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Monaco Ballooning Team: A New International Takeoff in 2026
Driven by the unveiling of the Monaco-Moravia balloon and a major strategic partnership, The Monaco Ballooning Team, under the Honorary Presidency of H.S.H. Prince Albert II, concluded 2025 in spectacular fashion and are now opening a 2026 filled with ambition.
23 Jan, 2026
Lycée Albert I: Students to Return to in-person Studies by End of January
Lycée Albert I: Students to Return to in-person Studies by End of January
The 840 students attending Lycée Albert 1er resumed classes remotely on Monday 5 January 2026 before a gradual return to in-person learning at various sites.
21 Jan, 2026
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HelloMonaco recommends: Top Events to visit in Winter and Spring 2026
This winter and spring, Monaco will sparkle as a premier destination for culture, entertainment, and celebration. Across the Principality, world-class festivals, performances, sporting events, and charitable initiatives will bring together locals and visitors alike, offering moments of joy, inspiration, and cultural exchange.
20 Jan, 2026
After the Spark Fades: Why Monaco Has Drawn a Red Line on Indoor Pyrotechnics
After the Spark Fades: Why Monaco Has Drawn a Red Line on Indoor Pyrotechnics
In Monaco, elegance is very often measured in candlelight dinners and champagne flutes catching the glow of the Mediterranean. Unfortunately light itself has just come under scrutiny. Luckily not the soft glow of chandeliers, but the violent, unpredictable flare of indoor pyrotechnics.
19 Jan, 2026
Prince Albert II and Princess Stephanie Inaugurate 48th Monte-Carlo Circus Festival
Prince Albert II and Princess Stephanie Inaugurate 48th Monte-Carlo Circus Festival
Princess Stephanie attends Rehearsals for 48th Monte-Carlo Circus Festival Princess Stephanie, President of the Festival, attended rehearsals, press meetings and the official photo call for two days before the opening of the 48th Monte-Carlo Circus Festival and 13th New Generation.
19 Jan, 2026
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From Fontvieille to the Council of Europe: Monaco’s Key Projects for 2026
Minister of State, Christophe Mirmand, presented his traditional vows to the press on Friday 16 January. Accompanied by members of the Government, Christophe Mirmand spoke to the Principality's journalists and media representatives about the Government’s priorities for the coming year.
18 Jan, 2026
Kazuki Yamada
Kazuki Yamada: Leaving a Musical Legacy in Monte-Carlo
Kazuki Yamada, a talented conductor born in Hadano, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, has made a remarkable impact in the world of classical music. Known for his extraordinary conducting skills, he has received notable accolades, including the first prize at the Besançon International Conducting Competition.
18 Jan, 2026
Princely Family sets Fire to the St. Devote Boat
When Fire and Drones Meet Faith: Monaco Prepares Anew to Honour Sainte Dévote
When we wake up in Monaco this Monday, 26 January, it won’t be just another Mediterranean morning. It will be the first light of a tradition that has woven faith, identity, and spectacle into our very souls.
18 Jan, 2026
First Place Secured… Monaco United Even Forgot to Stop Scoring
First Place Secured for Monaco United and other Monaco news
First Place Secured… Monaco United Even Forgot to Stop Scoring There are victories and then there are nights that redefine a season. Monaco United’s first outing of 2026 belonged firmly to the latter category.
17 Jan, 2026
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What Happens After a Record Year? The Grimaldi Forum’s Answer Is Bigger Than Ever
Under the glass canopy of the Grimaldi Forum Monaco, more than 700 figures from business, culture, diplomacy and media gathered for the institution’s traditional galette des rois celebration. This was no ordinary toast.
16 Jan, 2026
Top Ten Baby Names in Monaco for 2025
Top Ten Baby Names in Monaco for 2025
City Hall recently unveiled Monaco’s civil statistics for the past year.
16 Jan, 2026
“Way of the Cross” — Henri Matisse in Nice
I Love Art: Top Winter Art Expositions
“Way of the Cross” — Henri Matisse in Nice Until January 19, 2026 A unique exhibition at the Matisse Museum is honouring a monumental work crowned by the “Way of the Cross” specially designed for the Rosary Chapel in Vence.
15 Jan, 2026
Chocolate Time, The Chocolate Moment At Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo
Chocolate Time, The Chocolate Moment At Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo
At the Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo, winter is experienced with indulgence and generosity. Until spring, Executive Chef Christophe Cussac, Pastry Chef Patrick Mesiano and Head Barman Mickaël Bellec have imagined Chocolate Time, an invitation to savor chocolate in all its richness and sensuality.
15 Jan, 2026
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Elevated Day Trips: The Most Exclusive Private Tours from Monaco (Villa Ephrussi to St. Paul de Vence)
Monaco offers far more than casinos, yachts, and the Grand Prix. Despite its small size, there are many cultural wonders and fascinating locations to seek out. Exclusive private tours are designed for those who value unhurried discovery and quiet contemplation over rushed group excursions.
14 Jan, 2026
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