Mareterra: Reconstructing Monaco’s Urban Landscape
Mareterra is Monaco’s most ambitious and transformative construction project ever: a new district built on top of the sea. The residential, cultural and recreational spaces have been designed to celebrate the spirit of the Mediterranean and are currently being built using pioneering and sustainable techniques. On December 4th, Monaco unveiled its latest feat of engineering, Mareterra, inaugurated by Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene, accompanied by Hereditary Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella.
“I wanted this new area to embody the excellence and conviviality which distinguish the Principality of Monaco so well. Mareterra will integrate perfectly with our shoreline, and will be seen as a natural extension of our territory,” — Prince Albert II.
Monaco’s Tribute to Didier Guillaume: Prince Albert II Confers the Prestigious Order of Saint Charles Posthumously
On January 22, 2025, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II decided to posthumously award His Excellency Mr. Didier Guillaume with the high rank of Commander of the Order of Saint Charles. This significant honor was bestowed upon his wife, Mrs. Beatrice Frechenon-Guillaume, during a solemn ceremony held at the Princely Palace.
Prince Albert II conferred the award to Mr. Didier Guillaume in recognition of his outstanding services to the Principality of Monaco. Throughout his tenure, Mr. Guillaume made substantial contributions to the development and prosperity of the state, earning the respect and gratitude of the monarch.
Orthodox Christmas, Holy Hymns & Haute Cuisine: Monaco’s Nativity Gala Honours Georgia
Orthodox Christmas was celebrated in style for the sixth consecutive year in Monaco, with the Principality’s calendar once again featuring the Nativity Gala—a grand event uniting clergy, parishioners, and notable members of the Monegasque community.
Organized by the Parish of St. Elena in Monte Carlo under the guidance of His Grace Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe, this year’s event, themed “A Georgian Christmas,” highlighted the rich Orthodox traditions and history of Georgia. Hosted at the Yacht Club de Monaco, the evening welcomed a distinguished delegation representing His Holiness Catholicos-Patriarch Ilya II of Georgia, including His Eminence Metropolitan Sava of Khoni and Samtredia, His Grace Bishop Vachtang of Margveti and Ubisi, and Protopresbyter George Zviadadze, Rector of Tbilisi Theological Academy and Seminary.
Violence Against Women: 150 women victims were Hospitalized at the CHPG in 2024
A new publication concerning violence against women in Monaco was recently released by the IMSEE (Monegasque Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies). Produced every year with the support of the Women’s Rights Commission, the information was collected by the IMSEE from various institutions in the Principality.
In 2024, 60 cases of violence committed against women in 2024 were recorded by the Police services, compared to 68 in 2023. In more than 75% of cases, the alleged perpetrator was known by the victim. Almost one in three cases involved a spouse or ex-spouse. Three men were also victims of violence by their spouse or ex-spouse during the year.
