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Foreign Policy: new ambassadors accredited from Japan, Finland, Sudan, and Brunei
On Monday, 6 November, Ms Marie-Catherine Caruso-Ravera, Director of the Department of Diplomatic and Consular Relations, hosted a luncheon at the Hôtel Hermitage on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, with the following diplomats all in attendance: H.E. Mr. Makita Shimokawa, Ambassador Extrao...
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The International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) and the Principality of Monaco sign a funding agreement in support of 2024-2027 programming
On 5 November 2023, Ms Caroline St-Hilaire, Administrator of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), and Ms Isabelle Rosabrunetto, Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, signed a funding agreement on the new 2024-2027 OIF programming, in the margins of the 44th Minister...
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Monaco takes part in the 44th Ministerial Conference of the Francophonie
On 4–5 November 2023, Ms Isabelle Rosabrunetto, Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, led the Monegasque Delegation at the 44th Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie held in Yaoundé (Cameroon).The Conference, focused on good governance for political stability, economic and social p...
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Centenary commemorations for Prince Rainier III: A tribute in gold at the Monaco Museum of Philately and Coinage
On Thursday 2 November 2023, H.S.H. Prince Albert II opened the numismatic exhibition The Duchy of Valentinois, ancient fiefdom of the Grimaldi family: numismatic prehistory at the Monaco Museum of Philately and Coinage. The Prince was presented with the €50 gold coin created to commemorate the centenary of the birt...
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Mois sans Tabac (Month Without Tobacco): consult a health professional to boost your chances of quitting
For the eighth consecutive year, the Principality of Monaco is taking part in the Mois sans Tabac initiative, a local community prevention challenge that encourages and provides support for people to quit smoking.Smokers are asked to quit smoking from 1 November for one month. After 28 days, the unpleasant side effe...
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Public car parks: new regulations to improve use
A Sovereign Ordinance and two Ministerial Decrees which came into force on 1 November 2023 provide the Public Car Parks Office with new means of action to promote better use of the space available in the Principality's public car parks.While the quality of the reception and infrastructure is often praised, public ca...
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The Monaco Fire and Emergency Service receives the Chief of Staff of the Southern Defence and Security Zone in France
The Monaco Fire and Emergency Service met today with Inspector General Jean-Yves Noisette, Chief of Staff of the Southern Defence and Security Zone in France. Among other things, this defence zone is an operational crisis management tool. Tasked with operational monitoring and sharing information at the national and...
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Monaco takes part in the 51st plenary session of the Committee on World Food Security
From 23 to 27 October in Rome, Monaco contributed to the work of the 51st plenary session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS), which brought together 126 Member States and nearly 1,500 participants this year and saw the election of South Africa's Permanent Representative to the FAO as head of the Committee...
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The 46th Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival and the 11th New Generation - From Friday, 19 to Sunday, 28 January 2024
The centenary of Prince Rainier IIIand 50 years of the Monte-Carlo International Circus Festival
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WHO - Monaco takes part in the 73rd session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe
The 73rd session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Europe was held from 24 to 26 October 2023 in Astana, Kazakhstan.Over the three days, delegations from the 53 Member States of the WHO European Region, as well as representatives of partner organisations and civil society, met to review t...
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The Principality represented at the Ninth Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP9) to the International Convention against Doping in Sport
From 25 to 26 October 2023, the Principality of Monaco took part in the ninth session of the Conference of the Parties to the International Convention against Doping in Sport, convened at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. Discussions focused on strengthening the impact of the Convention as an instrument of international...
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World Capital of Sport 2025 - Monaco's candidacy
The Principality of Monaco is officially applying for the title of World Capital of Sport 2025. Patrice Cellario, Minister of Interior, made the announcement on Saturday, 21 October, at a press conference held at the Hôtel Hermitage, following a visit by members of the ACES association, which represents the European...
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COVID-19: New vaccine available and launch of the vaccination campaign
The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs announced the launch of the fall COVID-19 vaccination campaign with the new monovalent Comirnaty Omicron XBB.1.5 vaccine for adults and children 12 and over. Manufactured by Pfizer/BioNTech, the vaccine is suitable for the currently circulating variant and only requires one...
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Seasonal flu: Launch of the vaccination campaign
This fall, the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs has highlighted the importance of getting vaccinated against the seasonal flu.The vaccine is already available at chemists in the Principality with or without a prescription. People can get vaccinated directly on site or pick up the vaccine and contact their GP or...
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“Schooltopia”, a new learning experience for children
The Nouveau Musée National de Monaco and the Department of Education, Youth and Sport, with support from the Albert II Foundation, have invited the studio smarin to present a new educational experience called “Schooltopia”.Developed by the studio in 2022 for the “Art of teaching and learning: a school for creators”...
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A Monegasque play in Brussels
The play Le rêve de Mercier, written by Monegasque playwright Alain Pastor and directed by Pascal Vitiello*, was performed in Brussels last Wednesday on 18 October 2023.Made possible by a partnership between the Embassy of Monaco in Brussels and the ‘Voyez-moi-ça’ theatre company, together with the essential support...
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What can be done about harassment and violence at work? The Prince’s Government publishes a legal and practical guide for prevention and action
The Prince’s Government has published a legal and practical Guide to address harassment and violence at work. This Guide has been put together by the Department of Employment and the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs. It contains information relevant to various different roles (employer, adviser, employee or vic...
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The Department of Cultural Affairs launches a treasure hunt for 6 to 14 year-olds
Exposition« Rainier III – Le Prince Bâtisseur, une ambition pour Monaco »Salle d’Exposition du Quai Antoine Ier – Monaco
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Childhood cancer: the Government of Monaco helps to fund the Mependax clinical trial
Christophe ROBINO, Minister of Health and Social Affairs, signs an agreement with the MEPENDAX clinical trial for the treatment of central nervous system tumours in children.
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Press release regarding the entrance examination for the practicum for the purpose of practising the profession of lawyer
The Department of Justice would like to inform the public that the entrance examination for the practicum for the purpose of practising the profession of lawyer, as provided by Article 3 of Act no. 1.047 of 28 July 1982 concerning the practice of the professions of an avocat-défenseur and a lawyer, amended by Articl...
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