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Monaco renews support for UNODC Global Programme against Money Laundering, Proceeds of Crime and Financing of Terrorism
On 26 November 2024, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Ms Isabelle Berro-Amadeï signed an agreement to work with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to support the Global Programme against Money Laundering, Proceeds of Crime and the Financing of Terrorism (GPML).The Principality’s funding...
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Department of Cultural Affairs - Baroque music concerts - 3 and 5 December 2024
The Department of Cultural Affairs is hosting a baroque music event in early December. On 3 December, the La Sportelle ensemble will play at Sacré-Cœur Church, and on 5 December, the Concerto Soave ensemble will play at the Chapel of Mercy.The La Sportelle ensemble will perform its ‘Mater Ecclesia’ programme of choi...
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2025 Open Mic event at Fort Antoine - Fort Talents - Call for participants for the Organising Committee
The Department of Cultural Affairs is offering young people in the Principality the opportunity to help organise the third Open Mic event at Fort Antoine for artists between the ages of 18 and 30.1- What is Fort Talents?An open mic event for young artists aged 18 to 30, hosted by Monaco’s Department of Cultural Affa...
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Launch of the first HANDIPACT Day dedicated to innovation for disability
Celebrated annually since 1992 at the initiative of the United Nations, 3 December is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.The Prince’s Government, under the initiative of the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, is acting in cooperation with public figures, partners and non-profits to lead and promo...
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MONACOPHIL 2024 : A philatelic appointment not to be missed
The international philatelic exhibition MonacoPhil 2024, under the high patronage of HSH Prince Albert II, will take place in Monaco from Thursday 5 to Saturday 7 December 2024.New for 2024: two exhibition sites!The Museum of Stamps and Coins on the Terrasses de Fontvieille will host the exhibition of philatelic ico...
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The Minister of State meets with stakeholders working to protect women’s rights
To mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Minister of State held a working meeting with members of the Government, administrative services, charities and civil society involved in assisting women who are victims of violence. The meeting was an opportunity for stakeholders and leade...
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Transfer of command at La Condamine Emergency Response Centre
A military ceremony, led by Lieutenant-Colonel Maxime Yvrard, took place at La Condamine Fire Station on Monday 25 November. The event, attended by the Minister of the Interior Lionel Beffre, Director General of the Minister of the Interior Christophe Prat and Supreme Commander of the Military Force Colonel Tony Var...
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The Government launches work to make Monaco Cemetery more accessible
The Government, together with Monaco City Hall, is committed to making Monaco Cemetery more accessible to all visitors. In mid-December, work will be launched to build a new covered 30-car car park. The project, which will take approximately one year and a half, aims to improve access for everyone who comes to the c...
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Monaco Beking 2024: traffic changes
The Principality will host the fourth annual Beking cycling race on Sunday 24 November at Port Hercule. It is a festive event that brings together professional racers based in Monaco, amateurs and families to promote cycling and support charitable associations (See https://bekingevents.com/ for detailed information)...
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A Digital Book Addressing Invisible Violence to be Launched Ahead of 25 November Campaign
The Committee to Promote and Safeguard Women's Rights is launching its new campaign to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which takes place on 25 November. This initiative is designed to cast a spotlight on invisible violence and raise awareness of the help that is available in...
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Monaco Participates in the 29th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 29) in Baku
Ms Céline Caron-Dagioni, Minister of Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development, travelled to Baku (Azerbaijan) from 18 to 20 November 2024 to attend the Ministerial Meetings of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 29).At the top...
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Monaco Boost – Open doors day
As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, start-up incubator Monaco Boost will open its doors to the public on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 November 2024. The goal? To showcase entrepreneurship!Thursday is reserved for students and recent graduates of the Principality, who can visit the facilities and speak with Monaco...
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UN resolution on sport, presented by Monaco and Qatar, adopted unanimously
A resolution entitled ‘Sport as an Enabler of Sustainable Development’ was adopted without a vote by the UN General Assembly on 12 November 2024, following negotiations led by the Permanent Missions of Monaco and Qatar, who co-chair the Group of Friends of Sport for Sustainable Development.The resolution reaffirms t...
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Delegation of representatives from Government and National Council pays visit to new A Fighera building (formerly Villa Carmelha)
The delivery of buildings as part of the National Housing Plan for Monegasques continues.On 12 November 2024, representatives from the Prince’s Government and the National Council* visited the Villa Carmelha state-owned housing project, now known as A Fighera (meaning ‘fig tree’ in Monegasque) to reflect the extensi...
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47th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival and 12th New Generation - Friday 17 to Sunday 26 January 2025
Following the Great Jubilee of the 46th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival, marking the 50th anniversary of its creation by Prince Rainier III, the Principality of Monaco hosted a series of spectacular events. A grand parade filled the streets, while an Open Air Show was held on the Place du Palais to highlig...
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The Principality of Monaco steps up its digital transformation for employment with new online services for employers and jobseekers
As part of its Extended Monaco programme launched in 2019, the Prince’s Government continues its transformation of the employer and jobseeker experience.On Tuesday 12 November, Christophe Robino, Minister of Health and Social Affairs, and Frédéric Genta, Country Chief Officer for Attractiveness and the Digital Trans...
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Monaco in 2023: GDP up, highlighting Principality’s economic strength
Monaco’s economy continued to perform well in 2023, heralding a third consecutive year of strong growth, as highlighted in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report issued today by Monaco Statistics (IMSEE). The report confirms that the Principality maintained its momentum, a finding in line with other key indicators...
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Launch of the website culture.mc - “All of Monaco’s culture”
On Thursday 7 November 2024, H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover attended the launch of the culture.mc website, presented by Mr Lionel Beffre, Minister of the Interior, Ms Françoise Gamerdinger, Director of Cultural Affairs, Mr Frédéric Genta, Country Chief Officer for Attractiveness and the Digital Transition, and Mr Ju...
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Minister of State represents Monaco at European Political Community Summit in Budapest, Hungary
H.E. Mr Didier Guillaume led the Monegasque delegation* to the 5th European Political Community Summit in Budapest (Hungary) on 7 November 2024.As with previous summits, this high-level meeting aimed to promote dialogue between European partners on the security challenges facing Europe, and to strengthen cohesion an...
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The 7th Monaco Artists' Forum - Exhibition - From 8 to 14 November at the Rainier III Auditorium
The 7th Monaco Artists' Forum, organised by the Department of Cultural Affairs, will bring over 80 local painters, sculptors and photographers to the Rainier III Auditorium from 8 to 14 November.The Prince's Government created this initiative to support Monegasque and resident artists by providing them with a public...
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