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Monaco’s Permanent Representation to the UN welcomes Marc Rosen
The month of March is traditionally devoted to women at the United Nations, and features the annual session of the Commission on the Status of Women. During this year’s session, Monaco’s Permanent Representation hosted a presentation by Mr Marc Rosen, the designer behind some iconic perfume bottles. H.E. Ms Isabelle...
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40th Session of the Human Rights Council Adoption of final report on 3rd Universal Periodic Review of Monaco
On Thursday 14 March, H.E. Ms Carole Lanteri, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Principality to the Office of the United Nations in Geneva, took part in a meeting to consider the final report produced by the working group on the 3rd Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Monaco. The meeting was held at the...
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Presentation of the New Waste Sorting Instructions
Marie-Pierre Gramaglia, Minister of Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development, Jean-Luc Puyo, Director of Urban Amenities, Thomas Battaglione, Director General of the SMEG and Edgar Enrici, Director of the SMA, presented the new waste sorting instructions and the "Mag du Tri" waste sorting magazi...
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The Brazilian Artist Kobra Gives a Work to the Principality
Yesterday, in the presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II, the Brazilian street art artist Eduardo Kobra was invited by Guy Antognelli, Director of Monaco Tourist and Convention Authority and Luciana De Montigny, President of the "Brazil Monaco Project" Association, to unveil his work on the quay of the Yacht...
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The Employment Statistics for 2018
For the year 2018, the Department of Health and Social Affairs reports positive results for employment statistics in the Principality.Thus, the Department of Employment announces the following indicators:- 51,601 employees as at 31 December 2018, in comparison with 49,693 as at31December 2017, i.e. an increase in th...
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Monaco takes part in 4th Session of United Nations Environment Assembly
The Principality took part in the 4th Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), held at the headquarters of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) in Nairobi, Kenya from 11 to 15 March 2019.Ministers of the environment and senior representatives from the 193 UN member states came together for this sess...
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Bilateral Commission for Cooperation between - Mali and Monaco
As part of efforts to strengthen friendship and cooperation between the Republic of Mali and the Principality of Monaco, the second Mali–Monaco Bilateral Commission for Cooperation was held on 15 March 2019 in Monaco. During their stay, the Malian delegation led by H.E. Ms Kamissa Camara, Minister of Foreign Affairs...
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A New President at the Head of the ACHM's Board of Directors
Yesterday, the Association of Honorary Consuls of Monaco (ACHM) held its General Assembly, in the presence of H.E. Mr Serge Telle, Minister of State, Georges Lisimachio, Head of Cabinet of H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince, Gilles Tonelli, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, the Ambassadors of France, Italy and t...
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Culinary event at Princess Grace Hospital
Today, 710 patients at Princess Grace Hospital enjoyed an amazing dinner concocted by the hospital’s kitchen teams under the leadership of Chef Philippe Joannès, who holds the Meilleur Ouvrier de France title and is Culinary Events Manager for SBM. Chef Joannès was assisted by Cédric Campanella, Pastry Chef at the S...
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Mars bleu – Thursday 14 March: Awareness day to promote early screening for colorectal cancer
Since 2006, March has been colorectal cancer awareness month, featuring a campaign to publicise the importance of early screening for the disease.The campaign, which is supported by the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs and health professionals and delivered via the Princess Grace Hospital Screening Centre, brin...
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Monaco launches call for proposals for future waste treatment centre
Marie-Pierre Gramaglia, Minister of Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development, today announced the launch of a call for proposals to develop a treatment and recovery centre for non-recyclable waste. “The aim is to ensure that by 2026, we have a facility that meets exemplary standards in terms of environmen...
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Mission for Energy Transition holds workshop for hotel industry
On Wednesday 6 March, the Mission for Energy Transition organised a workshop at the Grimaldi Forum for hotels which have signed the National Energy Transition Pact. Entitled “Achieving zero waste: best practices for hotels”, the workshop set out various actions the Principality’s hotels could take in order to reduce...
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1st Graduate Employment Panels
Under the aegis of the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, the Committee for Graduate Employment organised a side event at the 8th Forum on Sandwich Courses on Wednesday 6 March: the first-ever Graduate Employment Panels on the theme of “The digital revolution, towards new careers”.Professionals from job-creating...
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Huge success for 8th Forum on Sandwich Courses and 13th Meeting on Careers in Banking and Finance
On Wednesday 6 March 2019, the Rainier III Auditorium hosted the 8th Forum on Sandwich Courses and the 13th Meeting on Careers in Banking and Finance.These events, organised by the Employment Office and the Youth Employment Unit, under the aegis of the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, are aimed at students of...
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#8MarsMonaco campaign
Chief Officer for Women’s Rights and Technical Advisor Céline Cottalorda this morning unveiled a work of photography displayed on the facade of the Ministry of State as part of International Women’s Day celebrations. The artist, Anthony Alberti (also known as Mr One Teas), was present for the unveiling.The work, whi...
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UN Human Rights Council - Monaco speaks out on children’s rights and right to breathe clean air
On Monday 4 March 2019, H.E. Ms Carole Lanteri, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Principality of Monaco to the Office of the United Nations in Geneva, spoke at two meetings held as part of the 40th Session of the UN Human Rights Council.H.E. Ms Lanteri first took part in an interactive dialogue on huma...
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Monaco participates in 1st Regular Session of UN World Food Programme Executive Board
Monaco’s Ambassador to Italy H.E. Mr Robert Fillon, accompanied by a delegation,* took part in the 1st Regular Session of the World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Board, held in Rome from 25 to 27 February 2019.During the opening session, guest of honour H.E. Mr Daniel Kablan Duncan, Vice-President of Côte d’Ivoire,...
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Monaco Humanitarian Collective review 2018 395 children treated in 10 years
On Tuesday 5 March 2019, members of the Monaco Humanitarian Collective (charities, treatment centres and the Prince’s Government) held their annual meeting. The outcomes of the Collective’s work are very encouraging. Since the project was launched in 2008, 395 children, primarily from Africa, have received surgery i...
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A committee to promote and safeguard women’s rights in the Principality
The committee to promote and safeguard women’s rights was created on 25 October 2018 by Sovereign Ordinance. It was set up by the former Minister of State on 30 November 2018.The Committee’s remit is to coordinate, implement and evaluate national policies to promote gender equality and combat violence and discrimina...
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Monaco introduces smart bus shelters
Keen to improve services for public transport users in the Principality, incorporate new ways of consuming information outdoors, and develop the “smart city” concept, the Ministry of Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development, the Digital Transition Office and Monaco City Hall are currently in the process o...
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