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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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73rd UN General Assembly Adoption of “Sport as an enabler of sustainable development” resolution
H.E. Ms Isabelle Picco, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Principality of Monaco to the United Nations, took part in the 73rd United Nations General Assembly on Monday 3 December. During the session, a resolution under the new title of “Sport as an enabler of sustainable development”, which was co-spons...
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Monaco Takes Part in the 2nd Ordinary Session of the Executive Board of the World Food Programme
H.E. Mr. Robert Fillon, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Monaco to the WFP, and Ms.Martine Garcia-Mascarenhas, Second Secretary at the Embassy of Monaco in Italy and Acting Deputy Representative to the FAO and the WFP, attended the 2nd Ordinary Session of the Executive Board of the World Food Programme (WFP),...
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Fight Aids Monaco Launches its "Undetectable = Untransmittable" Campaign
As part of the "Towards a Monaco without AIDS" declaration, Fight Aids Monaco, in association with the Prince's Government and Monaco City Hall, recently added their signature to launch a communication campaign on the prevention of HIV....
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La Principauté s'associe à la Journée Internationale du Handicap
La Principauté de Monaco s’associe, ce lundi 3 décembre 2018, à la Journée Internationale du Handicap.Cette Journée permet de rappeler les différents dispositifs de prise en charge et d’accompagnement mis en place par le Gouvernement.C’est aussi l’occasion de sensibiliser la population sur les actions du tissu assoc...
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