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The Principality of Monaco establishes diplomatic relations with the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
On 17 April 2024, The Bahamas became the 158th State with which the Principality of Monaco has established diplomatic relations. A joint communiqué was signed by the two countries’ representatives to the United Nations in New York, H.E. Mr Stan Smith and H.E. Ms Isabelle Picco.The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, an isl...
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European Immunization Week
The current upsurge in certain diseases worldwide is a reminder of the vital importance of immunisations in combating certain transmissible infections, particularly measles. The Principality of Monaco is no exception, and cases continue to rise in neighbouring countries such as France.This disease stems from the mos...
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Nouveau Musée National de Monaco Results published for the 2024 Apprentice Collectors
As part of the Apprentice Collectors educational programme launched in 2017 by the Nouveau Musée National de Monaco (NMNM) with the support of the copyright collective Société pour la Gestion des Droits d’Auteur (SOGEDA), participating students presented and defended their submissions before a jury* on Monday 15 Apr...
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Intellectual property: a key asset for companies, conference and one-day workshop on intellectual property for startups
On 18 April, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), under the supervision of the Permanent Mission of the Principality of Monaco in Geneva and in close cooperation with the Monaco Economic Board and the Business Development Agency, hosted a day-long conference on intellectual property for the first tim...
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Motor races: Salines car park ready to welcome spectators
The racing season kicks off soon with the 7th Monaco e-Prix on 27 April, followed by the 14th Historic Monaco Grand Prix from 10-12 May and the 81st Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix from 23-26 May 2024.The new Salines car park, located at the western entrance to the Principality opposite the Exotic Garden, can accommodat...
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World Health Organization (WHO): Christophe Robino attends the Tenth High-level Meeting of the Small Countries Initiative (SCI), held from 10 to 12 April 2024 in Limassol, Cyprus
Christophe Robino, Minister of Health and Social Affairs, accompanied by Alexandre Bordero, Director of Health Affairs, and Antoine Antonini, Head of Section of the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, took part in the Tenth High-level Meeting of the Small Countries Initiative (WHO Europe) held in Limassol (Cyprus...
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Renewal of a partnership between the Principality and the OSCE to combat human trafficking
On 15 April 2024, in Vienna (Austria), H.E. Mr. Lorenzo Ravano, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Monaco to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and Dr Kari Johnstone, OSCE Coordinator for action against trafficking in human beings, renewed the agreement in support of the programme:...
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H.S.H. Prince Albert II visits the photo exhibition of Responsible Trading and Restaurants in the Principality
On Monday 8 April, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the opening of the photo exhibition of Responsible Traders and Restaurants in the Principality. Organised by the Department of the Environment, the exhibition can be visited free of charge until 2 June at the Galerie des Pêcheurs (Parking des Pêcheurs). I...
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Opening of the Salines car park at the entrance to the city: two new express bus routes to the city centre
Two new bus routes are available to accommodate people who park at the Salines car park, which opened on 16 April and offers 1,790 spots for light vehicles and 100 for two-wheeled vehicles.Express Shuttle #1 provides direct service from the Salines car park to Place d’Armes. Express Shuttle #2 provides service to th...
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Tribute to Marcel Pagnol: Monaco commemorates 50th anniversary of his passing
On Tuesday 16 April, Monaco paid tribute to Marcel Pagnol, the famous writer-director who passed away in 1974. On the initiative of H.S.H. Prince Albert II, this day of tribute was an opportunity – for younger generations in particular – to discover or rediscover the works of Marcel Pagnol and map the artistic and p...
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