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2023 University of Paris International Campus Inter-Foundation Games Football Tournament: Monaco Foundation in Paris pushes Operation White Card
On 8 May, 250 international researchers and students participating in the football tournament at the 2023 University of Paris International Campus (CIUP) Inter-Foundation Games, which was won by the team from the Colegio de España, brandished a huge white card in support of Peace and Sport’s #WhiteCard viral campaig...
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Prince Pierre of Monaco Foundation Literary Prize and Discovery Grant: shortlists announced
The Literature Council of the Prince Pierre of Monaco Foundation, chaired by H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover, met at the Ritz Hotel in Paris on Wednesday 10 May to draw up the list of authors in contention for the Literary Prize and Discovery Grant. Following her appointment by Sovereign Decision of H.S.H. the Sovere...
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Minister of State Pierre Dartout welcomes representatives of the Fondation Méditerranéenne d’Etudes Stratégiques (FMES)
As part of its first Mediterranean maritime session, the Fondation Méditerranéenne d’Etudes Stratégiques (FMES, Mediterranean Foundation of Strategic Studies) paid a visit to the Principality on 11 and 12 May for a discussion on “What’s the right seabed policy for France in the Mediterranean?”, a vital and topical m...
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International Hydrographic Organization holds 3rd session of General Assembly in Principality
From Monday 1 to Friday 5 May, 450 representatives of the 98 member states, observers and private-sector partners of the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) gathered in the Principality for the 3rd session of the IHO General Assembly.After the opening ceremony and inauguration of an exhibition at the Grima...
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Closing session of the 16th Youth Economic, Social and Environmental Council
On Wednesday 10 May, H.E. the Minister of State Pierre Dartout, in his capacity as this year’s sponsor and honorary president, closed the 16th Youth Economic, Social and Environmental Council, which began in October 2022. The session was attended by Caroline Rougaignon-Vernin, President of the Economic, Social and E...
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Diplomacy: accreditation of new ambassadors from Estonia – Peru – Jamaica – Cuba
On Tuesday 9 May, at a lunch held at the Hotel Hermitage, Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, received H.E. Mr Lembit Uibo, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Estonia; H.E. Mr Rolando Javier Ruiz-Rosas Cateriano Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Peru; H.E. M...
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Nearly 140 children attend Changing of the Guard on Place du Palais
There was an unprecedented gathering on Place du Palais on Sunday 7 May, as nearly 140 children got the chance to attend the Changing of the Guard at precisely 11.55 am.The Louis Carlésimo Association, which supports sick children and their families through fun events as they fight their illnesses, brought around 40...
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Tackling money laundering, financing of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and corruption - FATF training
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), an international body whose role is to devise and promote strategies to tackle money laundering and the financing of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, held a training course for the Monegasque authorities on 4 and 5 May in Monaco.Minister of Finan...
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Online enrolment opens for 2023/2024 at Collège Charles III
The Department of Education, Youth and Sport would like to inform parents that online enrolment for the 2023/2024 academic year at Collège Charles III is now open via the MonGuichet.mc portal.Pupils who are Monegasque nationals or resident in the Principality, and pupils with an exemption who are already enrolled in...
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Diplomacy: accreditation of new ambassadors from Poland – Thailand – Greece – Kosovo
On Friday 5 May, at a lunch held at the Hotel Hermitage, Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, received H.E. Mr Jan Emeryk Rosciszewski, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Poland; H.E. Mr Tana Weskosith, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Thailand; H.E. Mr Dimi...
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75th anniversary of the State of Israel
As part of the celebrations to mark 75 years since the creation of the State of Israel, Minister of State Pierre Dartout received Haïm Waxman, Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of the State of Israel to France, on Thursday 4 May 2023.During their private audience, the Minister of State reiterated the strong bonds of...
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Ministry of Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development supports eco-friendly development policy
As the tourist season gets underway in the Principality, the Ministry of Public Works, the Environment and Urban Development has reaffirmed its support for the eco-friendly aspects of its policy and is sharing its views on protecting the environment and marine ecosystems, with new ideas, innovations and plans for th...
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6th Monaco E-Prix: what disruption is expected?
Work to install facilities, set up the various stands and provide space for buses to park... The Monaco E-Prix is a major event which will impact the road network and public transport. Details are below...VEHICLE AND PEDESTRIAN TRAFFICFrom 5 am until races finish on Saturday 6 May, there will be no vehicle access to...
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Dominique Fortier joins Prince Pierre Foundation Literature Council
Renowned Canadian writer Dominique Fortrier has been appointed by Sovereign Decision of H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince as a member of the Prince Pierre Foundation Literature Council, chaired by H.R.H. the Princess of Hanover.
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To mark the reopening of the Centre Speranza-Albert II, the Prince’s Government has announced free access for residents of the Principality of Monaco
The Centre Speranza-Albert II, which closed its doors in March 2020 due to the health crisis, reopened on Tuesday 2 May 2023.The Centre, which offers therapeutic day care to residents of the Principality of Monacowho are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or cognitive impairment, seeks to prevent social isolation, m...
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Monaco participates in 172nd session of FAO Council
The Principality of Monaco participated, as an observer, in the work of the 172nd session of the Council of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), held in Rome from 24 to 28 April.The Monegasque delegation comprised H.E. Ms Anne Eastwood, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Principali...
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H.E. Ms Marie-Pascale Boisson, Monaco’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, presented her credentials to President Xi Jinping
On 24 April 2023, H.E. Ms Marie-Pascale Boisson, Monaco’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, presented her credentials to President Xi Jinping.Following the ceremony, held in the heart of Beijing in the Great Hall of the People, the seat of the government and an iconic building which is used for meetings...
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Action against money laundering, terrorist financing, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and corruption
On 27 April 2023, the Minister of State chaired a new meeting of the senior members of the Committee for Coordination and Monitoring of the National Strategy on Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Corruption.The meeting provided an opportunity for a comprehensive u...
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Mr Castellini takes part in high-level MONEYVAL meeting in Warsaw
On 25 April 2023, Mr Jean Castellini, the Minister of Finance and Economy, took part in a high-level meeting organised in Warsaw by the Polish Ministry of Finance and the Council of Europe’s Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism (MONEYVAL).The meeting...
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World Health Organization - European Immunisation Week - 23–29 April 2023 - HPV vaccination
To mark European Immunisation Week, the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs is keen this year to focus on the importance of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination.HPV is the leading cause of cervical cancer, which is responsible for more than half a million cases worldwide, and 340,000 deaths in 2020. It is import...
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