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THURSDAY MARCH 10, 2022

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AS Monaco and Dmitry Rybolovlev support aid for Ukraine

In response to the appeal launched by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), AS Monaco and its President Dmitry Rybolovlev, in a personal capacity, have donated...

Lions lose no time to support Ukraine

Monaco’s Lions Club will be holding its annual Gala on April 2, an event that promises to be a very successful fund-raising opportunity as well as a celebration of the Club’s 60 years...

Ukraine's new Ambassador presents credentials, receives support

The usual formality by which newly-appointed ambassadors present their credentials to HSH Prince Albert on taking up their roles was brought into sharp focus this week when Ukraine’s new ambassador...

Artcurial to preside over noteworthy sale of astonishing art

On March 23, Artcurial will unveil more than 180 paintings, drawings and sculptures from numerous private collections such as the Edmonde Charles-Roux collection...

Monaco coronavirus update: Cases and hospital numbers rise

The Monaco Government announced on Wednesday evening that 49 residents had tested positive during the day, while the number of full recoveries was 19...

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St. Paul's Anglican Church has collected a substantial quantity of items to support Ukrainian refugees. A large van has been rented and volunteers are needed to help load it at 16:00 on Friday.

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Concert at St. Paul's Church at 18:30 today, Thursday, March 10, with Manuela Mattes on flute and Sylvain Blassel on harp. Bach, Debussy, Ibert, Rameau and Schubert. 20 euros on the door.

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Gathering storm of economic fallout after attack on Ukraine

Financial markets may have recovered most of their original losses following the Russian invasion of Russia, now in its second week, but attention is turning now to specific commodities.

Putin adds Monaco to list of hostile countries

In the wake of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, the Principality continues to grab headlines. Monaco has joined a long list...

Stands start to sprout as Monaco readies for three Grand Prix

The fifth Monaco e-Prix, the 13th Grand Prix de Monaco Historique and the 79th Grand Prix itself will take place on Saturday April 30, from Friday May 13 to Sunday May 15, and from Thursday May 26 to Sunday May 29...

CMB Monaco hails gender success

March 8 is the global date for women’s rights. It is also an opportunity to take stock of the issue of gender equality in the private sector, CMB Monaco says...

Monaco coronavirus update: Upward trend in figures

Thirty-seven Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, March 8, while 28 residents were declared fully-recovered...

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After dithering while other Western chains closed down in Russia, McDonalds has said it will suspend operations at all of its 847 outlets while keeping its 60,000 workforce on the payroll. Starbucks and CocaCola will 'pause' sales in Russia.

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TUESDAY MARCH 8, 2022

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Macron sees no impending breakthrough in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said that he was not seeing for now any diplomatic breakthroughs in talks with Moscow that would allow the war in Ukraine to end...

Vaccinations for children still available

In response to a request expressed by a number of families, the Prince’s Government is informing parents who so wish that they...

To mark Women's Day, girls offered mentoring

To mark International Women’s Day this year, local associations SheCanHeCan and Femmes Chefs d’Entreprises de Monaco, with the support of...

Women's Day and a collaborative piece of art

The Committee for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights of Women puts the spotlight this year on the protection of the rights of women and the sea...

Monaco pandemic update: 29 test positive

Monaco’s health authorities reported 29 new positive tests on Monday, March 7. Twenty-one residents were declared fully-recovered...

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There will be a collection of donations for Ukraine at Stars'n'Bars all day today, from 09:00 until 19:00, on International Women's Day.

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MONDAY MARCH 7 2022

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Huge dome will cover CHPG building project

The Government has entrusted VINCI Construction with the structure, core and shell for the new Princess Grace Hospital in Monaco, the company said...

Yacht owners consult lawyers over seizures

Ilya Rachkov, a partner in Nectorov, Savelyev & Partners law firm, told gazeta.ru, a state-owned Russian business newspaper, that owners had a right to compensation if their vessels are seized...

France urges Britain to do more to help

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin urged Britain on Sunday to do more to help Ukrainian refugees stuck in the French port of Calais...

Latest Monaco pandemic stats

Only two Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday, March 6. Twenty-nine residents were declared fully-recovered...

Haas terminate contract with Nikita Mazepin

Following the Haas Formula 1 team’s decision to drop Uralkali as the team’s title sponsor, as a result of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, the US outfit has terminated its contract with Nikita Mazepin...

Monaco earn crucial victory in Marseille

Having dropped right down the Ligue 1 table ahead of their fixture away against Marseilles on Sunday, March 6, the visitors won a victory in the Vélodrome...

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In its coverage of the war in Ukraine the local French daily Monaco Matin has been superb, with up to 10 pages of comprehensive reporting every day. Finally, I would like to recommend this article: https://www.independent.ie/world-news/europe/fionnan-sheahan-reports-from-the-ukraine-border-herculean-polish-efforts-to-help-shine-a-light-on-the-eus-limp-response-to-shocking-refugee-crisis-41416103.html

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FRIDAY MARCH 4, 2022

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Oligarch's yacht seized in Port Hercule

The war in Ukraine had a direct impact in Monaco on Thursday when an oligarch’s yacht was prevented from leaving...

Minister of State says energy and tourism most at risk

Minister of State Pierre Dartout said on Thursday evening that Monaco is following EU procedures on sanctions related to the war in Ukraine...

France to lift Vaccination Pass rules in 11 days

President Macron took time out from talking to the presidents of Ukraine and Russia on Thursday morning to announce, through a spokesman, the end...

Monaco coronavirus update: 27 new cases, 23 recoveries

Monaco’s health authorities reported 27 new positive coronavirus tests in the Principality on Thursday, March 3, together with 23 full recoveries...

Clients and employees of CMB Monaco support AMADE

At the end of 2021, all CMB Monaco employees once again decided to forego any gifts from customers and invited them to take part...

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THURSDAY MARCH 3, 2022

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Russian oligarchs Monaco is required to target

Violetta and Lyubov Prigozhina, the mother and the wife of Yevgeny Prigozhin (main photo), who the EU says is responsible for sending Wagner Group mercenaries to Ukraine, are banned from the EU...

'Too early to say,' according to Monaco real estate agents

The consensus is that it’s too early to say if the war in Ukraine will have a major impact on Monaco’s real estate market, according to several agencies...

France's Macron: Putin alone chose war in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday denounced the “lies” spread by the Russian government to justify a war in Ukraine, but said he would remain in contact...

Felicity Ace sinks along with $438 million cargo

656-foot cargo ship Felicity Ace and its precious cargo caught ablaze near the coast of the Azores on Wednesday, February 16, and managed to remain afloat...

Just one Monaco resident being treated for coronavirus

Twenty-eight Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, March 2. Fourteen were declared fully-recovered...

Monaco knocked out of Coupe de France in penalties

After a commendable stint in this year’s Coupe de France, AS Monaco have been knocked out of the tournament by Nantes...

DULY NOTED: Cova has opened in the Palais de la Plage.

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France and Monaco target oligarch homes, cars, yachts

French authorities are working to identify and seize homes, luxury cars, yachts and other France-based assets held by Russian oligarchs targeted for European Union sanctions...

Monaco's Orthodox Church calls for love and understanding

The Parish of St Elena Russian Orthodox Church in Monaco issued a press release on Monday drawing attention to the fact that the church is multinational, united by God...

Monaco collections for Ukraine refugees continues apace

Monaco’s Red Cross on Monday announced an initial release of 80,000 euros to aid Ukrainian refugees fleeing the conflict in their home country...

Monaco midfielder Golovin 'not well' due to war in Ukraine

In a press conference held on Tuesday, March 1, before AS Monaco’s Coupe de France quarter-final fixture against Nantes the following day, head coach Philippe Clement...

Only two Monaco residents in CHPG with coronavirus symptoms

Seven patients are in Princess Grace Hospital being treated for coronavirus. Only two are Monaco residents...

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TUESDAY MARCH 1, 2022

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Monaco flies colours of Ukraine in full support

Members of the National Council have joined in the message of the Prince who “strongly condemns the invasion of Ukraine” and express their full support for the Ukrainian people...

Monaco adopts EU war sanctions

The Government announced on Monday afternoon that the Principality has adopted “without delay” the freezing of assets and other economic sanctions already imposed by the European Union...

Russians change tactics in attack on Ukraine

At the request of the Ukrainian government, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, has spoken to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, the Elysée palace has said...

Coronavirus: More recoveries than new cases

Thirty-four new positive cases of Covid-19 were reported on Monday February 28, while 50 residents were reported to have fully recovered...

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MONDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2022

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French press asks difficult questions on local oligarchs

Local French-language daily Monaco Matin has asked if Monaco will take action against oligarchs who have established themselves beyond Russia’s borders, following similar attempts by the US, Britain and...

Monaco mobilises to help displaced Ukrainians

It has been the most terrible week in the history of Europe in more than 70 years, since the final moments of the Second World War. The disbelief and horror at events in Ukraine...

Coronavirus: Further drop in numbers

Only two Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday, February 27, while 20 were declared fully-recovered...

Monte-Carlo Diary: In Praise of Princes

For many years I have been an enthusiastic royalist, largely on the grounds that however hostile he or she may be to foreigners a monarch rarely kills his (or her) own people...

Formula 1 will not race in Russia

Formula 1 has cancelled the Russian Grand Prix this year, following Putin’s invasion of Ukraine...

Reims outshine AS Monaco with last-minute goal

The match was scheduled to kick-off at 13:00, but was delayed as visiting Reims showed their solidarity with Ukraine, coming out onto the pitch five minutes later than planned...

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The collection of items for Ukrainian refugees will start on Tues., March 1, at St. Paul's Church, 22 ave. de Grande-Bretagne, from 10:00 until 16:00.

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No easy ride for Putin following Ukraine attack

UKRAINE NEWS ROUND-UP Updated 00:01 February 25: Ukrainians put up fierce resistance in the face of overwhelming odds on Thursday, February 24, the first day...

Putin threatens nuclear response and hypersonic weapons

A belligerent and rambling Putin on Thursday warned other states not to interfere following his invasion of Ukraine...

Monaco coronavirus update: Hospital number in single figures

Monaco reported 26 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, February 24, while 15 were declared fully-recovered...

Big success for mulltimedia tour through Dublin

Neal Doherty, author and Failte Ireland tourist guide gave an entertaining multimedia presentation to an appreciative audience on the Statues and Sculptures of Dublin...

Vettel will not race in Russian GP

Following the invasion of Ukraine, Sebastien Vettel has stated that he will not race in the Russian Grand Prix if the race goes ahead later this year...

DULY NOTED: President Macron of France called President Putin on Thursday to try to induce the Russian leader to declare a ceasefire following the invasion of Ukraine.

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