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Monaco takes part in 25th OSCE Ministerial Council

Mr Gilles Tonelli, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, took part in the 25th Ministerial Council of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), which was held in Milan on 6 and 7 December 2018. He was accompanied by H.E. Ms Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Ambassador and Permanent Representative o...

The CAM's Bus Network - Free for Some Retirees Who Live in Neighbouring Towns

As part of its Sustainable Development Policy, the Prince's Government has decided to grant free access, as from 1 January 2019, to the Monegasque Bus Company's (CAM's) bus network for some retired people who reside in towns bordering the Principality. Until now, these retirees have benefited from a 24-journey, half...

The Minister of State Receives Representatives of the CCAF

Today, the Minister of State received the members of the Commission for the Control of Financial Activities (CCAF) for a working lunch.The CCAF was established by Act No. 1.338 of 7 September 2007 on financial activities. It is an independent administrative authority that is responsible for supervising the financial...

Agreement signed between Monaco and the Republic of Indonesia

During the General Meeting of the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) on Thursday 6 December, Mr Brahmantya Satyamurti Poerwadi, Director General of Marine Spatial Management (Indonesia), and Mr Patrick Rampal, Chairman of the Monaco Scientific Centre, signed a letter of intent between the Indonesian Ministry...

New Regulations on Noise From and Working Hours of Construction Sites

Two Ministerial Decrees on noise from and working hours of construction sites were published in the Journal de Monaco today, Friday 7 December 2018.The aim of these texts is to optimise the quality of life in the Principality. They concern: increased control of the working hours and duration of work of constructio...

First meeting of e-ealth strategic committee

The Strategic Committee on E-Health met for the first time this week, chaired by Mr Didier Gamerdinger, Minister of Health and Social Affairs, and Mr Frédéric Genta, Monaco’s Country Chief Digital Officer.The purpose of the Committee, which has been established as part of the Government’s digital transition policy,...

MONEYVAL Committee of the Council of Europe – An Enlarged Monegasque Delegation

The 57th Plenary Meeting of the MONEYVAL Committee, the Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT), took place from 3 to 7 December in Strasbourg.The Principality was represented at this meeting by an enlarged delegation comprised of Philippe Boi...

IMSEE Publishes the 2017 GDP Results

Today, the Monegasque Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (IMSEE) published the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) results. For the year 2017, this amounted to EUR5.68billion compared to 5.85 billion in 2016. Monaco's GDP declined by -3.5% (in volume terms, adjusted for inflation - see Table 1), mainly due to two...

Herculis EBS Celebrates its Title of World's Best Meeting of the Year 2018

Yesterday, in the presence of H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince, the organisers of the Herculis EBS Meeting celebrated the title of "The World's Best Meeting of the Year" (awarded for the 6th time in the Meeting's history), and its best rating ever, thanks to the outstanding results of the 2018 event.In his spee...

Base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) FAQ

Monaco is committed to the fight against tax base erosion and profit shifting.

2nd meeting of ad hoc open-ended expert group on marine litter and microplastics

Monaco is taking part in the second meeting of the ad hoc open-ended expert group on marine litter and microplastics from 3 to 7 December 2018 in Geneva.The mandate of the expert group is to explore all of the barriers to combatting marine litter and microplastics. It was established by resolution 3/7 of the United...

Visitors can now enjoy visa-free travel to Hainan, China

The State Council of the People’s Republic of China has given permission for the island of Hainan to introduce visa waivers for visitors from 59 countries. This new programme, which since 1 May 2018 has allowed nationals of the 59 countries concerned to enter Hainan Province without a visa for a maximum stay of 30 d...

How to make a country-by-country declaration or a reporting Entity declaration

43rd International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo - From the 17th to the 27th January 2019 - Press Release n° 2

The Festival of innovation and tradition!

Conference and Debate Police Department / Monaco Association for Financial Activities

On Wednesday 5 December 2018, the Police Department, in partnership with the Monaco Association for Financial Activities (AMAF), held a conference and debate at the Auditorium of Monaco's Vocational and Catering School (Lycée Technique et Hôtelier) on issues related to security in the Principality of Monaco.This mee...

Exchanges between the Marine Police of Monaco and the Bandol SNSM

An exchange project, initiated in 2016 at the request of the Principality, between Monaco's Marine Police and the Bandol National Sea Rescue Society (SNSM), has just been implemented.At a three-day session in Bandol on 23, 24 and 25 November 2018, rescue techniques were described in detail at theoretical sessions le...

New Lighting for the Stained Glass Windows in the Chapelle des Carmes

The Chapelle des Carmes (Carmelite Chapel), which was rebuilt in 2002, is situated on the Boulevard d'Italie. It has the special feature of incorporating stained glass windows from the previous chapel, which date from the early 20th century.In the sacristy, four stained glass windows, two of which are of great impor...

ICRI General Meeting opens

The first General Meeting of the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) to be held under Monaco’s co-chairmanship* of the organisation was opened at the Yacht Club de Monaco today by H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince, and will continue until 7 December.In his speech, H.S.H. Prince Albert II pointed out that: “Internat...

Celebrations for Saint Barbara's Day

On 4 December, a day of celebration was held by the Monaco Fire and Emergency Service, in honour of Saint Barbara, its patron saint.A religious ceremony was celebrated at the Parish Church of Saint Nicolas, presided over by Father Penzo, chaplain of the Military Force, by Monsignor Barsi, Archbishop of Monaco, Monsi...

The Eco Club of Monaco's 7th Trophy Awards Ceremony

The Eco Club of Monaco's 7th Trophy Awards Ceremony was held on Monday at the GrimaldiForum. The event was organised by the Monaco Economic Board (MEB), in partnership with the Nice-Matin Group.The ceremony took place in the presence of Jacques Boisson, Secretary of State, representing H.S.H. Prince Albert II, Jean...