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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2022

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Excellent news on hospital numbers

After extensive testing following a return to school on Monday, it appears that the number of positive coronavirus cases in Monaco is not exploding...

France tells nationals to leave Ukraine 'without delay'

After Ukraine declared a state of emergency on Wednesday and Moscow said separatists in the east had asked for help to repel “aggression,” the French foreign ministry told its nationals to leave without delay...

Caribbean sailing triumph for Dimitry Rybolovlev

On Wednesday morning, February 23, ClubSwan 125 Skorpios, helmed by Monaco resident Dmitry Rybolovlev, took line honours...

Living in Monaco celebrates exceptional networking event

“After a long absence due to the pandemic, we were delighted to host the Monaco Residents’ Meeting, an exceptional networking event for Monaco residents...

Bugatti honours Monegasque racing driver

Bugatti has been around for quite some time now, 112 years to be exact, and only at the end of last year did the company launch its own bespoke customisation program...

DULY NOTED: Exceptional reporting of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is to found at the New York Times. For example: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/23/world/europe/russia-ukraine-war-putin.html. In some cases, a paywall may apply.

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WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 23, 2022

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Government very happy with success of blue fund

One of the major planks of Monaco’s program of digital transition has been the fonds bleu, a scheme that enables a limited number of Monaco companies to benefit from state subsidies...

Well over the limit, she hit fence on Casino Square

Nowhere in Monaco is more well-policed than Casino Square, and yet it was here in the very centre of Monte-Carlo that a 35 year-old nursing auxiliary crashed her car just after midnight on October 1 last year...

Insurers estimate supercar loss at more than $400 million

Last week, NEWS.MC reported on the Felicity Ace fiasco, involving a 656-foot cargo ship that caught fire near the coast of the Azores with some very valuable cargo on board...

Monaco: Daily new case total hits 50

Coronavirus tests in the Principality on Tuesday, February 22, showed 50 positive cases, a higher number than in the past few days that may be linked to the return to school on Monday after a two-week break...

DULY NOTED: The Princess Grace Irish Library in Monaco Ville will host writer Neil Dougherty on Thursday, February 24 to give a talk on Dublin’s statues and sculptures. Neil has appeared on national TV shows and wrote A Complete Guide to the City of Dublin and A Complete Guide to Dublin Statues and Sculptures. Admission is 10 euros and the talk starts at 19:00.

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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 22,2022

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Relaxation of some coronavirus rules likely later this week

As the pandemic situation eases in Monaco, reflecting the same trend in most of Europe, a number of important restrictions may be ended within days...

Resurfacing of Grand Prix circuit starts next week

As the 5th Monaco e-Prix (April 30), the 13th Monaco Historic Grand Prix (May 13 to 15) and the 79th Monaco Automobile Grand Prix (May 26 to 29) approach, the department of urban management will carry out road repairs...

Monday pandemic update: 29 new cases, 26 recoveries

Monaco’s health authorities announced on Monday, February 21, that 29 residents had tested positive during the day, while 26 residents had fully recovered...

DULY NOTED: High winds had a moderate impact on traffic at Nice Airport on Monday. Two morning BA flights to Heathrow were cancelled, as was the 06:00 KLM service to Amsterdam. Delays grew to an average of 45 minutes by the afternoon.  No cancellations are expected today.

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MONDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2022

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High winds alert for Monaco, flights cancelled

As Storm Eunice penetrates further east into mainland Europe after causing havoc in England, high winds can be expected from Monday morning in the local area...

Monaco pandemic update: Only 2 new cases

Only two new positive coronavirus tests were recorded during Sunday, while 23 residents were declared fully-recovered...

Monaco changes school coronavirus rules

As Monaco schools return on Monday, February 21, after the two-week winter holiday break, the Government has decided to reduce the period of absence for children who test positive...

Leclerc takes all-new Ferrari F1 car for first track outing

Scuderia Ferrari unveiled their all-new car for the upcoming Formula 1 season, the ‘F1-75’ on Thursday, February 17 to high acclaim from the team’s Tifosi and the wider F1 community...

AS Monaco walk away from Bordeaux with well-deserved draw

AS Monaco faced off against Bordeaux away on Sunday, February 20 and walked away from a tightly-fought Ligue 1 encounter with one point...

DULY NOTED: Monaco's bobsled team of Rudy Rinaldi and Boris Vain placed sixth in the two-man event at the Beijing Games, which closed on Sunday, by far the best placing that the tiny Principality has ever had at any Olympics.

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*FRIDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2022

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France holds out hope of earlier relaxation

Minister of Health Olivier Véran said in Nice on Thursday, February 17, that mid-March is now the most likely time for a relaxation of coronavirus restrictions...

Yacht Club rejects green-washing label

Bernard d’Alessandri, Secretary General of the Yacht Club of Monaco, has gone on the record to say that green-washing is not for him...

Visit to strengthen judicial cooperation

On an official visit to the Monaco pavilion in Dubai from February 6 to 10, 2022, where he was warmly welcomed by Mr Albert Croesi and his teams, Mr Robert Gelli...

Latest Monaco pandemic stats

Just 17 new cases and 33 full recoveries were reported by Monaco’s health authorities on Thursday, February 17...

Masi removed from race director role

Micheal Masi has been removed from the role of Formula 1 race director, as the motorsport’s governing body, the FIA, is restructuring...

DULY NOTED: Flights have been disrupted across large parts of Europe due to high winds. Falling trees killed three people in Poland and one in Germany. The UK is due to be battered by storms today and on Saturday.

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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2022

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Goldman Sachs comes back to Monaco

Goldman Sachs announced on Wednesday the opening of a new office for its Private Banking division in Monaco as part of its European expansion...

Monaco: More plummeting coronavirus figures

The Government reported 26 positive tests on Wednesday, February 16. Thirty residents were reported fully-recovered...

Swiss drop almost all pandemic restrictions

From Thursday February 17, almost all pandemic restrictions in Switzerland will be abolished. The only rules to remain in place...

Government delighted with Operation Carlo

As part of a number of measures to support the economy, the Prince’s Government repeated its Carlo incentive operation at the end of 2021. This involved paying...

Main differences between UK and French motor insurance

Many clients ask ‘Why do motor insurance premiums seem more expensive than UK and go up every year?’...

AS Monaco loan Pavlovic to FC Basel

AS Monaco has announced the loan of Strahinja Pavlovic to Swiss Super League side FC Basel until the end of the current season, with the option to purchase...

DULY NOTED: France's Académie Française has once again complained about the spread of 'franglais.' In its latest report the 400 year-old institute singled out Ouigo (we go), the low coast rail service, and the use of anglicisms in social media, such as 'follower.'

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WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2022

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Coronavirus in Monaco: Most indicators plunge

Thirty-two new coronavirus cases were reported in Monaco on Tuesday, February 15, while 44 people were declared fully-recovered...

French wine and spirit exporters toast record 2021

French wine and spirits exports hit a new record high in value last year, boosted by the lifting of US tariffs and the economic recovery after the pandemic...

'Were injuries caused by scissors or corkscrew?'

After a fight broke out on September 30 last year in the kitchen of a Monaco restaurant in the Condamine the chef ended up with injuries to his back...

Chance to offload unwanted items of all types

On Friday February 25 and Saturday February 26, from 10:00 until 20:00 each day, residents will be able to bring their rubbish and unwanted items to the Port Hercule esplanade...

MyCrown Collection raises 3,000 euros for Foundation

Just three months ago (November 2021) the “MyCrown Collection” yachting etiquette line of luxury products announced collaboration with the Prince Albert II Foundation...

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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2022

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French Senators call for lifting of Vaccine Pass

Twenty French Senators, all from the Les Republicains party of former PM Nicolas Sarkozy, have published an open letter in the pages of Le Figaro calling for an immediate lifting...

Alick and Albert wins Special Jury Prize

Presented in competition at the 19th International Festival of Oceanic Documentary Films (FIFO) which took place in Papeete, French Polynesia, from February 5 to 13, 2022, the documentary Alick and Albert won a special jury prize...

Lewis Hamilton WILL race in 2022

After much social media-fuelled speculation regarding the return of Lewis Hamilton to Formula 1 racing over the last two months, the seven-time world champion’s return has officially been announced...

Monaco's infection rate falls

Monaco’s coronavirus incidence rate, based on rolling seven-day cases per 100,000, fell to 655 on Sunday, February 13, from 1,205 one week earlier...

DULY NOTED: The Monaco Economic Board last week conducted a two-day visit to London to strengthen links with the UK’s business and financial centre.

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MONDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2022

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Good news as just one person tests positive

Just one person tested positive for coronavirus in Monaco on Sunday, while 32 were declared fully-recovered...

Lockdown stress a factor in conjugal dispute

A Monegasque who had worked as a bartender suffered a lot of stress during the dark days of total lockdown, Monaco Criminal Court was told last week...

Back to normal at Monaco Run

Monaco Run celebrated its twelfth anniversary in optimal weather conditions on Sunday, February 13...

AS Monaco goalless against FC Lorient

The Monegasques hosted FC Lorient in the Stade Louis II on Sunday, February 13 but were unable to muster a crucial three points from this Ligue 1 encounter...

LATE NEWS: Ukraine's leader invites Biden to visit

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy invited US President Joe Biden to visit Ukraine soon when they spoke by phone on Sunday, Zelenskiy’s office said...

DULY NOTED: Happy Valentines Day from all of us at NEWS sarl.

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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2022

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National Council calls for faster relaxation of pandemic rules

Monaco’s elected body has written to the Government calling for an urgent meeting of the joint Coronavirus Monitoring Committee...

Monaco Telecom alerts visitors to USA

Monaco Telecom has asked NEWS.MC to publish important information for visitors to the US...

Coronavirus update: Key indicators show marked improvement

Only 34 Monaco resident tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, February 10, while 30 were declared fully-recovered...

Monte-Carlo Masters to take place normally after two lost years

The Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters will go ahead this year from April 9 to 17, Zeljko Franulovic, Tournament Director, said on Thursday, February 10...

Brundle brands Abu Dhabi race control 'fiasco' hugely unacceptable

Former Formula 1 driver and current commentator of the sport, Martin Brundle has commented on the ever-evolving situation surrounding F1 race director Michael Masi and the dodgy decision...

DULY NOTED: Monaco’s Olympic athletes have said they are very happy with the facilities provided for them at the Winter Games in Yanqing, China. A number of athletes from other nations have complained in recent days about poor food and strict isolation.

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