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Yacht Club de Monaco sets sail for the future at annual summer gathering
The Yacht Club de Monaco marked the start of the summer season with its much-anticipated annual Summer Cocktail, bringing together members, young hopefuls, and the global yachting community in the presence of its president, His Serene Highness...
Ringo Starr facts: Beatles drummer's age, wife, children, net worth and songs revealed
24 June 2025, 11:26 Ringo Starr. Picture: Getty Sir Ringo Starr is one of the world's most famous musicians thanks to his time as a drummer with The Beatles in the 1960s. Since then, Ringo has released 20 solo albums and remains as busy as ever...

Art and investment converge at Monaco Private Label summit
Art took centre stage at the 16th annual Monaco Private Label summit, where over 100 influential members from 30 countries gathered to explore the theme of collecting as both a cultural and economic pursuit… The event, held under the direction of...

Monaco Yacht Club celebrates ‘Fête de la Mer’
The Yacht Club de Monaco transformed the quayside of its marina into a veritable festival of nautical traditions, drawing several hundred enthusiasts for a lively celebration of the Mediterranean sea. The June 21 event began on a solemn note with...

Monaco’s open-air cinema returns this summer
The emblematic 200m² giant screen will be welcoming cinema-goers back from 20 June with an eclectic programme and the Mediterranean as a backdrop. The Monaco Open Air Cinema has been one of the Principality’s most popular cultural events since it...

How Monte Carlo became cool again
My life was ruined on a Monaco pier. It was there, while dozing on a banana yellow sunbed as superyachts bobbed in the waters, sports cars grumbled down the mountain behind me and lithe French girls in Lanvin bathing suits leapt into the...

Monaco’s Fête de la Mer returns with celebration, education and a call to protect the sea
The Yacht Club de Monaco’s annual Fête de la Mer brought together families, sailors, students and sea lovers for a joyful day of activities and tributes, highlighting the Principality’s enduring maritime values. The Fête de la Mer returned on...

Monaco celebrates summer with music across the Principality
The first day of summer struck a joyful chord across Monaco as the Principality came alive for the annual Fête de la Musique… From the covered market square to the buzzing Port Hercule, musicians, singers, and DJs transformed the city into a...

Diamonds and sea breeze: inside Monaco’s most exclusive jewellery exhibition
The sixth edition of the Luxury Monte-Carlo high jewellery exhibition opened to VIP guests at Le Méridien Beach Plaza, proving once more that diamonds are indeed a girl’s best friend. On Thursday afternoon, the doors of the Sea Club opened,...

Crater in the church and burnt bodies: survivors' harrowing testimonies of Damascus terrorist attack
The interior of Mar Elias Church in Dweila, a poor Christian neighbourhood of Damascus, lies in ruins. Religious icons have been knocked to the ground, a mix of blood and ash covers the floor, and prayer benches are shattered. At the entrance, a...

Analysis : Immigration Between Demographic Necessity and Social Perception – The Case of the United States in 2024
The immigration debate continues to ignite public opinion, both in the United States and across Europe. In 2024, 15.2% of the U.S. population was foreign-born, according to the United Nations. This figure places the U.S. slightly ahead of the...

Stars, sparkle and a splash of blue as Monte-Carlo Television Festival wraps in style
The 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival came to a glittering close on June 17th with a blue carpet finale that brought international stars, local pride and heartfelt emotion to the Grimaldi Forum… As tradition dictates, Their Serene Highnesses...

Princess Charlene leads water safety drive at Larvotto Beach
Larvotto Beach was the setting for an important lesson in life-saving this week, as Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco spearheaded the 2025 edition of Water Safety Day. Organised by the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation in...

Monaco posts record-breaking €5 billion revenue in first quarter of 2025
Monaco has crossed a major economic threshold, with first quarter revenues (excluding finance and insurance) exceeding €5 billion for the first time. The increase of more than €560 million—up 12.3% year-on-year—was driven by standout performances...

Monaco Private Label blends culture, philanthropy and influence to boost appeal
In Monaco’s unique ecosystem—where 100,000 people pass through daily despite a native population of fewer than 10,000—the role of strategic attractiveness is vital… At the heart of this effort is Monaco Private Label (MPL), a government-backed...

More festivals and art openings ahead in St. Tammany Parish
MUSIC UP CLOSE: Hiroya Tsukamoto, an internationally acclaimed guitarist, composer and singer-songwriter from Kyoto, Japan, now studying at the Berklee College of Music, will bring his fusion of folk, jazz and world music to the intimate Listening...

Princess Charlene of Monaco puts on united front with Albert in Monte Carlo after Palace's money man claimed he sought out 'bachelor pad' for the Prince a year into their marriage
Princess Charlene put on a united front with Prince Albert at the Monte Carlo Television Festival on Tuesday evening amid allegations that her husband had a 'discreet bachelor pad' set up shortly after they wed. The royal mother-of-two, 47,...
Jazmin Grimaldi joined her father Prince Albert of Monaco at the Monte-Carlo Festival
This marks one of the few official European outings for Jazmin, whose life has largely unfolded in the United States. She has pursued a career in acting and music, and successfully held roles in the series, The Marvellous Mrs Maisel. Jazmin...

Robin Wright looks glamorous in a sequinned gown while Suits star Sarah Rafferty is chic in a white dress as they lead stars at Monte-Carlo TV Festival
Actresses Robin Wright and Sarah Rafferty put on glamorous displays as they attended the Closing Ceremony of the 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival on Tuesday. House Of Cards star Robin, 59, had travelled to southern France to accept the Crystal...

Former Hollyoaks star Ricky Whittle makes surprise appearance at Monte-Carlo Television Festival after claiming he was 'done' chasing Hollywood roles
Former Hollyoaks star Ricky Whittle made a surprise appearance at the 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival on Tuesday. The Brit, 45, shot to fame in 2006 as Calvin Valentine on Hollyoaks, enjoying a four-year stint on the northern soap before his...