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‘It’s a Dog’s Life’ book launch raises funds and awareness for SPA Monaco
Club Suisse de Monaco has thrown its support behind a new charity book project, It’s a Dog’s Life Monaco, which was officially launched on 15th September in the presence of Princess Charlene of Monaco. The coffee table book features over 350...

Kelly Rutherford: from Hollywood to Monaco, a mother’s incredible fight for her children
The star of the hit series Gossip Girl unwillingly found herself caught in a years-long legal battle over the custody of her children, Hermés and Helena. After an epic battle and several legal missteps with devastating consequences, in Monaco...

Pink Ribbon Monaco Gala to light up Hôtel de Paris for breast cancer research
The 2025 edition of the Pink Ribbon Monaco Gala, held under the High Patronage of Princess Charlene, will take place on Saturday 11th October in the iconic Salle Empire of the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, bringing together elegance, solidarity and...

Louis Starck appointed to lead Monaco’s Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo
Louis Starck, one of the Principality’s most respected hoteliers, has taken over as General Manager of the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, the landmark palace that has defined Monaco’s luxury scene for more than 160 years. Louis Starck officially...

Trump calls on Microsoft to dismiss Lisa Monaco over past govt roles
US President Donald Trump demanded on Friday that Microsoft dismiss Lisa Monaco, its president of global affairs. According to TechCrunch, Trump wrote on Truth Social that Monaco’s role provides access to “Highly Sensitive Information”, which he...

Culture BitesHejaz railway revival: a healing track for the region
This week on Culture Bites, hosts Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews tell the story of the famous Hejaz railway, as Turkey, Syria and Jordan prepare to bring a section of it back to life. Back in the 1900s, Sultan Abdulhamid II of the Ottoman Empire...

The power of cultural ambassadors in building the digital future: Marketing the One Square mile project through culture and global icons
By Sammy CRABBE In our previous series on branding the One Square Mile Project, we established that for Ghana’s flagship digital economy zone to succeed, it must stand out in the global marketplace as more than just another special economic area....

As an educated woman I never thought I'd fall for an investment scheme but I was duped out of £180,000. It cost me everything. Read their tactics... and ask yourself if you would have fallen for it too
When I think back to that day, I still feel a tremor of panic. I was lying in a hospital bed, tearfully awaiting scans to determine whether I may have a brain tumour or a chronic autoimmune disease, multiple sclerosis (MS). And I truly believed my...

Award-winning film 'Children on Fire' about Ukrainian children of war to debut in Ukraine
KYIV. Oct 2 (Interfax-Ukraine) – The Ukrainian gala premiere of the film "Children in Fire" by Ukrainian director Yevhen Afineevsky, a half-animation, half-documentary about the fate of Ukrainian children who survived and are still experiencing...

Laila Schlereth welcomed as Vice Honorary Consul of Austria at Club Suisse de Monaco reception
The Club Suisse de Monaco, in collaboration with the Honorary Consulate of Austria in Monaco, hosted a special evening gathering last Thursday to officially introduce Laila Schlereth as the Principality’s new Vice Honorary Consul of the Republic...

On the International Front: Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo Turns 40
Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo has unveiled its 2025–26 season, marking a milestone 40th anniversary for the company founded in 1985 and still led by its renowned Choreographer-Director, Jean-Christophe Maillot. Maillot has shaped a celebratory season...

Monaco vs Manchester City UEFA Champions League 2025–26 Live Streaming Online & Match Time in India: How To Watch UCL Match Live Telecast on TV & Football Score Updates in IST?
UEFA Champions League 2025–26 Live Streaming Online and TV Telecast Details: Monaco host Manchester City in their latest fixture in the UEFA Champions League with the French club looking to add more consistency to their performance. With three...

BREAKING: DOJ Fires Top National Security Prosecutor in Eastern District of Virginia Who Worked as Top Advisor to Russiagate Hoaxer Lisa Monaco
The Justice Department on Wednesday fired the top national security prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia. Michael Ben’Ary was fired after investigative reporter Julie Kelly publicly called him out as a top advisor to Lisa Monaco. Recall...
Tributes for legendary activist Jane Goodall as she dies at 91
Chimpanzee expert and legendary activist Jane Goodall has died at 91. The renowned conservationist died of natural causes on October 1, while on a speaking tour in California, confirmed by a statement released by The Jane Goodall Institute. Her...

Out-of-hours emergencies: Monaco introduces on-call home visits from 1 October
The handover ceremony for the medical on-call vehicle took place on Tuesday 30 September, in front of the Ministry of State, with Minister of State Christophe Mirmand in attendance. The “Médecins de Garde Monaco” (Monaco on-call doctors) service...

Prince Albert II of Monaco steps out for an official visit with madam mayor Sophie
Prince Albert II of Monaco has just released pictures from his visit to the Aix-en-Provence with Madam Mayor Sophie for an official visit. The pictures have been shared to the royal family’s official Instagram account and it shows him and the...

Tattoo and Kustom Culture collide in Menton this November
The seaside city of Menton is set to transform into a vibrant hub of alternative art and ink culture this November as the Menton Tattoo Expo 2025 returns for its second edition, joined this year by Kustom Kulture, a bold new addition celebrating...

Monaco launches MODX 70 floating laboratory, a zero-emission catamaran for Mediterranean research
Les Explorations de Monaco are beginning a five-year exploration and research mission in the Mediterranean. Prince Albert II looked on as the MODX 70 left Monaco on 25 September, bound for Athens. The vessel represents a major technological...

What Is Lifestyle Creep Costing You?
The slow creep of lifestyle inflation can have significant long-term implications. The key to enjoying your success now — and maintaining that standard later — is ensuring your savings rate increases more than additional spending. getty Lifestyle...

Pass’Sport Culture: registrations open for 2025-2026 academic year
Young people aged 11 to 25 can now register for the 2025-2026 programme of school holiday activities. Pass’Sport Culture is launching its registration campaign for the 2025-2026 academic year. The programme is aimed at Monegasques, residents and...