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The first Handipact and Innovation Day was a huge success
On 3 December, the Principality of Monaco hosted the first Handipact Day to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The day was organised by the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs and was attended by H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince.This first-ever event, based on the theme of ‘Innovation for disabili...
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Award of Medals of the Sovereign Order of Malta
The ceremony to award the Knightly Orders pro Merito Melitensi of the Sovereign Order of Malta was held on 2 December 2024.H.E. Mr Alberto Di Luca, Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta in Monaco, after mentioning the long-standing ties between the Principality and the Order, awarded the Knightly Order pro Meri...
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Monaco renews its investment to save iconic marine species
Monaco welcomed the Seahorse, Pipefish & Seadragon Specialist Group (SPS SG) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) from 25 to 28 November 2024. This international network of scientists is dedicated to the conservation of these vulnerable marine species, often threatened by habitat destruct...
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United Nations: Monaco reviewed by the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
On 28-29 November, the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) of the United Nations reviewed Monaco’s policies on racial discrimination, based on a report submitted by the Principality on the implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination...
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Monaco Private Label further promotes the attractiveness of the Principality in Singapore
At events organised by the Prince Albert II Foundation of Monaco in Singapore from 26 to 28 November and attended by His Serene Highness the Sovereign Prince, Monaco Private Label (MPL) achieved several strategic objectives aimed at enhancing the appeal of the Principality, including: - establishing new ties with in...
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Monegasque delegation in Asunción (Paraguay) for 17th plenary meeting of OECD Global Forum
A Monegasque delegation took part in the 17th plenary meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes from 25 to 29 November. This international event brought together representatives from more than 110 jurisdictio...
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Fermeture du bureau de Poste du Grimaldi Forum
La Poste Monaco would like to inform its customers that the Grimaldi Forum post office will be closed in the afternoon from Monday 2 December 2024 until Sunday 5 January 2025 included.The office is open to customers from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm from Monday to Friday.During this period, mail collection will be transferre...
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Monaco adopts personal data protection legislation in line with the highest European standards
With the adoption of Act No. 1.054 on the protection of personal data, Monaco has modernized its legislation to comply with the highest European standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation, the Law Enforcement Directive and the Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regar...
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IAEA – Principality of Monaco attends Conference on Nuclear Science, Technology and Applications
A Monegasque delegation[i] led by Ms Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, visited Vienna from 25 to 27 November 2024 to take part in the work of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Science, Technology and Applications and the Technical Coope...
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Monaco renews support for UNODC Global Programme against Money Laundering, Proceeds of Crime and Financing of Terrorism
On 26 November 2024, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Ms Isabelle Berro-Amadeï signed an agreement to work with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to support the Global Programme against Money Laundering, Proceeds of Crime and the Financing of Terrorism (GPML).The Principality’s funding...
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