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The passing of His Holiness Pope Francis
The Prince's Government sends its deepest condolences to the Archbishop of Monaco, the clergy of Monaco, and all Catholics who are sadly mourning the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. May his teachings and universal message continue to guide and inspire us for now and evermore.
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An update to the ‘Monaco Bus’ mobile app
The Prince's Government announces a major update to the ‘Monaco Bus’ mobile app. The app, launched in late 2010 by CAM (Compagnie des Autobus de Monaco), provides information about the public transport network and bus timetables. The updated version now includes innovative features as requested by users: Access to...
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Continuation of levelling work on Larvotto beach
Due to recent poor weather conditions that caused strong swells, levelling work on Larvotto beach, which began on 31 March, had to be suspended temporarily for safety reasons and to protect the marine environment.As a result, operations will continue for an additional week, until Friday 25 April (included).To ensure...
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United through Legends gala match on Friday 27 June in Osaka (Japan) on the eve of the National Day of Monaco at Expo 2025
The National Day of Monaco at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai will be held on 28 June. The day before, an exceptional sporting event will bring together two legendary teams for a United through Legends gala match.This football event will pit the Barbagiuans of Monaco against the Japan All Star Team on Friday 27 June 2025 at...
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Earthquake in Myanmar: the Prince’s Government and the Monaco Red Cross provide support
On Friday 28 March 2025 a violent earthquake of a magnitude of 7.7 shook Myanmar. The quake caused considerable damage, levelling entire buildings, resulting in the death of many people and leaving thousands more homeless.More than ten days after the earthquake, the human toll continues to rise. Over 3,500 people ha...
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Special Olympics Monaco athletes received a warm welcome to the Minister of State's residence
Upon their return from the World Winter Games in Turin, Special Olympics Monaco athletes and their coaches were welcomed to the Minister of State's Residence on Wednesday by Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and Acting Minister of State.The Minister congratulated all team members, st...
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Overseas development - a work visit to Madagascar
From 24 March to 4 April, a Monégasque delegation* led by Isabelle Rosabrunetto, Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, travelled to Madagascar to meet local partners, beneficiaries of projects supported by the Monégasque Cooperation and the Malagasy authorities.Through this partnership...
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Monaco attends the 177th session of the FAO Council.
Representatives from the Principality of Monaco headed to Rome from 7 to 11 April to observe the 177th session of the Council of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO).During this session, the Council addressed the critical situation in Gaza, where recent assessments by the organisation hi...
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The Embassy of Monaco in the United States joins forces with France and Costa Rica in the run-up to the United Nations Ocean Conference
On 8 April 2025, the Embassy of Monaco in the United States joined the Embassies of France and Costa Rica to host the ‘Blue Talk - Getting Ready for the Third UN Ocean Conference’ event at the Maison Française in Washington D.C.This event served to highlight global marine issues and the preparations for two key even...
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University of Paris International Campus celebrates International Day of Sport at initiative of Monaco Foundation
To mark the centenary of the University of Paris International Campus (CIUP), Ms Martine Garcia-Mascarenhas, Director of the Monaco Foundation in Paris, and Mr Bertrand Rebours, Director of Sport for the CIUP, celebrated the shared values of sport for peace at a special event on the official programme.The Monaco Inf...
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Monaco addresses United Nations Committee against Torture
On 8 and 9 April 2025, a Monegasque delegation led by the Secretary of Justice and Director of the Department of Justice Mr Samuel Vuelta Simon presented Monaco’s report on the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment at the headqua...
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H.E. Mr Philippe Orengo, the Principality’s Ambassador to the Holy See and the Sovereign Order of Malta, is made Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX
To mark the twelfth anniversary of his Pontificate, Pope Francis decreed that H.E. Mr Philippe Orengo, Ambassador of the Principality to the Holy See and the Sovereign Order of Malta, be awarded the grade of Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX, the highest distinction conferred by the Holy See to ambassadors...
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Campaign to calculate GDP for 2024 begins today
Every year and with the support of the Prince’s Government, the Monegasque Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (IMSEE) teams up with economic stakeholders in Monaco to conduct a statistical survey to calculate the gross domestic product (GDP) of the Principality.To facilitate the survey process, the form ca...
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Strengthened measures during events with potential for inappropriate behaviour and dangerous driving by drivers of cars with large engines on the public roads
The Prince’s Government would like to draw attention to the fact that some particularly entertaining events can draw in large numbers of vehicles that are likely to cause serious disruption to public order.These often unplanned gatherings of sports cars may lead to proven road traffic offences being committed, and t...
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Sébastien Biancheri elected as judge to the European Court of Human Rights in respect of Monaco
On 8 April 2025, Mr Sébastien Biancheri, Vice-President of the Court of Appeal, was elected as judge to the European Court of Human Rights in respect of Monaco by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE).Mr Biancheri, having obtained a majority of the votes cast, succeeds Ms Stéphanie Mourou-Vikstr...
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The Embassy of Monaco in the United States and Canada's consular network convened in Washington
In conjunction with the EARTH to SPACE: Arts Breaking the Sky festival organised by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, in association with the Embassy of Monaco in the United States of America, the consuls of Monaco in the United States and Canada gathered from 28 to 30 March for the annual co...
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Monaco celebrates the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace at the United Nations
The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, celebrated this year on 7 April, was held under the theme of social inclusion in the run-up to the Second World Summit for Social Development in November 2025 in Doha.This year's theme sought to challenge stereotypes, promote equal opportunities and encourage...
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The Embassy of Monaco in the United States of America showcases the Principality's role in space exploration at the EARTH to SPACE Festival in Washington
On 29 March 2025, the Embassy of the Principality of Monaco to the United States of America organised a round table discussion at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Washington D.C.) as part of the international EARTH to SPACE Festival: Arts Breaking the Sky. This discussion, entitled "Monaco's Leap to...
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Forum for european criminal asset management services
The Seized or Confiscated Assets Management Department (SGA) organised a forum on 1-2 April on European criminal asset management services. The event was attended by 32 participants, 21 of whom are members of 10 foreign delegations.The forum opened with introductory remarks by Mr Samuel Vuelta Simon, Secretary of Ju...
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Committee for Coordination and Monitoring of the National Strategy on fight against Money Laundering
Members of the first College of the Committee for Coordination and Monitoring of the National Strategy on fight against Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Corruption held a meeting on Monday 7 April, chaired by Mr Pierre-André Chiappori, Minister of Finance and Ec...
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