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UNITED NATIONS – Monaco presents HANDIPACT, its policy for the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities
Ms Alyson Calem-Sangiorgio, Second Secretary of the Permanent Mission of the Principality of Monaco to the United Nations in New York, attended the 17th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP) which took place on 11-13 June 2024 on the theme of...
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Replacement of moving walkways at the Galerie Prince Pierre
As part of plans launched in 2020 to renovate lifts, escalators and moving walkways and as part of its mobility policy, the Prince’s Government will replace the six moving walkways in the Galerie Prince Pierre. Fifty such walkways have already been replaced.This busy gallery connects the railway station to Allée Laz...
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UNITED NATIONS – Monaco reaffirms support for the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
At the Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea held from 10 to 14 June 2024, Mr Florian Botto, First Secretary at Monaco’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations reaffirmed the Principality’s wholehearted support for the protection of the ocean and its resources, for the fig...
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Monaco takes part in the first Ukraine Peace Summit in Bürgenstock, Switzerland
On 15–16 June the Principality of Monaco took part in the first Ukraine Peace Conference organised by Switzerland at the request of Ukraine in Bürgenstock near Lucerne (Switzerland).Represented by Ms Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, accompanied by H.E. Ms Carole Lanteri, Ambassador...
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Monaco attends the 10th session of the General Assembly of the States Parties to the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
On 11 and 12 June 2024, H.E. Anne-Marie Boisbouvier, Ambassador and Monaco’s Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, together with diplomats of Monaco to UNESCO, and Mr Julien Cellario, Director of Heritage Operations at the Monaco Heritage Institute attended the tenth session of the General Assembly of States Parties to the...
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Fourth Public Choice Award ceremony and festivities at the Princess Grace Rose Garden for the 7th International Rose Trials
The Department of Urban Amenities and the Friends of the Princess Grace Rose Garden Association are hosting the Public Choice Award ceremony for the 7th International New Rose Trials on Wednesday 19 June at the Princess Grace Rose Garden.For the first time, winning roses from previous Trials will be available in a c...
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Promotional visit to London
The Attractiveness Department of the Prince’s Government, accompanied by Monaco Private Label, the Monaco Economic Board, the Monaco Association for Financial Activities and the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM) Group travelled to London from 12 to 13 June.The United Kingdom is an important partner that has...
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Monaco renews its partnership with the San Remo International Institute of Humanitarian Law
The Prince’s Government, keen to raise awareness and promote the application of international humanitarian law, has renewed its partnership with the San Remo International Institute of Humanitarian Law in Italy.On Friday 7 June, Ms Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, and Lieutenant Ge...
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The Principality continues 75th anniversary celebrations of UNESCO membership with a performance by Cecilia Bartoli and John Malkovich in Versailles
H.E. Ms Anne-Marie Boisbouvier, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of the Principality of Monaco to UNESCO, invited accredited ambassadors to UNESCO to continue celebrations launched in February 2024 to mark the 75th anniversary of Monaco’s membership in the Organisation.Culture was centre stage with a performance by...
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The Prince’s Government meets with Monaco’s international solidarity organisations
Led by Ms Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, the 24th information and discussion meeting between the Prince’s Government and Monegasque international solidarity organisations (OSI) was held on Friday 7 June at the Rainier III Auditorium.The event, organised by the Department of Inter...
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APIdays: “Bees, environmental sentinels” National Awareness Day
Since 2011 Monaco has been a partner of the “Bees, environmental sentinels” programme created by the UNAF, France’s national beekeeping association.Since this partnership was signed, several hives have been installed around the Principality, including the roof terraces of the Museum of Philately and Coinage in Fontv...
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Monaco Participates in the 77th World Health Assembly
Delegates from the Principality attended the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA), the supreme decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), in Geneva from 27 May to 1 June 2024. This is the first time Monaco has been elected to the Bureau of the Assembly, which is responsible for coordinating the session...
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The Olympic Torch in the Principality of Monaco on 18 June 2024
The Principality of Monaco is one of the prestigious stops on the Olympic Torch relay route, which arrives in Paris on 26 July.On 18 June at 2.15 pm, the Torch will leave Port Hercule, carried by six consecutive torchbearers to Place du Palais.This is the second time the Torch has come to Monaco since 1968, when the...
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Mr Jean-Philippe Vinci appointed Director of Education, Youth and Sport
After 13 years at the helm of this important department, Ms Isabelle Bonnal will pass on leadership of the Department of Education, Youth and Sport to Mr Jean-Philippe Vinci, appointed its new Director as of 1 July 2024.A graduate of the high-level competitive examination for teachers (Agrégation) in Philosophy, Mr...
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United Nations: Monaco takes part in international conference on Small Island Developing States
During a conference held from 27 to 30 May 2024 in Antigua and Barbuda, H.E. Ms Isabelle Picco, Permanent Representative of Monaco to the United Nations, reaffirmed the Principality’s support for the sustainable development of small island developing States, which are particularly vulnerable to economic shocks and t...
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Hungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr. Péter Szijjártó, on a working visit to the Principality
On Tuesday 4 June, a Hungarian delegation led by His Excellency M. Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, was welcomed to the Principality for a working visit.H.E. Mr. Péter Szijjártó had an audience with H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince at the Prince’s Palace, after inaugurating the premises...
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Renewal of an agreement for voluntary contributions between Monaco and the Council of Europe
On 30 May 2024, H.E. Mr Gabriel Revel, the Principality of Monaco’s Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe, and Mr Bjørn Berge, Deputy Secretary-General of the Council of Europe, renewed an agreement for voluntary contributions between Monaco and the Council.Through this agreement, Monaco has reaffirmed i...
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5th Meeting of the Historical Sites of the Grimaldis of Monaco - 15 and 16 June – Place du Palais Princier
The 5th Meeting of the Historical Sites of the Grimaldis of Monaco will be held on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June, on Place du Palais Princier.Over the centuries, the Grimaldis have forged links and established themselves in many French and Italian regions. The princes of Monaco hold the titles of Duke of Valentinoi...
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Online service open to apply for a study or social improvement grant for 2024-2025
The Department of Education, Youth and Sport of the Prince’s Government would like to inform applicants for a 2024-2025 university study or social improvement grant that online application service is now available on the MonGuichet.mc portal.Applicants must meet one of the following conditions to receive a study or...
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The Government continues to roll out its mobility policy
Today, the Minister of Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development, in the presence of the Chief of Staff to H.E. the Minister of State and his teams, met with representatives of the Monaco Union of Traders and Artisans (UCAM) and the Monegasque Hospitality Industry Association (AIHM), to discuss the Governm...
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