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Monegasque authorities hold working meeting on implementing recommendations from GRECO Fifth Evaluation Round
In the run-up to International Anti-Corruption Day, observed each year on 9 December, the Monegasque authorities held a working session to advance the efforts being made to implement the recommendations set out in the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) Evaluation Report, adopted on 21 June 2024 as part of th...
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Quai Art Studios – International Artists’ Residency Meet the new artists in residence
On Tuesday 3 December, the Department of Cultural Affairs welcomed the new artists in residence at the Quai Art Studios – International Artists’ Residency.They include Laëtitia Ky, an artist who advocates the emancipation of women in Côte d’Ivoire through her hair sculptures and paintings.Artist and painter Abhijit...
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Monaco takes part in 31st meeting of OSCE Ministerial Council
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Isabelle Berro-Amadeï took part in the 31st meeting of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Ministerial Council, which was held in Malta on 5 and 6 December 2024. She was accompanied by H.E. Lorenzo Ravano, Monaco’s Ambassador and Permanent Repre...
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Prince’s Government reaffirms support for work of Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
H.E. Mr Frédéric Labarrère, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Principality of Monaco to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), and H.E. Mr Fernando Arias, OPCW Director-General, signed two agreements on voluntary contributions in The Hague (Netherlands) on 2 December.In doing s...
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Monegasque nationals will require Electronic Travel Authorisation for travel to UK from April 2025
From 2 April 2025, Monegasque nationals wishing to travel to the United Kingdom for business, tourism or airport transfers will need to have an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).What is the ETA?The ETA is a digital document that authorises entry to the United Kingdom for visa-exempt travellers. The system applie...
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Prince’s Government submits bill on professional internships to National Council for approval
The bill on professional internships was unanimously approved by the National Council on Wednesday 4 December.This balanced piece of legislation, which covers students in higher education who are completing internships with private organisations and public institutions, seeks to offer increased protection to interns...
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“Protect yourself against bullying at school”: an art project to bring young people in Monaco together to tackle bullying at school
With support from the Department of Education, Youth and Sport and the Ministry of the Interior, the “Protect yourself against bullying at school” project, proposed by Femmes Leaders Mondiales Monaco (FLMM) and the Victims of Criminal Offences Help Association (AVIP), has worked to raise awareness among nearly 100 s...
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Celebrate the festive season with Monaco’s traders
As the festive season approaches, the Principality’s traders are inviting visitors to discover the magic of Christmas by exploring the lively streets of La Condamine, the historic lanes of Monaco-Ville, the iconic Boulevard de Moulins and the Larvotto beach resort.The traders have some magical events and surprises i...
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Prince’s Government taking action on cybercrime
The Action on Cybercrime public interest group (GIP ACYMA), represented by Director General Jérôme Notin, and the Monaco Cyber Security Agency (AMSN), represented by Director Frédéric Fautrier, signed a cybercrime cooperation programme on 14 November 2024. The programme, aimed at individuals and businesses, includes...
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The first Handipact and Innovation Day was a huge success
On 3 December, the Principality of Monaco hosted the first Handipact Day to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The day was organised by the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs and was attended by H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince.This first-ever event, based on the theme of ‘Innovation for disabili...
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Award of Medals of the Sovereign Order of Malta
The ceremony to award the Knightly Orders pro Merito Melitensi of the Sovereign Order of Malta was held on 2 December 2024.H.E. Mr Alberto Di Luca, Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta in Monaco, after mentioning the long-standing ties between the Principality and the Order, awarded the Knightly Order pro Meri...
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Monaco renews its investment to save iconic marine species
Monaco welcomed the Seahorse, Pipefish & Seadragon Specialist Group (SPS SG) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) from 25 to 28 November 2024. This international network of scientists is dedicated to the conservation of these vulnerable marine species, often threatened by habitat destruct...
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United Nations: Monaco reviewed by the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
On 28-29 November, the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) of the United Nations reviewed Monaco’s policies on racial discrimination, based on a report submitted by the Principality on the implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination...
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Monaco Private Label further promotes the attractiveness of the Principality in Singapore
At events organised by the Prince Albert II Foundation of Monaco in Singapore from 26 to 28 November and attended by His Serene Highness the Sovereign Prince, Monaco Private Label (MPL) achieved several strategic objectives aimed at enhancing the appeal of the Principality, including: - establishing new ties with in...
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Monegasque delegation in Asunción (Paraguay) for 17th plenary meeting of OECD Global Forum
A Monegasque delegation took part in the 17th plenary meeting of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes from 25 to 29 November. This international event brought together representatives from more than 110 jurisdictio...
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Fermeture du bureau de Poste du Grimaldi Forum
La Poste Monaco would like to inform its customers that the Grimaldi Forum post office will be closed in the afternoon from Monday 2 December 2024 until Sunday 5 January 2025 included.The office is open to customers from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm from Monday to Friday.During this period, mail collection will be transferre...
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Monaco adopts personal data protection legislation in line with the highest European standards
With the adoption of Act No. 1.054 on the protection of personal data, Monaco has modernized its legislation to comply with the highest European standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation, the Law Enforcement Directive and the Council of Europe Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regar...
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IAEA – Principality of Monaco attends Conference on Nuclear Science, Technology and Applications
A Monegasque delegation[i] led by Ms Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, visited Vienna from 25 to 27 November 2024 to take part in the work of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Science, Technology and Applications and the Technical Coope...
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Monaco renews support for UNODC Global Programme against Money Laundering, Proceeds of Crime and Financing of Terrorism
On 26 November 2024, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Ms Isabelle Berro-Amadeï signed an agreement to work with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to support the Global Programme against Money Laundering, Proceeds of Crime and the Financing of Terrorism (GPML).The Principality’s funding...
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Department of Cultural Affairs - Baroque music concerts - 3 and 5 December 2024
The Department of Cultural Affairs is hosting a baroque music event in early December. On 3 December, the La Sportelle ensemble will play at Sacré-Cœur Church, and on 5 December, the Concerto Soave ensemble will play at the Chapel of Mercy.The La Sportelle ensemble will perform its ‘Mater Ecclesia’ programme of choi...
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