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Sports round-up: Cold, hard defeat on the football pitch, but Roca Team triumph on court

It was an eventful weekend for mainstream Monaco sports, with a victory for the Roca Team against Paris in the Betclic Elite, but a disheartening defeat in the Stade Louis II for AS Monaco, who lost 3-1 to Stade de Reims.  

In a tightly contested Betclic Elite pitting on 13th January in the French capital, AS Monaco Basket secured a hard-earned victory over Paris with a final score of 92-85.  

The game, marked by intense back-and-forth action, saw both teams put up a strong fight, but the Roca Team demonstrated a slight edge in shooting accuracy and overall performance, as reflected in their slightly higher evaluation score of 101 compared to Paris’ 96. 

Key players for AS Monaco included Mike James, who led the team with 19 points and seven assists, and Donta Hall, who contributed significantly with an evaluation score of 22. AS Monaco’s balanced approach played a crucial role in their victory. 

The recent win against Paris puts AS Monaco Basket firmly atop the table in the Betclic Elite standings. Photo credit: AS Monaco Basket

Meanwhile, back in the Principality, Saturday’s Ligue 1 match against Stade de Reims ended in utter disappointment for the home fans of AS Monaco, who concluded the match two goals down: 3-1.  

Despite the high expectations and the tactical strategies laid out by coach Adi Hütter, AS Monaco simply couldn’t capitalise on their chances and the match saw Reims taking the lead with a goal from Teddy Teuma in the 35th minute.  

AS Monaco’s hope was briefly reignited by a goal from Wissam Ben Yedder early in the second half, but Reims quickly regained control with goals from Réda Khadra and Azor Matusiwa.  

AS Monaco’s efforts, including a late tactical shift by Hütter, failed to turn the tide, leaving them to reflect on a missed opportunity in their home stadium. 

Upcoming dates 

The next two games for the Roca team will take place at home. The basketball side will face Real Madrid in a Euroleague season game on 19th January, followed by a Betclic Elite game scheduled for 21st January against Le Mans. 

On the football front, AS Monaco’s next challenge comes on 20th January when the Rouges et Blancs go against Rodez AF at the Stade Paul-Lignon in a Coupe de France match. 

 

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Formula E: Maserati MSG Racing take fourth place in season opener in Mexico City

Season 10 of the FIA Formula E World Championship got off to a competitive start in Mexico City over the weekend, with a race that ultimately claimed by TAG Heuer Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein.  

Maserati MSG Racing might not have made the podium in the season opener, but the Monaco-based team nonetheless marked the start of their campaign with a “solid, clean race with perfect execution and no mistakes”, as per the words of Cyril Blais, the team’s Chief Engineer. 

The more experienced Maserati MSG Racing driver Maximilian Günther started the race in P3, advancing up two places from his initial P5 thanks to grid penalties for Jaguar’s Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy, but ended just outside of the Top Three in P4.  

“I think we showed some good pace here,” he said post-race. “Mexico was very difficult for us last year, so to start the season with such a strong result now is very promising. I’m super happy for the whole team, and they did a great job. The car felt amazing in qualifying, and it’s a shame that we lost the podium with the second Attack Mode, but we gave it our very best. I’m really happy with fourth today.” 

Günther’s 12 points puts the team in fourth place in the Teams’ Standings. Photo credit: mcusercontent.com 

New-to-the-team Jehan Daruvala, who is also the only rookie on the grid this season, faced a challenging start in P17, but was able to gain a place during the course of the race.  

“I’m very happy to have completed my first weekend in Formula E,” he shared in the aftermath. “Today was my first time in full race conditions, and it was a very positive experience. My main goal was to have a clean race and to take the chequered flag so I could learn as much as possible. Using everything I’ve learned this weekend, I’ll be able to build on my performance and continue my progression in Diriyah.” 

The grid will now be looking ahead to the next stage in Saudi Arabia, which will take place from 26th to 27th January.  

 

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World-famous Tenebrae Choir heading to Monaco for candlelit concert later this month

By the light of 3,000 candles, the London-based Tenebrae Choir will be performing a special concert accompanied by the choral students of the Académie Rainier III at the Notre-Dame-Immaculée Cathedral in Monaco on Saturday 27th January. 

A full programme of events featuring the Tenebrae Choir and its legendary conductor, Nigel Short, has been organised for the occasion, which coincides with the Principality’s celebrations of its patron saint: Sainte Dévote.  

In the morning, Short is expected to lead a masterclass for the students of the Académie Rainier III before the traditional Sainte Dévote mass, which will be presided over by Archbishop Dominique-Marie David in the presence of Prince Albert II of Monaco, takes place at 10am.  

Then, at 6pm, the Tenebrae Choir will assemble in the cathedral for a formal concert accompanied by the choir of the Académie Rainier III, which will be directed by the establishment’s Bruno Habert and conducted by Short.  

According to the Sacrée Musique Festival, a co-organiser of the event alongside Monaco’s Direction des Affaires Culturelles, the Diocese of Monaco, the Centenaire Rainier III Committee and the Académie Rainier III, 3,000 candles will be lit for the concert in tribute to both Sainte Dévote and the parents of current sovereign Prince Albert, the late Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace. 

See more: How to celebrate Monaco’s patron saint: Sainte Devote

The concert itself is fully open to the public, but prior reservations are required. Tickets can be purchased here.  

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French government to pay advance of 60% on tax credits and reductions

From 15th January, taxpayers who have outgoings such as a household help, Ehpad costs or certain rental investments that are eligible for tax credits or reductions stand to receive an advance of 60% on these expenses.  

The advances are calculated according to the information provided in 2022 income tax returns, which were filed during the spring of 2023. They are thus subject to a one-year lag time and will be paid in two instalments: one in January and the remaining balance in the summer, according to declarations made in 2024. 

According to the French government, more than nine million households will be eligible for these payments.  

HOW IT WORKS 

According to the government, “The payment of this deposit comes in January to limit the cash mismatches, unless you have reduced the amount in ‘Manage my withholding tax’ via the www.impots.gouv.fr website between September and December 2023.” 

Payments will be made exclusively by bank transfer to the bank account connected to a household’s most recent online income tax declaration. 

Households should expect to see a notice or message on their account informing them of the total they are due to receive in the days before the transfer is made.  

To see if you are eligible for the advance, click here, and for more information about the scheme, click here

 

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Monaco registered more marriages and divorces last year than in 2022

In a tradition that dates back to registers taken in the 16th century, the Principality takes careful note of all the most significant events in the lives of its citizens and residents.  

Each year, Monaco City Hall releases a compilation of these figures, which track births, death, marriages and divorces, and the latest edition has just been published. 

The review has revealed that there were 804 births in Monaco during 2023 compared to 862 the year previously, while the Principality lost 258 of its residents last year. A further 280 deaths of people living in nearby French communes were also recorded in Monaco, taking the total to 538 deaths. Nearly 80% occurred in hospital, 10% happened in clinics and 1% took place in care homes.  

Marriages and divorces up in 2023 

During the course of 2023, Monaco celebrated 194 marriages. This was a slight increase on the figures recorded in 2022, which noted 191. There were two marriages where both parties were of Monegasque nationality, while 35 Monegasque men married women of a different nationality and 28 Monegasque women married foreign-born men.  

Compared to the 58 divorces noted in 2022, there were 64 registered last year in Monaco.  

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What were the most popular baby names in Monaco in 2023?

Monaco’s City Hall has released its annual figures on the number of births recorded in the Principality during the previous year as well as noting the most popular names given to the Principality’s newest generation. 

In total, the Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace welcomed 804 births in 2023 – 416 boys and 388 girls – including the latest member of the Grimaldi family: Victoire, the daughter of Louis and Marie Ducruet.  

See more: Princess Stephanie becomes a grandmother as son Louis and Marie Ducruet welcome first child

This was down slightly on the numbers recorded in 2022, which saw 862 babies born within the Principality, and an even greater drop from the 976 births seen during 2021. 

The ratio between married and unmarried couples was fairly split, with 400 couples being wed at the time of the birth of their child and 404 in different kinds of relationships.  

229 of the families were registered as being Monaco residents at the time of the birth while 575 were living nearby, predominately in Menton, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin and Beausoleil.  

BABY NAMING TRENDS 

There were some changes in the rankings of the most popular names chosen for Monaco’s newborns in 2023, but a strong Italian influence was clear for both boys and girls. 

Théo topped the list for boys’ names, followed by Gabriel, Léo, Leonardo and Andrea. The order of the Top Five in 2022 was Leonardo, Gabriel, Raphaël, Aaron and Louis. 

For the girls, Louise came out on top in 2023, ahead of Chloé, Emma, Jade and Chiara. The year before had seen Emma take the top stop, followed by Victoria, Alice, Chloé and Stella.  

 

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Prince Albert, Princess Charlene and twins join circus festivities at Palace Square

The Princely family joined an enthusiastic Monaco crowd for the Open Air Circus Show on Saturday celebrating the up and coming Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival.

Prince Albert and Princess Charlene were joined by their twins Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella on Saturday for the festivities in Place du Palais, together with Princess Stephanie and her children.

The 46th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival celebrated its founder, the late Prince RainierIII,  with a blend of traditional and modern circus acts.

The Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival will be held from 19th to 28th January in the Big Top at Fontvielle.

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France: New PM Gabriel Attal oversees major shake-up of the cabinet

Following his appointment to the role of Prime Minister of France on Tuesday 9th January, 34-year-old Gabriel Attal has announced a significant reshuffle and series of replacements in his cabinet of ministers.  

France’s newly minted Prime Minister, the youngest in modern history and also the first gay man to take the position, unveiled his cabinet of ministers via President Emmanual Macron’s Secretary-General Alexis Kohler on Thursday 11th January.  

See more: Gabriel Attal elevated to prime minister of France

Gérald Darmanin has been kept on as Interior Minister, as has Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire, Justice Minister Eric Dupont-Moretti and Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu. Marc Fesneau will also continue as Agriculture and Food Sovereignty Minister, and Christophe Béchu will continue as Environment Transition and Territorial Cohesion Minister. 

Former Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna has been ousted from the cabinet, with her spot going to Attal’s former partner, Stéphane Séjourné, who was previously the Secretary-General of Macron’s Renaissance Party.  

ALMOST A 50:50 GENDER SPLIT

Of the 11 main ministerial roles, excluding Attal, seven have been given to men while women take four. However, if the junior ranks are included, it is a much more balanced 8:7 split.

Sylvie Retailleau is the only woman in the refreshed cabinet to retain her previous position: Higher Education and Research Minister.  

Catherine Vautrin, who had been tipped for the role of Prime Minister back in 2022 before Elisabeth Borne took on the job, is in as Health and Labour Minister, and former tennis star Amélie Oudéa-Castéra takes the reins as the head of the now-massive Sport and Education Ministry. She will face a major test in the months to come as Paris welcomes the Olympic Games. 

One of the more surprising appointments is that of Rachida Dati as Culture Minister. Dati was Justice Minister under Nicholas Sarkozy and caused some upset by defecting from the then-President’s Les Républicains Party. She later became the mayor of the seventh arrondissement in Paris.

According to Le Monde, “[Dati] has been implicated in two legal cases: the Carlos Ghosn affair, for which she has been under investigation for passive corruption and concealment of abuse of power since 2021; and the investigation into the alleged kidnapping of a lobbyist in Qatar linked to PSG football club president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, which led to a police raid on her city hall in June 2023”.  

Aurore Bergé, formerly of the Solidarity and Family Ministry, is taking over as Gender Equality Minister, while Prisca Thevenot, who had been Youth and Universal National Service Junior Minister, is now Democratic Renewal Junior Minister as well as an officially appointed government spokesperson. Marie Lebec has been appointed to the role of Parliamentary Relations Junior Minister.  

“ACTION, ACTION, ACTION” 

“What I want is action, action, action and results, results, results,” Attal told TF1 after his new cabinet was revealed. 

He has vowed to be a champion of the middle class in the context of the cost-of-living crisis and has made clear he is well on the side of law and order. He also represents Macron’s hopes of giving his second term new life. The President’s popularity has waned following his controversial pension reforms and immigration laws in the last 12 months. 

Attal’s cabinet also marks a fairly obvious shift to the right following years of centrist politicians in senior jobs.  

 

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200 children turn out for AS Monaco Kids Tour event in the Var

For the 15th stop in this season’s AS Monaco Kids Tour, representatives from the Monegasque side headed to the Var for an event with ÉFC Fréjus Saint-Raphaël that attracted 200 young players and supporters of the game. 

On Wednesday 10th January, 200 young players and supporters of ÉFC Fréjus Saint-Raphaël turned out at the François Léotard Nature Base for the latest event in AS Monaco’s Kids Tour calendar. 

The Tour is a central part of AS Monaco’s community commitments. Since the start of the 2023/24 football season, the club has hosted 15 different events at clubs in France and Italy as well as at home in the Principality. It is estimated that nearly 1,500 children have been able to take part in these events, which are dedicated to promoting sport and its values, over the last few months.  

Among the games and activities organised for the afternoon event in the Var was an opportunity for talented goal scorers to win a jersey signed by AS Monaco’s latest international recruit, Thilo Kehrer.

Upcoming Kids Tour events 

The rest of this month will see the Kids Tour head to Menton and the Stade Lucien Rhein from 1.30pm on Wednesday 17th January before a trip to Vence’s Place du Grand Jardin from 1.30pm on Wednesday 24th January. Another six stops are scheduled to take place between February and May in locations such as Peille, Puget-sur-Argens, Auron, Isola 2000, Valberg and La Trinité. 

All of events are free and open to the public. Click here for more information.

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Basketball: AS Monaco suffer resounding defeat at the hands of Panathinaikos

It was a sorry defeat for AS Monaco in Athens, who lost to EuroLeague rivals Panathinaikos in Round 21 of the season on 11th January. 

The home team’s performance was dominant from the outset, characterised by effective defence and high shooting percentages, and AS Monaco struggled to keep pace with Panathinaikos throughout, despite efforts from players like Donatas Motiejunas, who reached the 1,000-mark in his EuroLeague career during the match, and Matthew Strazel.

Throughout the match, Panathinaikos maintained control, displaying a potent mix of offensive skill and defensive solidity to contain the Roca Team’s Mike James, leading to him recording five turnovers. By the end of the third quarter, they had outscored Monaco 24-14, showcasing their ability to maintain intensity and focus.  

The home team were the ultimate, and deserved, winners: 88-63.  

The results of the game saw Panathinaikos improve their EuroLeague record to 13-8, while Monaco fell to 11-10. 

The next EuroLeague game will take place in Monaco’s Salle Gaston Médecin on 19th January against Real Madrid. 

 

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Own a piece of Elton John history thanks to this rare auction by Christies

British legend Sir Elton John is auctioning off the contents of his Atlanta apartment and fans have a chance to purchase his eclectic collection of photographs, artworks, stage costumes and memorabilia in an exciting new auction by Christies.  

Following the sale of his incredible apartment in Atlanta, United States, Christie’s will present a series of historic sales dedicated to Sir Elton John. An evening sale at Rockefeller Centre will open this series of eight sales, in New York and online, dedicated to one of the greatest legends in the world of music.

Rare opportunity to acquire a part of the singer’s history and heritage

Atlanta is a key city in Elton John’s life. It is the place to which he constantly returned throughout his numerous American tours, and in 1992 he surprised everyone by deciding to settle there. But his love for Atlanta was in fact quite personal – after becoming sober in 1990, it was within Atlanta’s welcoming communities and treatment centres that Elton John found the comfort and support he needed.

“Organising ‘The Collection of Sir Elton John: Goodbye Peachtree Road’ sale alongside Sir Elton John and his husband David Furnish is a great privilege for Christie’s,” said Tash Perrin, Vice-President Christie’s Americas. “This extraordinary collection brings together a wide range of remarkable objects that encapsulate the life, work and art of Elton John.”

What is going on sale?

Over the years, Elton John has amassed an impressive collection of art, objects and memorabilia, many of which are commissions specially designed for his Peachtree Road residence. Among them, ‘Your Song’ by Damien Hirst, signed and dedicated with a “XXX for Elton + David, love Damien, Thank You”, estimated to fetch between $350,000 and $450,000, and a portrait of Elton John painted by Julian Schnabel, estimated at $200,000 to $300,000).

His photographic collection includes the works of Andy Warhol, Helmut Newton, Robert Mapplethorpe, Peter Beard, Herb Ritts, Richard Avedon and many others.

The artist’s dazzling wardrobe is also featured in the sale, in particular a remarkable gold and ivory ensemble, the work of Annie Reavey in around 1971. Estimated at $12,000, it is one of the very first stage outfits designed exclusively for Elton John.

Testament to the eclectic tastes of Elton John, the sale offers a remarkable collection of Versace items, including a selection of vintage Gianni Versace shirts as well as tableware and decorative items.

The Atlanta apartment also houses a grand piano, collections of glass art, antiques and travel souvenirs from around the world.

‘The Collection of Sir Elton John: Goodbye Peachtree Road’ sale will take place from 21st to 23rd February in New York, and continue online on 27th and 28th February.

A free, immersive exhibition will be open to the public from 9th to 21st February at Christie’s,  20 Rockefeller Plaza in New York.

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Helicopter crash off the coast of Mandelieu kills two

Two people were been killed in a helicopter crash several hundred metres off the coast of Mandelieu-La Napoule on Thursday 11th January. 

According to the Nice Matin, the first witnesses of the crash reported seeing the helicopter come down and collide with the water at around 4pm. The site of the crash is believed to have been 300 metres out from the mouth of the River Siagne.  

Ahead of finding the helicopter, Commander Xavier Wiik, who is reported to have been leading the search and rescue operation, was quoted in the Nice Matin as saying, “There is no debris on the surface, only oil slicks.” 

It reportedly took until after 6pm for Wiik and his crew to locate the wreckage of the aircraft, which has been flagged by the local press as a Robinson R22 helicopter. 

According to comments published in the Nice Matin, Mayor of Mandelieu Sébastien Leroy later revealed, “The helicopter, which is from a training school, took off from the Cannes-Mandelieu Airport a little before 4pm.” 

The mayor of Mandelieu-La Napoule, Sébasiten Leroy, has confirmed on social media that the two people on board the Robinson R22 helicopter lost their lives in the crash. Photo via Sébastien Leroy, Facebook

TWO VICTIMS 

Two people are understood to have been inside the sunken aircraft: a man and a woman. The identities of the deceased have not yet been confirmed by investigators, but France 3 has reported that the female was a 35-year-old instructor while the 27-year-old male was her student.  

The Parquet de Grasse is handling the investigations into the tragic incident.  

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New Larvotto Supérieur project featuring 35 state-owned flats approved by City Council

A blank canvas sits ready to be turned into something beautiful at 19 Boulevard du Larvotto, and that something will come in the form of a new real estate project designed by local firm Atelier Boisson + Boisson Architects.  

The vision for this nearly 1,100m2 plot, which has now been given the official go-ahead by Monaco’s City Council, is that of a 35-metre high and 10-storey building that will be the future home of 35 new apartments, a Monaco Telecom data centre and ample parking for residents. 

THE PRINCE’S ACTION PLAN 

The construction falls under Prince Albert’s National Housing Plan, first initiated in 2019 to cover shortfalls in the public housing market, and will provide, according to Monaco Matin, 25 two-room, seven three-room and three four-room flats over 2,647m2 of living space.   

The data centre will take up two subterranean levels and cover 1,550m2, and 37 parking spaces will be created for residents along with parking allowances for two-wheeled vehicles.  

THE BUILDING 

The building itself will be built using the latest eco-conscious methods, having obtained a silver Mediterranean Sustainable Buildings of Monaco (BD2M) label already for its plans.

Once finished, it will feature 187m2 of solar panelling on the roof and a sun-shielding mesh façade to facilitate climbing plants. Additionally, the heating and cooling systems will be connected to the energy-efficient urban thalassothermal network.  

Construction, says Monaco Matin, is estimated to go on for 39 months following the 21st February start date and will cost an estimated €45 million to complete. The flats are expected to be move-in ready by 2027.  

 

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International collaborations complement rich winter season at the Académie Rainier III

The next generation of musical and theatrical talent being nurtured at Monaco’s Académie Rainier III has unveiled a rich cultural programme, all of which is free to enjoy, for the winter season.  

From jazz shows to choral concerts and a special event commemorating the Principality’s patron saint, the coming few months will be packed with exciting performances featuring the students of the Académie Rainier III. Here are some of the highlights. 

JANUARY 

It all kicks off on 27th January, when the Children’s Choir joins in with Monaco’s national Sainte-Dévote celebrations by hosting the London-based Tenebrae Choir for a joint concert at the Cathedral of Our Immaculate Lady.  

Then, on 31st January at 6pm, the strings, the wind and polyphonic departments will hit the stage of the Théâtre des Variétés for a live concert accompanied by chamber music and a choir. 

FEBRUARY 

The Théâtre des Variétés sets the scene again on 7th February at 6.30pm, when the introductory theatre class of the Academy takes to the boards to perform theatrical and musical works of their choosing. It’s an excellent opportunity to see the acting stars of tomorrow as they hone their craft.  

Next up, on 12th, 14th and 16th February, the students will make the Espace Léo Ferré their home base for the annual Journées de l’Académie and three specialist concerts, all starting at 7pm.  

MARCH 

To round out the programming, March will see the students perform an orchestral concert at the Auditorium Rainier III on 20th March at 8pm, followed on 23rd March with another concert event in Dolceacqua, Italy, which recently became an official twinned city with the Principality. 

See more: Photos: After 500 years of family ties, Monaco and Dolceacqua are officially “twinned”

The Académie Rainier III is an educational establishment specialising in the musical and dramatic arts. More than 800 students are currently enrolled, and there are more than 60 teachers and an administrative and technical team of 13. 

Tickets for the various events will become available on 18th January. Reservations are required for each occasion, but all are free of charge. 

For more information, click here.  

 

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Golden Z Club to mark International Women’s Day with philanthropic gala

An evening of fashion, fine cuisine and charitable giving will be held in the name of women’s independence and female empowerment at the Golden Z Philanthropic Gala in Monaco on 8th March.  

Set to take place at Le Méridien Beach Plaza in Monaco, the gala, which is open to both women and men, will unite its 300 anticipated guests under a common goal: to support women’s empowerment and independence.

Among the highlights of the night will be a fashion show by Maison Malèna. There will also be a charity tombola featuring prizes donated by local businesses and brands, such as APM Monaco.  

Doors to the event will open at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced at €89 per person and the funds raised during the course of the evening and charity tombola will be donated to projects dedicated to combating violence against women, ending forced child marriage and promoting education. Reservations can be made here.

 

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