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The Rainier III Academy Takes on A New Shine, Thoroughly Modernised
Inauguration of the beautiful new premises of the Rainier III Academy
It was in the presence of HSH the Sovereign Prince and Mayor Georges Marsan that the inauguration of the new premises of the Rainier III Academy took place. The building, completely rehabilitated, was delivered on time for the start of the new school year, recently started.
6 Oct, 2021
Jazz Festival
15th Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival Lineup does not Disappoint
The Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival is back this year, with a program of seven toe-tapping, finger-snapping concerts from 23 November to 4 December, featuring international musical sensations. Founded in 2006 by Jean-René Palacio, the Monte-Carlo Jazz Festival is known for programming the greatest jazz performers of our time.
5 Oct, 2021
Cafe de Paris
Surprise Announcement of a Stunning Revamp of the Cafe de Paris
Difficult to imagine the Cafe de Paris not in full swing for an hour, never mind months. If any icon represents the beating heart of the Principality, it is Casino Square itself, the Cafe de Paris and its Belle Époque surrounds that warrant everyday applause.
5 Oct, 2021
Monaco 007: Monaco World Premiere in James Bond’s style
James Bond Preview ‘No Time to Die’ attended by Prince Albert II and other news
On Wednesday 29 September, HSH Prince Albert II attended the preview of James Bond film ‘No Time To Die’ at the Opéra Garnier. The Prince left the Place du Palais at the wheel of an Aston Martin DB5 in the company of the director, Cary Joji Fukunaga.
4 Oct, 2021
Retail in Monaco: Reported loss of €170 million in 2020
Retail in Monaco: Reported loss of €170 million in 2020
Retail is one of the Principality's main sectors in terms of turnover. In 2020, retail trade had 813 active establishments, or 4 more than in 2019. Retail development since 2011 has been relatively stable.
4 Oct, 2021
Xiaoxin Yang
Monaco Olympic athletes in the spotlight. Interview with Xiaoxin Yang
Born on 8 January 1988, she is from Beijing (China) but naturalized Monegasque. Being already a skilled table tennis world champion, she classified to 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games where she achieved a successful outcome over the Bulgarian-Ukrainian Polina Trifonova (26th July 2021).
3 Oct, 2021
45th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival and other Monaco news
If you were too busy to follow the news this week here is a brief summery of the most interesting events that took place.
2 Oct, 2021
Monaco 007: Monaco World Premiere in James Bond’s style
Monaco 007: Monaco World Premiere in James Bond’s style
It was expected to be one of the most glamorous events of the Season and it did not disappoint expectations.
2 Oct, 2021
Interview with Théo Druenne
Monaco Olympic athletes in the spotlight. Interview with Théo Druenne
Born on the 19th July 2005 in Monaco, he starts swimming at the age of eight becoming a professional athlete. His debut as an athlete starts at the 2021 European Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
1 Oct, 2021
Sportel Monaco 30th Anniversary
SPORTEL Awards: Champions & emotions
Recently, SPORTEL Awards unveiled the Official Selection for the Georges Bertellotti Golden Podium Awards 2021. The laureates will be announced on Tuesday 5 October at 7pm during the Awards Ceremony at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco.
30 Sep, 2021
© 44th International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo
45th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival and 10th New Generation – Circus combine to put on an exceptional event!
The Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival Organising Committee is delighted to announce that the 45th Festival and the 10th New Generation Circus will be held at the famous Fontvieille Big Top from Saturday 22 to Sunday 30 January 2022.
29 Sep, 2021
Covid
Relaxation of Some Important Health Measures, though Masks Remain
There is some positive news on the health side in the Principality. The incidence of Covid infections has lowered from the levels earlier in the summer to as low as 31 recently. Less than 40 per 100.000 people is a relatively favourable benchmark.
29 Sep, 2021
LeClerc
TikTok Comedy with “Guess-Who” Monegasque Racing Ace, Charles in Comic Motion
Many of us have a little bit of Mr. Bean in us - even Charles Leclerc it seems! Small everyday events go comically wrong. Imagine a racing ace suddenly becomes unimaginably incapable of making a smooth mount into his sports car.
29 Sep, 2021
Photo Christian Louboutin
Christian Louboutin designs for Grimaldi Forum and Rose Ball
Parisian fashion designer Christian Louboutin, famous for his shoe designs with red lacquered soles, will be featured in an exhibition at the Grimaldi Forum next summer. He will also be behind the next Bal de la Rose in the spring, with a Bollywood theme.
29 Sep, 2021
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