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Ecole de Fontvieille celebrates 30th birthday!
Since 1988, Ecole de Fontvieille has opened its doors to more than 1,200 children! To mark its 30th birthday, head teacher Véronique Caselles brought together all of the staff and pupils.Before an audience including Patrice Cellario, Minister of the Interior, and Isabelle Bonnal, Director of Education, Youth and Spo...
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Jean Castellini is a Guest of the Monaco Press Club
This Friday morning, at a conference, Mr. Jean Castellini, Minister of Finance and Economy, addressed the members of the Monaco Press Club.With just a few days before the National Council's public sessions, Mr. Castellini answered questions from journalists, in particular on the amending budget. "As every year,...
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23rd European Heritage Day
Sunday 23rd september 2018
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Diplomatic relations established between the Principality of Monaco and the Republic of Vanuatu
On 10 September 2018, the Republic of Vanuatu became the 139th state to establish diplomatic relations with the Principality of Monaco.Permanent Representatives to the United Nations H.E. Mr Odo Tevi and H.E. Ms Isabelle Picco signed a joint communiqué in which the two nations committed to further developing the tie...
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Sunday Working Meeting between the Government – Social Partners and Economic Operators
On Monday 10 September, the Minister of Health and Social Affairs received the Principality's main economic operators and social partners in order to address the issue of Sunday working and discuss their respective positions in a positive spirit.
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PRINCE PIERRE OF MONACO FOUNDATION Press Release No. 2
Wednesday 19 September, 8.30 pmEvening readings at Princess Grace Rose Garden
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RAMOGE Forthcoming Anti-Pollution Exercise in the Maddalena Archipelago
The next RAMOGEPOL* exercise, organised this year by the Italian delegation, will take place on 12 and 13 September 2018 in the Italian territorial seas, by the Strait of Bonifacio, near the Maddalena Archipelago. The area for the exercise, which is particularly sensitive, was chosen because of its special character...
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Monaco Attends the 39th Session of the Human Rights Council
H.E. Ambassador Carole Lanteri, Permanent Representative of the Principality to the United Nations Office in Geneva, attended the opening of the 39th session of the Human Rights Council, which is being held at the Palais des Nations from Monday 10 September until 28 September.At this meeting, the Human Rights Counci...
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UN - Monaco Attends the Intergovernmental Conference on Conservation and the Use of Marine Biodiversity
The Principality of Monaco took part in the opening of the first session of the Intergovernmental Conference to draft a new treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. This session is currently taking place in NewYork and will continue until 17 Septem...
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PRINCE PIERRE OF MONACO FOUNDATION Press Release No. 1
The main aim of the Reading Marathon, which is organised in conjunction with the award of the Literary Prize and the Discovery Grant, is to involve members of the public who use media libraries in Monaco and the surrounding region in the Foundation’s literary activities.As part of this event, the Prince Pierre Found...
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Back to school in the Principality
Isabelle Bonnal, Director of Education, Youth and Sport, was at Ecole de la Condamine this morning as pupils returned for the start of the new academic year.Last year, Ecole de la Condamine was the pilot school for a new uniform scheme, with pupils in years 2, 3 and 4 (CP, CE1 and CE2) trialling a dress code. Follow...
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Visit by EU Council’s Working Party on European Free Trade Association hailed as success
The Council of the European Union’s Working Party on the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which is responsible for following up the negotiations aimed at concluding an association agreement between Monaco and the EU, recently spent three days on a study visit in the Principality (see the press release issued...
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Government welcomes agreement between Monaco Telecom and Huawei on 5G coverage in Monaco
During his visit to China, H.S.H. Prince Albert II witnessed the signing of an agreement by Martin Peronnet, CEO of Monaco Telecom, and Shi Weiliang, CEO of Huawei France, in Beijing today. The aim of the agreement is to make the Principality the first country in the world to enjoy full 5G coverage.This agreement co...
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Presentation of Monegasque team selected for European Traffic Education Contest
The team of young pupils from the Principality who will compete in the 33rd European Traffic Education Contest in Budapest in September has just been officially unveiled.Comprising two girls, Pauline Cazes (Collège FANB) and Giulia Martin (Collège Charles III), and two boys, Nicolas Rinaudo (Collège Charles III) and...
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Monaco hosts EU Council’s Working Party on European Free Trade Association
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Gilles Tonelli today welcomed the Council of the European Union's Working Party on the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which is in the Principality for a study visit until 7 September.The Working Party, which previously paid an initial visit to Monaco in June 2013,...
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Maintenance and improvement work in the Principality’s schools and nurseries
As it does every year, the Public Buildings Maintenance Office, in coordination with the Department of Education, Youth and Sport, has been undertaking repair, maintenance and improvement work in all of the Principality’s schools during the summer period. The Office has also been working with Monaco City Hall to car...
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Press conference to mark beginning of 2018/2019 school year
At the new Stella primary school,* Isabelle Bonnal, Director of Education, Youth and Sport, presented the key themes for the start of the 2018/2019 academic year. Minister of the Interior Patrice Celario was also in attendance.The Minister began the press conference by reiterating that education remained a priority...
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World First Aid Day - “You don’t need a permit to save lives!” - 8 September 2018 at the Fontvieille Big Top
The Monaco Red Cross has decided to celebrate World First Aid Day by organising an “open doors” day from 10 am to 6 pm on 8 September at the Fontvieille Big Top, in collaboration with the Prince’s Government, Princess Grace Hospital, the Road Safety Association and private organisations.The Prince’s Government is ke...
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H.S.H. Princess Stéphanie visits Moscow for Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival
H.S.H. Princess Stéphanie, accompanied by H.E. Ms Mireille Pettiti, Monaco’s Ambassador to Russia, attended the opening evening of the Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival on Red Square on Friday 24 August, at which the Palace Guards Orchestra had been invited to perform.“It was important that I com...
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Palace Guards Orchestra invited to perform at Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival in Moscow
At the Louis II Stadium this morning, the Palace Guards Orchestra, conducted by Olivier Drean, rehearsed, one final time, the musical programme conceived especially for the Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival, in which the Orchestra will take part on Red Square in Moscow from 24 August to 2 Septemb...
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