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Principality of Monaco and Grenada establish diplomatic relations
On Tuesday 13 October 2020, Grenada became the 151st state with which the Principality of Monaco has established diplomatic relations. A joint communiqué was signed by the two countries’ permanent representatives to the United Nations in New York, H.E. Ms Keisha McGuire and H.E. Ms Isabelle Picco.A small, developing...
Read moreBuilding up French snowflake populations in the Principality of Monaco
The French snowflake (Acis nicaeensis) is a herbaceous plant notable for its small, white, drooping flowers. It particularly likes chalky soils and is often found in rocky clefts or dry, rocky grasslands. The species, which is endemic specifically to the Alpes-Maritimes region, is today considered in danger of extin...
Read moreThe ANSSI and the AMSN Commit to a Co-Operation Programme in the Field of Information Systems Security
On 14 October 2020, in the presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II, the NationalCybersecurity Agency of France(ANSSI) and its Monegasque counterpart, the Monegasque Cyber Security Agency (AMSN), represented respectively by the Director General of the ANSSI, Mr. Guillaume Poupard and the Director of the AMSN, Mr. Dominiq...
Read moreInauguration of the New Premises of the Department of Employment
On Wednesday 14 October, the new premises of the Department of Employment were inaugurated by H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince in the presence of H.E. Mr. Pierre Dartout, Minister of State, Ministers Ms. Marie-Pierre Gramaglia and Mr. Didier Gamerdinger, Mr. Stéphane Valeri, President of the National Council and Ms. Pasc...
Read moreThe Principality's Prize 2020
On Tuesday 13 October, the 2020 Principality's Prize, bestowed jointly by the Monaco Philosophical Meetings and the Prince Pierre of Monaco Foundation, was awarded to Hélène Cixous at the Prince Pierre Foundation's Prize Announcement Ceremony.
Read moreCombating the Processionary Caterpillar – Treating the Pine Trees
As part of biological measures to control the pine processionary caterpillar, a large number of the Principality's pine trees were given preventative treatment in June, using a trial method based on sex pheromones.To complete this process, the "Gardens" Section of the Department of Urban Amenities sprayed...
Read moreTripartite agreement on environmental responsibility and sustainable development education in the Principality’s educational establishments
Ms. Isabelle Bonnal, Director of Education, Youth and Sport, Mr. Oliver Wenden, Vice-President of the Prince Albert II Foundation and Ms. Jessica Sbaraglia, Founder of Terre de Monaco, today made their partnership official by signing an agreement on environmental responsibility and sustainable development education...
Read moreRepair of "La Noix" Public Walkway
The Department of Urban Amenities has recently renovated "La Noix" public walkway, which links the Place des Moulins to the Boulevard de France in Beausoleil.This work has enabled the walkway to be brought up to standard for the visually impaired, with the installation of tactile paving slabs, the use of d...
Read morePrince Pierre of Monaco Foundation - 2020 Prizewinners
The winners of the 2020 awards were announced at the Prince Pierre of Monaco Foundation prize ceremony this evening. The ceremony was held at Monaco’s Opera Garnier and presented by Arnaud Merlin, writer, journalist and producer for France Musique.2020 Prizewinners:- Literary Prize- Discovery Grant- High School Pupi...
Read moreObtaining assistance from the Blue Fund
PrincipleAs part of the Extended Monaco programme and to support the Principality’s economic recovery, the Government has set out an action plan.The plan is based on the introduction of a support fund, known as the "Blue Fund", which is intended to promote economic recovery through digital technology.The f...
Read moreCOVID-19: Five New Positive Cases and four Recoveries on Tuesday 14 october
Five new positive cases of COVID-19 were identified on Tuesday.This therefore brings the overall health figures for the Principality to 241 people affected by the Coronavirus.This evening, four patients, two residents and two no residents, are being treated at Princess Grace Hospital.There are no longer any patients...
Read moreCréation du « Comité Monaco Société Sécurité Privée » et du « Comité Monaco Hôtel Sécurité »
As part of the “Monaco, a safe city” plan, the Police Department recently organised two working meetings, chaired by Patrice Cellario, Minister of the Interior, and attended by Police Commissioner Richard Marangoni and members of his general staff, Georges Sangiorgio, representing Monegasque private security firms,...
Read moreCOVID-19: Two New Positive Cases on Monday 12 October
Two new positive cases of COVID-19 were identified on Monday.This therefore brings the overall health figures for the Principality to 236 people affected by the Coronavirus.This evening, three patients, all residents, are being treated at Princess Grace Hospital. There are no longer any patients in intensive care.Th...
Read moreUN: Monaco participates in 75th session of the General Assembly
In light of the health situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Nations Secretary-General decided to go ahead with the main high-level events scheduled for the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly, adapting the format for the meetings so that, for the first time in United Nations’ history, t...
Read moreCOVID-19: One new positive case on Sunday 11 October
A new positive case of COVID-19 was recorded this Sunday.This brings the Principality’s total coronavirus cases to 234.This evening, three patients, all residents, are being treated at Princess Grace Hospital. There are no longer any patients in intensive care.This Sunday evening, 21 people are being monitored by th...
Read moreCovid-19 : No new positive case on Saturday 10 october
No new positive case was recorded on this saturday.The Principality’s total coronavirus cases remain to 233.This evening, three patients, all residents, are being treated at Princess Grace Hospital. There are no longer any patients in intensive care.This Saturday evening, 20 people are being monitored by the Home Pa...
Read moreCOVID-19: Four New Positive Cases and two Recoveries on Friday 9 october
Four new positive cases of COVID-19 were identified on Friday.This therefore brings the overall health figures for the Principality to 233 people affected by the Coronavirus.This evening, three patients, all residents, are being treated at Princess Grace Hospital.There are no longer any patients in intensive care.Tw...
Read morePresentation of Letters of Credence by H.E. Mr. Christophe Steiner to the Co-Prince of Andorra
On 5 October 2020, at the Elysée Palace, H.E. Mr. Christophe Steiner, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco to France, presented his Letters of Credence to Mr. Emmanuel Macron, Co-Prince of Andorra.Thirty or so Ambassadors were present at this ceremony to present their res...
Read morePresentation of Letters of Credence by the New - Ambassador of the Principality of Monaco to the Republic of Austria
On Wednesday 30 September 2020, the new Ambassador of the Principality of Monaco to Austria, H.E. Mr. Frédéric Labarrère, presented his Letters of Credence to the Federal President of the Republic of Austria, Mr. Alexander Van der Bellen.The Official Ceremony took place in Vienna, at the Hofburg Imperial Palace, the...
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