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ISA: Monaco reaffirms its opposition to deep seabed mining
The 28th session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) was held from 10 to 28 July 2023 in Kingston, Jamaica with a representative of the Principality of Monaco in attendance.The ISA* is one of three bodies established by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 1982. It is the institution tasked...
Read moreMonaco participates in a new meeting of the Working Group on amendments to the World Health Organization's International Health Regulations
The Principality attended the fourth meeting of the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) of the World Health Organization (WHO), which was held in Geneva from Monday, 24th to Friday, 28th July 2023.The Working Group's (WGIHR) mandate is to recommend targeted changes to the...
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New meeting of the Co-ordination and Follow-up Committee for the National Strategy for Tackling Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Corruption on 27 July 2023
On Thursday 27 July 2023, the Minister of State chaired a new meeting of the senior members of the Co-ordination and Follow-up Committee for the National Strategy for Tackling Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Corruption.The meeting was an opportunity to conduct...
Read moreWork on Boulevard du Jardin Exotique, Rue Malbousquet and steps
Parallel to work underway to connect a private site to the water network on Boulevard du Jardin Exotique, the Department of Urban Amenities is updating the public lighting networks and streetlamps on the Malbousquet steps. It is also creating a separate sewage network. The Société Monégasque de l'Électricité et du G...
Read moreBrochure Monaco Collectif Humanitaire
En 2008, à l’occasion des 50 ans de S.A.S. le Prince Albert II de Monaco, plusieurs associations se sont fédérées sous l’appellation « Monaco Collectif Humanitaire ».L’ objectif du Collectif est d’opérer à Monaco, et dans les pays partenaires lorsque cela est possible, des enfants vulnérables issus de pays en dévelo...
Read moreMonaco-EU: the Government of Monaco presents the results of the prospective study
The Minister of State, Pierre Dartout, together with members of the Government and the High Commissioner for European Affairs, has today met the elected members of the National Council at a Plenary Studies Committee meeting to present the results of the prospective study on the economic, legal and political conseque...
Read moreAS Monaco joins the Principality of Monaco's "Extended Monaco" digital transformation programme
AS Monaco and the Interministerial Delegation for Digital Transition are pleased to announce their collaboration through the "Extended Monaco" programme.Launched in April 2019 by H.S.H. Prince Albert II, the "Extended Monaco" programme, led by the Monaco Government's Interministerial Delegation f...
Read moreMonaco takes part in the 6th meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body responsible for drafting and negotiating a WHO international instrument for tackling pandemics
From Monday, 17th to Friday, 21st July 2023, a Monegasque delegation led by H.E. Ms Carole Lanteri, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Principality to the Office of the United Nations in Geneva, took part in the 6th session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB), responsible for negotiating an i...
Read moreMonaco takes further steps in preventing corruption
Following the publication of Sovereign Order no. 9.931 in the Official Journal on 15 June 2023, the Principality of Monaco is strengthening its anti-corruption measures and demonstrating its commitment to developing its regulations in compliance with international standards.The purpose of this legislation is to esta...
Read moreMonaco takes part in the 43rd session of the FAO Conference
In early July, The Principality of Monaco took part in the 43rd session of the Conference of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) held in Rome.This Conference, which brings together FAO Member Nations every two years, saw the re-appointment, with massive support, of Chinese diplomat Mr Qu DONGY...
Read moreDrought action plan: “warning level” measures yield positive results
Since the publication of the Ministerial Decree on drought conditions and the implementation of the “warning level” on 12 May, the Government has observed the effectiveness of measures and commends the efforts of the population, which are clearly visible in initial comparisons of water consumption.Since May, on aver...
Read moreEnergy management: lighting and air conditioning are the subject of new measures and recommendations
As part of its plan to manage energy use and following the public’s adherence to measures taken last winter, the Prince’s Government has adopted two new ministerial decrees on public and private lighting and on the use of air conditioning on 21 July. These measures are in effect until 30 October 2023.The lighting, f...
Read moreCarbon monoxide detectors now mandatory
In an effort to improve the safety of residents of homes connected to the gas distribution network, the Prince’s Government has declared mandatory the installation of carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in such homes as of 22 July 2023 (Ministerial Decree No. 2023-416 of 11 July 2023, amending Ministerial Decree No. 2018...
Read moreAuditing of the electoral campaigns for the last general election
The Electoral Campaign Auditing Committee has just released to the Minister of State its reports on the expenses incurred by the two candidates who stood in the last general election in February 2023.The expenses of each candidate were audited and fell within the legal limit of €325,000.The accounts of the 'L'Union...
Read moreExhibition Rainier III, the Builder Prince: an ambition for Monaco - 20 July to 31 December 2023 - Quai Antoine I Exhibition Hall, Monaco
The Department of Cultural Affairs is hosting Prince Rainier III, the Builder Prince, organised as part of the centenary of his birth.Acting as Commissioners to develop and bring the retrospective to life are French journalist, writer, television and radio host, producer and actor Stéphane Bern, and Christian Curau,...
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"Focus", the periodical published by Monaco Statistics is a source of quick information that aims to present key figures in various fields, such as population, major economic sectors of the economy,employment, education or health.
Read moreMoneyval report: a reminder to non-trading companies of the need to declare their beneficial owners
In its evaluation report published on 23 January, MONEYVAL, the Council of Europe's anti-money laundering body, advised the Principality to complete its register of beneficial owners.To achieve this objective, the Prince’s Government has launched a national action plan which includes a general information campaign,...
Read moreA Monegasque delegation takes part in the 64th series of meetings of the Assemblies of Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
A Monegasque delegation took part in the 64th series of meetings of the Assemblies of the Member States of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), held in Geneva from 6 to 14 July 2023. The meetings were led by H.E. Mrs Carole Lanteri, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Monaco to the United Nations...
Read moreEco-friendly travel to the trade fair : Luxe Pack 2023 paves the way (rail) between Paris and Monaco
There's good news for packaging professionals looking to reduce their carbon footprint on the way to the Luxe Pack Monaco trade show. In the run-up to its 2023 edition, held at the Grimaldi Forum from 2 to 4 October, the organisers have decided to charter a special train from Paris to Monaco on the first day of the...
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