Monaco

08.02.2010 0

Monaco: Nelson Mandela's charity looking for a helping hand

Chlidren's choir seeks accommodation

Group picture of the African Children's Choir in traditional dress

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 0

Monaco: Grimaldi Forum stands by decision not to renew the Karé(ment) concession in June

Rumpus over night club closure

View of the outside of the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco showing a big poster for the Fame musical 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 0

Monaco: Classic cars gear up to tackle hairpin bends in world-famous rally

Ready, set and go

Rally car driving on road looking over Monaco

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 0

Monaco: Photographer will never show and tell

Wright for the job

Edward Wright sat in a stationary helicopter with his camera in his hands

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 0

Monaco: Georges Marsan weighs in with mini-crèche, improved “life line” service and plans for the Condamine market

Mayor outlines projects for 2010

Mayor of Monaco surrounded by colleagues and press

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 0

Monaco: New President of Monegasque parliament elected as Stéphane Valeri takes up government position

Valeri crosses the floor in historic move

Stéphane Valeri with a microphone at a press conference

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 …

02.01.2010 0

Monaco: Alzheimer’s sufferers will have dedicated care in the region

Women making a huge difference

The year 2011 will be pivotal on the Côte d'Azur for Alzheimer's. By then, both Monaco and Nice will have hospitals dedicated to the care, treatment and reserch into the neuro-degenerative illness, which is on the increase, and attacking younger and younger people and for which there is no known cure.Read more …

30.12.2009 0

Monaco: Guess what the artist used for this commission?

Portrait fit for a prince

Prince Albert of Monaco, the portrait of him and the artist, Benjamin Shine

A young British artist, already famous for capturing celebrities, has unveiled his latest work, a portrait of Prince Albert II, in the renovated Barclays Wealth building in Monte Carlo.Read more …

17.12.2009 0

Monaco: Prince Albert II Foundation partners work with founder to present projects

Prince launches new initiative in Copenhagen

Prince Albert II of Monaco speaks at the Copenhagen  summit

Putting the focus firmly on the oceans, Monaco’s Sovereign Prince Albert II is in Copenhagen for the second week of the high profile United Nations summit on climate change, and took the opportunity to publicise the Principality’s latest project.Read more …

11.12.2009 0

Monaco: Beware of low flying aircraft tonight

Identifying the hot spots

Do not be alarmed by the sound of a small plane buzzing about over Monaco tonight from 9pm to 4am on Saturday morning.Read more …

News Top Stories

A head and shoulders portrait of Jimmy-Jean Louis in a purple shirt and dark blue dinner jacket

One man and his misses ($)

Is Robbie here yet?" Jimmy-Jean Louis’ feline eyes glint as they search the lobby of the Negresco. "My team Hollywood United used to play his team in LA. It will be good to see him." He grins, seemingly more excited about talking football with British singing star Williams than he is about the bevy of beauties waiting for him at the Palais Nikaia. Read more …

Skier carving down a snowy mountain with the sun glaring down from above

Hot air or the end of skiing? ($)

Last month the ski season started with what felt like more of a whimper than a bang. It was, perhaps, inevitably going to be an anticlimax after last winter, when the snowfall was so heavy Isola 2000 had powder on the ground 10.7 metres deep, more than any other French resort that year.Read more …

A picture of Thomas Saunders holding a copy of his book The Authentic Tarot

Turning up the Tarot ($)

January is often a month of self-reflection. It's normal to look back over the year just gone and think about what you'd like to happen in the one to come. Fortunately, there are plenty of people willing to help you get to know yourself better - you don't have to look hard these days to find a life coach, a psychotherapist, hypnotherapist or a preacher of Reiki.Read more …