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Visitors can now enjoy visa-free travel to Hainan, China
The State Council of the People’s Republic of China has given permission for the island of Hainan to introduce visa waivers for visitors from 59 countries. This new programme, which since 1 May 2018 has allowed nationals of the 59 countries concerned to enter Hainan Province without a visa for a maximum stay of 30 d...
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43rd International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo - From the 17th to the 27th January 2019 - Press Release n° 2
The Festival of innovation and tradition!
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Conference and Debate Police Department / Monaco Association for Financial Activities
On Wednesday 5 December 2018, the Police Department, in partnership with the Monaco Association for Financial Activities (AMAF), held a conference and debate at the Auditorium of Monaco's Vocational and Catering School (Lycée Technique et Hôtelier) on issues related to security in the Principality of Monaco.This mee...
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Exchanges between the Marine Police of Monaco and the Bandol SNSM
An exchange project, initiated in 2016 at the request of the Principality, between Monaco's Marine Police and the Bandol National Sea Rescue Society (SNSM), has just been implemented.At a three-day session in Bandol on 23, 24 and 25 November 2018, rescue techniques were described in detail at theoretical sessions le...
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New Lighting for the Stained Glass Windows in the Chapelle des Carmes
The Chapelle des Carmes (Carmelite Chapel), which was rebuilt in 2002, is situated on the Boulevard d'Italie. It has the special feature of incorporating stained glass windows from the previous chapel, which date from the early 20th century.In the sacristy, four stained glass windows, two of which are of great impor...
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ICRI General Meeting opens
The first General Meeting of the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) to be held under Monaco’s co-chairmanship* of the organisation was opened at the Yacht Club de Monaco today by H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince, and will continue until 7 December.In his speech, H.S.H. Prince Albert II pointed out that: “Internat...
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Celebrations for Saint Barbara's Day
On 4 December, a day of celebration was held by the Monaco Fire and Emergency Service, in honour of Saint Barbara, its patron saint.A religious ceremony was celebrated at the Parish Church of Saint Nicolas, presided over by Father Penzo, chaplain of the Military Force, by Monsignor Barsi, Archbishop of Monaco, Monsi...
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The Eco Club of Monaco's 7th Trophy Awards Ceremony
The Eco Club of Monaco's 7th Trophy Awards Ceremony was held on Monday at the GrimaldiForum. The event was organised by the Monaco Economic Board (MEB), in partnership with the Nice-Matin Group.The ceremony took place in the presence of Jacques Boisson, Secretary of State, representing H.S.H. Prince Albert II, Jean...
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Exhibition by Artists of the Monegasque National Committee of the IAA - UNESCO - Until 16 December 2018 at the Salle d'exposition, Quai Antoine-Ier
The Monegasque National Committee of the International Association of Art at UNESCO is presenting an exhibition entitled "Artist's Experience". Contemporary South Korean artists are guests of honour at the exhibition. The work of 44 artists, including 17 from South Korea and 27 from Monaco, is on display u...
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Council of Europe Monaco Takes Part in the Pompidou Group's 17th Ministerial Conference
A Monegasque delegation* took part in the 17th Ministerial Conference of the Co-operation Group to Combat Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Drugs (Pompidou Group), which took place in Stavanger, Norway, on27and 28 November 2018, on the theme of "Sustainable drug policies that respect human rights."This...
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