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FOREPLAST – Signature d’un protocole d’accord

Following several weeks of discussions held under the aegis of the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, and specifically the Department of Employment, a memorandum of understanding has been agreed between the Foreplast management team and staff representatives at the company.Thanks to the parties’ determination to...

Gramado Summit in Brazil - Visit Monaco rewards eco-friendly river transport app

Monaco’s Representative Office in Brazil took part in the Gramado Summit, Brazil’s leading conference on innovation and the associated and highly diversified start-up ecosystem, which was held from 31 July to 2 August 2019 near Porto Alegre. Some 200 exhibitors and close to 2,500 visitors a day attended the summit.S...

A Spotlight on Monaco at the Mumbai Fashion Week

Following his trip to the most recent Monaco Fashion Week last summer, Indian fashion designer RahulMishra, in close collaboration with Monaco's representative office in India, presented a collection dedicated to and inspired by the Principality at the 2019 Fashion Week in Mumbai at the end of July.The fashion parad...

You can apply online for a subsidy to buy a clean energy vehicle!

There is now an online service that you can use to submit your application for a subsidy to buy a clean energy vehicle.See the procedure. This subsidy from the Department of the Environment can be granted for the purchase of an electric or hybrid electric vehicle with CO2 emissions ≤110 g.

Monaco Against Deforestation – Positive Results

The 2018 review of the Charter on the use and "virtuous" management of wood has been finalised. It is very positive, with a response rate of 98%.As a reminder, this Charter was adopted as part of the Monaco Against Deforestation campaign, which was the result of a partnership between the Prince's Governmen...

Bill on the Decriminalisation of Abortion for Pregnant Women

On 12 June 2019, the National Council adopted Bill No. 234 on the decriminalisation of the voluntary termination of pregnancy.The purpose of this Bill was to amend Article 248 of the Criminal Code in order to remove criminal penalties for women who decide to have an abortion. In addition, the Bill provided for a mor...

The Fleet of Electric Taxis is a Great Success!

The fleet of 20 electric taxis was put into service in early July on the initiative of the Prince'sGovernment, led by the Ministry of Finance and Economy. It has met users' expectations perfectly and is enjoying real success in the Principality - during the first month of trials, this fleet undertook more than 8,000...

On the Occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the International Children's Rights Day - Michaël Grégorio is in the Principality

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Round Table on Combating Social Fraud in Europe

A Monegasque delegation, comprised of H.E. Mr. Christophe Steiner, Ambassador to the French Republic, Ms. Valérie Bruell-Melchior, Minister-Counsellor at the Embassy of Monaco in France and Ms.LudmillaRaconnat-Le-Goff, Secretary General of the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, took part in a round table on comb...

The PARAFE scheme is now available

The General Secretariat of the Government wishes to remind holders of Monegasque passports that, since 27 March 2019, they have been eligible for the PARAFE scheme (Automated Fast-Track Crossing at External Borders), which makes it possible to pass through certain border crossing points in France more quickly.The PA...

Annual Reception of the Embassy of the Principality of Monaco in France

On 9 July 2019, the Ambassador of the Principality of Monaco to France celebrated the anniversary of the Accession of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, at a reception held at the Pavillon Dauphine in Paris.H.E. Mr. Christophe Steiner and his wife were host to more than 450 guests, including several former Ministers...

Low CO2 heat pumps

New energy regulations were adopted last year in response to the Principality’s ambitious objectives for reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency in buildings.The regulations focus first on strengthening energy performance requirements for new buildings and renovation projects, and secon...

Once Again, the CHPG Confirms its Level of Excellence

Four years after being awarded quality certification with the maximum A rating, with no reservations or recommendations by the French National Authority for Health (HAS), the CHPG is continuing to maintain its level, thus confirming its status as an institution that ensures high quality and safe care for its patient...

Monaco Tourist and Convention Authority is Trialling a Solar-Powered Information Kiosk

This summer, as part of its sustainability policy, the Principality's Tourist and Convention Authority is trialling a seasonal tourist information office that is powered exclusively by solar energy. This innovative kiosk has been installed on the forecourt of the Grimaldi Forum, where it will remain for two months.I...

Monaco Red Cross commits to Principality’s energy transition

On Thursday 25 July, Secretary-General of the Monaco Red Cross Frédéric Platini signed the National Energy Transition Pact Commitment Charter, in the presence of Marie-Pierre Gramaglia, Minister of Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development, and Annabelle Jaeger-Seydoux, Director of the Mission for Energy T...

SURREALLINES - Exhibition Hall, Quai Antoine I until 22 August

Echoing the Dalí exhibition at the Grimaldi Forum, the Department of Cultural Affairs is presenting an exhibition of photographs which highlight the links between surrealism and contemporary photography at the Exhibition Hall on Quai Antoine I.The public will be able to view a hundred works by six artists: Thierry F...

Introduction of One-Way Traffic in the Boulevard du Larvotto

As part of the Testimonio II project, which will involve, in particular, the construction of 336 State-owned dwellings, work on the networks (water, telecommunications and electricity) will result in changes to traffic management from Monday 29 July from 7.30 a.m. to the end of the day on Friday 23 August.In order t...

How to apply for an exemption from the principle of Sunday rest

Annual reception at the Embassy of Monaco in Spain

On 11 July, H.E. Mr Jean-Luc Van Klaveren, Monaco’s Ambassador to Spain, and his wife held an official reception to commemorate the anniversary of H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince’s accession.Around 200 people came together for the event held under the theme of “Monaco and Solidarity” in the gardens of the Ambassador’s R...

New book exchange library at Monaco station

As part of work to redevelop the entrance concourse, a new book exchange library has been introduced at Monaco station, at the initiative of the Department of Forward Studies, Urban Planning and Mobility.Following on from the book exchange that has already been set up in the Jardin de l’Âne, near the Ecole de Fontvi...