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End of the 2017/2018 Season at the Princess Grace Theatre
Yesterday evening, the Princess Grace Theatre's 2017/2018 season came to a close with "Les fous ne sont plus ce qu'ils étaient" ("Fools Aren't What They Were"), a show created and performed by Elliot Jenicot of the Comédie-Française, based on texts by Raymond Devos.This season, which offered a wi...
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The Prince Pierre of Monaco Foundation Presents the Selection of Works Shortlisted for the "High School Students' Favourite Choice" 2018
The jury for the "High School Students' Favourite Choice" 2018, comprised of Year 11 highschool students from the Lycée Albert I, Monaco's Vocational and Catering School (Lycée Technique et Hôtelier de Monaco) and the Lycée FANB, met this Thursday to draw up the list of works selected for the "High Sc...
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Palace Guards Orchestra in Orléans
The Orchestra of the Palace Guards of H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince recently took part in the 589th Joan of Arc Festival, which was held from 29 April to 8 May in Orléans and was attended by French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe.The city of Orléans hosts an 11-day annual festival to commemorate Joan of Arc, the heroi...
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The DTC's Promotional Tour in Brazil and Argentina
From 14 to 24 April, a delegation from Monaco Tourist and Convention Authority (DTC), accompanied by several Monegasque touristic partners, travelled to Brazil (Belo Horizonte, Riode Janeiro, Sao Paolo and Porto Allegre) and Argentina (Buenos Aires).The Monegasque delegation was led by Corinne Kiabski, the DTC's Com...
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SBM Offshore - 5th Life Day, in Partnership with the Mission for Energy Transition
On Tuesday 15 May, the staff of SBM Offshore were invited to take part in the company's 5th LifeDay. The idea was to organise a day centred on themes relating to safety, health, the environment, the well-being of employees, and sustainable development. From 10.00 a.m. to4.30p.m., staff members were able to take part...
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International Maritime Organization (IMO) - Accession by Monaco to the 1997 Protocol amending the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
On 14 May 2018, Ms. Isabelle Rosabrunetto, Permanent Representative of Monaco to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), submitted the Instruments of Accession to the 1997 Protocol amending the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, known as the MARPOL 73/78 Convention, to the Se...
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Conserving Bird Populations: The Department of the Environment Installs Nesting Boxes in Town
To shelter in winter and nest in spring, many species of birds occupy cavities - hollow trees or gaps on a facade or under a roof. In an urbanised context, such as the Monegasque territory, where this type of shelter is becoming rarer, the Department of the Environment is installing artificial nesting boxes. The aim...
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Prince Pierre of Monaco Foundation Paris - Tuesday 15 May 2018
The Literary Council of the Prince Pierre of Monaco Foundation met at La Dame de Pic restaurant in Paris to draw up a shortlist of authors for the Literary Prize, which recognises a renowned French-speaking writer for the whole of his or her work.The jury selected:René de CeccattyAnnie ErnauxLinda LeTobie NathanMaur...
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Signature of a Bi-annual Cooperation Agreement between Monaco and the Council of Europe
On Wednesday 9 May, H.E. Mr. Rémi Mortier, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Principality of Monaco to the Council of Europe, and Ms. Gabriella Battaini-Dragoni, Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe, signed a bi-annual co-operation agreement between Monaco and the Organisation.Through this agr...
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The Department of the Environment Takes Part in the 5th Meeting of the Working Group on the Paris Agreement in Bonn
The Department of the Environment is taking part in the 5th meeting of the working group on the Paris Agreement, the first stage of a crucial year in combating climate change. The aim of the meeting is to develop rules for the implementation of the Agreement, which must be finalised for consideration and adoption by...
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