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The 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...
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The 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...
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Official 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...
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Council 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...
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Grants 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.
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Digital 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...
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The 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...
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UN - 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...
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Monaco 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...
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Principality’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...
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The 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...
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National 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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Annual Monaco Private Label Summit 2018
The 6th Annual Monaco Private Label (MPL) Summit brought together more than 230 investors from 27 countries in Palm Beach, Florida, on 16, 17 and 18 March 2018.For this summit, the first to be held abroad, members of the MPL Club were invited to a roundtable focused on innovation and new technologies. The conference...
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Department of the Environment participates in IPBES-6 Plenary in Colombia
Raphaël Simonet, Division Head in the Department of the Environment, is representing the Principality of Monaco at the sixth plenary session of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) in Medellín, Colombia.IPBES, which was established in 2012, is an intergovernmen...
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Signature of a Partnership Agreement between Monaco Fire and Emergency Service and the Marseille Naval Fire Battalion
In the presence of Patrice Cellario, Minister of Interior, Colonel Tony Varo, Chief of Monaco Fire and Emergency Service and Vice-Admiral Charles Henri Garié, Commander of the Marseille Naval Fire Battalion (Bataillon des Marins-Pompiers de Marseille) (BMPM), signed a partnership agreement yesterday, Tuesday 20 Marc...
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The Minister of State at the 8th World Water Forum
H.E. Mr. Serge Telle, accompanied by a delegation*, is taking part in the 8th World Water Forum, which is taking place from 18 to 23 March in Brasilia. Almost 40,000 people from more than 160 countries, including decision-makers, politicians, experts and civil society, as well as those involved with water throughout...
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Signing of an Agreement between the Prince's Government and Companies Providing Personal Care Services
On Monday 19 March 2018, Mr. Didier Gamerdinger, Minister of Health and Social Affairs, signed an agreement with the five directors of Monegasque personal care companies and the Union of Monegasque Home Care and Support Companies, relating to the provision of care to enable elderly people who are in receipt of the a...
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Continuation of the Partnership between the Prince's Government and the Mérieux Foundation in West Africa
The Department of International Cooperation (DCI) has just reaffirmed its support for RESAOLAB (West African Network of Biological Analysis Laboratories), a capacity-building programme for seven West African countries, led by the Mérieux Foundation, with the aim of reducing the impact of infectious diseases on vulne...
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Monaco celebrates 250th anniversary of the birth of François-Joseph Bosio
Internationally renowned Monegasque sculptor Giuseppe-Francesco Bosio, better known as François-Joseph Bosio, was born in Monaco 250 years ago, on 19 March 1768.Fascinated by sculpture from an early age, he drew the attention of Prince Honoré III who recommended him to Parisian sculptor Augustin Pajou, with whom he...
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