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The Principality enhances its presence on the sidelines of the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos thanks to a dedicated venue: Monaco House

The Principality of Monaco will promote its presence in Davos for the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF), at which attendance is expected to break records. On 23 January 2025, the Principality will host Monaco Day, dedicated to promoting its initiatives in innovation, sustainability and attractiveness at Monaco House.T...

Saint Devota celebrations

Events to celebrate St. Devota, the patron saint of Monaco, the Royal Family and the Monaco Diocese will take place on Sunday 26 and Monday 27 January.These celebrations are among the oldest traditions of the Principality of Monaco, and have permeated the national culture in areas as diverse as religion, folklore, p...

Measures in the Fontvieille district on Tuesday 21 January 2025 to accommodate the Monaco/Aston Villa football match and the Monte Carlo International Circus Festival gala evening

On Tuesday 21 January 2025, two major events will be held in the Fontvieille district of Monaco at the following times:* 6.45 pmat Louis II Stadium: Champions League: football match between Monaco and Aston Villa* 8 pm at the Fontvieille Big Top: the Monte Carlo International Circus Festival evening gala.People goin...

Launch of the new website of the Industrial Property Office of the Business Development Agency

The Industrial Property Office of the Business Development Agency has launched a brand new website that is modern, intuitive and secure.Among the new features available are access to practical guides, an FAQ page and access to a wide range of online services via a secure connection through MonGuichet.mc.The latest v...

Monaco Cyber Security Agency awards IT System Security Auditor (PASSI) qualifying certificate to KPMG Monaco

On Monday 6 January, Frédéric Fautrier, Director of the Monaco Cyber Security Agency, presented Sabina Debussy, Director of Advisory, and Clément Maillioux, Senior Manager – IT Advisory in Cybersecurity and Personal Data Protection, at KPMG Monaco with a certificate qualifying the company as an IT System Security Au...

Annual bitter orange harvest

Starting on 13 January 2025, gardeners from the Department of Urban Amenities will be undertaking the annual harvest of the Principality’s bitter orange trees.In 2024, the Principality recorded 1,111 citrus trees (orange, lemon, clementine, etc.), 516 of which are untreated bitter orange trees.Every year, during Jan...

Monaco Fire and Emergency Service: presentation of helmets to four new recruits

The members of the Monaco Fire and Emergency Service gathered on Place du Campanin in Fontvieille on 9 January for a ceremony to present helmets to four new recruits. The ceremony took place under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Maxime Yvrard, Chief of the Service, with Mr Lionel Beffre, Minister of the Interior,...

Online enrolment open for the 2025-2026 school year for the Principality’s state and private primary and secondary schools under contract

The Prince’s Government has opened online enrolment for the 2025-2026 school year for the Principality's state and private primary and secondary schools under contract.Enrolment is possible using a computer, tablet or smartphone, seven days a week, 24 hours a day in the Education section of the MonGuichet.mc portal....

The Ambassador of the Principality of Monaco to the Holy See presents a Monegasque postage stamp bearing the logo of the “Pilgrims of Hope” 2025 Jubilee to His Holiness Pope Francis

To commemorate the Holy Year 2025, the Principality has issued a postage stamp bearing the logo of the “Pilgrims of Hope” Jubilee*.On 18 December, H.E. Mr Philippe Orengo, Ambassador of the Principality to the Holy See, had the honour of personally presenting to His Holiness Pope Francis a triptych made for him, con...

Public lighting: renovations to lighting in all Dorsale tunnels

Energy efficiency is a key priority in the Prince’s Government’s efforts for the energy transition in the Principality.The Department of Urban Amenities (DAU), under the supervision of the Department of Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development, has launched work to replace public lighting systems. In 2021...

Feel like taking a break from alcohol in January ? The Dry January challenge

Popular in France since 2020, the Dry January campaign targets people who are thinking about their alcohol consumption and want to try a break.It’s an opportunity to discover the benefits of a month without alcohol: better sleep, enhanced energy, a drop in blood pressure, better concentration, weight loss, fresher l...

Death of Marie-Claude Beaud

The Government of Monaco and the Department of Cultural Affairs were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Marie-Claude Beaud, a leading figure in contemporary art, who was Director of the New National Museum of Monaco from 2009 to 2021.In 2005, Marie-Claude Beaud was entrusted with the artistic direction of the...

Improving rail travel between Grasse, Cannes and Ventimiglia Introducing two new trains to boost transport links to the Principality

The Prince's Government has secured the procurement of two REGIO N2 trains through a purchase agreement signed with SNCF Sud Azur on Friday 20 December. These new trains will improve public passenger rail service between Grasse, Cannes, and Ventimiglia.

Monaco attends the 176th session of the FAO Council

Representatives from the Principality of Monaco headed to Rome from 2 to 6 December to observe the 176th session of the Council of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO).During this session, decisions concerning the alarming situation in Gaza, where the entire population is suffering from...

A new Goods Reception Point 'PAM' (Point Accueil Marchandises) has opened to optimise parcel storage and delivery in the Principality

The distribution and collection of parcels for private customers and goods for businesses, already a substantial service handling up to 5,700 parcels per day, 30 delivery rounds and 4,200 delivery points, is steadily growing. Therefore, optimising the system to avoid increased traffic congestion in the Principality...

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Monaco marks 75 years of membership with UNESCO and rounds off a year of celebrations with the publication of a commemorative book

On 11 December 2024, H.E. Ms Anne-Marie Boisbouvier, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, organised a function at her residence to close the year of celebrations marking 75 years of Monaco's membership to UNESCO and to unveil the recently published book, marking the occasion...

The Principality of Monaco has been awarded the prestigious EEA Gold label with a score of 80.2%

Monaco is proud to become a recipient of the EEA Gold label (European Energy Award Gold), a prestigious recognition of the Principality's continuous efforts to enhance the exemplary management of its energy and climate policy and its energy transition. With a remarkable score of 80.2%, Monaco is one of the few munic...

Peripatetic night carers : a new service for elderly people with reduced independence

With home assistance for elderly people becoming an increasingly high priority, the Principality of Monaco – and specifically the Monaco Gerontological Coordination Centre (CCGM) – is launching a new service: peripatetic night carers. This service, which is brand new for the Principality, aims to offer elderly peopl...

Monaco World Capital of Sport 2025

H.E. Mr Frédéric Labarrère, Monaco’s Ambassador to Belgium, was presented with the symbolic flag of the European Capitals and Cities of Sport Federation (ACES) in Brussels on Thursday 12 December. ACES, which is recognised by the European Commission and is an official UNESCO partner, presented the flag to Monaco as...