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Launch of the 2016 "Students on Ice"
As part of the 2016 "Students on Ice" programme, the Prince Albert II Monaco Foundation and the Department of Education, Youth and Sport invited Year 12 General Studies students to attend a film screening and lecture on regions of the world where the environment is under threat. The launch of the latest &q...
Read morePartnership between the Prince's Government and Sciences Po Awareness-Raising Session on Aid for Development
The 2016 Winter School, organised by the Department of International Cooperation, was held on the Middle East – Mediterranean Campus of the Sciences Po in Menton from 18 to 22 January, with the aim of raising first-year students' awareness of development aid issuesThe week began with a day devoted to international h...
Read more5th New Generation Competition
30 January at 2.30 p.m. and 7 p.m. and 31 January at 3 p.m.Eric Nondsen in the role of Monsieur LoyalBaptiste Raffy in the role of Mini-Monsieur Loyal – JuniorWith the participation of the "Piste d’Azur" Circus School
Read moreMECAPLAST - Communication from the Prince's Government
The Prince's Government notes the sale of the majority stake of the capital of the Mecaplast company to the Equistone investment funds.The Government takes this opportunity to reaffirm the importance it places on the Mecaplast group retaining its historic place in the Principality and on preserving the group's jobs...
Read more900 Schoolchildren Learn About the Arts of the Circus
As part of a close partnership between the Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival and the Department of Education, Youth and Sport, an educational scheme on the theme of the circus was offered during the 2015-2016 school year to pupils in 37 classes from the last year of nursery school and from primary schools.Th...
Read moreTamaris - The New Consultations Unit at the Princess Grace Hospital
From Monday 1 February 2016, the Princess Grace Hospital (CHPG) will transfer some of its outpatient consultations to a dedicated unit in Block C of the Tamaris building.The Prince's Government, which is keen to maintain its policy of excellent healthcare, is continuing to support the Princess Grace Hospital's inves...
Read moreCérémonie des vœux de la Sûreté publique
The Police Commissioner, Mr. Régis Asso, extended his wishes for the New Year at the Police Department's traditional ceremony this morning, in the presence of H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince, Mr. Gilles Tonelli, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, who is responsible for the duties of the Minister of State, Mr....
Read moreAlerte EcoWatt mardi 19 janvier, entre 18h et 20h
Since yesterday, the Provence Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region (PACA) has been experiencing temperatures of almost 5 degrees below the seasonal norm. In this context, the Electricity Transport Network (RTE) has forecasted "very high" electricity consumption for today, in excess of 7,500 MW. The partners of ÉcoWatt...
Read moreOrgan Concert at St. Devota's Church
As part of celebrations for the festival of St. Devota, on Wednesday 27 January the Department of Cultural Affairs is presenting an organ concert by Jan Willem Jansen, who graduated from the Royal Conservatory of The Hague as a soloist. He will perform works by Bach, Scheidemann, Bertoni and extracts from the "...
Read moreEmbassy in Paris – Address to the Diplomatic Corps Accredited to Monaco
The traditional address to representatives of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Principality took place on Thursday 14 January 2016 at the Hôtel Peninsula in Paris.Mr. Gilles Tonelli, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation and His Excellency Mr. Claude Cottalorda welcomed more than sixty Ambassadors who ar...
Read moreThe Department of Maritime Affairs is Moving to New Premises
From Monday 25 January 2016, the Department of Maritime Affairs will be receiving clients in its new premises, situated at 20, Quai l’Hirondelle (the new building in front of the Yacht Club of Monaco).Therefore, exceptionally, due to this move, the offices of the Department of Maritime Affairs will be closed on Thur...
Read moreResults of the Monaco Humanitarian Collective: 272 Children Treated Since the Start of the Project
On Friday 15 January, members of the Monaco Humanitarian Collective (associations, health centres, the Monegasque Red Cross and the Prince's Government) gathered at their annual meeting. The Collective's results are very positive. Since the project began in 2008, 272 children, mostly from the African continent, have...
Read moreSaint Devota celebrations
Celebrations for Saint Devota, Patron Saint of Monaco, will take place on Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 January 2015.These celebrations are linked to one of the Principality of Monaco's oldest traditions – a tradition that has permeated national culture in areas as varied as religion, folklore, popular beliefs, history,...
Read moreNMNM – Last Days of the Exhibition at the Villa Paloma
There are only a few days left, until 17 January, to see Fausto Melotti, an exhibition devoted to one of the greatest artists of the inter-war and post-war periods in Italy. The exhibition features around twenty of the artist's metal sculptures and more than 70 ceramic works.In the project room and video room, seven...
Read morePractical access and traffic arrangements for Circus Grand Parade and Open Air Circus Show - Saturday 16 January
As part of the 40th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival, a Grand Parade will be held in town on Saturday 16 January 2016. The parade will leave Fontvieille at 2.30 p.m. and will be followed by the Open Air Circus Show on Place du Palais at 3.15 p.m.Information on the Grand Parade- 1.30 p.m. Grand Parade set-up...
Read moreThree questions for Dr Alain Frère, Technical Advisor for the International Circus Festival:
Why did Prince Rainier III decide to create an International Festival in Monaco that you have been involved with since the first edition?Prince Rainier III had always been passionate about the circus. He loved hosting all the great French circuses in the Principality and with Princess Grace he always made a point of...
Read moreMongolia – The Prince's Government is Supporting UNICEF in the Development of Preschool Education
Mobile yurt schools and a pilot home schooling project implemented by UNICEF in Mongolia enable children living in remote areas to have access to preschool education.
Read morePresentation of Letters of Credence by H.E. Ms. Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Ambassador of the Principality of Monaco to the Republic of Poland
On 7 December 2015, H.E. Ms. Isabelle Berro-Amadeï presented her letters of credence to H.E.Mr. Andrzej Duda, accrediting her as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the President of the Republic of Poland.At a private meeting, H.E. Mr. Andrzej Duda expressed his particular interest in developing relation...
Read morePolice Department - Reopening of the Residents' Section
After six months of work, the Residents' Section of the Police Department has just reopened – this department, comprised of 13 civil servants, is the first point of entry for people moving to the Principality. In addition to issuing residency permits, it is also responsible for certifying administrative documents an...
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