As always at the end of the week we have selected for you the most interesting articles and news of the passed week.
World-Record-Setting Duplantis and Bol Set to Electrify Monaco’s Athletics Night of Speed and Flight
The rockstars of track are coming to town. On July 11th, Stade Louis-II will pulse with anticipation as the Herculis EBS Meeting—Monaco’s crown jewel on the Wanda Diamond League calendar—welcomes two of the sport’s most dazzling talents: Mondo Duplantis and Femke Bol. Between Duplantis’ sky-scraping pole vault exploits and Bol’s poetry-in-motion hurdling, this year’s 39th edition promises more sparkle than the Monte Carlo skyline.
Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio on the Agenda this Summer…
The Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra has officially unveiled an exciting summer program of concerts on the Princely Palace’s Cour d’honneur. Six concerts are on the agenda, including an exceptional event: Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio. All concerts will take place on Thursdays and Sundays in July and August at 9:30pm.
A Taste of Peru in Monaco: AMI’s Gala Blends Culture, Cuisine, and Compassion
The Ibero-American Monegasque Association (AMI) celebrated Peru’s cultural and culinary riches with great splendor during its Annual Diplomatic Gastronomy Gala, which took place on Tuesday, April 29, at the prestigious Yacht Club of Monaco.
His Serene Highness Prince Albert II was represented on this occasion by his Chamberlain, Mr. Vincent Floreani.
The Peruvian diplomatic corps was also widely represented, with the presence of Mr. Rolando Ruiz Rosas, Ambassador of Peru to France and Monaco; Mr. Jean-Baptiste Pastor, Honorary Consul of Peru in Monaco; Ms. Neiza Rodríguez, Consul of Peru in Monaco; as well as Ms. Rosario Pajuelo, Director of PROMPERÚ for France and Switzerland.
Monaco Plants over 700 New Trees for Newborns
Monaco’s 16th annual “1 Birth = 1 Tree” ceremony took place at Princess Antoinette Park on 30 April. The ceremony was attended by Mayor Georges Marsan, several government councillors, and families who had a newborn in 2024.
This year, 721 trees, corresponding to the same number of births recorded in Monaco in 2024, were planted in the Pali state forest. This brings the total number of trees planted since the start of the operation to 15,000, and majorly contributes to the reforestation of the surrounding areas of the Principality.
From Bark to Brilliance: Inside the Principality’s Glitziest Dog Show on Earth
This weekend, the glitz and glamour of Monaco won’t be confined to casino floors or Formula 1 circuits. Instead, it’s going straight to the dogs — and HelloMonaco means that in the best way possible. Welcome to the 2025 Monaco International Dog Show, a record-breaking canine carnival where elegance meets enthusiasm, and every tail tells a story.
Held under the grand marquee at Fontvieille, the Principality is going paw-deep into its annual tribute to man’s best friend. With 1,430 four-legged competitors representing 262 breeds from 29 countries, the show has officially gone global — and glamorous. From Peru to Finland, Ireland to Romania, the world’s most pampered pooches have converged on Monaco to strut, sniff, and sparkle.
