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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...

"Le Temps Presse" Festival 2018 2 000 -School Pupils and College Students are Members of the Jury

On Thursday 29 November, "Le Temps Presse" festival, which is supported by the Prince'sGovernment, took over the Variety Theatre in Monaco and the Sciences Po Paris campus in Menton. More than 200 pupils from Monaco and 130 students voted for their favourite films, as members of the Youth juries.For the 8t...

Creation of the Monaco Digital Advisory Council

On 28 and 29 November 2018, the Monaco Digital Advisory Council (MDAC) met for the first time in Monaco, chaired by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco. This Committee is comprised of global experts from the public and private sectors in the field of digital technology. Its main mission is to advise Monaco on its stra...

"CONCERTS OF BAROQUE MUSIC"

Tuesday 4 and Thursday 6 December 2018 – Visitation Chapel – 8.30 p.m.

Annual Reception of the Economic and Social Council

On Monday 26 November, the President of the Economic and Social Council (CES), André Garino, brought together many dignitaries from the Principality, including H.E. the Minister of State, Serge Telle, Government Ministers and representatives from the economic and social world, for the CES's traditional annual recept...

International Children's Rights Day The Way to School for Children from Elsewhere

On 22 November, in connection with the International Children's Rights Day, pupils from Years5, 6 and 7 in the Principality's State schools and private schools under contract had an opportunity to meet Pascal Plisson, the director of the documentary film "Sur le chemin de l’école" ("On the Way to Scho...

The future of coral reefs: what are the solutions for tackling the threats? Monaco brings together top international experts from 3 to 7 December 2018

The first General Meeting of the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) under Monaco’s co-chairmanship will be held from 5 to 7 December at the Yacht Club de Monaco. At the invitation of the Monaco Scientific Centre, the Monaco Ocean Acidification Association and the ICRI, panels of high-level international expe...

La Mission permanente de Monaco auprès de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève célèbre la Fête nationale monégasque et les 25 ans de l’adhésion de la Principauté de Monaco à l’ONU

The Permanent Mission of Monaco to the United Nations Office at Geneva held a reception on 23 November to celebrate the Monegasque national day and the 25th anniversary of the Principality of Monaco's accession to the UN. The 200 guests present, with the staff of the Permanent Mission, were able to enjoy some Monega...

How to apply for family dependency allowances

Binational Safety Exercise in the Rainier III tunnel

A major civil security exercise is scheduled to take place in the "Rainier III" road tunnel on Tuesday 27 November, between 9 p.m. and midnight, under the aegis of the Ministry of Interior and the Prefecture of the Alpes-Maritimes.This cross-border structure is an important major route, particularly for th...

Monaco is Involved in the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

On Wednesday 28 November 2018, the Principality of Monaco will take part in the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. This day, which was created on the initiative of the United Nations, will highlight the importance of preventing this type of violence and dealing with it through the measu...

Diplomatic reception in Moscow

H.E. Ms Mireille Pettiti, the Principality of Monaco’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, hosted a diplomatic reception at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Moscow on 14 November 2018 to celebrate Monaco National Day.A large number of foreign ambassadors accredited in Russia, partners of the Embassy and high-level Russia...

Radio Ethic Live on the Subject of Energy Transition

Yesterday evening, a live Radio Ethic programme, focusing on energy transition, took place in partnership with the Government Communication Department. This particular subject for the programme was chosen because of the personal involvement of H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince, who was the first signatory to the National...

Monegasque Ambassador pays working visit to Rostov-on-Don, Russia

On 12 November 2018, H.E. Ms Mireille Pettiti, the Principality of Monaco’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, visited Rostov-on-Don to make preparations for the cultural and economic events to be held in the city in 2019.The Governor of Rostov Region, Mr Vasily Golubev, received the Ambassador to discuss some of...

Presentation of strategy for Monaco’s Official Development Assistance 2018–2020 Target: more than 1 million beneficiaries

On the occasion of Monaco National Day, and following the consular meeting organised by the Department of Diplomatic and Consular Relations, the Department of International Cooperation brought together the consuls representing its 11 partner countries.* The meeting provided an opportunity to review the department’s...

Municipal Elections – 17 March 2019

Given the importance and complexity of the role that financial agents are called upon to play in application of amended Act No. 1.389 of 2 July 2012, it seems useful to make some recommendations, as of now, for future candidates in the next election to the Council of the Commune with regard to the appointment of age...

Department of International Cooperation supports No Finish Line

During the No Finish Line event, from 10 to 18 November, the Prince’s Government, via the Department of International Cooperation, sponsored the kilometres run by government staff, resulting in a donation of EUR 11,000 for the charity Children & Future.Civil servants and government staff got heavily involved in...

Annual meeting of the consular corps

On Tuesday 20 November 2018, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Gilles Tonelli opened the annual consular meeting at the Hotel Hermitage. During his introductory speech, Mr Tonelli welcomed the dynamism of the consular network, and its commitment to serving the Principality.Alongside H.E. Ms Sophie Thévenou...