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WEDNESDAY JANUARY 26, 2022

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Jail sentence for multiple drunk driver

A motorcyclist who fell asleep while driving home at three in the morning appeared in court on the following day and was sent to jail...

Hellenic community celebrates 70 years

On the occasion of the traditional Vassilopita (New Year’s blessing ceremony), the Hellenic Community of Monaco held its annual event...

Coronavirus update: 99 new cases in Monaco

Ninety-nine Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, January 25. A total of 106 residents were declared fully-recovered...

Leclerc, Deschamps among stars in fantastic Fight Aids Cup

The 2022 Fight AIDS Cup did not disappoint, as stars and icons from throughout the sporting world came together for a memorable charity football fixture...

DULY NOTED: Tomorrow, Thursday January 27, is a national holiday in the Principality as Monaco celebrates its patron saint, Saint Devote. Good Morning Monaco will not be published, but the Monaco Daily News website will be updated during the day.

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Good Morning Monaco

TUESDAY JANUARY 25, 2022

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Police service marks another immensely successful 12 months

Once a year the Sûreté Publique, Monaco’s police service, meets the press to give an account of its work during the previous 12 months...

UK axes post-arrival coronavirus tests

From February 11, most travellers to the UK will no longer have to take coronavirus tests after arriving in the country...

CMB Monaco renews long-term partnership with Grimaldi Forum

CEO of CMB Monaco, Francesco Grosoli, and Etienne Franzi, President of CMB Monaco, on Monday renewed with enthusiasm the bank’s long-term partnership with Grimaldi Forum...

Coronavirus update: One more coronavirus death

One more person in Monaco has died, aged 75, after testing positive for coronavirus. It is not known if this person had underlying health issues or had been vaccinated...

DULY NOTED: HSH Princess Charlene celebrates her 44th birthday today, January 25. We wish her many happy returns.

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*MONDAY JANUARY 24, 2022

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Coronavirus: Jump in Monaco hospital admissions

A total of 132 Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday, January 23, while 157 were declared to be fully-recovered. On Saturday 147 residents tested positive and on Friday 144...

Metaverse World comes to Monaco and around the globe

The Metaverse and Entertainment Industry’s not-to-be-missed event premieres on May 23 – 24, 2022 live in Monaco and virtually in the Metaverse, MCity, for an immersive experience, the organisers have said...

Blvd. du Larvotto to soon return to original layout

As work on the Testimonio II site continues to progress at a steady pace, Groupe Marzocco and VINCI Immobilier, partners in SAM Testimonio II, will soon restore blvd. du Larvotto to full traffic...

Loeb reclaims lead to win epic Monte-Carlo Rally

The 90th Monte-Carlo Rally was one for the ages, as Sebastien Loeb and Sebastien Ogier battled it out on the treacherously icy roads above the Principality, before the rally concluded in Monaco on Sunday, January 23...

AS Monaco lose to Montpellier in final moment

Supporters of AS Monaco endured a rollercoaster of a match as the Monegasques faced off against Montpellier away in a regular league fixture on Sunday, January 23...

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FRIDAY JANUARY 21, 2022

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France to lift some restrictions from February

In a televised press conference on the evening of Thursday, January 20, Prime Minister Jean Castex announced the lifting of a number of pandemic restrictions...

National Council President praises business support

In his annual address to members of Monaco’s press on Thursday, January 20, National Council President Stéphane Valeri said that the Principality is blessed with such a diverse collection of media outlets...

Astonishing results for Artcurial's Winter Sales

The Artcurial auction house exceeded all expectations at its Winter Sales in Monte-Carlo...

Prince Albert announces Monaco's flagbearer

With the Beijing Winter Olympics just around the corner, HSH Prince Albert attended a ceremony at the Monaco Yacht Club on Tuesday, January 18, to announce the Principality’s flagbearer..

Coronavirus update: Monaco reports 119 new cases

Monaco recorded 119 positive tests for coronavirus among residents on Thursday, January 20...

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*WEDNESDAY JANUARY 19, 2022

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Coronavirus update: 106 new cases in MC, 465k in France

One hundred and six Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, January 18, while 110 were declared fully-recovered...

Big increase in outboard motor thefts

The French authorities have noted that 350 thefts of outboard engines were committed in France last year, a 20 percent increase on the 290 reported in 2020...

Cognac sales jump 31%

Cognac sales surged by a nearly a third last year as American and Chinese drinkers guzzled old vintages, in the latest sign premium drinks makers are putting the pandemic behind them...

Rally returns to earlier more public format

Despite coronavirus, the 90th Monte-Carlo Rally starts on Thursday, from Monaco...

Monaco reject 40 million euro offer

As reported by NEWS.MC in the previous week, English Premier League side Newcastle United have carried out talks with AS Monaco over the signing of star defender Benoit Badiashile...

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*WEDNESDAY JANUARY 19, 2022

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Coronavirus update: 106 new cases in MC, 465k in France

One hundred and six Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, January 18, while 110 were declared fully-recovered...

Big increase in outboard motor thefts

The French authorities have noted that 350 thefts of outboard engines were committed in France last year, a 20 percent increase on the 290 reported in 2020...

Cognac sales jump 31%

Cognac sales surged by a nearly a third last year as American and Chinese drinkers guzzled old vintages, in the latest sign premium drinks makers are putting the pandemic behind them...

Rally returns to earlier more public format

Despite coronavirus, the 90th Monte-Carlo Rally starts on Thursday, from Monaco...

Monaco reject 40 million euro offer

As reported by NEWS.MC in the previous week, English Premier League side Newcastle United have carried out talks with AS Monaco over the signing of star defender Benoit Badiashile...

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Good Morning Monaco

TUESDAY JANUARY 18, 2022

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Victoria continues reign in Monaco

According to the Monaco Town Hall, Victoria enjoyed a second year as the favourite name for baby girls in 2021, followed by Louise, Léna, Léa and Anna...

French teachers strike to be repeated this week

French teachers’ unions have called for another strike on Thursday, January 20, in protest at what they claim is coronavirus chaos in the schools...

Monaco's bitter oranges put to good use

“This year’s harvest is happening quite early. It has been a mild and relatively dry winter and the fruit has matured quicker than normal,” says Philip Culazzo...

Coronavirus infection rate stabilises in Monaco

The Government reported 81 new coronavirus cases on Monday, January 17, while 60 residents were reported to have recovered fully...

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MONDAY JANUARY 17, 2022

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Prominent Monaco businessman jailed in US

A well-known Monaco resident, who is also an American citizen, has been jailed for not declaring income earned outside the United States...

Younger unvaccinated coronavirus patients in hospital

The director of Monaco’s Princess Grace Hospital has indicated an alarming trend in the department dealing with coronavirus patients, the admission of younger patients...

France's National Assembly approves vaccine pass - but delayed enforcement

At a special Sunday sitting on January 16, the National Assembly voted in favour of the government’s proposed vaccination pass to replace the Health Pass...

Monaco records 146 new coronavirus cases

One of the highest daily figures for new coronavirus cases in the Principality was recorded on Sunday, January 16, with 146 positive tests...

Ben Yedder fires ASM to 4-0 win over Clermont Foot

AS Monaco enjoyed a huge 4-0 win over Clermont Foot in front of home fans at the Stade Louis II on Sunday, January 16...

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FRIDAY JANUARY 14, 2022

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Jardin Exotique stays closed for lack of funds

One of Monaco’s top attractions for residents and visitors alike, the Jardin Exotique, will stay closed this year due to a lack of funding for ongoing renovation work...

Monte-Carlo Rally dawns in exciting 90th edition

As the new year is upon us, so is the Monte-Carlo Rally. This time though, the rally will begin in the Principality, as opposed to starting in the usual host city of Gap...

Student artists on show at Entrepôt

Students of Monaco’s art school, Pavillon Bosio, are currently showcased at the Entrepôt Gallery on rue Millo in Condamine...

Monaco coronavirus update

Ninety-six Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, January 13. The number of full recoveries was 79...

PACA passes 10,000 deaths

The southern Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region has passed the 10,000 death threshold of coronavirus deaths since the start of the pandemic almost two years ago...

DULY NOTED: The relaxation of entry rules for UK passport holders travelling to France came into effect at 04:00 today, Friday, January 14. Tourists and other non-essential visitors will be admitted, subject to vaccination status and a negative coronavirus test result for all arrivals (less than 24 hours old).

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*THURSDAY JANURAY 13, 2022

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Five-star hotel coming to Monaco's doorstep

Plans are well-advanced for the proposed Kempinski Hotel above Plage Marquet in Cap d’Ail...

Maserati set to return to motorsport in 2023

Maserati is set to make a return to motorsport, more specifically the electrified kind, with an entry into the 2023 FIA Formula E World Championship...

France to lift bar on UK arrivals

French government spokesman Gabriel Attal said on Wednesday, January 12, that France will lift the blanket ban on non-essential travel from the UK...

Coronavirus: Don't come to hospital, says Govenment

Residents who experience symptoms associated with coronavirus should stay away from hospital, the Government said...

Monaco records 101 new coronavirus cases

The total number of new coronavirus cases reported in Monaco on Wednesday, January 12, was 101, with 126 recoveries, the Government said...

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