Good News, Monaco

24/09/2024

I’ll be honest. I tried to interview Father Hugh in person at the vicarage. When I looked at my empty tea cup and realised it was time to leave, 90 minutes had passed and I had to yet to ask one single question. Best interviewee ever.

Alison Bearn Refuge l'Abri - SPA de Monaco

St Paul’s Monaco has many reasons to rejoice, and not only because of the 2025 centenary.

13/09/2024

Monaco resident Sylvia Sermenghi has channelled her passion for animals into a new association. And the first event is real tail wagger.

Grabs your dogs, grab your leashes, Sylvia Sermenghi has a canine-friendly fundraiser on October 5th – and it’s not just to raise money.

07/09/2024

Rain day activity for Sunday at the Salon International du Livre de Monaco.

So much fun this morning with my Carob Tree Publishing partner Lacey Da Costa meeting authors, buying books to support them and making videos.

And thanks to Heidi De Love, I had the chance to speak with one of the cofounders and learn about Monaco's online bookshop, Librairie Numérique de Monaco.


Lucien Nasarre Ecrivain, Romancier Sandrine Mehrez Kukurudz

One of Monaco’s best cultural events – and it’s free. Head over to Grimaldi Forum where 140 writers are waiting to sign a copy of their book.

03/09/2024

How many people have lived here for more than a year and never once set foot in the glorious sea? Now’s your chance to overcome any fears or hesitation in open water with Carina Bruwer.

Carina Bruwer Matteo Testa Swimrun Monaco

She has crossed the English Channel and swam from Italy to Monaco. Now the open water marathon swimmer is co-hosting a swim retreat with the founder of Swimrun Monaco.

31/08/2024

Fenella Holt has spent the past decade building a profitable business in Antibes. As she says, bookshops do more than sell books. For expats, they can be a lifeline to the community.

https://goodnewsmonaco.com/2024/08/31/fenella-holt-antibes-english-bookshop-for-sale/

10/07/2024

The author of three books, Fergus Butler Gallie writes for The Spectator and The Financial Times. The Reverend is in town Friday, July 12, at St. Paul’s Monaco and his talk promises to be as fascinating as the speaker himself.

A skilled raconteur and a serious historian, the Reverend is giving a talk based on his book ‘Priests de la Resistance’ at St. Paul’s Monaco.

03/07/2024

If you are free July 4, check out the colourful imagination of Polish artist Dominik Drygas at his first exhibition in Monaco.

Marius Monaco Emilia Romagnoli

A Monaco exhibition on July 4 has been a lifetime in the making for the Polish artist.

23/06/2024

Have to admit, super impressed with Air League Monaco's guest speakers lately. Last time it was Jo Salter, the UK’s the female fast jet pilot. This month, Rachel Burns, a captain for British Airways.

The British Airways captain is part of the airline’s 6.6% female pilot workforce. She recently spoke to the Air League Monaco.

21/06/2024

MonacoPride has earned its spot as one of the most relevant events on the Monaco calendar.

But the movement is about more than celebrating the LGBTQI+ community for two hours with a drink in hand. It’s about educating ourselves on the civil inequalities that exist in Monaco.


Annette Anderson Fight Aids Monaco Christophe Glasser Oznerol Ocrut

A spirited third edition spotlights progress but there is much work to be done for equal economic rights for same-sex couples in the Principality.

20/06/2024

It’s that day of the year to ring in Summer Solstice. What began in Paris in 1982 as a way to showcase different types of musical genres and cultures, the annual Fête de la Musique on June 21 is now celebrated in over 700 cities in 120 countries. Including Monaco.

Monaco International Music & Arts Club - MIMAClub Vanina Aronica Mairie de Monaco

MIMA Club sings for Fête de la Musique led by artistic director Vanina Aronica.

16/06/2024

I’m a die-hard coffee drinker but at a meeting at Novotel Monte-Carlo, Fabrice Marquet suggested I try a locally-made CaminaTea infusion, Balade au Cap Martin. One sip and there's been no looking back.

Robuchon Monaco Fight Aids Monaco

Celine Glasser has created an exceptional tea brand that draws inspiration from Monaco, Roquebrune and the Riviera.

14/06/2024

Did you know the Princess Grace Irish Library has a rare first edition of James Joyce’s Ulysses, a story that takes place on a single day, June 16, 1904?

Since 1954 a Bloomsday festival has been celebrated on June 16 to honour the modern masterpiece. Which is why the library has a free event today at 2:15 pm.

Princess Grace Irish Library - Under the aegis of Fondation Princesse Grace.

Join Bloomsday frolickers today as they head to Palace Square for dramatic readings of James Joyce’s masterpiece Ulysses.

08/06/2024

Celebrated American writer scopes up award in south of france.

American writer has ‘transitory moments’ at Hotel Belles Rives

03/06/2024

Big news for Monaco’s food scene. Conscientiae becomes a new restaurant headed by one of France’s top chefs.

Michelin-starred chef Sebastien Sanjou takes over Conscientiae with a new restaurant.

30/05/2024

Entreparents are “putting parenthood back in the heart of the community”. What an impressive initiative by these mums to support families in Monaco.

Their events are as successful as their app. Don’t miss the family-friendly Global Day of Parents party this Saturday June 1 from 9:30am–5pm. Check out the article for all the details – but you’ll need to make your reservation.

Entreparents Mairie de Monaco Neptune Monaco Beach RadioMonaco Monaco My sweet Birthday

The must-have app for all parents and future parents in Monaco, plus big-fun community events for the whole family.

28/05/2024

With a Master’s degree in Gender studies from LSE, Monaco resident Kasey Robinson has always been a champion for fairness.

She Can He Can

How the SheCanHeCan codirector and podcast host has become an advocate for period equity.

24/05/2024

So many cool initiatives that come out of Monaco to raise awareness for ocean conservation.

F1’s Valtteri Bottas will wear a bespoke helmet for the Monaco GP this weekend. Signed by the F1 driver and Prince Albert, it will be auctioned to help support a seagrass restoration initiative.

21/05/2024

This replica Ayrton Senna, Williams helmet from 1994 is one of some 300 Stars’n’Bars sports & music celebrity memorabilia to be featured at an upcoming auction by Artcurial on July 8 at 2pm at the Hotel Hermitage.
https://www.artcurial.com/en/sales/vente-mc-135-stars-n-bars

You can check out this collector’s item on Wed. May 22 from 3-5pm at FNAC Monaco. It will be on display at the book signing of Senna Eternal, a fascinating new book that pays tribute to the legendary F1 driver 30 years after his tragic death.
https://goodnewsmonaco.com/2024/05/15/eternel-senna-le-livre-hommage-book
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