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Geography Trivia Questions That Let You Show Off Your World Class Knowledge
Traveling the world provides valuable experiences as you see how vast and ever-changing it is. You also learn more about nature, different cultures, history, and more. You may have learned geography in school, but there is nothing like seeing it...

The poppiest pop-ups of summer 2025
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Jacquemus gives Monte-Carlo Beach a makeover An outside terrace at Monte-Carlo Beach decorated for summer by Jacquemus ©...

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...

Jeff Bezos wedding draws superyachts, jets and Trumps to Venice
Superyachts bringing guests for Jeff Bezos’s wedding this weekend have sailed into Venice after the Amazon tycoon made a last-minute decision not to bring his own yacht, amid heightened security in the lagoon city. City officials counted seven...

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,...

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...
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...

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...

Closing ceremony: Robin Wright receives Crystal Nymph Award at Monte Carlo Television Festival
The 64th edition of the Monte Carlo Television Festival concluded on 17th June with American actress Robin Wright receiving the prestigious Crystal Nymph Award at the Golden Nymph Awards Ceremony. Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene did the...

‘Vanguard’ & ‘On A Day In September’ Win Big At The Monte-Carlo TV Festival’s Golden Nymph Awards; ‘Good Cop/Bad Cop’ Takes Jury Prize
Swedish drama Vanguard and German TV movie On A Day In September landed multiple accolades at the Monte-Carlo TV Festival’s Golden Nymph Awards, while the cast of Good Cop/Bad Cop was given the Special Jury Prize. Vanguard won Best Series. It...

‘Vanguard’ Wins Series Award at Monte-Carlo Television Festival as Robin Wright Takes Crystal Nymph
Sweden’s “Vanguard” won the Golden Nymph Award for best series at the 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival Tuesday, while Sweden’s “On a Day in September” won best fiction film. Robin Wright received the Crystal Nymph Award from Prince Albert II...

Monaco commemorates General de Gaulle’s ‘Appel du 18 Juin’
A poignant tribute unfolded on the morning of Wednesday, June 18 at Square Winston Churchill as Monaco joined France and the United Kingdom in marking the National Remembrance Day of the historic Appel du 18 Juin, commemorating General Charles de...

Monaco enshrines shared custody in law to support child welfare after separation
A landmark family law reform passed by Monaco’s National Council on 18th June formally recognises and regulates alternating residence for children of separated parents. Law no. 1.106 is designed to prioritise the child’s stability, welfare and...

Daria Usova to host private vernissage at Hôtel Metropole Monte-Carlo
Artist Daria Usova is set to unveil her metaphysical collages and sculptures in an intimate vernissage at Hôtel Metropole Monte-Carlo, hosted for collectors and cultural patrons of the Principality. On Thursday, 25th June, Daria Usova—official...

Panellists explore the disruption and opportunities of AI at the Monte Carlo TV Festival
17/06/2025 - During the talk, experts from different sectors gathered to discuss the promises, pitfalls and pressures of integrating AI into creative workflows l-r: Toma De Matteis, Leif Holst Jensen, Vanessa Shapiro and Michel Zgarka during the...

The beauty and power of ballroom dancing
Competitive ballroom dancing is a world of elegance, passion and intensity—a realm where movement becomes language and rhythm becomes identity. Behind the beauty displayed to spectators and judges lie precise footwork, technical brilliance,...

Marius Monaco launches “Car Legends of Monaco” exhibition in third instalment of ‘The Art of Storytelling’
Marius Monaco has once again merged culture and craftsmanship with the launch of its third “Art of Storytelling” exhibition, unveiling Car Legends of Monaco by French illustrator Maxime Duvillard. The show, which opened on Monday, June 16 at the...

Monaco to host global celebration of amateur theatre this August
The 18th edition of the prestigious Mondial du Théâtre will return to Monaco from 20th to 27th August 2025, bringing together amateur theatre troupes from across five continents. This non-competitive festival, under the High Patronage of Prince...