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Monaco shares experience of digital transition with members of French parliament
On Friday 16 October, Country Chief Digital Officer Frédéric Genta received a group of French parliamentarians at the Ministry of State, where he delivered a presentation on the Extended Monaco programme and shared the Principality’s experience over the last year of making digital technology the foundation of all pu...
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COVID-19: Two New Positive Cases on Friday 16 October
Two new positive cases of COVID-19 were identified this Friday.This therefore brings the overall health figures for the Principality to 255 people affected by the Coronavirus.This evening, eight patients are being treated at Princess Grace Hospital: six patients, three of whom are residents, are hospitalised; two pa...
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COVID-19 - Five New Positive Cases on Thursday 15 October
Five new positive cases of COVID-19 were identified on Thursday.This therefore brings the overall health figures for the Principality to 253 people affected by the Coronavirus.This evening, seven patients are being treated at the CHPG: Six patients, three of whom are residents, are hospitalised; one patient, who is...
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Monaco to roll out digital identity and trusted services
As the cornerstone of its digital ecosystem and Extended Monaco programme, Monaco’s digital identity scheme will offer optimal security thanks to the use of IN Groupe technologies.Monaco, 15 October 2020 – The Principality of Monaco has announced that it has selected IN GROUPE as the technology partner to design and...
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"The Principality of Monaco and Trade with the Levant at the Time of the Luigini (17th Century)" - A Special Exhibition at Monaco's Museum of Philately and Coinage - 22 to 25 October 2020
The Museum of Philately and Coinage is holding a spectacular exhibition of very rare and very beautiful old coins, accompanied by archive documents and precious historical works.During the reign of Louis XIV, for a dozen or so years, Princes Honoré II and Louis I were the most enterprising players in an economic and...
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Cleaning the Peregrine Falcon Nesting Sites
A pair of peregrine falcons have taken up residence on the Mediterranean coast, on the cliffs of the Rock. This species, which the Principality regards as part of its heritage, is attracted to the favourable ecological conditions of this special site, which has retained its natural character.On Friday 16 October, as...
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Vaccination against Seasonal Flu: The First Phase of the Campaign
This Thursday morning, three members of the Prince's Government were vaccinated against seasonal flu, marking the launch of the vaccination campaign.While COVID-19 is still circulating very actively at this time, the Prince's Government strongly recommends vaccination. It is important to do everything possible to li...
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Monaco Energies Renouvelables makes first wind investment
To support Monaco’s transition to a carbon-free society by 2050, the Prince’s Government and the Société Monégasque de l’Électricité et du Gaz (SMEG) joined forces three years ago to create the company Monaco Energies Renouvelables (M.E.R.). The aim is to ensure that Monaco’s capacity for 100% green electricity gene...
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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...
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Building 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...
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The 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...
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Inauguration 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...
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The 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.
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Combating 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...
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Tripartite 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...
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Repair 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...
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Prince 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...
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Obtaining 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...
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Création 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,...
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