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New York Times lists Designing Dreams: A Celebration of Léon Bakst among best art books of 2017

The exhibition catalogue Designing Dreams: A Celebration of Léon Bakst has been named one of the best art books of 2017 by the New York Times.In her selection, Roberta Smith, an art critic for the US daily newspaper, chose to recognise the publication devoted to the exhibition of the same name presented by the Nouve...

Prince Albert II of Monaco Prize presented at UNCA Gala in New York

The traditional United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA) Gala was held on 16 December in New York, attended, among others, by UN Secretary-General H.E. Mr António Guterres.During the gala, the 21st UNCA Awards for the best coverage of the UN and UN agencies were presented.H.E. Ms Isabelle Picco, Ambassador a...

Monaco confirms participation in Expo 2020 Dubai

On 21 December 2017, Monaco officially confirmed that it would participate in Expo 2020 Dubai. The participation contract was signed in Dubai by Albert Croesi, General Commissioner of the Monaco Pavilion, and Najeeb Mohammed Al-ali, Executive Director of the Expo 2020 Dubai Bureau.During the course of the six-month-...

Meeting to raise awareness of industrial network security and risks

The Monaco Cyber Security Agency held a meeting this afternoon to raise awareness of industrial network security issues and risks. The French National Cyber Security Agency (ANSSI), Siemens, Schneider Electric and Stormshield all took part in the meeting.Industrial networks operate red lights, variable message signs...

Reception held for young Monegasques in Paris

In an annual tradition at this time of year, young Monegasque nationals and denizens living and studying in Paris and the Ile-de-France region were invited to the Residence of the Ambassador of the Principality of Monaco to France on 18 December for a Christmas reception.Around 40 young people, including several res...

3rd GRECO Evaluation Round - Compliance procedure in respect of Monaco concludes

The 78th Plenary Session of the Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) was held in Strasbourg from 4 to 8 December. During the session, the Group adopted the Addendum to the Second Compliance Report on Monaco as part of the Third Evaluation Round, which focused on “Incriminations” and “Transp...

Launch of Responsible Trading initiative

The Department of the Environment and Ecoscience Provence, a scientific association which works to protect the environment, recently launched the process for obtaining the Responsible Trading label, with 28 traders representing a very wide range of sectors involved in the pilot stage. The goal of the initiative is t...

42nd International Circus Festival of Monte-Carlo From the 19th to the 29th January 2017 - Press release n°3

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Burundi: Matana School, supported by Prince’s Government, receives award for excellence

Three years after it first opened its doors, the benchmark Matana Secondary School, which educates 269 pupils, including 32 orphaned or vulnerable children, came third in a national schools competition in Burundi.

Monaco participates in One Planet Summit

At the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron, H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince, accompanied by a delegation,* took part in the One Planet Summit in Paris on 12 December 2017.The event, which marked two years to the day since the Paris Agreement was concluded, provided an opportunity to continue this effort by bringing...

How to obtain the Responsible Trading certification

10th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Principality of Monaco and Republic of Cuba

The tenth anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Principality of Monaco and the Republic of Cuba was celebrated at the Monegasque Chancery in Paris on 15 December 2017.H.E. Mr Claude Cottalorda, the Principality of Monaco’s Ambassador in France, and H.E. Mr Elio Eduardo Rodriguez Perdomo, the Ambassador of...

Binational SNCF exercise at Monaco station

During the night of 14 to 15 December, a binational exercise aimed at establishing and coordinating an emergency response system linking the Principality of Monaco and its neighbouring French department took place at the SNCF station in Monaco.The exercise scenario was based on an explosion followed by a fire in the...

Three Michel Blazy works on display at Villa Sauber – NMNM 16 December 2017 to 18 March 2018

Continuing its reflection on conserving artistic heritage and the relationship with time, the Nouveau Musée National de Monaco welcomes artist Michel Blazy to Villa Sauber.Born in Monaco, Michel Blazy has gained an international reputation thanks to his installations integrating living things.Three works are being e...

Becoming environmentally responsible

Results of the Survey to Monitor the Mobile Phone Network

For the first half of 2017, the Department of Electronic Communications undertook a monitoring survey to assess network coverage and the quality of services provided by mobile phone operators in the Principality: Monaco Telecom, Bouygues Telecom, Free, Orange and SFR.

Travel responsibly

Good practiceSome advice for eco-friendly travel.*I avoid printing out travel documents by saving them on my laptop or tablet. If I need to, I pick up some information from the tourist information office or the hotel.* While packing, I keep in mind that more weight equals a bigger carbon footprint. Put simply, I tra...

Jean Castellini is guest of Junior Chamber International at MonacoTech

Mr Jean Castellini, Minister of Finance and Economy, was the guest at a breakfast lecture organised by the Junior Chamber International this morning. The theme was: “Pitch Time: Discover MonacoTech’s Start-Ups!”In his speech, Mr Castellini set out the various stages involved in the creation and launch of MonacoTech,...

Draft News Report on the Government's Web Site (to be backdated – December 2017) Emergency humanitarian aid for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and plague victims in Madagascar

In late 2017, the Prince's Government released more than EUR 100,000 to respond to two emergency appeals to help Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh and for the Malagasy population that has been affected by a new plague epidemic.

Section of solar road installed in Principality

Together with the company Colas, the Department of Urban Amenities has recently installed a 50-metre section of solar road on Avenue des Papalins, alongside the Parking de la Mer car park.