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The accidental death of Palace Guard Sylvain Panizzi
It is with great sadness that the Palace Guards announce the accidental death of Palace Guard Sylvain Panizzi on 9 July 2023 at the age of 32.He had been a member of the Palace Guards for 8 years, was single and a keen sportsman, and lost his life whilst skydiving at Saint-Amadou (09) during his holiday.The Governme...
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IMO moves to decarbonise maritime transport and approves the designation of a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area for cetaceans in the Mediterranean
The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) met in London from 3 to 7 July for its 80th session.A Monegasque delegation led by Armelle Roudaut-Lafon, the Principality’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the IMO, took part in the arduous discussions that led to...
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The Monaco Boys' Choir kick off their American tour
The Monaco Boys' Choir, conducted by Pierre Debat, kicked off their American tour on 6 and 7 July with two concerts in New York. The first was held at the Grotto Church of Notre Dame, a French-speaking parish in the Columbia University neighbourhood, organised by the Consulate General of Monaco in New York, in partn...
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Monaco takes part in the 29th Plenary of the Egmont Group
The Service d’Information et de Contrôle des Circuits Financiers (SICCFIN), the Principality’s financial intelligence Unit (FIU), took part in the 29th Plenary of the Egmont Group, held from 3 to 7 July this year in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.The Egmont Group is an international organisation whose role is to co...
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Reception in Berlin to mark the 18th anniversary of H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince’s accession
On 7 July, the Embassy of Monaco in Germany held a reception to mark the 18th anniversary of H.S.H. Prince Albert II’s accession. The event took place in the prestigious Waldorf Astoria hotel in Berlin.H.E. Mr Lorenzo Ravano, together with his wife and diplomats from the Embassy, welcomed over 150 guests and friends...
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Ozone pollution Public INFORMATION procedure
According to air quality data measured by the Department of the Environment, the information threshold for ozone pollution, 180 µg/m3, is likely to be reached today and tomorrow, Tuesday 11 July.Ozone pollution arises from the effects of sunlight on certain automotive and industrial pollutants. It increases with the...
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Street lighting: all tunnels under the Rocher lighting is switching to LEDs. The work will be carried out in July and August.
Interventions des mois de juillet et août
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H.S.H. Prince Albert II officially opens the “Maison du numérique”, a local centre for digital inclusion
On Friday 7 July, H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince officially opened the “Maison du numérique” (Digital Technology House) in the presence of H.E. the Minister of State Pierre Dartout; Brigitte Boccone-Pages, President of the National Council; Marjorie Crovetto, Second Deputy Mayor; Frédéric Genta, Country Chief Officer f...
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F(ê)aites de la Danse - Practical information on traffic and access
Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 July, Place du Casino and Casino TerracesFree and open to all
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Negotiators from Monaco, Andorra and San Marino meet with the Vice-President of the European Commission
Isabelle Costa, High Commissioner for European Affairs, accompanied by H.E. Mr Frédéric Labarrère, Ambassador and Head of Monaco’s Permanent Representation to the European Union and Ms Kristel Malgherini, Advisor in the Prince’s Cabinet, took part in a working lunch on 4 July 2023 hosted by Mr Maros Šefčovič, Vice-P...
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