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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 10, 2022

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Prince Albert involved in F1 talks - Rosberg

The future of the Monaco Grand Prix remains shaky whether we like it or not, as contract negotiations between the Automobile Club of Monaco and Formula 1 have not yet led to any solutions...

Only five residents in hospital with coronavirus

The Government said on Tuesday afternoon that five residents are among 11 patients currently being treated for coronavirus symptoms at Princess Grace Hospital...

One-sided Ukrainian conflict at MC Bay

The long-term partner of a Ukrainian woman who had been staying at the Monte-Carlo Bay hotel has appeared in front of Monaco’s Criminal Court charged with assaulting his partner...

Good year for Champagne

Wine production in France is expected to rebound this year from frost-hit output in 2021, although deepening drought may curb volumes...

AS Monaco fall just short in Eindhoven and exit Champions League

Having already hosted PSV Eindhoven at the Stade Louis II in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League qualifiers, which ended in a 1-1 draw on Tuesday, August 2...

DULY NOTED: Tesla’s full self-driving software represents a potentially lethal threat to child pedestrians, according to a safety test conducted by the Dawn Project. The latest version of Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta software repeatedly hit a stationary, child-sized mannequin in its path. A professional test driver found that the software – released in June – failed to detect the child-sized figure at an average speed of 25mph and the car then hit the mannequin. SOURCE: The Guardian

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Following the massive strike on a Russian munitions dump in Crimea, 200 kilometres beyond the front line in the Russian-Ukrainian war, a Ukrainian government spokesman said that 'No Smoking' rules should always be followed

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Tonight in Monaco:  Concert – “K3”. A Belgian-Dutch girl group with a Dutch-language repertoire will perform on Wednesday August 10, from 19.30 to 22:00 at Le Square Théodore Gastaud, one of a series of concerts organised by the Mairie de Monaco and free and open to all.

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TUESDAY AUGUST 9, 2022

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It's official: Monaco's air quality is 'poor'

In its daily update of air quality in the Principality, the Government said on Monday, August 8, that it was ‘poor...’

France tweaks rules to keep nuclear plants running

France’s nuclear power regulator has extended temporary waivers allowing five power stations to continue discharging hot water into rivers...

AS Monaco unveil third kit in bold new colour

Having already unveiled the traditionally-coloured home jersey, and the simplistic black away kit for the upcoming season, AS Monaco have decided to deploy the use of purple

DULY NOTED:  Olivia Newton-John has died from breast cancer at the age of 73. The actress – best known for the 1978 musical Grease – passed away at her home in Southern California on August 8.

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An Italian tourist initiative has been launched in which scenic trysting places have been furnished with signs saying: Zona romantica and: Obbligatorio baciarsi. It is obligatory to kiss!

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MONDAY AUGUST 8, 2022

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Tourism surge confirmed by stats

Any Resident passing through Casino Square in recent days cannot help but notice the hordes of tourists in numbers never seen before...

Europe's largest nuclear power station one incident away from disaster

Ukraine said on Sunday that renewed Russian shelling had damaged three radiation sensors and hurt a worker at the Zaporizhzhia power plant...

Mystery wave of nightspot needle-jabbing

More than 400 cases have been reported in France of women being jabbed by needles, usually in crowded spaces such as nightclubs...

McLaren tell Ricciardo it's over

The domino effect of drivers swapping seats that was caused by Fernando Alonso’s shock move from Alpine to Aston Martin has now reached Daniel Ricciardo...

Monaco kick off new season with away win

AS Monaco have kicked off their 2022/2023 Ligue 1 season in delightful fashion, as the Monegasques beat RC Strasbourg away at the Stade de la Meinau, on the afternoon of Saturday, August 6...

DULY NOTED:  All of France will endure heatwave conditions from today until August 15, the forecasters say. In the Monaco region showers and thunderstorms are forecast, but it is often the case they blow ever, making local predictions very unreliable.

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FRIDAY AUGUST 5, 2022

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Saint Tropez suffers scourge of muggings

The safety and security of Monaco have been underlined this summer by the fact that other up-market towns along the Riviera have been plagued by violent thefts and muggings...

Cancer-causing chemical found in Haagen-Dazs ice cream

Some Haagen-Dazs ice cream products have been recalled in France and Belgium after traces of a pesticide banned in the EU were found in vanilla-flavoured ice cream...

Stars set to smash records at Herculis athletics meet

On Wednesday, August 10, some of the biggest names in global athletics will compete on the track and field of the Stade Louis II in the 2022 Herculis EBS meet...

Spend a day in Monaco with Charles Leclerc

Ferrari Formula 1 driver and local superstar Charles Leclerc has won the internet over again, this time as a result of his very own ‘day in the life’ vlog...

DULY NOTED: The Queen Bee in Beausoleil is collaborating with OAfrica, by selling clothes that have been donated by their ambassadrices, such as Isabelle Adjani, Margherita Missoni, Angela Missoni, Rossy da Palma and Mossi Traore. Some of the clothes have been worn by these artists, and others are brand new. The proceeds will be going to the charity, the association OAfrica that develops programs to help vulnerable children and their families in Ghana, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.

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The Handiplage facility on Larvotto Beach - which enables disabled people to enjoy the water - will have had 500 unique uses by the end of August.

Today in Monaco:

Concert - "Pat Kalla & Le Super Mojo"  Singer, storyteller and talented performer, Pat Kalla and his Super Mojo is a concentration of energy that promises to make even the most reluctant dancers get up from their chairs and wiggle their hips. From Thursday August 4 to Friday August 5, at 21:00 at La Note Bleue. Participation of 10€ per person on the evening of the concert.

More info here.

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THURSDAY AUGUST 4, 2022

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Fingerprints and mugshots to enter France from May

The European Union had been preparing to introduce the new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) from May 2023, but it has now been delayed until November...

First Monabike station on French territory

The border between Monaco and France has been just a little bit blurred by the installation of a Monabike facility on the streets of Beausoleil...

MYS announces first list of superyachts for 2022 show

On Wednesday, August 3 the Monaco Yacht Show published the first list of superyachts that will be exhibited in the Principality’s Port Hercule as part of the upcoming show next month...

New interactive 3D screens for tourists

Of limited interest to residents, two interactive screens have been installed in tourist hotspots to help the traipsing hordes find their way around the Principality...

Sunday opening continues all month

During August, many of Monaco’s shops will be open on Sunday. With the slogan, in English, “Monaco Sunday Experience..."

DULY NOTED: Train service from Nice to Monaco was disrupted on Wednesday for almost three hours from 11:30 after a person jumped in front of a train at Antibes railway station.

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The animal identified as a baby hedgehog in yesterday's news item Shelter rescues parched animals as France bakes was in fact a baby squirrel. Our apologies to all concerned.

Today in Monaco:

Concert at the Prince's Palace: Symphonic concert by the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Jaap van Zweden with Beatrice Rana, piano. Includes pieces by Piotr Ilitch Tchaikovsky and Ludwig van Beethoven. At 21:30 at the Prince's Palace - Cour d'Honneur.

Discover more at the OPMC website

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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 3, 2022

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Monegasque student sentenced for Internet fraud

A Monegasque student bought clothes from Zara’s website to the tune of 929.38 euros using another person’s bank card...

Shelter rescues parched animals as France bakes

With temperatures soaring once again across southern France, Laura Borderes uses a syringe to feed an infant squirrel now in the care of her animal shelter...

New Head of Mission to EU

The new Head of Mission of Monaco to the European Union, HE Mr Frédéric Labarrere, has presented his credentials to Mrs Ursula Von der Leyen, President of the European Commission...

AS Monaco draw with PSV Eindhoven

As August dawns club football becomes serious again, and even more serious in the case of AS Monaco, who faced off against Eredivisie side PSV Eindhoven in their UEFA Champions League...

Fernando Alonso shocks own team with Aston Martin move

It has been a busy few days for Aston Martin, who have efficiently dealt with Sebastian Vettel’s announcement of retirement from Formula 1 at the end of the current season...

Piastri insists he will not drive for Alpine

The never-ending game of musical chairs continues in the Formula 1 circus, as the announcement of Sebastian Vettel’s retirement last week has prompted a shift in drivers between teams...

DULY NOTED: A dolphin was spotted in Port Hercule on Tuesday morning. Maritime traffic was alerted and the Bateau Bus told to slow down even more in order to reduce the chances of collision.

Today in Monaco: After 7 years of absence, Simple Minds will be back in the Principality at the Salle des Etoiles on August 3 for the Monte-Carlo Summer Festival. Doors open at 20:00, the concert starts after 22:30. Jacket – Proper attire required. More info: SBM

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TUESDAY AUG 2, 2022

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All Monaco's coronavirus indicators plunge

In a weekly update, the Government provided figures that show that coronavirus is retreating quickly as a public health threat...

First Russian super yacht goes to auction this month

The 72-metre Axioma is likely to be the first seized super yacht to be auctioned, with the sale planned for August 23...

Problems at the pumps as delivery curbs bite

Motorists filling up along the Riviera at weekends may find trouble finding petrol over the summer period...

DULY NOTED: An Austrian doctor, Lisa-Marie Kellermayr, who appeared regularly on TV to advocate vaccine take-up, has committed suicide following a hate campaign on social media.

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Tracfin, the French body tasked with tracing the properties of sanctioned Russian oligarchs, said on Monday that it has so far frozen 1.2 billion euros in assets.

Today in Monaco: A circus show. A magnificent duet between a juggler, Julien Clément, trained at the Centre National des Arts du Cirque and Pierre Pollet, drummer and percussionist. At Fort Antoine Theatre, all public including children from 6 very welcome. The show start at 21:30 on Tuesday August 2. Free entry with a ticket from Theatre Princesse Grace.  Discover more at the Theatre website.

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MONDAY AUG 1, 2022

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Giant Port Hercule project gets green light at last

After eight years of wrangling and a court case in 2020 that awarded the developer 157 million euros in compensation, including interest, the gigantic multi-purpose...

Giving blood has never been easier thanks to Bloodmobile

Princess Grace Hospital has made donating blood much easier by operating a Bloodmobile service in conjunction with local companies...

Another nightmare for Ferrari as Verstappen wins

Red Bull’s Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen won the Hungarian Grand Prix, from 10th on the starting grid and despite a spin, on Sunday as Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc suffered another strategy nightmare...

Ministers visit SBM Offshore

Minister of State Pierre Dartout and Céline Caron Dagioni, Minister of Infrastructure, Environment and Urban Planning, met with managers of SBM Offshore...

DULY NOTED: A 30 year-old Syrian refugee is to go in trial in Reims on August 23, charged with two rapes in the city, one on February 2 and the second on July 2, Le Figaro reports.

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High temperatures, dry vegetation and strong winds are causing concern in the South of France that wildfires may find ideal conditions.

Today in Monaco  The Christian Louboutin exhibition continues at the Grimaldi Forum:  https://www.grimaldiforum.com/en/events-schedule-monaco/christian-louboutin---l-exhibition-niste

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FRIDAY JULY 29, 2022

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Rybolovlev-Bouvier dispute back in play

As a forest wildfire can suddenly reignite itself, the long-term legal tussle between AS Monaco owner Dmitry Rybolovlev and Swiss art dealer Yves Bouvier burst into flames again this week...

Temporary police station takes its place outside Stadium

Work continues until the end of September on a temporary police station in Fontvieille that will house about 100 police officers...

Macron hosts 'murderous prince' with oil on agenda

French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday as part of increased Western efforts to court the major oil-producing state amid the war...

Sebastien Vettel announces F1 retirement

Four-time world champion Sebastien Vettel has announced his retirement from Formula 1 at the end of the season...

DULY NOTED: Crossing the road in Monaco except on a pedestrian crossing can incur a penalty of 45 euros.

Tonight in Monaco: The Monte-Carlo Summer Festival continues with Christina Aguilera at the Salle des Etoiles, More info from SBM.

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THURSDAY JULY 28, 2022

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Man drowns after late night swim off Larvotto

A 34 year-old man drowned off Larvotto Beach earlier this month after going for a late night swim...

Woman jailed after striking barmaid with champagne bottle

A group of friends celebrating during the Monaco Grand Prix ran up a bill of 14,340 euros at Coya, an establishment in Fontvieille run by SBM, Monaco Criminal Court was told...

France takes next step to confiscation of oligarchs' assets

A formal enquiry has been opened by the Parquet National Financier (PNF) into the property of Russian oligarchs close to Putin. In the majority of cases...

AS Monaco lose final pre-season friendly

For their final friendly fixture of the 2022 preseason campaign, AS Monaco travelled to England to face off against Premier League side Southampton...

DULY NOTED: An Afghan refugee has been arrested in Le Mans after stabbing two strangers. The victims are expected to survive. He is undergoing psychiatric evaluation.

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US Secretary of State Blinken is going to speak to his counterpart, Lavrov, within the next few days. It will be their first conversation since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. On the agenda, Ukrainian grain exports and the release of American prisoners.

Tonight in Monaco: James Blunt will perform at the Monte-Carlo Summer Festival. The concert begins at 22:30. More info from SBM

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