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Peripatetic night carers : a new service for elderly people with reduced independence
With home assistance for elderly people becoming an increasingly high priority, the Principality of Monaco – and specifically the Monaco Gerontological Coordination Centre (CCGM) – is launching a new service: peripatetic night carers. This service, which is brand new for the Principality, aims to offer elderly peopl...
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Monaco World Capital of Sport 2025
H.E. Mr Frédéric Labarrère, Monaco’s Ambassador to Belgium, was presented with the symbolic flag of the European Capitals and Cities of Sport Federation (ACES) in Brussels on Thursday 12 December. ACES, which is recognised by the European Commission and is an official UNESCO partner, presented the flag to Monaco as...
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H.E. Ms Valérie Bruell-Melchior presents her letters of credence to the Episcopal Co-Prince of Andorra
On 29 November 2024, H.E. Ms Valérie Bruell-Melchior, Ambassador of the Principality of Monaco, presented her letters of credence to H.E. Mgr Joan-Enric Vives I Sicilia, Archbishop, Bishop of Urgell and Episcopal Co-Prince of Andorra.The ceremony was held in the Throne Room of the Episcopal Palace, Seat of the Co-Pr...
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United Nations: the Principality reaffirms its commitment to preserving and protecting the ocean
On 10 December 2024, as the General Assembly continued its work, the UN Member States addressed ocean affairs and the law of the sea.Jérémie Adlerfligel, Third Secretary at the Permanent Mission of Monaco, took this opportunity to reaffirm the Principality of Monaco's ongoing commitment to preserving and protecting...
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Monaco takes part in 19th session of UNESCO Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Ms Séverine Dusaintpère, Deputy Permanent Representative to UNESCO, represented the Principality of Monaco at the 19th session of the UNESCO Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, held in Asunción, in the Republic of Paraguay, from 2 to 7 December 2024.The opening ceremony was attended by Mr...
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Seized or Confiscated Assets Management Department and Police Department sign cooperation agreement
The Director of Monaco’s Seized or Confiscated Assets Management Department, Richard Dubant, and the Police Commissioner, Eric Arella, signed a cooperation agreement on 11 December 2024.This partnership will contribute to the implementation of the Principality’s international commitments and domestic legal provision...
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Monegasque Institute for Training in the Legal Professions organises symposium on “Corporate law in Monaco”
On Friday 13 December 2024, One Monte Carlo will host the Monegasque Institute for Training in the Legal Professions’ symposium on “Corporate law in Monaco”.This is a highly topical issue, given Act no. 1.094 on modernising corporate law, which seeks to establish the single-member private limited liability company i...
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Launch of Monegasque Institute for Training in the Legal Professions website
The Department of Justice has announced that the Monegasque Institute for Training in the Legal Professions (IMFPJ) now has its own website: https://www.imfpj.mc/ .Students with an interest in Monegasque law will be able to use the website to find out everything they need to know about the initial training offered b...
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Prince’s Government welcomes progress highlighted in MONEYVAL Fifth Evaluation Round follow-up report
Since the MONEYVAL evaluation report on anti-money laundering measures and the financing of terrorism was published by the Council of Europe in January 2023, the Principality of Monaco has made significant improvements to its national anti-money laundering system. The country’s level of technical compliance with int...
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Monegasque authorities hold working meeting on implementing recommendations from GRECO Fifth Evaluation Round
In the run-up to International Anti-Corruption Day, observed each year on 9 December, the Monegasque authorities held a working session to advance the efforts being made to implement the recommendations set out in the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) Evaluation Report, adopted on 21 June 2024 as part of th...
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Quai Art Studios – International Artists’ Residency Meet the new artists in residence
On Tuesday 3 December, the Department of Cultural Affairs welcomed the new artists in residence at the Quai Art Studios – International Artists’ Residency.They include Laëtitia Ky, an artist who advocates the emancipation of women in Côte d’Ivoire through her hair sculptures and paintings.Artist and painter Abhijit...
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Monaco takes part in 31st meeting of OSCE Ministerial Council
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Isabelle Berro-Amadeï took part in the 31st meeting of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Ministerial Council, which was held in Malta on 5 and 6 December 2024. She was accompanied by H.E. Lorenzo Ravano, Monaco’s Ambassador and Permanent Repre...
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Prince’s Government reaffirms support for work of Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
H.E. Mr Frédéric Labarrère, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Principality of Monaco to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), and H.E. Mr Fernando Arias, OPCW Director-General, signed two agreements on voluntary contributions in The Hague (Netherlands) on 2 December.In doing s...
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Monegasque nationals will require Electronic Travel Authorisation for travel to UK from April 2025
From 2 April 2025, Monegasque nationals wishing to travel to the United Kingdom for business, tourism or airport transfers will need to have an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).What is the ETA?The ETA is a digital document that authorises entry to the United Kingdom for visa-exempt travellers. The system applie...
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Prince’s Government submits bill on professional internships to National Council for approval
The bill on professional internships was unanimously approved by the National Council on Wednesday 4 December.This balanced piece of legislation, which covers students in higher education who are completing internships with private organisations and public institutions, seeks to offer increased protection to interns...
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“Protect yourself against bullying at school”: an art project to bring young people in Monaco together to tackle bullying at school
With support from the Department of Education, Youth and Sport and the Ministry of the Interior, the “Protect yourself against bullying at school” project, proposed by Femmes Leaders Mondiales Monaco (FLMM) and the Victims of Criminal Offences Help Association (AVIP), has worked to raise awareness among nearly 100 s...
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Celebrate the festive season with Monaco’s traders
As the festive season approaches, the Principality’s traders are inviting visitors to discover the magic of Christmas by exploring the lively streets of La Condamine, the historic lanes of Monaco-Ville, the iconic Boulevard de Moulins and the Larvotto beach resort.The traders have some magical events and surprises i...
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Prince’s Government taking action on cybercrime
The Action on Cybercrime public interest group (GIP ACYMA), represented by Director General Jérôme Notin, and the Monaco Cyber Security Agency (AMSN), represented by Director Frédéric Fautrier, signed a cybercrime cooperation programme on 14 November 2024. The programme, aimed at individuals and businesses, includes...
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The first Handipact and Innovation Day was a huge success
On 3 December, the Principality of Monaco hosted the first Handipact Day to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The day was organised by the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs and was attended by H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince.This first-ever event, based on the theme of ‘Innovation for disabili...
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Award of Medals of the Sovereign Order of Malta
The ceremony to award the Knightly Orders pro Merito Melitensi of the Sovereign Order of Malta was held on 2 December 2024.H.E. Mr Alberto Di Luca, Ambassador of the Sovereign Order of Malta in Monaco, after mentioning the long-standing ties between the Principality and the Order, awarded the Knightly Order pro Meri...
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