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Following an Accidental Organic Pollution Incident that Occurred Today : Swimming is Prohibited until Further Notice in the Principality on the Beaches of Larvotto and the Solarium on the Sea Wall
On Monday, 1 July, the red flag was hoisted on the beaches of Larvotto, following an accidental organic pollution incident. This ban on swimming, which will remain in place until further notice, also applies to the Solarium on the Sea Wall.A human handling error led to the overflow of a wastewater drain into the Lar...
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Olivier Giroud Visits Monaco for the MCH
On Monday 1 July, world champion footballer Olivier Giroud visited the Monaco Cardiothoracic Centre in his capacity as Ambassador of the Monaco Humanitarian Collective (MCH).Following a presentation of the latest news from the MCH (412 children have been operated on since 2008) and its plans for the future, Olivier...
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Monaco takes part in 41st session of FAO Conference
A Monegasque delegation comprising H.E. Mr Robert Fillon, Monaco’s Ambassador to Italy and Permanent Representative to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Isabelle Rosabrunetto, Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, and Elodie Martin, Programme Manager in...
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The Department of Health Affairs Calls for Vigilance with Regard to the Tiger Mosquito, an Insect that Carries Several Communicable Diseases
The mosquito Aedes albopictus, commonly known as the tiger mosquito, arrived in Menton in 2004 and has since colonised the Alpes-Maritimes and the Principality of Monaco. This mosquito can be the vector of viral diseases such as Chikungunya, Dengue and Zika.How to recognise a tiger mosquitoThe tiger mosquito is less...
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Fleet of electric taxis to be introduced for summer season
At the initiative of the Prince’s Government, a fleet of 20 electric taxis will be introduced during the week beginning 1 July for a test period lasting until 31 October.These 100%-electric vehicles will carry out journeys within Monaco only, although they will serve the Monte-Carlo Beach, Monte-Carlo Country Club a...
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Publication of Monaco in Figures 2019
The 2019 edition of Monaco in Figures, the annual statistical compendium published by Monaco Statistics (IMSEE), is released today.Based on data collected, processed and analysed by Monaco Statistics throughout the year, the compendium is divided into broad topic areas and aims to present the statistics that are mos...
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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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