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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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Refurbishment of court at Gaston Médecin Omnisports Hall
Refurbishment work has been underway at the Louis II Stadium since the beginning of the summer: first the football pitch, now the court in the Gaston Médecin Omnisports Hall, home to A.S. Monaco Basket. Work on the court began in late July and is due to be completed on 26 August.The aim is to fully upgrade the finis...
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Application to include Mediterranean Alps on UNESCO list France - Monaco - Italy
In a bid to protect the region’s heritage, promote joint action to conserve biodiversity and raise public awareness about the environment and local development, France, Monaco and Italy are jointly submitting an application for the cross-border area known as the “Mediterranean Alps” to be included on the UNESCO Worl...
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Measles: One Confirmed Case
The Department of Health Affairs has been notified of a case of measles, contracted by a resident of the Principality, who is currently travelling abroad.The Government therefore invites anyone who has not had measles to check that their vaccination is up to date. They should not to hesitate to consult their doctor...
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Pitch at Louis II Stadium renovated
Since Sunday 13 May 2018, the day after the last Ligue 1 home fixture, significant work has been underway at Louis II Stadium to renovate the football pitch.The work, due to be completed on Friday 10 August, has been carried out in two phases in order to avoid interfering with the Herculis EBS international athletic...
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New road layout for Place du Casino
Starting on Thursday 9 August 2018, a new road layout will be tested on Place du Casino.The initiative, which is being conducted under the aegis of the Société des Bains de Mer, the Police Department and the Department of Urban Amenities, will be in place throughout autumn, with the results to be analysed at the end...
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Ozone pollution: information and recommendations
With regard to air quality, the Principality of Monaco complies with the targets set out in European directives. Thus, when the information threshold of 180 µg ozone per cubic metre of air is exceeded, the Department of the Environment informs the population.Ozone pollution is caused by the effect of the sun on some...
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Installation of UNODC goAML analysis software SICCFIN delegation pays study visit to Liechtenstein
As part of efforts to modernise its IT system and its ongoing bid to improve policy in the area of anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), for a number of months SICCFIN has, with the Government’s support, been working on a project to upgrade the computer system’s security.One of t...
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The Board of Auditors Submits the 2017 Annual Public Report to H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince
On 18 July 2018, the Chairperson of the Board of Auditors submitted the 2017 Annual Public Report to HS.H. the Sovereign Prince. This Report was drafted by the Principality’s Supreme Public Auditing Institution (S.A.I) on 9 May 2018.This report is available on the Government's web site. Pursuant to the Sovereign Ord...
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Publication of the Campaign Accounts of the Three Lists of Candidates who Took Part in the National Elections
The Electoral Campaign Audit Committee has just sent the Minister of State its report on the costs incurred by the three lists of candidates who competed in the latest national elections in February 2018.The accounts of each of the lists have been validated and remained within the limit of EUR 320,000 set by law.The...
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