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The Little Singers of Monaco in Nagasaki
At the initiative of H.E. Mr Patrick Medecin, Monaco’s Ambassador, the Little Singers of Monaco began their tour in Japan on 19 July, in Nagasaki’s Urakami Cathedral. The event, which is part of celebrations to mark 10 years of diplomatic relations between Monaco and Japan, comes on the thirtieth anniversary of the...
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Cooperation mission to Senegal
From 12 to 20 July 2016, the Prince’s Government’s Department of International Cooperation visited Senegal to meet its local partners in the country.
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Official presentation of Monegasque athletes competing in Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
The names of the three athletes who will represent the Principality of Monaco at the next Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) were recently announced by H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince. They are:- Kevin Crovetto – gymnastics (it is worth noting that Monaco was last represented in gymnastics at the 1920 Olympics in...
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Final reading session at Villa Paloma
Tomorrow, Thursday 21 July, at 7 p.m., the final reading session in the “Until the sun sets” programme will take place. Throughout the programme, artists, curators and writers have been invited to select texts to be read by two performers – Maija Heiskanen and Ludovic Vollet – in the gardens of Villa Sauber and Vill...
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Maintenance work on Rainier III semi-floating sea wall ball joint
The Public Works Office and specialist companies are undertaking maintenance work between the Rainier III semi-floating sea wall and the Terre‑Plein des Pêcheurs jetty. The two are linked by a ball joint which, a little over ten years after it was installed, is in need of significant maintenance that will involve ch...
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“ I sail, I sort ” campaign comes to Monaco!
RAMOGE gets involved in “ I sail, I sort ” campaignled by Vacances Propres*Initiative 100% dedicated to preventing litter at seaThe RAMOGE Commission, one of whose concerns is to limit the amount of waste at sea, was keen to support the “Je navigue, je trie” (“I sail, I recycle”) campaign. In the Principality, the P...
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Albert II Tunnel opens
After four and a half years of construction work, the Albert II Tunnel, which links Boulevard du Jardin Exotique and Boulevard Rainier III, was opened to traffic at 3 p.m. on Monday.At a low-key ceremony during the morning, Vicar General Guillaume Paris, accompanied by Mr Olivier Lavagna, Director of Public Works, p...
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Nice attack: Principality joins France in national mourning
Following the tragic events which occurred last night in Nice and to share in the period of national mourning declared by the French authorities, the Prince’s Government, acting on the instructions of H.S.H. Prince Albert II, has decided:- to fly flags at half-mast on public buildings and at all of the Principality’...
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Nice Attack : Princess Grace Hospital mobilised
Following the attack in Nice, Princess Grace Hospital (CHPG) mobilised straight away, in coordination with the French authorities.Immediately after the attack, a crisis cell was set up comprising the hospital’s director, Mr Patrick Bini, and Professor Yann-Erick Claessens, Head of the Accident and Emergency Departme...
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Reception at Monaco’s Embassy in Spain to celebrate anniversary of H.S.H. Prince Albert II’s accession
On 11 July 2016, Monaco’s Embassy in Spain held a reception to celebrate the anniversary of H.S.H. Prince Albert II’s accession. The reception was held in the gardens of the residence in La Moraleja (Alcobendas), and the atmosphere was extremely cordial.H.E. Mr Jean-Luc Van Klaveren, Monaco’s Ambassador to Spain, an...
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Government & Institutions
Monaco Cyber Security Agency
MissionsThe Monaco Cyber Security Agency is the national authority responsible for the security of information systems.It is an information security and cyber-attack expertise and response centre, and has the following remit: To prevent, detect and respond to cyber attacks, including by providing advice and introd...
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Reception in Brussels to mark anniversary of H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince’s accession
On 30 June, H.E. Mrs Sophie Thevenoux, Monaco’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium and Head of Monaco’s Mission to the European Union, and Mr Marc Thevenoux celebrated the anniversary of the accession of H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince by hosting a reception in the gardens of their residence in Brussels, to which near...
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Partnership with FAO in Northern Mali
On Friday 8 July, the Department of International Cooperation of Monaco participated in the signature of an agreement between the Malian Ministry for the Promotion of Women, Children and Families and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) on a project to support the economic empowerment of...
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Order of Malta, Partner of Monaco’s Official Development Assistance
The Prince’s Government and the Sovereign Order of Malta have recently entered into a new partnership to support medical and social centres for the elderly and vulnerable in the areas surrounding Beirut.The Prince’s Government and the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of M...
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The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation partners with WWF China to launch the “Stop Buying Ivory” campaign
With around 30,000 elephants being poached for their tusks each year, WWF and TRAFFIC (the wildlife trade monitoring network) have today launched a major campaign to convince Chinese citizens to “Stop Buying Ivory”. The launch took place at the Salon Monaco in Beijing, with the support of the Prince Albert II of Mon...
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A new exhibition on endangered species opens in Beijing
“Gone within a blink” is the highly symbolic slogan of an exhibition on endangered animal species that opened on Tuesday in Beijing. The exhibition – organised jointly by the Embassy of Monaco in China, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and WWF, and supported by Park View Green, the Monaco-China Cooperation...
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Annual reception at the Embassy of Monaco in Italy
On 7 July, the Embassy of Monaco in Italy held its annual reception to celebrate the anniversary of H.S.H. Prince Albert II’s accession. The gardens of the Ambassador’s residence were decorated in the colours of Monaco for the occasion. H.E. Mr Robert Fillon, Monaco’s Ambassador in Italy, his wife, and diplomats fro...
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Annual reception at the Embassy of Monaco in Germany
On 6 July, Monaco’s Embassy in Germany held a reception in the prestigious setting of the Berlin Capital Club on Gendarmenmarkt, at the heart of the German capital, to mark the anniversary of the accession of H.S.H. Prince Albert II.Nearly 150 guests, among whom were senior representatives from various German federa...
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Final results of 2016 baccalaureate exams: another success
The final results of the baccalaureate are now official: following the second round of examinations, it is clear that this year has seen a repeat of 2015’s exceptional achievements.Following the second round, 100% of candidates from Lycée Albert I and Lycée François d’Assise-Nicolas Barré were successful in the Gene...
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Little Singers of Monaco on tour in Asia, first stop: Beijing
The Little Singers of Monaco began their tour of Asia in China this year. They were welcomed by H.E. Ms Catherine Fautrier, Monaco’s Ambassador to China, for three performances in Beijing.The first was held on Friday 8 July in the well-known, prestigious Forbidden City Concert Hall. The performance, before a packed...
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