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Hôtel Métropole restaurant wins second Michelin star

Hôtel Métropole restaurant wins second Michelin star

As of Monday, March 18, the Hôtel Métropole restaurant, Les Ambassadeurs by Christophe Cussac, won a second star in the Michelin Guide. The restaurant specialises in modern and inventive cuisine with Mediterranean flavour. In an open-plan kitchen, Michelin-starred...

Macron to make first state visit to Monaco by end of year

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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...

Twins celebrate ninth birthday

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

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

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...

More heatwave records broken locally

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

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

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

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...

Monaco’s coronavirus figures continue to plunge

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...

WAR UPDATE: Putin repeats nuclear threats

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

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

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

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...

Oceanographic gets waste message across in great style

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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

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 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

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...

Monaco’s first sea shuttle close to reality

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

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

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...

National Council President calls for clearer communication

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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,...

HSH Princess Gabriella baptises patrol boat with her name

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...

Country Club opens its doors again

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

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

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...

Monaco Rose Ball to take on disco theme complete with Gloria Gaynor

Monaco Rose Ball to take on disco theme complete with Gloria Gaynor

The highly-anticipated and fully-booked Rose Ball returns this year in a glittery and glamorous disco theme, bringing the 80s back to the Principality's Salle des Étoiles on the evening of Saturday, March 23. The Rose Ball, or Bal de la Rose, was created by Princess...

AS Monaco midfielder chooses Morocco over France

AS Monaco midfielder chooses Morocco over France

It was not an easy decision for Eliesse Ben Seghir to make, but the exceedingly talented offensive midfield player trained at the AS Monaco academy has chosen to represent Morocco on the international stage, putting aside his birthright to play for France. Born 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. 

COVID19 Monaco Special Coverage

Coverage of the Corona Virus (covid19) in the Principality of Monaco with updated numbers, news and resources. The "Strong Together" images are courtesy of Monaco Info Instagram account, the photos are taken by Manuel Vitali.

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