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A new exhibition on endangered species opens in Beijing
“Gone within a blink” is the highly symbolic slogan of an exhibition on endangered animal species that opened on Tuesday in Beijing. The exhibition – organised jointly by the Embassy of Monaco in China, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and WWF, and supported by Park View Green, the Monaco-China Cooperation...
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The European Union and Monaco sign a new exchange of information agreement
Monaco and the European Union have today signed an exchange of information agreement. This new agreement will bring Monaco in line with international tax transparency standards.Under the terms of the agreement – signed by Monaco’s Minister of State, the Slovak Minister of Finance in Brussels (under Slovakia’s presid...
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Annual reception at the Embassy of Monaco in Italy
On 7 July, the Embassy of Monaco in Italy held its annual reception to celebrate the anniversary of H.S.H. Prince Albert II’s accession. The gardens of the Ambassador’s residence were decorated in the colours of Monaco for the occasion. H.E. Mr Robert Fillon, Monaco’s Ambassador in Italy, his wife, and diplomats fro...
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Annual reception at the Embassy of Monaco in Germany
On 6 July, Monaco’s Embassy in Germany held a reception in the prestigious setting of the Berlin Capital Club on Gendarmenmarkt, at the heart of the German capital, to mark the anniversary of the accession of H.S.H. Prince Albert II.Nearly 150 guests, among whom were senior representatives from various German federa...
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Final results of 2016 baccalaureate exams: another success
The final results of the baccalaureate are now official: following the second round of examinations, it is clear that this year has seen a repeat of 2015’s exceptional achievements.Following the second round, 100% of candidates from Lycée Albert I and Lycée François d’Assise-Nicolas Barré were successful in the Gene...
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Little Singers of Monaco on tour in Asia, first stop: Beijing
The Little Singers of Monaco began their tour of Asia in China this year. They were welcomed by H.E. Ms Catherine Fautrier, Monaco’s Ambassador to China, for three performances in Beijing.The first was held on Friday 8 July in the well-known, prestigious Forbidden City Concert Hall. The performance, before a packed...
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Reception at Monaco’s Embassy in France to celebrate anniversary of H.S.H. Prince Albert II’s accession
Reception at Monaco’s Embassy in France to celebrate anniversary of H.S.H. Prince Albert II’s accessionOn 5 July 2016, the Embassy of Monaco in France celebrated the anniversary of H.S.H. Prince Albert II’s accession at the Pavillon Ledoyen on the Champs Elysées.H.E. Mr Claude Cottalorda, Monaco’s Ambassador in Fran...
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Visite en Principauté du Quartet du Dialogue National Tunisien
Representatives of the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate,* paid a visit to Monaco on 7 and 8 July 2016. During their various meetings, the members of the Quartet – Mr Abdessattar Ben Moussa, President of the Tunisian Human Rights League (LTDH), Mr Hassine Abassi, Secretary-General of...
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Monaco signs Council of Europe convention on security, safety and services at sporting events
On 3 July 2016, H.E. Mr Claude Cottalorda, Monaco’s Ambassador to France, signed, on behalf of the Prince’s Government, the Council of Europe Convention on an Integrated Safety, Security and Service Approach at Football Matches and Other Sports Events.Promoted by the Council of Europe, the Convention seeks to combat...
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Monaco accedes to Arms Trade Treaty
On Thursday 30 June 2016, the Arms Trade Treaty accession instrument, signed by H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince, was submitted to the United Nations Secretary-General, who is the depositary of the treaty, by Ms Isabelle Picco, the Principality’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.The first major disarmament...
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