a short illness, the Daily Telegraph reported overnight on Tuesday. His death had not been expected. The Barclays had owned the former Mirabeau Hotel in Monaco, which is...
Monaco Boost sees the light of day
On Wednesday January 6, Pierre Dartout, Minister of State, Stéphane Valeri, President of the National Council, and Jean Castellini, Minister of Finance and the Economy, visited the premises of the brand new State company: Monaco Boost. Monaco Boost is a business...
HSH Prince Albert II hopeful and optimistic in New Year’s address
HSH Prince Albert II called for hope and optimism in his New Year's message, which was broadcast by the Prince's Palace at 19:00 on December 31. The sovereign began his message on a positive note, saying that "The year 2020 is coming to an end," and wasted no time in...
Vaccinations start immediately – letters sent
The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccines have arrived in Monaco and the first inoculations will take place on Thursday, December 31, in old peoples’ homes, the Government said on Wednesday. Two doses will be given 21 days apart. From the very first days of January, people over 75...
Pfizer Vaccines to arrive in MC imminently
On Tuesday, December 29, Monaco's Minister of State Pierre Dartout accompanied HSH Prince Albert in a visit to the Espace Léo-Ferré. The Fontvielle facility had been adapted into a coronavirus PCR testing centre earlier in 2020, and has now undergone another...
Cantinetta Antinori one of restaurants closed
Following a series of checks on coronavirus restrictions in Monaco restaurants last week, Cantinetta Antinori has been named as one of five establishments subject to temporary closure. It is expected to reopen at some time during the coming week. The Beef Bar, le Huit...
Palais de la Plage: Same name, different building
It’s taken five years since the knocking down of the old Palais de la Plage building at 37 ave. Princesse Grace. Developers JB Pastor & Fils delivered the new 15-storey building on Wednesday, December 23, in its new incarnation. It comprises 12 luxury apartments,...
Sporting activities resume, longer lunches on December 25 and January 1
Minister of State Pierre Dartout has added details to the announcement by HSH Prince Albert on Thursday concerning the continuation of a curfew until January 15 and arrangements in place on December 24, 25 and 31. While there will be on extension to restaurant opening...
Curfew prolonged, special rules for December 24 and New Year’s Eve
HSH Prince Albert announced on Thursday evening that the current coronavirus regulations and restrictions will stay in place at least until January 15. He said that the residents of the Principality must continue to be vigilant in the face of the health crisis in...
HSH Princess Gabriella baptises patrol boat with her name
On Wednesday, December 16, the Sovereign Prince and Princess Charlene, accompanied by their children, HSH Hereditary Prince Jacques and HSH Princess Gabriella, attended the blessing by Archbishop David of the new star of the Maritime and Airport Police Division, the...
Motor racing-Formula E founder Agag’s brother-in-law buys into Venturi team
By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - The Monaco-based Venturi Formula E team co-founded by Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio has been sold to a group of investors led by the Spanish brother-in-law of series chairman Alejandro Agag. The electric racing team, led by Susie...
Country Club opens its doors again
Following the relaxation of lockdown rules in France, the Monte-Carlo Country Club has reopened its doors again for some, but not all, of its activities. The tennis courts will be available from 08:00 until 21:00 on weekdays and from 08:00 until 20:30 at weekends....
Government orders more checks on wearing of masks
The Monaco Government issued a press statement on Thursday evening confirming that a recourse to a lockdown in the Principality is a step that the authorities are “keen to avoid at all costs.” However, there is a concern that the wearing of masks in public is not...
Taylor lawyers appeal to UN bodies over Interpol warrant
Counsel to Jonathan Taylor, Toby Cadman of Guernica 37 International Justice Chambers, has called on the international community to act immediately to prevent the imminent extradition of a whistle-blower who disclosed bribery and corrupt practices in the oil and gas...
Rail service improvement in Monaco at centre of constructive discussions
This Thursday, April 25, Monaco Minister of State Pierre Dartout was accompanied by Céline Caron-Dagioni, Government Advisor-Minister of Equipment, Environment and Urban Planning, and Pierre-André Chiappori, Advisor to Government-Minister of Finance and Economy in...
Formula E And FIA Unveil GEN3 Evo Race Car in Monaco
Formula E and the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile revealed the next generation race car in Monaco on Thursday, April 25, ahead of the Monaco Formula E-Prix on Saturday, April 27. The new all-electric GEN3 Evo, capable of reaching 60mph from standstill in...
In a series of short video interviews, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation is inviting personalities and scientists to open the window on post-pandemic environmental perspectives.