ISM and ISN make prestigious list of the world’s top private schoolsBoth the International School of Monaco and the International School of Nice have earned themselves a coveted spot in the leading rankings of the best private schools in the world, the Carfax Education Schools Index.
Monaco’s ‘Attractiveness Unit’ on a mission in LondonThe newly conceived ‘Attractiveness Unit’ has joined some of Monaco’s biggest economic groups for a mission to the UK capital to showcase the assets of the Principality.
How French linguist Champollion unlocked the hieroglyphs of ancient EgyptTwo centuries ago this week, French linguist Jean-François Champollion announced that he had cracked the code of hieroglyphics, the ancient Egyptian writing system that had puzzled scholars for centuries. RFI tells the story of a breakthrough that revolutionised human understanding of one of the world’s oldest civilisations.
Court advised to reject case accusing French police of racial profilingAn adviser to France's top administrative court has urged it to reject a class-action lawsuit against the state alleging that the police have failed to address widespread racial profiling, saying the government cannot be held at fault over a lack of reform.
MYS: The Honours yachting awards champion three inspiring individualsThe inspiring personal achievements of three standout individuals in the yachting industry have been celebrated at the inaugural The Honours event. Here are the stories behind the people who picked up a Bowspirit Award.
Making the perfect oak barrel: The French tradition of cooperageHalf of the one million oak barrels produced worldwide each year are made in France. French cooperage is a centuries-old tradition that dates back to the Gauls and plays a key role in the excellence of the world's finest wines. Choosing the right oak trees, cutting, seasoning and charring the...
Paris launches emergency plan to fight spread of bed bugsFrance’s Transport Ministry and Paris's town hall on Friday launched a battle plan to fight bed bugs that have recently appeared in public transport and cinemas. The measures come as France hosts the Rugby World Cup, which has drawn tens of thousands of visitors.
London to Monaco cyclists complete epic 1,100km ride for charityPrince Albert II of Monaco was at the finish line in front of the Palais Princier to greet the teams of cyclists who completed the eight-day journey from London to Monaco, raising more than €100,000 for the Blue Marine Foundation in the process.
French billionaire investigated in money laundering probeFrench billionaire Bernard Arnault and Russian oligarch Nikolai Sarkisov are under investigation for alleged money laundering at a luxury Alpine resort, according to Paris prosecutors.
Come onboard Phoenix 2, worth a cool €125 millionLet Monaco Life take you onboard one of the biggest - and most expensive - superyachts at this year’s MYS, the Phoenix 2, and be amazed by her Manhattan-style glamour.
Podcast: French police go back to school, eating insects, deciphering hieroglyphicsPolice officers join a sociology degree programme and are asked to reflect on their role in society. A French start-up banks on insect protein to feed livestock and pets more sustainably. And the Frenchman whose claim to have cracked the code of hieroglyphics in the 19th century allowed him to...
France's Macron backs ‘autonomy’ for Corsica ‘within the French Republic’French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday threw his weight behind a status of autonomy for Corsica “within the French Republic”, though warning that any devolved powers for the Mediterranean island must be agreed with the French state – and not “against” it.
French PM Borne unveils 'uncompromising' strategy to combat bullying in schoolsThe French government on Wednesday unveiled an interministerial plan to combat bullying in schools, with Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne promising an "uncompromising fight" against such aggression. The announcement follows the suicide deaths of several teenagers that have sparked widespread indignation in recent years.
School bullying gone viral: Wave of teenage suicides forces reckoning in FranceThere's no need to look as far as Russian troll farms for disinformation and smear campaigns. Too often, it starts at our local schoolyard and ends with tragic consequences. The French are grappling with yet another teen suicide at the start of this school year. Bullying and hazing are as old as...