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Monaco addresses United Nations Committee against Torture
On 8 and 9 April 2025, a Monegasque delegation led by the Secretary of Justice and Director of the Department of Justice Mr Samuel Vuelta Simon presented Monaco’s report on the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment at the headqua...
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H.E. Mr Philippe Orengo, the Principality’s Ambassador to the Holy See and the Sovereign Order of Malta, is made Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX
To mark the twelfth anniversary of his Pontificate, Pope Francis decreed that H.E. Mr Philippe Orengo, Ambassador of the Principality to the Holy See and the Sovereign Order of Malta, be awarded the grade of Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX, the highest distinction conferred by the Holy See to ambassadors...
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Campaign to calculate GDP for 2024 begins today
Every year and with the support of the Prince’s Government, the Monegasque Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (IMSEE) teams up with economic stakeholders in Monaco to conduct a statistical survey to calculate the gross domestic product (GDP) of the Principality.To facilitate the survey process, the form ca...
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Strengthened 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 may lead to proven road traffic offences being committed, and t...
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Sébastien Biancheri elected as judge to the European Court of Human Rights in respect of Monaco
On 8 April 2025, Mr Sébastien Biancheri, Vice-President of the Court of Appeal, was elected as judge to the European Court of Human Rights in respect of Monaco by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE).Mr Biancheri, having obtained a majority of the votes cast, succeeds Ms Stéphanie Mourou-Vikstr...
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The Embassy of Monaco in the United States and Canada's consular network convened in Washington
In conjunction with the EARTH to SPACE: Arts Breaking the Sky festival organised by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, in association with the Embassy of Monaco in the United States of America, the consuls of Monaco in the United States and Canada gathered from 28 to 30 March for the annual co...
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Monaco celebrates the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace at the United Nations
The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, celebrated this year on 7 April, was held under the theme of social inclusion in the run-up to the Second World Summit for Social Development in November 2025 in Doha.This year's theme sought to challenge stereotypes, promote equal opportunities and encourage...
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The Embassy of Monaco in the United States of America showcases the Principality's role in space exploration at the EARTH to SPACE Festival in Washington
On 29 March 2025, the Embassy of the Principality of Monaco to the United States of America organised a round table discussion at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Washington D.C.) as part of the international EARTH to SPACE Festival: Arts Breaking the Sky. This discussion, entitled "Monaco's Leap to...
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Forum for european criminal asset management services
The Seized or Confiscated Assets Management Department (SGA) organised a forum on 1-2 April on European criminal asset management services. The event was attended by 32 participants, 21 of whom are members of 10 foreign delegations.The forum opened with introductory remarks by Mr Samuel Vuelta Simon, Secretary of Ju...
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Committee for Coordination and Monitoring of the National Strategy on fight against Money Laundering
Members of the first College of the Committee for Coordination and Monitoring of the National Strategy on fight against Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Corruption held a meeting on Monday 7 April, chaired by Mr Pierre-André Chiappori, Minister of Finance and Ec...
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Monaco joins @ON operational network to counter organised crime
A delegation from the Italian Anti-Mafia Investigation Department (DIA) visited the Principality on 4 April 2025 to finalise Monaco’s involvement in the @ON project, a European transnational cooperation initiative aimed at countering mafia-style organised crime and transnational criminal networks.The @ON project was...
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Foreign Policy: new ambassadors accredited from Malaysia, Austria, Honduras, and Guinea
On Thursday 3 April, Ms Marie-Catherine Caruso-Ravera, Director of Diplomatic and Consular Relations, hosted a luncheon at the Hôtel Hermitage for H.E. Mr Datuk Eldeen Husaini Bin Mohd Hashim, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Malaysia; H.E. Ms Barbara Kaudel-Jensen, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenip...
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Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters 2025: transport solutions for those travelling to the tournament
The Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters – the first clay-court Masters 1000 tennis tournament of the season, not to mention one of the oldest and most prestigious competitions on the ATP circuit – will be held from 5 to 13 April this year. Below is an overview of the transport options that have been put in place to make it ea...
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Princess Charlene Rally: a race for peace and sporting values
The 9th Princess Charlene Rally was held on Wednesday 2 April, in the presence of Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene. The Princess attended one of the discussions on the event programme and a drawing workshop. She also helped to choose the winning drawing, and took part in the prize ceremony as well a group photo...
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Additional support this summer for Taxis de Monaco
From now and throughout the summer, 28 additional taxis will operate for the Monaco taxi association to meet the extra demand seen during the summer season and major upcoming events in the Principality. Additional drivers, selected after a call for tenders published in the Journal de Monaco in October 2024, have a l...
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Foreign Policy: new ambassadors accredited from Gabon, Jordan, Paraguay, and Tunisia
On Tuesday 1 April, Ms Isabelle Berro-Amadei, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, hosted a luncheon at the Hotel Hermitage for H.E. Ms Marie-Edith Tassyla-Ye-Doumbeneny, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Gabonese Republic; H.E. Ms Leena Al-Hadid, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiar...
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Results announced for the Apprentis Collectionneurs 2025
Launched in 2017 and supported by SOGEDA, the Nouveau Musée National de Monaco’s Les Apprentis Collectionneurs or “Apprentice Collectors” educational programme aims to familiarise teenagers with contemporary art and the role of collecting for an art museum.For the ninth year running, final-year arts students at Lycé...
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Immersive NASA experience for FANB students as part of “EARTH to SPACE” festival
As part of the “EARTH to SPACE: Arts Breaking the Sky” festival at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., some 70 upper secondary students from the Institution FANB had the opportunity to take part in a special virtual session with Dorian Janney, an education specialist at NASA, on Monday 31 March 2025. The session...
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Prince Pierre Foundation - Appointment of Björn Dahlström as Vice President of the Foundation's Art Council
The Prince Pierre Foundation is delighted to announce that, in accordance with a Sovereign Decision dated 21 March 2025, Björn Dahlström has been appointed Vice President of the Foundation’s Art Council. He takes over the role from Marie-Claude Beaud, whose commitment and passion have left their mark on the Internat...
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Department of Cultural Affairs: launch of a photography competition for young people aged 11 to 25 years. The theme is “Monaco’s architectural heritage”.
The Department of Cultural Affairs is launching a photography competition for young people aged 11 to 25 years. The theme is “Monaco’s architectural heritage”.The initiative, which aims to get young people involved in protecting Monaco’s heritage and showcase the creativity of the Principality’s young people, is par...
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