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Monaco participates in One Planet Summit
At the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron, H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince, accompanied by a delegation,* took part in the One Planet Summit in Paris on 12 December 2017.The event, which marked two years to the day since the Paris Agreement was concluded, provided an opportunity to continue this effort by bringing...
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10th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Principality of Monaco and Republic of Cuba
The tenth anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Principality of Monaco and the Republic of Cuba was celebrated at the Monegasque Chancery in Paris on 15 December 2017.H.E. Mr Claude Cottalorda, the Principality of Monaco’s Ambassador in France, and H.E. Mr Elio Eduardo Rodriguez Perdomo, the Ambassador of...
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Binational SNCF exercise at Monaco station
During the night of 14 to 15 December, a binational exercise aimed at establishing and coordinating an emergency response system linking the Principality of Monaco and its neighbouring French department took place at the SNCF station in Monaco.The exercise scenario was based on an explosion followed by a fire in the...
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Three Michel Blazy works on display at Villa Sauber – NMNM 16 December 2017 to 18 March 2018
Continuing its reflection on conserving artistic heritage and the relationship with time, the Nouveau Musée National de Monaco welcomes artist Michel Blazy to Villa Sauber.Born in Monaco, Michel Blazy has gained an international reputation thanks to his installations integrating living things.Three works are being e...
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Results of the Survey to Monitor the Mobile Phone Network
For the first half of 2017, the Department of Electronic Communications undertook a monitoring survey to assess network coverage and the quality of services provided by mobile phone operators in the Principality: Monaco Telecom, Bouygues Telecom, Free, Orange and SFR.
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Jean Castellini is guest of Junior Chamber International at MonacoTech
Mr Jean Castellini, Minister of Finance and Economy, was the guest at a breakfast lecture organised by the Junior Chamber International this morning. The theme was: “Pitch Time: Discover MonacoTech’s Start-Ups!”In his speech, Mr Castellini set out the various stages involved in the creation and launch of MonacoTech,...
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Draft News Report on the Government's Web Site (to be backdated – December 2017) Emergency humanitarian aid for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and plague victims in Madagascar
In late 2017, the Prince's Government released more than EUR 100,000 to respond to two emergency appeals to help Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and for the Malagasy population that has been affected by a new plague epidemic.
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Section of solar road installed in Principality
Together with the company Colas, the Department of Urban Amenities has recently installed a 50-metre section of solar road on Avenue des Papalins, alongside the Parking de la Mer car park.
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Pelagos Agreement funds three international projects to protect marine mammals
Following a call for projects launched this year, and as part of the 7th Meeting of the Parties to the Pelagos Agreement, held on Tuesday 12 December in the Rainier III Auditorium, France, Italy and the Principality of Monaco have selected three scientific projects aimed at improving our understanding of marine mamm...
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Monaco at the Fondation Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet pour la Vocation
On 11 December 2017, H.E. Mr Claude Cottalorda, Monaco’s Ambassador to France, attended the 58th Fondation Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet pour la Vocation Award Ceremony.Every year, the Foundation, chaired by Ms Elisabeth Badinter, recognises especially deserving young men and women in various fields from literature to s...
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