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WHO - Monaco Attends the 6th High-Level Meeting of Small Countries of Europe
A Monegasque delegation, comprised of Isabelle Rosabrunetto, Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, and Alexandre Bordero, Director of Health Affairs, took part in the WHO's 6th High-Level Meeting of Small Countries of Europe, held from 31 March to2April2019 in San Marino.The meeting, w...
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11th Commission for Franco-Monegasque Cooperation – Paris, 1 April 2019 - Joint press release
The Commission for Franco-Monegasque Cooperation (CCFM) met in Paris on 1 April 2019.Established in its current form by the Treaty intended to adapt and strengthen friendship and cooperation relations between the Principality of Monaco and the French Republic, dated 24 October 2002, the Commission meets annually, al...
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Monaco takes part in a training seminar for assessors in Senegal, organised by the GIABA, GABAC and FATF committees
As part of the fourth round of evaluations of the anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) mechanisms implemented by countries, the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), jointly with the Task Force on Money Laundering in Central Africa (GABA...
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Annual Energy Transition Conference
On Friday 29 March, the Annual Energy Transition Conference was held at the Yacht Club de Monaco. It was attended by H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince, H.E. the Minister of State, Marie-Pierre Gramaglia, Minister of Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development, and Julien Vidal, the evening’s guest of honour.The ev...
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Monaco Scientific Centre Ocean Pollution and Human Health Workshop
As part of Monaco Ocean Week (MOW), Monaco Scientific Centre, and specifically its WHO Collaborating Centre led by Professor Rampal, organised a workshop on ocean pollution and human health on Wednesday 27 March, in collaboration with Professor Philip Landrigan from Boston College, Coordinator of the Lancet Commissi...
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Celebrating International Francophonie Day in Berlin
To celebrate International Francophonie Day, embassies and representations accredited in Germany from countries which share the French language organised a “Festival of Francophonies 2019” at the Centre Français in Berlin on Saturday 30 March. The theme was “Our Inclusive Cultures”.Open to pupils and their families,...
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Public Services for Businesses
Regulation of State procurement contracts
State procurement contracts are governed bySovereign OrdinanceNo. 7.264 of of 20 December 2018.State procurement contracts are contracts involving remuneration that are made between the State and one or more economic operators to meet its needs with regard to works, supplies or services.Further information:Sovereign...
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The Second Phase of the "Green is the New Glam" Campaign is Presented in Japan
Monaco Tourist and Convention Authority (DTC) and its representative office in Japan recently presented the second phase of the "Green is the New Glam" campaign at a press lunch, in the presence of twenty or so influencers. In addition to the lunch, interviews with the print media were held.In the evening,...
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Didier Gamerdinger Takes Part in a Workshop on Teleworking Organised by the Mission for Energy Transition
This morning, Didier Gamerdinger, Minister of Health and Social Affairs, paid tribute to the action of Annabelle Jaeger-Seydoux, Director of the Mission for Energy Transition, at a workshop held at the Yacht Club in close collaboration with the Department of Employment, as part of the "Transition Workshops.&quo...
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Meeting of the Pelagos Agreement
On Friday 29 March 2019, the Technical Advisory Commission for the evaluation of the activities of the Pelagos Agreement as a Specially Protected Area of Mediterranean Importance (SPAMI) of the Barcelona Convention was held at the headquarters of the Pelagos Agreement in Monaco as part of Monaco Ocean Week.The resul...
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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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