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The Minister of the Interior Lionel Beffre visits the Monaco Fire and Emergency Service

Lionel Beffre, the new Minister of the Interior, paid a visit the Monaco Fire and Emergency Service on Friday 23 August 2024. He was welcomed by Lieutenant-Colonel Maxime Yvrard, Chief Officer of the Monaco Fire and Emergency Service, in the presence of Tony Varo, Supreme Commander of the Military Force, at the La C...

Commemorations for the 80th anniversary of Monaco’s liberation

On 3 September, the Principality of Monaco will commemorate the 80thanniversary of its liberation from Italian, and later German, occupation during World War II.This year, HSH the Sovereign Prince wanted these commemorations to be particularly special, as in the other countries involved, with a focus on the decisive...

The Seized or Confiscated Assets Management Department

RoleThe Seized or Confiscated Assets Management Department (SGA) was established perAct no. 1.535 of 9 December 2022 pertaining to the seizure and confiscation of the instruments and proceeds of crime.The legislative provisions have been supplemented bySovereign Ordinance no. 10.245 of 7 December 2023 .The SGA is u...

First recycled water car wash opens at the Heliport car park

The Prince’s Government has decided to progressively renovate car washes located in the Principality’s public car parks to equip them with a water recycling system as part of its water resource management policy.The first such car wash just opened to the public at the Heliport car park. The recycled water used to wa...

Diplomatic relations established between the Principality of Monaco and the Plurinational State of Bolivia

On 26 July 2024, the Plurinational State of Bolivia became the 160th State with which the Principality of Monaco has established diplomatic relations. A joint communiqué was signed by the Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives of the two countries to the United Nations in New York, H.E. Mr Diego Pary Rodriguez an...

Details of the penalties imposed by the Minister of State in response to recommendations from the Audit Report Review Commission (C.E.R.C.)

Following a visit from the Council of Europe's Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism (MONEYVAL) from 21 February to 4 March 2022, the Principality of Monaco has stepped up its fight against money laundering, the financing of terrorism and corruption.A...

The Prince's Government provides support for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Since the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (26 July - 11 August), the Digital Platforms and Resources Department (DPRN) - part of the Interministerial Delegation for Digital Transition - has played an integral part in the arrangements put in place by the Agence Nationale des Fréquences to manage and control the...

Mr Eric Arella to be appointed as Police Commissioner

On 9 September 2024, Mr Eric Arella will succeed Mr Richard Marangoni as Police Commissioner. After eight years in this position, Mr Marangoni will be moving on to become Special Adviser to the Minister of the Interior on the same date.A police superintendent by age 23, Mr Eric Arella has had a successful career in...

Le Monaco Business Office dévoile son identité visuelle

The Business Development Agency continues to move with the times by branding the Monaco Business Office with a distinctive visual identity.The Monaco Business Office (MBO) offers a wealth of support to new entrepreneurs and businesses already established in the Principality.This entity comprises three Divisions: the...

Monaco participates in UNESCO's Ministerial Forum 'Change the Game' sports conference

UNESCO's Ministerial Forum, 'Change the Game', was held in Paris on 24 July 2024, with Mr Patrice Cellario, Minister of Interior, H.E. Anne-Marie Boisbouvier, Ambassador, and members of the Monegasque permanent delegation.In his speech, Mr Patrice Cellario reaffirmed the Prince's Government's commitment to promoting...

GRECO: Fifth evaluation round The report welcomes Monaco's ongoing measures to combat corruption and calls upon the country to continue its efforts

On 21 June 2024, GRECO (Group of States against Corruption) approved Monaco's evaluation report for the fifth round, which covers preventing corruption and promoting integrity within central governments (senior executive roles) and law enforcement agencies (police services).This assessment follows a review of the an...

"Ride for Peace”: a bike parade to promote peace through sport

The international organisation Peace & Sport and the Tour de France organised "Ride for Peace", a bike parade held along the route of the 21st stage of the Tour de France 2024 on the morning before the final time trial stage.This event fully reflected the values of peace and inclusion promoted by Peace...

The International German Club supports the National Biodiversity Strategy

Céline Caron-Dagioni, Minister of Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development, had the pleasure of unveiling a commemorative plaque with Wilma Lämmle, who, as part of the 50th-anniversary celebrations of the International German Club of the Principality of Monaco, donated in memory of her husband, Eugen Lämm...

New legal provisions for non-trading companies registered in the Principality: annual declaration confirming continued registration in the Special Register of Non-Trading Companies

Any non-trading company entered in the Special Register of Non-Trading Companies must provide annual confirmation of its continued operation within one month of the date of entry into the register.In the same declaration, the company must confirm the registration or amendment of the declarations, even if one or more...

The Minister of State represents Monaco at the 4th meeting of the European Political Community at Blenheim Palace (Oxfordshire, United Kingdom)

A Monegasque delegation*, led by H.E. Mr Pierre Dartout, took part in the 4th meeting of the European Political Community, held yesterday at Blenheim Palace (Oxfordshire, United Kingdom), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of former Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill.Sir Keir Steimer, the British Prim...

Monaco participates in the 36th session of the UNESCO’s International Coordinating Council of the Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB-ICC) in Morocco

Mrs Agatha Korczak, First Secretary of the Principality of Monaco's Permanent Delegation to UNESCO, attended the 36th session of UNESCO's International Coordinating Council of the Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB-ICC), held in Agadir, Morocco, from 1 to 5 July 2024.The session was opened by the Director-General...

The Opening of the Wurtemberg Footbridge

The Wurtemberg Footbridge, an impressive piece of architectural metalwork standing 65 metres long and 2 metres wide, is now open for use.Through improving pedestrian access within the Principality, this new structure forms an essential part of the soft mobility policy. Located towards the end of Avenue Pasteur, acce...

Tour de France 2024: what traffic arrangements will be in place for the Monaco-Nice stage?

The 21st and final stage of the 111th Tour de France, an individual time trial from Boulevard Albert I to Place Masséna in Nice, takes place this Sunday, 21 July. This major event calls for the following arrangements:VEHICLE TRAFFICFrom 10am to 8pm, roads will be closed to motorists on the following routes: Boulev...

A new type of ‘priority for disabled people’ card to make everyday life a little bit easier

During the presentation of the Handipact plan, the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs unveiled a new ‘priority for disabled people’ card, which is now available.Designed to make everyday life and travel easier for disabled people, the ‘priority for disabled people’ card gives priority access to seats on public tr...

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