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End of commemorations for the centenary of the birth of Prince Rainier III
The last meeting of the Prince Rainier III Commemoration Committee was held on Tuesday 20 February 2024 at the Prince’s Palace, in the presence of T.S.H. Prince Albert II and Princess Stéphanie of Monaco, H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover, H.E. the Minister of State Pierre Dartout, Brigitte Boccone-Pagès, President of...
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Establishment of a maternity leave scheme for self-employed professionals
The Prince’s Government is pleased to announce that the National Council has passed a law on 22 February 2024 establishing a maternity leave scheme for self-employed professionals affiliated with CAMTI, the national health insurance fund for the self-employed.The elected members present voted unanimously, without am...
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Maison du Numérique: 1,500 visitors in six months since opening
The Maison du Numérique was inaugurated by H.S.H. Prince Albert II last July to provide local digital support to Monegasque nationals, residents and employees.The project is led by the Prince’s Government, Monaco Telecom and Monaco City Hall as part of the Principality’s Extended Monaco digital transformation progra...
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Scène Ouverte au Fort Antoine pour les jeunes talents de 18 à 30 ans - Ouverture de l’appel à participation pour les artistes
La Direction des Affaires Culturelles de Monaco (DAC) organise au Fort Antoine, le 19 juillet 2024, la deuxième édition de la Scène Ouverte, Les Talents du Fort, pour les jeunes artistes de la Principauté*.
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The Innovation Commission for the construction and public works sector meets to discuss sustainable construction
On Wednesday, 14 February, public and private stakeholders from the construction industry joined Céline Caron-Dagioni, Minister of Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development, at the Innovation Commission for the Construction and Public Works Sector meeting to discuss 'sustainable construction'.Using a 'sust...
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Joint action for International Women’s Day
The Women’s Rights Committee is joining forces with partners and stakeholders committed to women’s causes in Monaco to celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March 2024 at the Espace Léo Ferré. The event will take place from 9 am to 8 pm and will highlight the Principality’s ongoing commitment to women’s rights.“W...
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Monaco participates in the Commission for Social Development on the theme of poverty
The Permanent Mission of the Principality of Monaco to the United Nations in New York took part in the 62nd session of the Commission for Social Development, which was held from 5 to 14 February 2024 on the theme of eliminating poverty.Highlighting the pledges made at the Summit on the Sustainable Development Goals...
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Monaco named a “Best European Destination”
The Best European Destinations website has unveiled its 2024 ranking. The Principality wins an award and is on the podium, behind Marbella, Spain and ahead of Malta.“People stay in Monaco because it is an exceptional destination with unique and memorable experiences for everyone”, the site writes about Monaco.Europe...
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Presentation of the 2024 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters
The traditional press conference to present the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters was held at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel and Resort on Thursday 15 February. The event will take place from 6 to 14 April 2024 on the legendary clay courts of the Monte-Carlo Country Club under the presidency of Mélanie-Antoinette de Massy.Tourna...
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UNESCO: the Principality launches 75th anniversary celebrations with the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
On 11 February, H.E. Ambassador Anne-Marie Boisbouvier, Monaco’s Permanent Delegate to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), launched festivities to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Principality’s accession to the Organization by inviting UNESCO ambassadors to a performa...
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