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1 week ago | 
monacolife.net | Stephanie Horsman |Cassandra Tanti
In a milestone achievement, Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur, which includes Nice Côte d’Azur Airport, has been awarded the coveted EcoVadis Gold Medal for the first time, an honour shared by only one other airport globally in 2025.
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1 week ago | 
monacolife.net | Stephanie Horsman |Cassandra Tanti
In a display of community spirit and athletic endurance, Monaco-based payment app Carlo has partnered with the charity Monaco Liver Disorder (MLD) to raise awareness and funds for children suffering from rare liver diseases. The initiative centres around an ambitious ultra-long distance cycling challenge being undertaken by one intrepid rider, Philippe Choquet, who will be covering 662 kilometres from Monaco to Andorra in just 36 hours.
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1 week ago | 
monacolife.net | Stephanie Horsman |Cassandra Tanti
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene were in the stands, cheering on the finalists at the Rolex Monte-Carlos Masters, where Carlos Alcarez defeated Lorenzo Musetti. Later that day, the Prince was on hand for a momentous conclusion to the event, as Franco-Monegasque doubles team Manuel Guinard and Romain Arneodo won the day, making Arneodo the first Monegasque to win the tournament on his home turf.
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2 weeks ago | 
monacolife.net | Stephanie Horsman |Elsa Carpenter
The Monegasque Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies, also known as IMSEE, has officially launched its annual survey designed to calculate Monaco’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2024. This data collection effort, which is mandatory for economic entities based in Monaco, plays a key role in understanding the Principality’s economic health. On 11th April, IMSEE opened access to its annual online GDP survey.
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2 weeks ago | 
monacolife.net | Stephanie Horsman |Elsa Carpenter
The European Commission (EC) has made a major breakthrough in the fight against microplastic pollution with the signing of a provisional agreement between the European Parliament and the Council. The new regulation targets microplastic pellets, the tiny building blocks of countless plastic products, and aims to significantly reduce their release into the environment across the entire supply chain. If approved, the rules could slash pellet losses by nearly three-quarters.
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3 weeks ago | 
monacolife.net | Stephanie Horsman |Elsa Carpenter
Lorenzo Tolotta-Leclerc, the older brother of F1 Ferrari driver Charles, has been formally appointed to the board of Accelera Digital Group, a global technology solutions provider, adding to his credentials in the realm of international business. 36-year-old Lorenzo Tolotta-Leclerc might not be as well-known as his racing driver brothers, Charles and Arthur, preferring to stay out of the limelight except when supporting his siblings at important races.
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3 weeks ago | 
monacolife.net | Stephanie Horsman |Elsa Carpenter
Get ready to revisit the distant past as the French town of Biot dons its medieval finery for three days of fun and festivities, including jousting and war games, at the Biot and the Templars festival. From 4th to 6th April, Biot will be transported back to the medieval era, a time when the Knights Templar roamed and dominated in this little corner of France.
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3 weeks ago | 
monacolife.net | Stephanie Horsman |Elsa Carpenter
Have your say in selecting the standout images of the 2025 Prince Albert II Foundation’s Environmental Photography Award by casting your vote for the winner of the Public Prize. The shortlist of 36 stunning photographs, chosen from nearly 10,000 submissions, is now available online, with the final deadline for votes set for 13th April.
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3 weeks ago | 
monacolife.net | Stephanie Horsman |Elsa Carpenter
Later this week, Prince Albert II of Monaco will welcome almost 500 students from elite high schools and universities across the Mediterranean region to the 2025 edition of the Mediterranean Model United Nations (MEDMUN) at the Grimaldi Forum. The annual event will host discussions in six languages on topics ranging from crime to climate crises. Though Prince Albert II will officially open MEDMUN 2025 on Friday 4th April, it is the students who are the stars of the event.
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3 weeks ago | 
monacolife.net | Stephanie Horsman |Elsa Carpenter
The battle over the fate of four private beaches in Menton took a turn on 31st March when the Administrative Court of Appeal in Marseille upheld a previous suspension of the popular seaside spots in light of procedural irregularities in how their contracts were awarded. As a result, all four venues will remain closed for the summer season.
