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Monaco takes part in the 6th meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body responsible for drafting and negotiating a WHO international instrument for tackling pandemics
From Monday, 17th to Friday, 21st July 2023, a Monegasque delegation led by H.E. Ms Carole Lanteri, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Principality to the Office of the United Nations in Geneva, took part in the 6th session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB), responsible for negotiating an i...
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Monaco takes further steps in preventing corruption
Following the publication of Sovereign Order no. 9.931 in the Official Journal on 15 June 2023, the Principality of Monaco is strengthening its anti-corruption measures and demonstrating its commitment to developing its regulations in compliance with international standards.The purpose of this legislation is to esta...
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Monaco takes part in the 43rd session of the FAO Conference
In early July, The Principality of Monaco took part in the 43rd session of the Conference of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) held in Rome.This Conference, which brings together FAO Member Nations every two years, saw the re-appointment, with massive support, of Chinese diplomat Mr Qu DONGY...
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Drought action plan: “warning level” measures yield positive results
Since the publication of the Ministerial Decree on drought conditions and the implementation of the “warning level” on 12 May, the Government has observed the effectiveness of measures and commends the efforts of the population, which are clearly visible in initial comparisons of water consumption.Since May, on aver...
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Energy management: lighting and air conditioning are the subject of new measures and recommendations
As part of its plan to manage energy use and following the public’s adherence to measures taken last winter, the Prince’s Government has adopted two new ministerial decrees on public and private lighting and on the use of air conditioning on 21 July. These measures are in effect until 30 October 2023.The lighting, f...
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Carbon monoxide detectors now mandatory
In an effort to improve the safety of residents of homes connected to the gas distribution network, the Prince’s Government has declared mandatory the installation of carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in such homes as of 22 July 2023 (Ministerial Decree No. 2023-416 of 11 July 2023, amending Ministerial Decree No. 2018...
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Auditing of the electoral campaigns for the last general election
The Electoral Campaign Auditing Committee has just released to the Minister of State its reports on the expenses incurred by the two candidates who stood in the last general election in February 2023.The expenses of each candidate were audited and fell within the legal limit of €325,000.The accounts of the 'L'Union...
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Exhibition Rainier III, the Builder Prince: an ambition for Monaco - 20 July to 31 December 2023 - Quai Antoine I Exhibition Hall, Monaco
The Department of Cultural Affairs is hosting Prince Rainier III, the Builder Prince, organised as part of the centenary of his birth.Acting as Commissioners to develop and bring the retrospective to life are French journalist, writer, television and radio host, producer and actor Stéphane Bern, and Christian Curau,...
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Moneyval report: a reminder to non-trading companies of the need to declare their beneficial owners
In its evaluation report published on 23 January, MONEYVAL, the Council of Europe's anti-money laundering body, advised the Principality to complete its register of beneficial owners.To achieve this objective, the Prince’s Government has launched a national action plan which includes a general information campaign,...
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A Monegasque delegation takes part in the 64th series of meetings of the Assemblies of Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
A Monegasque delegation took part in the 64th series of meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), held in Geneva from 6 to 14 July 2023. The meetings were led by H.E. Mrs Carole Lanteri, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Monaco to the United Nations...
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