Good Morning Monaco
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Car fire sparks chaos at La Turbie tolls, three-kilometre tailback on A8 A car fire broke out shortly before 4pm on Thursday, July 16, at the La Turbie toll booth on the A8 motorway, in the lanes heading toward Italy.
Prince Albert II opens new disability residence
The inauguration and blessing of La Maison de Delphine took place on July 16 in the presence of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II in the picturesque village of Annot, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, marking an important milestone in support for adults with disabilities linked to Monaco…
Environmental groups urge Monaco E1 cancellation
A coalition of 10 environmental organisations and an acoustics research centre has called for the cancellation of this weekend’s Monaco round of the E1 Series, arguing that the all-electric powerboat championship poses unacceptable risks to marine life in the Pelagos Sanctuary…
New refrigerated truck boosts humanitarian aid A new refrigerated truck has been delivered to Menton Humanitarian Firefighters, strengthening the charity’s ability to provide food assistance to vulnerable families across the Menton, Roya and Bévéra regions…
Vacherot’s Gstaad run ends in the quarter-finals against Collignon Monaco’s Valentin Vacherot has been eliminated from the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad, falling to Belgium’s Raphaël Collignon in the quarter-finals 7-6, 4-6, 7-5 on Friday, July 17…
Elie Okobo officially departs Roca Team for Dubai Basketball Elie Okobo has officially completed his move to Dubai Basketball, signing a multi-year deal with the EuroLeague newcomer after four seasons at AS Monaco, the club confirmed on Friday, July 17…
F E A T U R E D C O M P A N I E S
DULY NOTED
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Despite the dominance of smartphones and social media, postcards remain a popular holiday tradition, with a recent survey showing that 64% of people in France still send them whilst travelling. Antoine Moulin, CEO of the postcard app Fizzer, said the enduring appeal lies in the personal touch of creating a physical keepsake that recipients can display and treasure, rather than another fleeting digital message. He believes technology is helping to preserve the tradition by allowing users to design personalised postcards on their phones before they are printed in France and delivered worldwide, combining digital convenience with the lasting charm of a handwritten greeting.
