09.03.2010
Monaco: Controversy continues to dog 170-metre Monesgasque tower
Work taking place on the Odeon towers in the Beausoleil commune, which was halted in recent days has started again. The French town’s mayor, Gerard Spinelli defiantly ordered a stop to the work in an effort to demonstrate his opposition to the towers. However, the mayor has agreed to temporarily back down on the advice of experts over safety concerns on the site. Read more …
05.03.2010
Monaco: Beausoleil mayor halts tower work upon release from prison ($)
The beginning of this month in Monaco saw the first foundations laid for the controversial towers, the Odeon. After long months of tortuous negotiations and discord, work on the 370 million Euro contract had finally begun. It seemed that we would hear no more until its inauguration in the summer of 2014. Now hitting the headline again it seems that its future is still on rocky ground.Read more …
01.03.2010
Monaco: Work on Monaco’s controversial 170 metre high Odeon tower is underway ($)
After long months of tortuous negotiations and discord, the 370 million euro contract with Vinci Construction has finally left the ground. Opponents of the project – including some residents of neighbouring Beausoleil who will be overshadowed by it – brought their protest all the way to the President Nicolas Sarkozy but to no avail.Read more …
10.02.2010
Monaco: man in court claims cannabis posession is simply a laundry oversight
“I didn’t know I had cannabis in my pocket. I have a little weed in all of my trousers.” This was the line of defense taken by a young French man facing drugs charges in the Monegasque courts yesterday.Read more …
08.02.2010
Monaco: Nelson Mandela's charity looking for a helping hand
Twenty-five years ago a human rights activist Ray Barnett, originally from Ireland and living in Canada, heard a news report that 150,000 African children were starving to death and decided to go to Uganda to see what he could do.Read more …
05.02.2010
Monaco: Grimaldi Forum stands by decision not to renew the Karé(ment) concession in June
One of Monaco’s most popular night clubs seems determined to fight a decision by the Grimaldi Forum not to renew its five-year concession when it finishes in June. The Karé(ment) bar-discotheque is on the first floor of Monaco’s cultural and congress centre, and attracts youngsters from as far away as Nice and Menton, as well as Monaco. Read more …
29.01.2010
Monaco: Classic cars gear up to tackle hairpin bends in world-famous rally
Those passionate about classic cars will be making a beeline for the Principality this weekend for the 13th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique. And anyone planning on going to watch this world-famous motoring event should be prepared for a visual feast, as a convoy of beautifully preserved Alfa Guliettas, Renault R5 Turbos, Porsche 911s and Lancia Flaminias roar into town for the competition.Read more …
27.01.2010
Monaco: Photographer will never show and tell
Excuse me," Edward Wright checks his phone apologetically, "it's one of my clients. Their baby is teething so we may have to rearrange tomorrow's shoot. Welcome," he says smiling, "to the frontline of portrait photography."Read more …
21.01.2010
Monaco: Georges Marsan weighs in with mini-crèche, improved “life line” service and plans for the Condamine market
The Mayor of Monaco, Georges Marsan took the opportunity at the traditional New Year cocktail held this week to announce some of the plans his team have for 2010.Read more …
12.01.2010
Monaco: New President of Monegasque parliament elected as Stéphane Valeri takes up government position
Jean François Robillon has been chosen to lead Monaco’s elected parliament, the Conseil National, replacing former president Stéphane Valeri (pictured left) who has been appointed an advisor to the Prince’s government on health and social affairs. It is the first time a President has “crossed the floor” in this way and is seen by many as a further sign of the openness and modernity of the Sovereign Prince Albert II.Read more …
