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Prince Albert II of Monaco – Institut Pasteur Award
As part of Monaco Ocean Week, H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince presented the Prince Albert II of Monaco – Institut Pasteur Award to Professor Joacim Rocklöv on Thursday 28 March. The award recognises a researcher who has made a particular contribution to the study of the impact of environmental changes on human health.It...
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UN – Monaco maintains commitment to conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdictions
H.E. Ms Isabelle Picco, Monaco’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, accompanied by a delegation,* is currently taking part in the second meeting of the Intergovernmental Conference on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), which is being held in New York until 5...
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UNESCO - Monaco Takes Part in the Extraordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sport
A Monegasque delegation took part in the extraordinary session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sport (CIGEPS), which met for the first time on 28 and 29 March 2019, in Geneva.In her opening speech at the meeting, H.E. Ms. Lanteri, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Monaco an...
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The Department of Cultural Affairs is Awarded Dual ISO 9001 "Quality" and 14001 "Environment" Certification
Patrice Cellario, Minister of Interior and Jean-Charles Curau, Director of Cultural Affairs, have just announced, in the presence of Stéphane Periphanos, a consultant for the certification body BureauVeritas, that the Department of Cultural Affairs has been certified in conformity with ISO 9001 and 14001 standards,...
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Monaco Brings Together the Group of Friends on Drowning Prevention in New York
On Wednesday 27 March, the Permanent Mission of Monaco in New York was host to the Group of Friends on Drowning Prevention, at its premises. Various dignitaries took part in the discussions, including Ms.Gemma May, head of the British NGO the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), Drs.Werner Obermeyer of the WH...
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Official opening of temporary garden “A Balcony on the Mediterranean”
A temporary garden titled “A Balcony on the Mediterranean” was officially opened on the public terraces of the Monte-Carlo Star today by Minister of Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development Marie-Pierre Gramaglia, who was accompanied by Xavier Beck, First Vice-President of the Alpes-Maritimes Departmental...
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Memorandum of understanding signed on hosting the Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie in the Principality of Monaco
A memorandum of understanding on the practical arrangements for holding the 36th Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie in Monaco was signed by H.E. Mr Christophe Steiner, the Principality of Monaco’s Ambassador to France and Personal Representative of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and the Prince’s Government...
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ACCOBAMS Permanent Secretariat conference
On Wednesday 27 March, the ACCOBAMS Permanent Secretariat held a conference as part of the 3rd Monaco Ocean Week. The theme was A Look at the Mediterranean: Focus on the Surprising Results of an Unprecedented Campaign and the event was attended by H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince, representatives from governments and int...
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Urgent action needed to save coral reefs from extinction : ICRI promotes its work in Monaco
As part of Monaco Ocean Week, which is running until 30 March, an event to promote the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI, www.icriforum.org) was held on 26 March. Monaco is co-chairing the ICRI together with Australia and Indonesia until 2020.The event brought together more than 50 participants and provided...
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Prince Pierre of Monaco Foundation
"Outside the Walls" LecturePrado Museum - Madrid
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Digital healthcare: Didier Gamerdinger opens e-HealthWorld congress
Minister of Health and Social Affairs Didier Gamerdinger opened the 5th e-HealthWorld Monaco congress this morning. Organised by health professionals, this extremely high-level event is devoted to connected healthcare and the medicine of tomorrow, an important topic for public authorities working to develop digital...
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State visit of the President of the Republic of China to the Principality of Monaco
T.S.H. the Sovereign Prince and Princess Charlene this morning welcomed the President of the Republic of China, H.E. Mr Xi Jinping, accompanied by First Lady Ms Peng Liyuan, for a state visit.The visit was made in the context of a friendly relationship on both sides, following the establishment of diplomatic relatio...
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Artist Residency in a School Setting in partnership with the Department of Education, Youth and Sport and with the support of the Prince's Government
At the start of the year, the New National Museum of Monaco initiated an artist residency in the Principality's two secondary schools, Charles III and François d'Assise Nicolas Barré. The pupils are invited to reflect on what collecting means and how this approach can be expressed in artistic practice. The first gue...
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Monaco Takes Part in "Venice for Francophonie 2019" Meetings
H.E. Mr. Robert Fillon, Ambassador of Monaco to Italy, was invited to speak at a multidisciplinary colloquium organised by the Honorary Consul of France in Venice, Ms.Marie-Christine Jamet, to celebrate and raise awareness of Francophonie in Italy.The conference took place at Ca'Foscari University of Venice and focu...
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Guillaume Rose is Appointed Executive Director General of the Monaco Economic Board
The Monaco Economic Board (MEB) held its General Assembly yesterday, in the presence of Serge Telle, Minister of State. At this meeting, 512 MEB members voted to amend the association's statutes to create the post of Executive Director General.Guillaume Rose, who has been appointed to this post, will be responsible...
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UN Gender Equality in Sport with the Girondins de Bordeaux Women's Team
As a side-event of the work of the 63rd session of the Commission on the Status of Women, and at the invitation of the Permanent Mission of the Principality of Monaco, the Girondins de Bordeaux women's team visited the United Nations on 20 March, as part of their American tour.This visit was an opportunity to discus...
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Signature of 1st Framework Cooperation Agreement between Monaco and Niger
From 18 to 21 March 2019, a Monegasque delegation* led by Gilles Tonelli, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, paid a working visit to Niger for discussions with the Nigerien authorities and to meet the partners working with Monaco’s Official Development Assistance. The visit provided an opportunity to sign...
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United Nations - Monaco at 63rd session of Commission on the Status of Women
H.E. Ms Isabelle Picco, Permanent Representative of the Principality of Monaco to the United Nations, took part in the 63rd session of the Commission on the Status of Women held on Friday 15 March. The theme for this year’s session was “social protection systems, access to public services and sustainable infrastruct...
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UNESCO - Celebration of International Francophonie Day
On Monday 18 March, Monaco’s Permanent Representation to UNESCO took part in an “Evening of Flavours” to mark International Francophonie Day. The evening was organised by the President of the UNESCO Francophone Group,H.E. Mr Martin Michelet.UNESCO Director General Ms Audrey Azoulay and Secretary-General of the Inter...
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TMC signs up in support of Monaco’s energy transition
Céline Nallet, CEO of the TNT channels (TMC, TFX and TF1 Séries Films) at TF1 Group signed the National Energy Transition Pact commitment charter on behalf of Télé Monte-Carlo (TMC) on Thursday 21 March.The signing ceremony was attended by H.E. the Minister of State, Marie-Pierre Gramaglia, Minister of Public Works,...
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