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The Principality continues 75th anniversary celebrations of UNESCO membership with a performance by Cecilia Bartoli and John Malkovich in Versailles
H.E. Ms Anne-Marie Boisbouvier, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of the Principality of Monaco to UNESCO, invited accredited ambassadors to UNESCO to continue celebrations launched in February 2024 to mark the 75th anniversary of Monaco’s membership in the Organisation.Culture was centre stage with a performance by...
Read moreThe Prince’s Government meets with Monaco’s international solidarity organisations
Led by Ms Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, the 24th information and discussion meeting between the Prince’s Government and Monegasque international solidarity organisations (OSI) was held on Friday 7 June at the Rainier III Auditorium.The event, organised by the Department of Inter...
Read moreAPIdays: “Bees, environmental sentinels” National Awareness Day
Since 2011 Monaco has been a partner of the “Bees, environmental sentinels” programme created by the UNAF, France’s national beekeeping association.Since this partnership was signed, several hives have been installed around the Principality, including the roof terraces of the Museum of Philately and Coinage in Fontv...
Read moreMonaco Participates in the 77th World Health Assembly
Delegates from the Principality attended the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA), the supreme decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), in Geneva from 27 May to 1 June 2024. This is the first time Monaco has been elected to the Bureau of the Assembly, which is responsible for coordinating the session...
Read moreThe Olympic Torch in the Principality of Monaco on 18 June 2024
The Principality of Monaco is one of the prestigious stops on the Olympic Torch relay route, which arrives in Paris on 26 July.On 18 June at 2.15 pm, the Torch will leave Port Hercule, carried by six consecutive torchbearers to Place du Palais.This is the second time the Torch has come to Monaco since 1968, when the...
Read moreMr Jean-Philippe Vinci appointed Director of Education, Youth and Sport
After 13 years at the helm of this important department, Ms Isabelle Bonnal will pass on leadership of the Department of Education, Youth and Sport to Mr Jean-Philippe Vinci, appointed its new Director as of 1 July 2024.A graduate of the high-level competitive examination for teachers (Agrégation) in Philosophy, Mr...
Read moreUnited Nations: Monaco takes part in international conference on Small Island Developing States
During a conference held from 27 to 30 May 2024 in Antigua and Barbuda, H.E. Ms Isabelle Picco, Permanent Representative of Monaco to the United Nations, reaffirmed the Principality’s support for the sustainable development of small island developing States, which are particularly vulnerable to economic shocks and t...
Read moreHungary’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr. Péter Szijjártó, on a working visit to the Principality
On Tuesday 4 June, a Hungarian delegation led by His Excellency M. Péter Szijjártó, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary, was welcomed to the Principality for a working visit.H.E. Mr. Péter Szijjártó had an audience with H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince at the Prince’s Palace, after inaugurating the premises...
Read moreRenewal of an agreement for voluntary contributions between Monaco and the Council of Europe
On 30 May 2024, H.E. Mr Gabriel Revel, the Principality of Monaco’s Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe, and Mr Bjørn Berge, Deputy Secretary-General of the Council of Europe, renewed an agreement for voluntary contributions between Monaco and the Council.Through this agreement, Monaco has reaffirmed i...
Read more5th Meeting of the Historical Sites of the Grimaldis of Monaco - 15 and 16 June – Place du Palais Princier
The 5th Meeting of the Historical Sites of the Grimaldis of Monaco will be held on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June, on Place du Palais Princier.Over the centuries, the Grimaldis have forged links and established themselves in many French and Italian regions. The princes of Monaco hold the titles of Duke of Valentinoi...
Read moreOnline service open to apply for a study or social improvement grant for 2024-2025
The Department of Education, Youth and Sport of the Prince’s Government would like to inform applicants for a 2024-2025 university study or social improvement grant that online application service is now available on the MonGuichet.mc portal.Applicants must meet one of the following conditions to receive a study or...
Read moreInauguration of the Havel’s Place in Monaco
On Wednesday 29 May, H.S.H. Prince Albert II inaugurated a Havel’s Place installation in the gardens of the Pavillon Bosio in the presence of Mr Patrice Cellario, Minister of the Interior, Ms Céline Caron-Dagioni, Minister of Public Works, and Ms Isabelle Berro-Amadei, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, as...
Read moreStarting on 1 June 2024, the Principality of Monaco authorises teleworking for employees that commute between Monaco and Italy
Amendment No. 1 to the General Social Welfare Convention between the Principality of Monaco and the Italian Republic of 12 February 1982 has been ratified by the authorities of both countries and will enter into force on 1 June 2024.The Prince’s Government is pleased with the end result of several years of negotiati...
Read moreWorld Environment Day : Join us on 5 June 2024 at Larvotto beach!
To mark World Environment Day on 5 June, the Principality of Monaco is organising a series of awareness-raising initiatives aimed at protecting our land and oceans.Held each year on 5 June, this United Nations initiative aims to raise awareness and encourage action to protect our environment.The Société Monégasque d...
Read moreClosure of the Grimaldi Forum Post Office on Friday, 31 May
La Poste Monaco would like to inform its customers that the Grimaldi Forum Post Office will temporarily close on Friday, 31 May 2024, at 12.30 pm and, will reopen on Monday, 3 June at the usual times.All other post offices in the Principality will remain open at their usual times.La Poste Monaco apologises to its cu...
Read moreThe establishment of diplomatic relations between the Principality of Monaco and the Republic of Nauru
On 21 May 2024, the Republic of Nauru became the 159th State with which the Principality of Monaco has established diplomatic relations, following the signing of joint communiqués by the Permanent Representatives to the United Nations in New York, H.E. Ms Margo Deiye and H.E. Ms Isabelle Picco.The Republic of Nauru,...
Read moreMonaco participates in 133rd Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe
Ms Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, took part in the 133rd Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, held in Strasbourg on 16–17 May 2024.The session included a commemorative ceremony of the 75th anniversary of the Council, held at the Opéra national du Rhin i...
Read moreThe 81st Formula One Monaco Grand Prix: the Department of Maritime Affairs is raising awareness among maritime users
The Department of Maritime Affairs (DAM) is taking preventive measures to ensure safe navigation and to protect the marine environment during the Formula 1 Grand Prix, which will be exceptionally busy on this stretch of water.A flyer produced by the DAM is distributed every year ahead of two major events in the Prin...
Read more81st Monaco Formula One Grand Prix: how will it impact your travel plans?
The Formula One Grand Prix, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious motor racing events, will take place from 23 to 26 May this year. Vehicle traffic and public transport will be affected. Here are the details:VEHICLESOn 23, 24, 25 and 26 May, from early in the morning until races finish, the following roads...
Read morePhiloMonaco Week - 11-16 June 2024
From Tuesday 11 to Sunday 16 June, the Philosophical Encounters of Monaco will host PhiloMonaco Week, featuring numerous speakers including philosophers, researchers, psychiatrists and psychologists, writers, professors and more, who will debate and speak with audiences on the topics of Ecology, Education, Care, Wom...
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