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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...

Exhibition by Artists of the Monegasque National Committee of the IAA - UNESCO - Until 16 December 2018 at the Salle d'exposition, Quai Antoine-Ier

The Monegasque National Committee of the International Association of Art at UNESCO is presenting an exhibition entitled "Artist's Experience". Contemporary South Korean artists are guests of honour at the exhibition. The work of 44 artists, including 17 from South Korea and 27 from Monaco, is on display u...

Council of Europe Monaco Takes Part in the Pompidou Group's 17th Ministerial Conference

A Monegasque delegation* took part in the 17th Ministerial Conference of the Co-operation Group to Combat Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Drugs (Pompidou Group), which took place in Stavanger, Norway, on27and 28 November 2018, on the theme of "Sustainable drug policies that respect human rights."This...

73rd UN General Assembly Adoption of “Sport as an enabler of sustainable development” resolution

H.E. Ms Isabelle Picco, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Principality of Monaco to the United Nations, took part in the 73rd United Nations General Assembly on Monday 3 December. During the session, a resolution under the new title of “Sport as an enabler of sustainable development”, which was co-spons...

Monaco Takes Part in the 2nd Ordinary Session of the Executive Board of the World Food Programme

H.E. Mr. Robert Fillon, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Monaco to the WFP, and Ms.Martine Garcia-Mascarenhas, Second Secretary at the Embassy of Monaco in Italy and Acting Deputy Representative to the FAO and the WFP, attended the 2nd Ordinary Session of the Executive Board of the World Food Programme (WFP),...

Fight Aids Monaco Launches its "Undetectable = Untransmittable" Campaign

As part of the "Towards a Monaco without AIDS" declaration, Fight Aids Monaco, in association with the Prince's Government and Monaco City Hall, recently added their signature to launch a communication campaign on the prevention of HIV....

Serge Telle Visits the Monaco Scientific Centre

The Minister of State visited the Monaco Scientific Centre (CSM) today. He talked to Professor Patrick Rampal, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Professor Denis Allemand, Scientific Director and the various researchers present, and was able to find out about the varied work of the CSM's three research departments....

Cooperation in the Field of Healthcare A Malian Doctor and a Nurse Anaesthetist are Being Trained at the CHPG

As part of a partnership between the Princess Grace Hospital (CHPG) and the Department of International Cooperation, a Malian cardiologist and a nurse anaesthetist are currently being trained in Monaco.Dr. Mamadou Diakite, a hospital cardiologist from Bamako, came to update his knowledge of the management of cardiac...

New Safety Regulation on Fire and the Risk of Panic

A new safety regulation on fire and the risk of panic has just been published. This document is the result of an initiative by the Monaco Fire and Emergency Service under the impetus of the Ministry of Interior, in association with the Ministry of Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development. The participatio...

Caroline Rougaignon-Vernin is Appointed President of the Economic and Social Council

After 27 years at the Economic and Social Council, including six terms as President, André Garino did not wish to be reappointed to this position.During this period, André Garino was able to unify the members of this consultative assembly, which represents civil society in its diversity, through his commitment, his...

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: Conference on "Violence against Women – Understanding it to Eradicate it"

Once again this year, the Principality of Monaco has taken part in the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which was initiated by the United Nations in 1993.Yesterday, Wednesday 28 November, in connection with this Day, a public conference was held on the subject of "Violence agains...