In 2023, the world celebrates the centenary of the birth of one of the greatest singers of the twentieth century Maria Callas. President of Maria Callas Monaco Gala & Awards Joanna Eftimiou announced the third gala evening dedicated to the memory of the opera diva on May 12.

Electric vehicles (EVs) are on track to become the dominant force in the motoring industry. The driving force behind this shift is the fact that electric cars are better for the environment and produce fewer emissions overall.  

The 76th annual Cannes Film Festival, held from May 16 to 27, 2023, was a glittering affair that celebrated the vibrant global cinema landscape. The event, set against the stunning backdrop of the French Riviera, showcased a plethora of outstanding films from diverse genres and nations. Swedish filmmaker Ruben Östlund, celebrated for his visionary work and contribution to the cinematic world, served as the esteemed jury president, guiding a panel of experts in the selection of the festival's top honors.

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a new era in the fashion industry, marking a distinct turn in the conduct of fashion weeks across the globe. These celebrated events, hitherto characterized by extravagant physical displays, thronging crowds, and frenzied activity, have been propelled towards reinvention. The fashion capitals of the world - New York, Paris, London, and Milan - have been at the forefront of embracing the changes, adopting innovative technologies and implementing ingenious strategies during the 2023 fashion weeks.

The inaugural Monaco Power Women's Summit, supported by Monaco Voice, was held on December 1st at the Hotel Hermitage. Around 100 exclusive guests assembled in the stunning Belle Époque salon to hear from the keynote speaker, Lady Cherie Blair CBE KC, who is the founder of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women.

The sport of Formula One has come a long way since the deaths of Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger. The tragic fatalities prompted a thorough safety review and ongoing measures to prevent the almost annual occurrence of such tragedies in the Formula 1. Since then, the sport has seen significant changes in safety measures that have helped keep drivers safer than ever before.