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Plenary Session of the Commission for the Updating of Codes
The Commission for the Updating of Codes has resumed its activities, on the initiative of the Department of Justice. In this respect, it met in a plenary session on 9 April, chaired by Mr.Laurent Anselmi, Director of Justice.This Commission, in which various players in Monegasque law are represented, was created by...
Read moreMinistry of Health and Social Affairs launches campaign to promote childhood vaccination in Principality
To mark European Immunisation Week, promoted by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs is launching a public health campaign to raise awareness of vaccination in the Principality.Since 1 January 2018, vaccination against 11 infectious diseases has been mandatory in France. The...
Read moreRAMOGE and the AIEA Improved Monitoring of Microalgae
As part of Monaco Ocean Week, the RAMOGE Agreement and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are joining forces to improve the monitoring and management of blooms of harmful benthic microalgae.The overall functioning and structure of marine ecosystems are strongly conditioned by the behaviour of the first le...
Read moreAnti-Pollution Exercise in the Area of Construction Work for the Offshore Extension
As part of the evaluation of the emergency response procedures established by the Bouygues Travaux Publics (Bouygues Public Works) company, an anti-pollution exercise took place on Friday morning, in the area of construction work for the offshore extension. The scenario for the exercise was an accidental spill of hy...
Read moreSummary of Action by the Mission for Energy Transition
The event "At the Heart of Energy Transition - The Main Players" was held yesterday evening in the presence of H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince.Marie-Pierre Gramaglia, Minister of Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development, gave a summary of the action undertaken by the Mission for Energy Transition*,...
Read moreMonaco is Now "Compliant" with the OECD's International Standards
Today, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes ("The Global Forum") published the ratings assigned to several States, including Monaco. This publication is part of the OECD's new Peer Review procedure to assess j...
Read moreDiplomatic Conference in Monaco
Today, H.E. the Minister of State opened the Diplomatic Conference, which is organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation. As every year, this event is being held in the Principality for two days, and brings together Monaco's entire Diplomatic Corps.In his opening speech, Serge Telle referred to the...
Read moreThe Environment in the Principality of Monaco – Data Compendium
“The Environment in the Principality of Monaco – Data Compendium” sets out the figures relating to energy, waste, climate, air quality, water management, the marine environment and biodiversity.The Department of the Environment has been careful to explain the environmental issues, to present the data which will faci...
Read moreThe Principality Strengthens its Determined Fight Against Incivility on the Roads
The Prince's Government recalls its commitment to ensuring respect for the Highway Code and its wish to combat all types of incivility on the roads, not only because of the risk of accidents, but also because this incivility causes nuisances that can adversely affect the quality of life of residents in the Principal...
Read moreOfficial Inauguration of the Honorary Consulate of Monaco in Ancona
The Honorary Consulate of the Principality of Monaco in Ancona, Italy, in the Region of Le Marche, was inaugurated on 13 March 2018.To celebrate this event, Professor Giovanni Puoti, Consul of Monaco, who was appointed recently, organised a reception, to which representatives of the civil and military authorities, a...
Read moreCouncil of Europe Monaco Attends the 34th Session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities
On Wednesday 28 March 2018, Patrice Cellario, Minister of Interior, took part in the Council of Europe's 34th Session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities (in Strasbourg), which was also attended by a delegation from the City Hall, headed by Georges Marsan.At this session, reports on local democracy in...
Read moreGrants from the Pasteur Institute – Career of Dr. Kampo, From Timbuktu
As part of the Framework Agreement signed in 2010 between the Prince's Government and the Pasteur Institute, the Department of International Cooperation allocates study grants each year to young health professionals with great potential who originate from the African continent.
Read moreDigital transition at heart of Principality’s development
At a press breakfast this morning, the Minister of State and Frédéric Genta, Interministerial Chief Digital Officer for the Principality, presented the challenges involved in Monaco’s digital switch over.Recalling the importance of the changing digital landscape, the Minister of State emphasised “the need to develop...
Read moreThe DTC's Promotional Tour in the United States
From 3 to 9 March 2018, a delegation from Monaco Tourist and Convention Authority (DTC), accompanied by various Monegasque touristic partners, travelled to Chicago, Miami and NewYork for a promotional tour organised by the DTC's North American representative office.This Monegasque delegation, headed by Corinne Kiabs...
Read moreUN - Monaco Supports the Launch of the "International Decade of Water"
On the occasion of the launch of the "International Decade of Water for Sustainable Development 2018-2028," the Permanent Mission of Monaco to the United Nations expressed the Principality's concerns with regard to the major issues and challenges that the international community is facing. This event took...
Read moreMonaco is a Member of the Group of Friends on Drowning Prevention
On Thursday 22 March, the Group of Friends on Drowning Prevention was founded at the UN, on the occasion of "World Water Day" and the launch of the "International Decade for Action on Water and Sustainable Development 2018-2028." The Group currently has eleven member States.*At this event, H.E. M...
Read morePrincipality’s hotels all commit to energy transition
Today at the Grimaldi Forum, a signing ceremony for the National Energy Transition Pact was held, bringing together the managers and “green teams” of all of the Principality’s hotels. The aim was to remind them of the Pact’s objectives and to gain their support for the push to achieve a low-carbon Monaco.During a sp...
Read moreThe Racing Driver Charles Leclerc is Received by the Ambassador of Monaco to Australia
H.E. Ms. Catherine Fautrier, Ambassador of Monaco to Australia, received the young Monegasque racing driver Charles Leclerc on Wednesday 21 March, on the occasion of his first Formula 1 Grand Prix with the Alfa-Romeo Sauber team.A reception was held at Monaco House in Melbourne, in the presence of the Honorary Consu...
Read moreNational Energy Transition Pact: The Prince's Government Raises Awareness among Young People
On Sunday 18 March, an afternoon devoted to energy transition was held at the Stars'N'Bars, featuring games and workshops. This free event was open to all ages and all nationalities.The aim of this operation, which was coordinated by the Mission for Energy Transition of the Prince's Government, was to raise Resident...
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