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April 29th Newsletter

He was born with a gift of laughter and a sense that the world was mad (1)

What's new

Last weekend's Historic Grand Prix proved to be very successful for the British, and especially for Michael Lyons who triumphed in three of the seven races. Up next is the E-Prix, but as of writing the Automobile Club (ACM) hasn't revealed if the tribunes will be open to spectators. With another three weeks before the main event, Nice Matin reports that Stefano Domenicali of the F1 thinks the public will be allowed to watch the Grand Prix on the Sunday, but the final decision is ACM's to take.

In other exciting sports news, Monaco Roca basketball team beat Kazan in the first round of the Eurocup final on Tuesday evening with Prince Albert looking on. The second match takes place in Russia tomorrow and if Kazan win, the deciding game will be on Sunday.

In Brief

Top Marques has been postponed until June 2022.

A giant chess board with pieces has been installed in Casino Square.

New data published by IMSEE puts the population at 38,350. There are 9286 French, 8378 Monegasques and 8172 Italians. Brits are the fourth most numerous at 2795.

Covid self-testing kits for people with no symptoms are now on sale in pharmacies, price 6 euros.

And finally...

We're giving a shout out to one of the restaurants on the Rock, where in the past year businesses have suffered more than in other parts of Monaco. In March 2020 we tried to book at Le Petit Bar, and last weekend we managed to reserve a table for lunch on its small terrace. Tasty food, great wine, and friendly service. Enjoy!

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