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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2022

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French government may banish Vaccine Pass within weeks

The French government spokesman said on Wednesday, February 9, that the widely-hated Vaccine Pass may be lifted within weeks...

UK's Boris holds out hope of end to all restrictions

Embattled Boris Johnson told the House of Commons on Wednesday that if present trends continue all coronavirus restrictions will be scrapped in England...

Irish eyes are smiling as Trinity opens - partially

The long-awaited reopening of Monaco’s Irish pub took place on Wednesday, February 9, albeit in a very different configuration than the much-loved McCarthys...

Chanel chooses Monte-Carlo for live fashion show

The French fashion house has announced that it will launch its 2022/2023 Cruise Collection in Monte-Carlo, on Thursday, May 5...

Monaco tightens drone regulations

Three years ago Monaco’s Civil Aviation Department, supported by the companies Air Space Drone, provider of the FlySafe digital platform, and MC-Clic, the Monegasque drone company...

Monaco coronavirus update: One more elderly death

On Wednesday evening, February 9, the Monaco health authorities reported the death of one more Monaco resident, aged 92...

DULY NOTED: An appeal court in Genoa has cleared former F1 figure Flavio Briatore of tax evasion, putting an end to a long legal battle and quashing a jail sentence. Briatore, known for his Cipriani retaurant chain, among other ventures, said: "Today, after 12 years and six trials, my innocence has finally been recognised. A real ordeal has happily ended."

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France to drop travel test requirement

Europe minister Clément Beaune told the France 2 television channel on Tuesday that negative test requirements for vaccinated travellers from outside the EU will soon be dropped...

Superyacht Academy starts soon at YCM

The prestigious La Belle Classe Academy at the Yacht Club de Monaco is preparing to host the world’s first Superyacht Industry Academy...

Two men sentenced for cocaine possession

When two men decided to do a deal in the early hours of the morning they drove to Nice to make the purchase, and then drove back to Monaco at 04:00...

AS Monaco advance to semi-finals of French Cup

Having just beaten Lyon 2-0 in a Ligue 1 fixture at the Stade Louis II days before, Monaco were back in action. This time, the Monegasques...

DULY NOTED: One of Putin''s four superyachts, Graceful, has left the Blohm & Voss repair yard in Hamburg and is heading for Kaliningrad, the Times reports.

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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2022

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Red carpet for Prince Albert in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Prince Albert II of Monaco on Sunday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Chinese state-owned news media reported...

Coronavirus incidence rate falls sharply

Monaco recorded 38 new coronavirus cases on Monday, February 7, while 88 residents were declared fully-recovered...

Europe to launch multi-billion euro tech fund

A new publicly funded multi-billion euro fund is being created to boost investment in Europe’s tech sector, to allow it to compete with U.S. and Asian rivals...

In a hole, Credit Suisse keeps digging

According to the Financial Times newspaper, Credit Suisse has adopted an unusual strategy to secure loans to UHNW individuals and oligarchs...

DULY NOTED: As in France, in light of the coronavirus pandemic the baccalaureate examinations in Monaco's schools are to be delayed for two months, and will now take place in May rather than March.

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MONDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2022

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Sunday coronavirus update: Good news as just 9 new cases reported

Nine residents tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday, February 6, while 29 were reported to have recovered fully...

Orlowski announces record price for Monaco property

Nicolas Orlowski, the president of John Taylor real estate brokerage, has announced the sale of a property in Monaco for a record price...

Monaco signs Dubai health accords

Minister of Health and Social Services Didier Gamerdinger signed an agreement with the Dubai Health Authority during his official visit to the Monegasque Pavilion at the Universal Exhibition in Dubai...

Ukraine foreign minister urges people to ignore 'apocalyptic predictions'

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on Sunday urged people to ignore “apocalyptic predictions” about an imminent Russian invasion, saying his country was strong...

Lewis Hamilton breaks social media silence

Lewis Hamilton has broken his near two month social media silence by sharing a snap of himself looking very smiley at the Grand Canyon...

AS Monaco thrill home crowd with 2-0 win over Lyon

AS Monaco delighted their fans on the evening of Saturday, February 5, as they put on a show against Lyon under the lights of the Stade Louis II...

DULY NOTED: Monaco Cigar Club Smoke, this Wednesday, February 9. Everyone welcome - for venue and time, please email [email protected]

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France tightens entry rules for some travellers

All across Europe coronavirus restrictions are falling away and cross-border travel has become much simpler. However, late on Wednesday...

Two drink riding cases come to court

A 27-year-old bartender was caught red handed behind the handlebars of his two-wheeler while drunk driving, Monaco’s Criminal Court was told...

Watch out  for new ASM partnership

AS Monaco has announced a partnership with Purnell, which will become the Club’s official watchmaker until 2025...

Ferrari Enzo destroyed in Netherlands

Proper car enthusiasts or ‘petrolheads’ hate seeing any automobile smashed to bits on a roadside, but the aftermath of this incident, involving an unsuspecting mechanic and a very rare Ferrari is truly tough to see...

Monaco stamp celebrates 25 years of Frankie

Established in 1997, the Monegasque charity Les Enfants de Frankie works to help sick, disabled and vulnerable children in Monaco and throughout the Provence-Alpes-Côtes d’Azur region, stamp specialist WOPA reports...

Monaco coronavirus update: 55 new cases on Thursday

The French authorities are lifting many coronavirus restrictions in two stages, on February 2 and February 16...

DULY NOTED: Registration for the annual Pink Ribbon fund-raising event on February 13 is now open. https://www.pinkribbon.mc/

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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2022

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France's coronavirus pass to stay until ICUs empty

France’s vaccine pass will remain in place until hospitals are able to function normally without cancelling non-emergency procedures to make room...

New initiatives on fighting financial crime

Monaco is strengthening its legislative arsenal in terms of combating financial crime after the National Council approved two bills submitted by the Government...

Prince Albert in China for Winter Games opening

HSH Prince Albert arrived in Beijing on Wednesday to attend Friday’s opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics...

Monaco's Eneti halts US talks to focus on existing deals

Eneti Inc. has announced that it has discontinued discussions with a shipyard in the United States to build a Jones Act-compliant Wind Turbine Installation Vessel...

Open call for local artists to show their talents

The Department of Cultural Affairs is organizing on July 2 and 3, 2022, at Espace Léo Ferré, an exhibition of visual artists, Monegasques or residents...

Monaco coronavirus update: Slight easing in numbers

Monaco’s health authorities reported on Wednesday evening that 84 residents tested positive for coronavirus during the day...

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WEDNESDAY FEB 2 2022

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Spotlight rests on local oligarchs close to Putin

As Europe faces an armed confrontation between Russia and western democracies, life for Putin associates along the Riviera continues very much as normal...

UK losing out to Monaco, Switzerland, in crypto

Philip Hammond, the former UK finance minister and now, as Lord Hammond, a senior adviser to Copper...

Monaco update: 48th coronavirus-related death

The Principality’s health authorities announced the death on Tuesday, February 1, of a 92 year-old Monaco resident who had tested positive for coronavirus...

France: No more masks outdoors from February 2

The French authorities are lifting many coronavirus restrictions in two stages, on February 2 and February 16...

DULY NOTED: Autoroute tolls have been increased from February 1. However, there has been no change in charges for short journeys - less than 30 kilometres, according to both Escota and Vinci.

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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 1, 2022

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Coronavirus update: Fewer cases, infections

Most coronavirus indicators showed an improvement on the last day of January, although hospital numbers remain high...

Hospitals chief sparks vaccination debate

The head of the Paris hospitals system has set off a fierce debate by questioning whether people who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19 should continue to have their treatment covered by public health insurance...

Franco-Monegasque day care centre nears completion

Céline Caron-Dagioni... on Monday visited the construction site of the future Franco-Monegasque day care centre for child psychiatry...

Monaco supports Council of Europe initiatives

The Principality of Monaco has signed an Agreement which covers the years 2022-2023 and foresees a voluntary contribution of €240,000 to support a number of Council of Europe initiatives...

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MONDAY JANUARY 31 2022

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WFH extended for five more weeks

Monaco’s Government announced at the weekend that working from home restrictions will be extended until March 5..

Dubai strengthens bilateral relations with Monaco

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Monaco Economic Board...

Coronavirus update, January 30: One more elderly death

A 90 year-old Monaco resident has died after testing positive for coronavirus. It is not known if that person had been vaccinated...

Charity dinner for rights of the child

As part of an educational project, students from the hotel sectors of the Lycée Technique et Hôtelier de Monaco are hosting a charity dinner...

Monaco-Morocco play-offs come back to MCCC

The Monegasque Tennis Federation has announced that the Davis Cup by Rakuten – World Group II Play-offs MONACO / MOROCCO match will take place at the Monte-Carlo Country Club...

DULY NOTED: The Monaco Cigar Club has restarted informal 'Smokes.' If you enjoy a good cigar in relaxed company, please join us on Wednesday, February 9 at 20:00. Venue to be confirmed. Express interest at [email protected], and we will add you to our mailing

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FRIDAY JANUARY 28, 2022

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Festival of Sainte Devote, without Princess

The annual celebration of Monaco’s patron saint, Sainte Devote, went ahead with the ceremonial burning of the boat on Wednesday evening but without HSH Princess Charlene...

HSH Prince Albert unveils emblematic portrait

As one in a series of important events to mark the centenary of the death of Prince Albert 1, HSH Prince Albert II on Tuesday unveiled a portrait of his famous forebear in the library of the National Council...

New record number of coronavirus cases

Monaco’s health authorities reported 156 new cases of coronavirus on Thursday, January 27, based on positive tests...

Ten things you (maybe) didn't know about 2021 record-breaking market

The Monaco Statistics office (IMSEE) has just released its annual report on the Monaco Real Estate market 2021, Icon Property reports...

The future is here, again, as Aircar gains certificate

The Aeromobil flying car featured in the 2017 edition of Top Marques Monaco, and after garnering much excitement, faded into obscurity as a ‘new-fangled’ concept...

Relive the excitement of the Monte-Carlo Rally

The 90th edition of the Monte-Carlo Rally was one for the ages, as the battle of the Sebs ensued while a new era of hybrid rallying dawned...

AS Monaco loan Pietro Pellegri to Torino

Serie A side Torino FC have signed AS Monaco striker Pietro Pellegri on a loan deal, with an option to buy, after an unsuccessful spell at AC Milan...

DULY NOTED: The total number of deaths in France attributed to coronavirus exceeded 130,000 on Thursday, January 27. More than 400,000 new cases were reported in 24 hours. Sweden and England joined Denmark in removing all or almost all pandemic restrictions.

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