Monaco Weekly News

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*WEDNESDAY MAY 25, 2022

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Larvotto awaits four more tenants

In recent weeks Larvotto has seen the opening of a Costa Bakery, a decoration shop, and a state of the art gym...

Small Monaco company with huge international presence

The international influence of Monaco’s industrial know-how, innovation and technology was highlighted during the visit made by HE Minister of State Pierre Dartout to “3X Engineering”...

Attractiveness Council to meet more often

A plenary session of the Strategic Council for Attractiveness (CSA) was held under the chairmanship of Minister of State, Pierre Dartout on Monday, May 23...

CMB Monaco becomes CREM's new official banking partner

CREM is pleased to announce that CMB Monaco has joined its ‘Partners Club'...

Tchouameni to leave for Real Madrid

AS Monaco’s midfield monster Aurelian Tchouameni has chosen to join La Liga giants Real Madrid over Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool, as the French international prepares to leave the Principality side...

DULY NOTED: A study by the NGO PAN indicates that almost one-third of fresh fruits in the EU are contaminated by pesticides. In 2011 the figure was one in five. Strawberries are among the worst affected.

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TUESDAY MAY 24, 2022

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In real life, digital currency conference comes to Monaco

CoinAgenda, which describes itself as the premier global conference series connecting blockchain and cryptocurrency investors with startups since 2014, opened its three day convention...

Saudi yacht club and marina set to open in 2 years

As part of its programme to diversify away from oil, Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans for a huge yacht club and marina in its Amaala development on the Red Sea in the north-west of the Kingdom...

Monaco issues new stamp to mark Polar Mission

The Principality’s coin and stamp office has issued a new stamp to mark the Polar Mission exhibition at the Oceanographic Museum that opens on June 4...

McLaren preps for GP with new apparel line

Prepping for the upcoming Formula 1 Grand Prix at Monaco this weekend, the McLaren F1 Team is launching an apparel and accessory collection celebrating the historic event...

Most coronavirus figures on downward path

In its weekly publication of the Principality’s coronavirus figures, the Government said on Monday that the incidence rate, based on infections per 100,000 population over a seven-days period rose to 271...

DULY NOTED: A Russian diplomat serving at his country's mission in Geneva has resigned in protest at the invasion of Ukraine. Boris Bondarev said: "Never have I been so ashamed of my country."

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MONDAY MAY 23, 2022

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Princess Stephanie does the honours

HSH Princess Stéphanie, Godmother of the Prince’s Carabinieri, last week presented the Corps’ insignia to the ten Carabinieri students...

Leclerc fails to finish in Spanish Grand Prix

Charles Leclerc suffered ill-fate at the 2022 Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, May 22, as the Monegasque was forced to retire with an engine failure...

Minister visits Monaco graphics company

Minister of State Pierre Dartout last week visited the premises of Graphic Services SAM, in one of several inspections he is making to see local companies at work...

Monaco fashion brand to be showcased at GP gala

As Monaco becomes a hub for new fashion brands and fresh ideas, Saturday night at the Pacific will be a celebration of one of them, Maison Noir...

AS Monaco finish season in third place

After a gripping second half of the 2021/22 Ligue 1 season, and a draw against RC Lens on Saturday, May 21, AS Monaco have completed their season in third place...

DULY NOTED: AS Monaco drew their big game away at Lens on Saturday, meaning they do not automatically go through to the Champions League. However, there's still a chance...

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FRIDAY MAY 20,2022

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US shuttle service buys up Monaco helicopter rights

Blade Air Mobility has made a deal worth 48 million euros with members of the Casiraghi family and John Elkann, a shareholder in Ferrari, to operate the shuttle service...

Nice taxi drivers call off threat for GP week

Fabrice Cavallera, president of the Nice taxi union, and Christophe Sella, president of the Côte d’Azur VTC Committee, which brings together professional drivers who cater for tourists and convention visitors, have called off a planned protest...

No accident that Monaco snags collision forum

The Principality hosts a huge range of events, including many that are very specialist and not necessarily very sexy but which contribute substantially to Monaco’s economy...

Club in Monaco launched for art-inclined English speakers

The Primavera Art Club in Monaco organised its first informal visit, to the Art School of Monaco, known as the Pavillon Bosio École Supérieure d’Arts Plastiques de Monaco on Wednesday evening...

Well-known pet store steps up to help pets in Ukraine

The owner of the U Can U Gatu pet shop and grooming salon in Fontvieille has been organising shipments totalling one and a half tonnes of pet food for domestic animals affected by the war in Ukraine...

DULY NOTED: Blade, the new monopoly customer-facing local helicopter shuttle operator, is already touting for business for the trip from Nice to Monaco, saying the road trip by car during Grand Prix week takes more than 3 hours, against 7 minutes with Blade. One-way seats are 220 euros.

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WEDNESDAY MAY 18, 2022

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Prince Albert takes children back to Disneyland Paris

In many ways the Sovereign’s children live an enchanted life, but HSH Prince Albert found time in his busy schedule to take Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella back to Disneyland Paris...

SBM raises handy money by selling Betclic stake

Société des Bains de Mer et du Cercle des Étrangers will sell its 47 percent stake in the online gambling platform Betclic Everest to FL Entertainment...

Top chef plans association for victims of repeat offenders

Following the tragic death of his son earlier in May, Yannick Alléno is palling to set up a support network for the families of victims of repeat offenders...

Tidepool experiment produces pleasing results

Three years ago, five tidepool structures were installed at water level in front of the Fontvieille breakwater...

Monaco swimming competition this weekend

With the 2022 Mare Nostrum Tour having been rescheduled in light of the fact that there is now a 2022 FINA World Aquatics Championships on the calendar, the first stop, Monaco...

DULY NOTED: The Government has issued a reminder that masks are still needed on public transport, addng that drivers are exempted because they are behind a perspex screen.

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TUESDAY MAY 17, 2022

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Rubbish truck struck pensioner while reversing

A truck operated by Monaco’s Sanitation Services (SMA) struck a pensioner while reversing, knocking him to the ground unconscious, Monaco’s Criminal Court was told...

Photos show Prince Albert 1's enthusiasm for all transport

Ten previously unpublished photographs of Prince Albert I are part of a newly-opened exhibition Prince in Motion dedicated to the history of mobility during his reign...

F1 president breaks silence on possible Hamilton ban

Being no stranger to making his voice heard, Lewis Hamilton is once again in the spotlight, this time for opposing the FIA’s strict regulations...

29 new coronavirus cases

Twenty-nine Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus following a weekend of very low numbers, with two new cases on Saturday and the same on Sunday...

DULY NOTED: The Prince's Carabiniers on Monday changed from dark winter uniforms to their white summer uniforms for the daily changing of the guard on Palace Square.

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MONDAY MAY 16, 2022

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Unhappy hotel workers apply pressure ahead of GP

It isn’t the first time and it probably won’t be the last when disgruntled hotel and restaurant workers chose the run-up to the Monaco Grand Prix to complain about conditions and ask for more money...

Historic Grand Prix returns in deafening 13th edition

The 2022 Historic Grand Prix can be marked as another success by the Automobile Club of Monaco, as thousands of spectators came out to see passionate drivers compete...

Leclerc crashes iconic Niki Lauda car into Rascasse corner

Scuderia Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc continues to suffer ill-fate on the streets of his home town, as the driver crashed an iconic Niki Lauda Ferrari F1 car into the barriers of the Rascasse Corner...

General downward trend continues, but more in hospital

By the end of the weekend only 48 residents with mild symptoms were recovering at home, the first time in many months that the figure has been so low...

Ben Yedder scores hat trick to bring ninth win home

AS Monaco have managed to continue their winning momentum, being the most in form team at Europe’s top level with nine wins on the trot...

DULY NOTED:  Masks are no longer required on public transport in France, as of today. However, they are strongly advised during very busy times, the government said.

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FRIDAY MAY 13, 2022

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Mask rules abolished - almost

Friday the 13th will be a lucky day for residents and visitors who have been looking forward to a further relaxation of the mask rules in Monaco...

Excitement builds as Historic Grand Prix draws nearer

Somehow a whole year has already passed since the Historic Grand Prix took over the streets of the Principality, and the popular historic racing event is back...

Monaco's new luxury brand inspired by Grimaldi dynasty

Founded in Autumn 2021, Monaco’s own luxury brand was named using Monegasque etymology, as Monaco Ville was originally called  Monoïkos in Greek and 1297 marks the starting point...

Monaco Swim Week set to make a splash

The Principality is going to get much hotter this month, as the first ever edition of Monaco Swim Week will launch with a splash, bringing world renowned supermodels...

Lass had everyone on their feet

The popular Thursday Live Session featuring Lass at the Grimaldi Forum was not only a sell-out this week but one of the best nights an Indigo audience has ever had...

Another improvement in pandemic figures

The Government reported on Thursday, May 12, that 15 residents tested positive for coronavirus while 10 were fully-recovered...

EBRD receives donor pledges for Ukraine

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on Thursday it expected to ramp up investments in Ukraine and surrounding countries...

DULY NOTED: Monaco's elected body, the National Council, welcomed the relaxation of mask rules and said that moving towards the same regulations as in France will help Monaco's economy.

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THURSDAY MAY 12, 2022

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Is this the beginning of the end of coronavirus in MC?

Only five people are being treated for coronavirus symptoms at Princess Grace Hospital, including three residents...

Nce taxi drivers promise GP disruption

The president of the Nice taxi drivers’ union has said that his members will protest during the Monaco Grand Prix against what they consider to be unfair treatment by the Principality...

French Ambassador a special guest of CREM

Monaco Residents’ Club welcomed Mr Laurent Stefanini, Ambassador of France to Monaco on Tuesday evening. The ambassador described his exceptional career...

New British Ambassador presents her credentials

The UK’s new ambassador to France and Monaco was in the Principality on Tuesday to present her credentials to HSH Prince Albert....

Latest Ukraine war news from Reuters

Ukrainian forces reported battlefield gains on Wednesday in a counterattack that could signal a shift in the momentum of the war, while Kyiv shut gas flows on a route...

DULY NOTED: Face masks will no longer have to be worn on flights and in airports in EU countries from next Monday, according to new official guidance from Brussels, the BBC reported.

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WEDNESDAY MAY 11, 2022

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Top Marques set to make grand return to Grimaldi Forum

After a two year-long Covid-induced absence, Top Marques is set to make its highly anticipated return to the Principality this summer...

Monaco promoted as luxury destination as new air link launched

Leading representatives of the Principality’s tourism sector have been in New York to promote Monaco as a luxury tourist destination now that coronavirus travel restrictions have ended...

Monaco extends support for 100 bus service

The Principality will continue to pay an annual contribution of 450,000 euros to subsidise the 100 bus service that runs between Nice and Menton, with some services turning around in Monaco at Place des Moulins...

Miramar's rooftop bar offers world's first perfume cocktails

The newly-opened terrace bar of Hotel Miramar in the heart of Monaco offers an exquisite trip for your sensory perceptions. The cocktail menu is based on your favourite smell...

Greek and American communities celebrate landmark anniversaries

It was a Greek-American Odyssey and an unforgettable Greek Gala night for the 70th Anniversary of the Hellenic Community of Monaco and the 60th Anniversary of the American Club of the Riviera...

Hospital numbers remain the same

Just eight patients are being treated for coronavirus symptoms at Princess Grace Hospital, including four residents...

DULY NOTED: Gareth Wittstock, Princess Charlene's brother, has been granted Monegasque citizenship. He is the director of the Princess Charlene Foundation.

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