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COVID-19: Monaco remains loyal to cooperation partners in 2020
During 2020, a year marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Prince’s Government’s Department of International Cooperation has introduced a special system of emergency aid in its partner countries* to support hard-hit vulnerable populations.In addition to the clear health risks that the pandemic causes in countries with...
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New Marine and Airport Police Division launch
T.S.H. the Sovereign Prince and Princess Charlene, accompanied by their children, H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Jacques and H.S.H. Princess Gabriella, today attended the blessing of the new Marine and Airport Police Division launch, named the Princesse Gabriella. The blessing was given by Monseigneur David, and senior of...
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Climate Ambition Summit - H.S.H. Prince Albert II increases Monaco’s greenhouse gas reduction target to 55% by 2030
To mark the fifth anniversary of the Paris Climate Agreement, H.S.H. Prince Albert II spoke at the Climate Ambition Summit, a virtual event jointly organised on 12 December by the United Kingdom, France and the United Nations Secretariat, with support from Chile and Italy.Conscious of the need to maintain a high lev...
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Annual meeting of Tourist and Convention Authority’s promotional offices : Review, strategy and responsible tourism
Monday 14 December saw the start of the annual meeting of the offices which promote the Principality abroad, led by Monaco’s Tourist and Convention Authority.Due to the health situation, representatives from the international offices did not travel to attend this year’s event; instead the meetings, spread throughout...
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COVID-19: Seven New Positive Cases and Four Recoveries on Tuesday 15 December
Seven new positive cases of COVID-19 were identified on Tuesday.This therefore brings the overall health figures for the Principality to 678 people affected by the Coronavirus since the beginning of the health crisis.This evening, nine people are being treated at the CHPG: seven patients, three of whom are residents...
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Presentation of Economy Bulletin for Q3 2020
Monaco Statistics (IMSEE) presented the Principality’s Economy Bulletin for the third quarter of 2020 before a press audience on Tuesday 15 December.Surrounded by Government ministers Jean Castellini and Didier Gamerdinger, Monaco Statistics Director Sophie Vincent explained that “the Monegasque economy, like the gl...
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Monaco and ICRC sign three-year funding plan for 2021–2023
In accordance with the agreement signed in Geneva by the Prince’s Government and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on 23 May 2018, Ms Isabelle Rosabrunetto, Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, and Mr Yves Arnoldy, Head of the Regional Delegation (France and South Eu...
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Fourth phase of seasonal flu vaccination campaign
Following the first phase launched on 15 October, which prioritised vaccinations for over 65s resident in the Principality, a second phase that began on 3 November and covered all Monegasque nationals and residents, then, from 23 November, all employees insured by the Monaco Social Security Funds and the State Medic...
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RESULTS OF THE 2020 PHOTO COMPETITION “RAMOGE – Man and the Sea” - Under the auspices of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP)
The “RAMOGE – Man and the Sea” international photography competition drew to a close at the end of September 2020. Organised under the auspices of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP), this year’s competition saw record participation, with nearly 200 entrants and more than 950 images received from...
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United Nations – Monaco reaffirms support for oceans, marine biodiversity and science
On Tuesday 8 December, the agenda for the United Nations General Assembly in New York was devoted to the oceans and the law of the sea. The Principality of Monaco’s contribution to the discussion highlighted the fact that the challenges associated with the oceans, climate change and biodiversity were all interlinked...
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MONEYVAL evaluation of Principality gets underway - Widespread mobilisation in the Principality shows extent of interest in next evaluation to be conducted by Council of Europe’s MONEYVAL Committee
In December 2021, Monaco’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) policy will be evaluated by the MONEYVAL Committee, a Council of Europe monitoring mechanism.To launch the evaluation of the Principality’s AML/CTF regime, Minister of Finance and Economy Jean Castellini, Secretary of Justice...
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United Nations - General Assembly adopts resolution on sport presented by Monaco
A draft resolution entitled Sport as an enabler of sustainable development was presented by H.E. Ms Isabelle Picco, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Monaco to the United Nations, at the General Assembly on 1 December. The resolution was adopted by consensus and co-sponsored by 95 member states.H.E. Ms Isab...
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