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Monaco–Lebanon: bonds of friendship strengthened
A Monegasque delegation,* led by Isabella Rosabrunetto, Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, visited Lebanon from 18 to 22 June 2019 to discuss the partnerships supported by Monaco’s Official Development Assistance in the fields of health, education and socio-economic inclusion of the...
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The "Monaco Sunday Experience 2019" - Launch of the Summer Sunday Trading Initiative
The Prince's Government is launching the "Monaco Sunday Experience," an annual initiative that is an opportunity to offer the various customers who are in Monaco during this period a comprehensive and varied range of services, including shopping, well-being, gastronomy and culture.Traders in the Principali...
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Patrice Cellario, Officier de la Légion d’Honneur
En présence de S.A.S. le Prince Souverain, de Serge Telle, Ministre d’Etat, et des hautes personnalités de la Principauté, Patrice Cellario, Conseiller de Gouvernement – Ministre de l’Intérieur vient de se voir remettre, dans les salons d’honneur de la Résidence du Ministre d’Etat, les insignes d’Officier de la Légi...
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Sport and the return of hot weather: how to exercise in a heatwave
As we approach a period of very hot weather, the Department of Health Affairs is keen to raise public awareness in the Principality about the associated health risks.These risks include heatstroke and dehydration, and can vary depending on your age and the activity or sport you engage in. When the mercury hits 30 de...
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The Monaco Cyber Security Agency (AMSN) Attends the 31st Annual Meeting of the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) and the 14th NatCSIRT Meeting
The AMSN was represented at the FIRST's 31st Annual Meeting by Frédéric Fautrier, Deputy Director of the AMSN, and Bruno Valentin, Head of the Incident Response Team (CERT-MC). This event took place in Edinburgh from 16 to 21 June and brought together 1,110 participants from 83 countries.The representatives of the A...
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Pollution Episode at the Site of the Offshore Urban Extension
A pollution episode occurred on Wednesday 26 June at the site of the Offshore Urban Extension. Shortly after 8 p.m., there was a leakage of biodegradable hydraulic oil from a flexible pipe on board the vessel "Omwac8," during an operation to remove rockfill from inside the belt of caissons.In total, the le...
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Presentation of the New Season of the Princess Grace Theatre
The Princess Grace Theatre (TPG) has just presented its programme for the 2019-2020 season. Twenty-nine dates are scheduled.Among those topping the bill, whom the TPG's audience will be able to see at the performances, are Lambert Wilson, Michèle Laroque, François Berléand, CatherineHiegel, Christian Vadim, Romane B...
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Press Release from the Department of Justice
The secondment of French judges to Monaco is governed by the Convention between France and Monaco of 8 November 2005, which sets the duration of the secondment at three years, with the possibility of renewal.The return of seconded judges who have left their posts in the Principality to their original body of judges,...
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You and your medication during a heatwave
1. What are the risks associated with hot weather?Exposure to extreme heat is harmful to the human body. The most severe complications include dehydration, heatstroke or causing an existing condition to deteriorate.2. What happens to our bodies in hot weather?When it’s hot, our bodies do everything they can to adapt...
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Françoise Gamerdinger Takes Over as Director of the Department of Cultural Affairs
Françoise Gamerdinger, who was appointed by Sovereign Order No. 7.517 of 17 June 2019, has become the new Director of Cultural Affairs. She is the first woman to hold this post.She holds a DEA postgraduate degree and a Capes de Lettres teaching certificate, as well as a Bachelor's degree in the teaching of Latin, an...
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