12/12/2025
Monaco Weekly News by NEWS.MC - ep 66: This week on NEWS.MC TV, we begin with a milestone for Monaco’s newest district. Mareterra has officially celebrated one full year since its inauguration, and in just twelve months it has grown into one of the Principality’s most impressive achievements — an eco-district that blends visionary engineering with sustainable, seaside living. What began as a bold extension into the Mediterranean is now a flourishing neighbourhood setting new standards for green urban design.
Monaco then turned its attention to those who protect the Principality every day. On December 4th, the Monaco Fire Brigade honoured Sainte-Barbe, their patron saint, with a ceremony in the presence of Prince Albert II. The day opened with Mass at the Cathedral, celebrated by Archbishop Dominique-Marie David, and attended by key dignitaries including Minister of State Christophe Mirmand.
The same evening brought a celebration of peace through sport. French international footballer Grace Geyoro received the 2025 Champion of Peace award at the annual Peace and Sport gala at the Yacht Club de Monaco. She was recognised not only for her excellence on the pitch, but for her extensive humanitarian efforts supporting young people and communities worldwide.
Holiday magic swept across the Port Hercule waterfront on December the 5th as the Princely Family inaugurated Monaco’s beloved Christmas Village. This year’s theme, The Land of Bears, transforms the port into a nostalgic wonderland of oversized teddy bears, glowing lights, and a warm, storybook charm. With 24 merchant chalets, it marks the festive season’s official arrival.
Elsewhere in the Principality, a more contemplative tradition has returned. At the Carmelite Chapel, Father Jésus’s extraordinary nativity scene is drawing visitors once again, blending the classical story of the Nativity with thousands of meticulous details — from modern touches to symbolic figures such as the devil, reminding viewers of ongoing spiritual choices.
On the scientific front, Monaco’s commitment to marine research took centre stage in Paris. At the Maison de l’Océan on December 9th, Prince Albert II awarded the Grand Medals Albert I and the Thesis Prizes for 2024 and 2025. The honours, established in 1948, recognise leading contributors to oceanographic science, policy, and interdisciplinary innovation.
Cultural life in Monaco reached a new milestone this week as well, with the opening of the Caroline Media Library. Inaugurated on December 10th by Prince Albert II, the Princess of Hanover, and Charlotte Casiraghi, the 2,500-square-metre space unifies Monaco’s library, video library, sound library, children’s library, and toy library under one modern, accessible roof near Collège Charles III.
Sport delivered drama and heartbreak on December the 6th, when Hugo Micallef suffered the first defeat of his professional boxing career at the Salle des Étoiles. Competing for the IBF International super-lightweight title, Micallef was knocked down three times by Ireland’s Shan McComb before the referee ended the fight in the eighth round.
This week’s guest is Dr Anastasia Shevchenko, philanthropist at Monacolaclasse. In our exclusive interview, she discusses the organisation’s mission, her vision for educational and cultural empowerment in Monaco, and the transformative role philanthropy can play in shaping future generations.
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This week on NEWS.MC TV, we begin with a milestone for Monaco’s newest district. Mareterra has officially celebrated one full year since its inauguration, an...
