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End of commemorations for the centenary of the birth of Prince Rainier III
The last meeting of the Prince Rainier III Commemoration Committee was held on Tuesday 20 February 2024 at the Prince’s Palace, in the presence of T.S.H. Prince Albert II and Princess Stéphanie of Monaco, H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover, H.E. the Minister of State Pierre Dartout, Brigitte Boccone-Pagès, President of...
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Establishment of a maternity leave scheme for self-employed professionals
The Prince’s Government is pleased to announce that the National Council has passed a law on 22 February 2024 establishing a maternity leave scheme for self-employed professionals affiliated with CAMTI, the national health insurance fund for the self-employed.The elected members present voted unanimously, without am...
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Maison du Numérique: 1,500 visitors in six months since opening
The Maison du Numérique was inaugurated by H.S.H. Prince Albert II last July to provide local digital support to Monegasque nationals, residents and employees.The project is led by the Prince’s Government, Monaco Telecom and Monaco City Hall as part of the Principality’s Extended Monaco digital transformation progra...
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The Innovation Commission for the construction and public works sector meets to discuss sustainable construction
On Wednesday, 14 February, public and private stakeholders from the construction industry joined Céline Caron-Dagioni, Minister of Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development, at the Innovation Commission for the Construction and Public Works Sector meeting to discuss 'sustainable construction'.Using a 'sust...
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Joint action for International Women’s Day
The Women’s Rights Committee is joining forces with partners and stakeholders committed to women’s causes in Monaco to celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March 2024 at the Espace Léo Ferré. The event will take place from 9 am to 8 pm and will highlight the Principality’s ongoing commitment to women’s rights.“W...
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Monaco participates in the Commission for Social Development on the theme of poverty
The Permanent Mission of the Principality of Monaco to the United Nations in New York took part in the 62nd session of the Commission for Social Development, which was held from 5 to 14 February 2024 on the theme of eliminating poverty.Highlighting the pledges made at the Summit on the Sustainable Development Goals...
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Monaco named a “Best European Destination”
The Best European Destinations website has unveiled its 2024 ranking. The Principality wins an award and is on the podium, behind Marbella, Spain and ahead of Malta.“People stay in Monaco because it is an exceptional destination with unique and memorable experiences for everyone”, the site writes about Monaco.Europe...
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Presentation of the 2024 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters
The traditional press conference to present the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters was held at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel and Resort on Thursday 15 February. The event will take place from 6 to 14 April 2024 on the legendary clay courts of the Monte-Carlo Country Club under the presidency of Mélanie-Antoinette de Massy.Tourna...
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UNESCO: the Principality launches 75th anniversary celebrations with the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
On 11 February, H.E. Ambassador Anne-Marie Boisbouvier, Monaco’s Permanent Delegate to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), launched festivities to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Principality’s accession to the Organization by inviting UNESCO ambassadors to a performa...
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The Department of the Environment will host a morning biodiversity visit on 28 February 2024
The cliffs overlooking the Port of Fontvieille are one of the region’s most biodiverse sectors, both in terms of regular and heritage species.Due to the size and range of these cliffs, a wide variety of ecosystems and plant communities formed, resulting in the development of surprising animal species. Well exposed a...
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Children's workshops - Winter Holidays 2024 at Villa Paloma
The Nouveau Musée National de Monaco is offering three children's workshops to coincide with the 'Pier Paolo Calzolari - Casa ideale' exhibition.The museum and Rencontres Philosophiques Monaco are teaming up for the first time to give children the chance to explore art and philosophy over a two-day 'Art & Philo'...
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Results of tests carried out at Collège Charles III
Following the incident at Collège Charles III on Wednesday 7 February and the symptoms reported by various students on Thursday 8 February, the Government decided to temporarily close the school as a precaution. On Friday morning, a series of additional analyses and tests were carried out to explore all possible hyp...
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Monaco Run 2024: transport disruption
On Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 February, Port Hercule will be the starting point for several events of the Monaco Run 2024, including the first-ever Mont Agel trail (More information: https://www.monacorun.com/ ). Disruptions to traffic, parking and bus schedules are expected.Road closures Quai Albert I: Thursday 8...
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2023 Police Department activity report
The inauguration of the new Police Department building on 26 January marks a decisive turning point for the Monegasque police. The Department is now equipped with more spacious and modern premises that enable staff to carry out their missions in optimal conditions.Despite a period punctuated by relocations and worki...
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Update on the incident at Collège Charles III on Wednesday 7 February
Despite the symptoms reported today, the authorities have not identified any objective, health-related or medical indicators that point to a contamination of facilities at Collège Charles III.While multiple tests conducted throughout the building came back negative for toxicity, the Government has decided, as a prec...
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Monaco participates in the 154th session of the WHO Executive Board
A Monegasque delegation led by H.E. Mrs Carole Lanteri, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Monaco to the United Nations in Geneva, took part in the 154th session of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Executive Board from 22 to 27 January 2024.The Executive Board had a very full agenda to cover during this s...
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Recruit Monaco Forum: the government steps up efforts
Ahead of the second Recruit Monaco Forum to be held on Friday 16 February at the Grimaldi Forum, the Minister of Health and Social Affairs Christophe Robino recalled the commitment of the Prince’s Government to employment in the Principality.The number of (public and private sector) jobs in Monaco reached 63,000 in...
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Monaco-Chine Association hosts an evening event with the support of the Embassy of Monaco in China to celebrate relations between the two countries
To celebrate Chinese New Year — year of the Wood Dragon — starting on 10 February 2024, the Monaco-Chine association hosted a “Soirée du dragon” evening event on 29 January 2024 at the Hotel Fairmont with the support of the Embassy of Monaco in China.A symbol of strength and luck in Chinese astrology, the Wood Drago...
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The United Nations - Human Rights Council - 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic Review for the Principality of Monaco
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Mrs Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, visited the headquarters of the United Nations Office in Geneva on 29 January 2024 to take part in the 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) for the Principality as part of the 45th session of the UN Human Rights Council's Working...
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Signature of the “Health - Police - Justice” Agreement
On Friday, 26 January 2024, the Secretary of Justice, the Minister of the Interior and the Minister of Health and Social Affairs signed the “Health - Police - Justice” Agreement.Drafted by the Department of Justice in close collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs...
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