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India – H.E. Mr Didier GAMERDINGER presents his Letters of Credence
On 11 May 2023, H.E. Mr Didier GAMERDINGER, Ambassador of Monaco to India, presented his Letters of Credence to the President of the Republic, at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi.During his visit, the Ambassador met the heads of the Western Europe Department at the Ministry of External Affairs, the Head of the D...
Read moreThe programme of PhiloMonaco Week 2023 has been announced - From 12 to 18 June 2023
The founding members of the philosophy association Les Rencontres Philosophiques de Monaco, Charlotte Casiraghi, the association’s President, Robert Maggiori and Raphael Zagury-Orly, have announced details of the second PhiloMonaco Week, which will take place in various locations around Monaco from 12 to 18 June 202...
Read moreAna Castelain and JVNO: young Monaco artists to open the MC Summer Concert
For this third MC Summer Concert*, young artists from the Principality have been chosen by a judging panel made up of ‘delegates’ from the young people of Monaco and representatives of the Institutions of the Principality, to provide the first part of the concert. Singer Ana Castelain and the band JVNO will have the...
Read moreWHO - Monaco attends the Ninth High-level Meeting of the Small Countries Initiative for health in Luxembourg
Established in 2013 under the aegis of the World Health Organization (WHO), the Small Countries Initiative is a platform through which 11 countries in the European region with populations of two million or less work together to share their experiences and achieve their common health and well-being objectives.At this...
Read moreMonaco takes part in the Special Session of the UN Human Rights Council to address the human rights impact of the ongoing conflict in Sudan
On 11 May 2023, a delegation from Monaco took part in the Special Session of the UN Human Rights Council held in Geneva, devoted to the impact on Human Rights of the conflict in Sudan.This meeting was convened per an official request submitted by the United Kingdom delegation, supported by several member countries a...
Read morePrince’s Government implements water resource management plan and activates “alert” level
The Prince’s Government recently adopted a comprehensive plan designed to “guarantee efficient use of water resources”. The plan has been developed in a situation where early drought conditions have been noted since winter.The drought plan comprises four alert levels, from simple vigilance through to a crisis situat...
Read moreStrengthened measures during events with potential for inappropriate behaviour and dangerous driving by drivers of cars with large engines on the public roads
The Prince’s Government would like to draw attention to the fact that some particularly entertaining events can draw in large numbers of vehicles that are likely to cause serious disruption to public order.These often unplanned gatherings of sports cars lead to proven road traffic offences being committed, and to in...
Read more2023 University of Paris International Campus Inter-Foundation Games Football Tournament: Monaco Foundation in Paris pushes Operation White Card
On 8 May, 250 international researchers and students participating in the football tournament at the 2023 University of Paris International Campus (CIUP) Inter-Foundation Games, which was won by the team from the Colegio de España, brandished a huge white card in support of Peace and Sport’s #WhiteCard viral campaig...
Read morePrince Pierre of Monaco Foundation Literary Prize and Discovery Grant: shortlists announced
The Literature Council of the Prince Pierre of Monaco Foundation, chaired by H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover, met at the Ritz Hotel in Paris on Wednesday 10 May to draw up the list of authors in contention for the Literary Prize and Discovery Grant. Following her appointment by Sovereign Decision of H.S.H. the Sovere...
Read moreMinister of State Pierre Dartout welcomes representatives of the Fondation Méditerranéenne d’Etudes Stratégiques (FMES)
As part of its first Mediterranean maritime session, the Fondation Méditerranéenne d’Etudes Stratégiques (FMES, Mediterranean Foundation of Strategic Studies) paid a visit to the Principality on 11 and 12 May for a discussion on “What’s the right seabed policy for France in the Mediterranean?”, a vital and topical m...
Read moreInternational Hydrographic Organization holds 3rd session of General Assembly in Principality
From Monday 1 to Friday 5 May, 450 representatives of the 98 member states, observers and private-sector partners of the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) gathered in the Principality for the 3rd session of the IHO General Assembly.After the opening ceremony and inauguration of an exhibition at the Grima...
Read moreClosing session of the 16th Youth Economic, Social and Environmental Council
On Wednesday 10 May, H.E. the Minister of State Pierre Dartout, in his capacity as this year’s sponsor and honorary president, closed the 16th Youth Economic, Social and Environmental Council, which began in October 2022. The session was attended by Caroline Rougaignon-Vernin, President of the Economic, Social and E...
Read moreDiplomacy: accreditation of new ambassadors from Estonia – Peru – Jamaica – Cuba
On Tuesday 9 May, at a lunch held at the Hotel Hermitage, Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, received H.E. Mr Lembit Uibo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Estonia; H.E. Mr Rolando Javier Ruiz-Rosas Cateriano Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Peru; H.E. M...
Read moreNearly 140 children attend Changing of the Guard on Place du Palais
There was an unprecedented gathering on Place du Palais on Sunday 7 May, as nearly 140 children got the chance to attend the Changing of the Guard at precisely 11.55 am.The Louis Carlésimo Association, which supports sick children and their families through fun events as they fight their illnesses, brought around 40...
Read moreTackling money laundering, financing of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and corruption - FATF training
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international body whose role is to devise and promote strategies to tackle money laundering and the financing of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, held a training course for the Monegasque authorities on 4 and 5 May in Monaco.Minister of Finan...
Read moreOnline enrolment opens for 2023/2024 at Collège Charles III
The Department of Education, Youth and Sport would like to inform parents that online enrolment for the 2023/2024 academic year at Collège Charles III is now open via the MonGuichet.mc portal.Pupils who are Monegasque nationals or resident in the Principality, and pupils with an exemption who are already enrolled in...
Read moreDiplomacy: accreditation of new ambassadors from Poland – Thailand – Greece – Kosovo
On Friday 5 May, at a lunch held at the Hotel Hermitage, Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, received H.E. Mr Jan Emeryk Rosciszewski, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Poland; H.E. Mr Tana Weskosith, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Thailand; H.E. Mr Dimi...
Read more75th anniversary of the State of Israel
As part of the celebrations to mark 75 years since the creation of the State of Israel, Minister of State Pierre Dartout received Haïm Waxman, Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of the State of Israel to France, on Thursday 4 May 2023.During their private audience, the Minister of State reiterated the strong bonds of...
Read moreMinistry of Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development supports eco-friendly development policy
As the tourist season gets underway in the Principality, the Ministry of Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development has reaffirmed its support for the eco-friendly aspects of its policy and is sharing its views on protecting the environment and marine ecosystems, with new ideas, innovations and plans for th...
Read more6th Monaco E-Prix: what disruption is expected?
Work to install facilities, set up the various stands and provide space for buses to park... The Monaco E-Prix is a major event which will impact the road network and public transport. Details are below...VEHICLE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAFFICFrom 5 am until races finish on Saturday 6 May, there will be no vehicle access to...
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