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Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Birth of François-Joseph Bosio Sculptor under the Empire and the Restoration Programme of Events from Saturday 21 April 2018
Two hundred and fifty years ago, on 19 March 1768, the internationally renowned Monegasque sculptor Giuseppe-Francesco Bosio, better known as François-Joseph Bosio, was born in Monaco. On the initiative of the Ministry of Interior, the Prince's Government wished the 250th anniversary of this Monegasque sculptor, who...
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Combating the Financing of Terrorism - Workshop - Monaco - 9 and 10 April 2018
As part of the activities of the MONEYVAL Committee of Experts, a workshop was held in Monaco on 9 and 10 April 2018 by the SICCFIN.This workshop brought together financial intelligence units that undertake missions that are identical to those of SICCFIN, representing ten or so countries, and financial centres that...
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The President of Cabo Verde Visits Monaco
At the invitation of H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince, the President of Cabo Verde, Jorge Carlos De Almeida Fonseca, accompanied by a delegation,* made a working visit to Monaco from 10 to 12 April 2018. This visit followed on from the Sovereign's visit to Cabo Verde in connection with Monaco Explorations.The President w...
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ONU - Contribution du sport au développement durable
On 9 April, the Permanent Mission of Monaco to the UN celebrated the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, in the presence of numerous dignitaries and well-known figures. Representatives from the United Nations and the International Olympic Committee and sportspeople, including former NBA champion Di...
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India: a key promotional opportunity for the Tourist and Convention Authority
From 14 to 22 March 2018, a delegation from the Tourist and Convention Authority (DTC), accompanied by several tourism industry partners from the Principality, visited India, specifically Goa, Pune and Mumbai, for a promotional tour organised by the DTC’s representative office in the country.The Monegasque delegatio...
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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...
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Ministry 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...
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RAMOGE 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...
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Anti-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...
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Summary 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*,...
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Monaco 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...
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Diplomatic 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...
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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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