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Ratification of the Protocol of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
The instrument of ratification of the optional Protocol of the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), signed by H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince, was presented on Monday 3 May 2016 to the Secretary General of the United Nations, who is the depository of the Convention.This Pro...
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12th Heads of National Central Bureaus Conference at INTERPOL headquarters in Lyon
Monaco’s Police Department, represented by Police Commissioner Chief Superintendent Richard Marangoni, the Head of Monaco’s National Central Bureau (NCB), and Chief Superintendent Christophe Haget, Head of the Criminal Investigation Division, took part in the 12th Heads of NCBs Conference at INTERPOL’s headquarters...
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Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Principality of Monaco and Hungary
The Principality of Monaco and Hungary established diplomatic relations on 2 May 2016 with the signature of a Joint Communiqué.This document was signed by H.E. Mr. Claude Cottalorda, Ambassador of Monaco to France, and H.E. Mr. Georges Kàrolyi, Ambassador of Hungary to France, at the Hungarian Chancellery in Paris.F...
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50th anniversary of Prince Pierre of Monaco Foundation
The Literary Council of the Prince Pierre of Monaco Foundation met at Le Grand Véfour in Paris to draw up the list of authors in contention for the Literary Prize, which honours a renowned writer in the French language for their entire body of work. The jury selected:ADONISCharles DANTZIGMichel DEL CASTILLODenis TIL...
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RAMOGE Agreement: exemplary illustration of strong cooperation celebrates 40th anniversary
On Tuesday 26 April, the first event celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the RAMOGE Agreement took place in Monaco, with H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince in attendance.High-level representatives from each of the countries party to the Agreement spoke before an audience of numerous personalities during a conference at...
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Presentation of “Health – Climate – Environment Passport” diplomas
In the presence of Professor Patrick Rampal, Director of the Monaco Scientific Centre, and Ms Isabelle Bonnal, Director of Education, Youth and Sport, 38 (32 pupils and six teachers) out of the initial 59 participants in the “Health – Climate – Environment Passport” programme were presented with their diplomas durin...
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Conference of Ministers of Justice and Representatives of the Judiciary in Sofia, Bulgaria
H.E. Mr. Philippe Narmino, Minister Plenipotentiary, Secretary of Justice and Ms. Brigitte Grinda-Gambarini, First President of the Court of Appeal, represented Monaco at a high-level conference of Ministers of Justice and Representatives from the judiciary on the theme of "Strengthening Judicial Independence a...
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VILLA MARLENE – A project by Francesco Vezzoli
“Everything that you will see in this exhibition is just pure fiction...”And for good reason: Marlene Dietrich never lived at Villa Sauber... but Francesco Vezzoli, who has devoted his work to the legendary diva for more than 15 years, decided to take over this historic residence and redecorate all of the rooms. Eac...
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Mongolia – Monaco's Official Development Assistance is Committed to Improving the Health of the Population of Arkhangai
The Department of International Cooperation travelled to Mongolia to evaluate the project to improve maternal and infant health, "A Healthy Birth in Arkhangai" ("Bien Naître en Arkhangaï"), which has been supported by the Prince's Government since 2009. A new pilot project was also launched, to p...
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Launch of new Holmium 120W laser for urological surgery
Princess Grace Hospital (CHPG) today unveiled a brand new laser for urological surgery. Mr Stéphane Valeri, Minister of Health and Social Affairs, Mr André Garino, Chairman of CHPG’s Board of Directors and Mr Bini, CHPG Director, were all present for the occasion. The Holmium 120W laser was purchased thanks to the g...
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2016 RAMOGEPOL Antipollution Exercise
As part of celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the RAMOGE Agreement, an antipollution exercise was carried out at sea on 27 April 2016. The aim was to showcase and maintain the expertise of the three signatory States, the Principality of Monaco, France and Italy.The scenario involved the simulation of a collisi...
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The "Rallye du Cœur" Charity Rally in Monaco
The second "Rallye du Cœur" ("Rally of the Heart") charity rally, organised by the Monaco Disease Power association, will take place on Saturday 30 April. From 11 a.m., in the Place du Casino, you can ride around the Monte-Carlo Formula 1 circuit in a classic car. The price will be 50 euros as a...
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RAMOGE Agreement celebrates 40th anniversary
On Tuesday 26 April, the RAMOGE Agreement launched its fortieth anniversary celebrations in the presence of H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince, Mr Gian Luca Galletti, Italian Minister of the Environment, H.E. Mr Serge Telle, Minister of State, H.E. Mr Hadelin de la Tour du Pin, France’s Ambassador to Monaco and numerous ot...
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More frequent buses to be introduced on CAM No. 5 service
As part of a bid to improve urban transport within the Principality, from Monday 9 May users of the No.5 bus service (Hospital/Larvotto) will be able to take advantage of a more frequent service, with buses running every 12/13 minutes instead of the current 20 minutes.This increased frequency of the No.5 service wil...
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Monaco Post Office Herculis branch to close from Monday 2 May 2016 until Thursday 5 May 2016 inclusive for renovation work
Monaco Post Office’s HERCULIS branch (12, Chemin de la Turbie) will be closed to customers from Monday 2 May 2016 until Thursday 5 May 2016 inclusive while modernisation, renovation and security upgrade works are carried out by the Public Buildings Maintenance Office.During the four days of works, items normally lef...
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The Princess Grace Hospital (CHPG) is Selected as an Expert Centre for Implanting the World's Smallest Pacemakers
The Cardiology Department, headed by Professor Saudi, has been selected as an Expert Centre for implanting the new mini pacemakers, which are currently the smallest in the world. Thus, since the beginning of April, three patients of Dr.Sithikun Bun and Dr. Gabriel Latcu have benefitted from this new device, which ma...
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NMNM: Opening Times from 29 April to 1 May
The New National Museum of Monaco informs you of changes to its opening times from Friday 29 April to Sunday 1 May.Friday 29 AprilVilla Paloma: Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Villa Sauber: Open from 12 p.m. to midnight, admission freeThe Villa will be closed from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for preparations for a performance by Fr...
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25 April: World Malaria Day, A Key Programme for Monaco's Official Development Assistance
The Department of International Cooperation, which helps to implement the policy of the Prince's Government, supports international efforts to combat malaria and contributes to numerous major projects in this field.
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First Advances in the Digital Cooperation Agreement between the Principality and the Nice - Côte d'Azur Metropolis
In June last year, the Innovative City trade fair was held in Nice. At this fair, a Digital Cooperation Agreement was signed between the Principality and the Nice - Côte d'Azur Metropolis, in the presence of H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince.This agreement forms the basis for cooperation in three main fields: the establ...
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Marine pollution incident underway to west of Gulf of Genoa
On Sunday 17 April 2016, during the unloading at the Port of Genoa of a ship whose cargo was destined for a refinery situated in the north of the city, a pipeline breakage caused a spill of approximately 500 m3 of crude oil on land and into the river. The Italian authorities set up barriers to contain the pollution...
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