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Principality supports CITES COP19
The Principality of Monaco participated in the 19th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES COP19), held in Panama from 14 to 25 November 2022.The Convention, which has been in force since 1975, seeks to ensure that international trade d...
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H.E. Carole Lanteri pays courtesy call on Volker Türk, new United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
On Wednesday 4 January 2023, H.E. Carole Lanteri, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Principality to the Office of the United Nations in Geneva, paid a courtesy call on Volker Türk, the new United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.During their meeting, the Ambassador and the High Commissioner di...
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Industry Observatory
The objective of this observatory is to present a summary of the figures of the Monegasque Industry sector in terms of GDP, turnover, employment and establishment.
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The Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region announces its commitment alongside the Principality of Monaco to create a Sea Academy
At the launch of Act V of Mediterranean of the Future, a major conference involving European Mediterranean territories and stakeholders that aims to address ways of adapting to climate change, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco and Renaud Muselier, President of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region and V...
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Monaco champions significant progress in protecting the Mediterranean at International Maritime Organization
The Principality of Monaco participated in the 79th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), held in London from 12 to 16 December 2022.The Monegasque delegation was led by Isabelle Rosabrunetto, the Principality’s Permanent Representative to the...
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ZERO WASTE: regulations changing from 1 January
As part of its ‘zero single-use plastic waste by 2030’ policy, the Prince's Government is strengthening its regulations with two new measures which will enter into force on 1 January 2023.From this date:- Meals that are eaten on the premises of a restaurant, café or similar will need to be served on reusable dishes;...
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Ilot Pasteur development: Avenue de Fontvieille will reopen to uphill traffic from 23 December 2022
Work on the Ilot Pasteur development, which has required the closure of Avenue de Fontvieille to uphill traffic since 12 September, has accelerated in recent weeks, meaning that it will be possible to reopen the road from 6 pm on 23 December 2022.Initially announced for 15 January 2023, the reopening of the road to...
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Visit “The Palace Guards” exhibition until 16 February 2023 - Monaco Monte-Carlo railway station
The “Palace Guards” exhibition was installed at the Monaco Monte-Carlo railway station this weekend. Twelve photographs, dating from 1890 to 2022, are displayed in chronological order. The exhibition will run until 16 February 2023.Organised in partnership with SNCF Hubs & Connexions and Clear Channel, the exhib...
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Discussions continue with passenger transport industry representatives from Principality and Alpes-Maritimes
A further meeting was held this Friday morning, chaired by the Minister of State and attended, among others, by the Minister of Finance and Economy, the Minister of the Interior and the Prefect of the Alpes-Maritimes.Numerous areas were discussed, taking into account the concerns of each organisation.However, for sc...
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H.E. Anne-Marie Boisbouvier made Knight of the Legion of Honour
On Thursday 15 December 2022, H.E. Ms Anne-Marie Boisbouvier, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of the Principality of Monaco to UNESCO, was awarded the rank of Knight of the National Legion of Honour, in the presence of H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince and senior dignitaries from the Principality.The honours were presen...
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Installation of Gonfalon des Pénitents Blancs in Chapel of Mercy
An iconic work representing the Principality’s historic and religious heritage, the Gonfalon des Pénitents Blancs (Gonfalon of the White Penitents) was recently permanently installed in the Chapel of Mercy. The state of preservation of this processional banner was such that a complete restoration was required, and w...
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Monaco takes part in 171st session of FAO Council
The Principality of Monaco participated, as an observer, in the work of the 171st session of the Council of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), held in Rome from 5 to 9 December.At the session, a decision was adopted on the devastating consequences that the war in Ukraine is having on global...
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United Nations – Monaco takes part in two-day meeting devoted to oceans and law of the sea
On 8 December 2022, H.E. Isabelle Picco took part in the commemorations to mark the fortieth anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, a true “Constitution for the Oceans”. On 9 December, Florian Botto, First Secretary at Monaco’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, gav...
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NMNM presents Ali Kazma as part of WINTER VIDEO DAYS programme – From 16 December 2022 to 15 January 2023 – Villa Sauber – 17 Avenue Princesse Grace
Video art and digital art have recently become part of the contemporary art scene, introducing some particularly innovative trends. The Nouveau Musée National de Monaco (NMNM) has therefore decided to devote a new programme, Winter Video Days, to these forms of art, with the first edition devoted to Turkish video ar...
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“CELEBRATE YOUR NEIGHBOURHOODS” in the Principality
To celebrate the end-of-year festive season, the Principality’s traders are welcoming visitors to the pedestrianised streets of La Condamine, the historic lanes and alleyways of Monaco-Ville, the new esplanade in Larvotto and the unmissable Boulevard des Moulins. Come along and discover some fun, festive events that...
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Public Services for Individuals
Your Monaco: the new app making everyday life easier in Monaco
The Your Monacomobile app was officially launched on Monday 5 December.Aimed primarily at residents, commuters and cross-border workers, this new solution, available free for smartphones, brings together all of the practical information about living in the Principality, offering access to live updates on public tran...
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The MC Summer Concert is back at the Espace Léo Ferré - Show off your talent!
Call for applications to perform in 1st part of show
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Partnership signed with UNESCO to celebrate legacy of Prince Albert I
On 5 December, H.E. Anne-Marie Boisbouvier, Monaco’s Ambassador to UNESCO, and Noëline Raondry Rakotoarisoa, representing the Assistant Director-General for the UNESCO Science Sector, signed a partnership with the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) programme to offer financial support to young scientists and their research...
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