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WEDNESDAY JANUARY 12, 2022

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WHO drops pandemic bombshell

A leading World Health Organisation official said on Tuesday, January 11, that on present trends more than half of European residents will have been infected by the Omicron variant of coronavirus within two months...

Two more coronavirus deaths in Monaco

Two residents, 91 and 100, have succumbed to coronavirus, the Government announced on the evening of Tuesday, January 11. It is believed to be the case – but not yet confirmed...

R-R joins Bentley in enjoying record sales

Rolls-Royce enjoyed a record number of sales in 2021, up by a staggering 49 percent from the previous year, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic...

Orange trees trimmed, free fruit for residents

The annual trimming has started of the fruit trees along many of Monaco’s avenues that bear bitter orange fruit...

Vaccination begins of 5-11 year-old children

The Prince’s Government announced on Tuesday, January 11 that five to 11 year-old children who live with immunocompromised people, or are at risk themselves are now able to get vaccinated...

DULY NOTED: A nationwide strike by teachers on Thursday, January 13, will see half of France's ementary schools closed, one of the biggest teachers' unions has claimed.

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TUESDAY JANUARY 11, 2022

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Princess Grace Hospital "under pressure"

Didier Gamerdinger, Monaco’s Minister of Health, has said that Princess Grace Hospital is under pressure during this stage of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic...

Infection rate jumps sharply, other indicators fall

Monaco registered 80 new cases of coronavirus on Monday, January 10, the lowest figure for several days. The total number of full recoveries stood at 122...

Barclays celebrates 100 years in Monaco

Barclays Private Bank is celebrating the 100-year anniversary of opening in Monaco, which marks a century of providing...

Not to be missed photo expo

A photographic exhibition that should not be missed, and can’t be, for visitors to the Rock via the Parking des Pêcheurs has been organised by the communications department in the Galerie des Pêcheurs...

Fight Aids Cup returns in blockbuster second edition

The Fight Aids Cup is set to return in a special second edition, following the success of its debut fixture in 2020...

Newcastle United in talks to sign star Monaco defender

Recently taken-over English Premier League side Newcastle United have held talks with AS Monaco over the signing of the Principality side’s star defender Benoit Badiashile...

DULY NOTED: France's President Macron, who was in Nice this morning on an official visit, promised that the number of police officers on the streets will be doubled by 2030. The presidential election takes place in three months.

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MONDAY JANUARY 10, 2022

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Café de Paris finds temporary home across Casino Square

Fans of the Café de Paris will be pleased to know that during the 12 months of renovations planned for the premises the Café will move across the Square to the Salle Empire.

Weekend total of 414 new coronavirus cases

The Government announced 152 new positive test results on Sunday, January 9, following 135 on Saturday and 127 on Friday.

All latest coronavirus victim were unvaccinated

Monaco’s Minister of Health has confirmed that most of the CHPG’s coronavirus patients are not vaccinated and all recent deaths were among the unjabbed.

AS Monaco goalless in Nantes

AS Monaco faced off against Nantes away for their first Ligue 1 fixture in 2022, on Sunday, January 9. The Monegasques emerged from the match...

DULY NOTED: A leading French doctor who has his own TV slot - Dr Gérald Kierzek - has called for an end to testing for coronavirus, since it’s no longer necessary as Omicron is less serious than previous variants. He also believes that widespread testing causes panic.

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Friday January 7, 2022

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France forecasts supersonic rise in coronavirus cases

A “supersonic” rise in French COVID-19 cases will continue in the coming days, an official said on Wednesday as the government decreed a health state of emergency in...

UK cancels pre-departure tests

As was widely expected, pre-departure tests for the fully-vaccinated flying to the UK have been cancelled, starting from 04:00 on Friday morning.

Sadly, one more coronavirus death on Thursday

A 94 year-old Monaco resident succumbed to coronavirus on Thursday, January 6, taking the total to 42 deaths since the start of the pandemic.

Micro-plastics filter installed in Fontvieille

The Urban Planning Department (DAU) has equipped a storm spillway in the Port of Fontvieille with a macro and micro-waste retention net.

Bentley records all-time highest annual sales

Bentley Motors continue to smash their own records, as the Crewe-based car manufacturer announced a total number of 14,659 sales worldwide in 2021.

DULY NOTED: The Saturday edition of Good Morning Monaco returns tomorrow, January 8. Look out for My Monaco Questionnaire and other regular features, including Monte-Carlo Diary by Jeff Daniels.

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THURSDAY JANUARY 6, 2022

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Third coronavirus death this year in Monaco

Monaco’s health authorities announced the death of one more resident, aged 78, from coronavirus on Wednesday, January 5.

Monaco school students' test results encouraging

The mass testing of Monaco’s students on their return to school on Monday has yielded important and reassuring data.

Macron uses bad language in threat to unjabbed

President Macron made his views on vaccine refuseniks quite clear on Tuesday in an interview with le Parisien newspaper.

CFM celebrates 100th anniversary with Ballets de Monte Carlo

CFM Indosuez Wealth Management celebrated its 100th birthday in splendid style at a special performance by Les Ballets de Monte Carlo on Wednesday, January 5.

Sagan tests positive again; Djokovic sent back from Australia

Monaco resident and three-time cycling world champion Peter Sagan has tested positive for coronavirus ahead of his 2022 season debut.

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WEDNESDAY JANUARY 5, 2022

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Yet one more coronavirus death in Monaco

A Monaco resident, aged 86, has died from coronavirus, the Government said on Tuesday, January 4, taking the total since the start of the pandemic to 40.

"We'll ride this out," says Boris - France faces 272,000 new cases

Despite the number of new coronavirus infections reaching an all-time, the British leader told the nation on Tuesday that there is “no need to shut down our country again.”

Relaxation of some travel regulations expected

As all of Europe now registers very high rates of coronavirus infection, primarily from the more transmissible Omicron variant, a number of restrictions on international travel are expected to be relaxed within days.

France opens terrorism probe over rally team blast

French prosecutors said on Tuesday they had opened a terrorism investigation into an explosion that went off under a French vehicle involved in the Paris-Dakar rally in Saudi Arabia.

AAmA exhibition brings a Chinese whisper to Monaco

My Art Goes Boom invited Luo Qi and Philippe Chitarrini to present their vast artistic project AAmA – Asian, American and Mediterranean Art – at the L’Entrepôt gallery, 22 rue Milo in Monaco, from December 30, 2021 to January 6, 2022.

DULY NOTED: Menton's Fête du Citron will go ahead next month, February 12-27, after being cancelled last year and seriously curtailed two years ago. However, a number of the usual attractions will not be staged, in order to avoid concentrations of spectators, the organisers said.

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TUESDAY JANUARY 4, 2022

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France shocked by three killings of women on January 1

Three women were killed by their partners or former partners on the first day of 2022...

Monaco's infection rate surpasses 1,200

The Government reported on Monday, January 3, that Monaco’s benchmark infection rate per 100,000 measured over a seven-day period has risen to 1,270, as of Sunday, January 2.

Paramedic jailed for taking financial advantage

An ambulance man took advantage of a frail 90 year-old woman to extract large sums of money from her, Monaco Criminal Court decided.

AS Monaco announce Philippe Clement as new head coach

Having bid farewell to Niko Kovac, AS Monaco’s managerial board have welcomed a new head coach to the helm of the Principality club.

DULY NOTED: The UK reported 157,758 new coronavirus cases and 42 new deaths on Monday, January 3, while in France the figures were

67,461 new cases and 270 new deaths. SOURCES: UK Government, Public Health France.

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MONDAY JANUARY 3, 2022

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Sovereign calls for responsibility in face of epidemic

In an address to Monegasques, residents and friends of the Principality, HSH Prince Albert took the opportunity of his annual New Year’s Eve address to call on everyone to accept responsibility for their actions in the coming year.

One resident death on January 1, 43 new cases on Sunday

Forty-three Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday, January 2, the same number as on Saturday...

Midnight fire in Monaco Ville sends two to hospital

Just a few minutes after midnight on Saturday, January 1, a fire broke out on the terrace of the Villa Nenette in Monaco Ville. The flames were largely extinguished...

Muted welcome for 2022 in Monaco

There was very little festive spirit to be seen on the streets of the Principality as locals and visitors saw in the new year at midnight on Saturday.

Monaco make it into next round of Coupe de France

AS Monaco were able to proceed to the next round of the Coupe de France after a big 1-3 victory over Ligue 2 side Quevilly-Rouen away, on Sunday, January 2.

DULY NOTED: France's Interior Ministry has said that a massive deployment of police officers has succeeded in reducing the number of vehicles set ablaze across the country on New Year's Eve. This year 'only' 874 vehicles were set alight compared to 1,316 in 2019 in what has become a tradition among disenchanted youths in urban areas. Strasbourg was a particular hotspot.

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FRIDAY DECEMBER 31, 2021

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New record for daily cases in Monaco

Monaco reported 96 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, December 29, 16 more than the previous record...

Minister of State tests positive for coronavirus

The head of the Prince’s Government, Pierre Dartout, has tested positive for coronavirus on his return from eight days of holiday in the Alps...

Concierge gets prison term for abuse of duty

A concierge of 12 years in a prestigious Monaco residence has been jailed for six months following evidence of misuse of an apartment during the owner’s absence...

 Monaco's Black Jack survives to win Sydney-Hobart race

Monaco-registered 100-foot supermaxi Black Jack overcame rough seas to claim line honours in the slowest Sydney to Hobart victory since 2004.

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THURSDAY DECEMBER 30, 2021

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New record for daily cases in Monaco

Monaco reported 96 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, December 29, 16 more than the previous record...

Minister of State tests positive for coronavirus

The head of the Prince’s Government, Pierre Dartout, has tested positive for coronavirus on his return from eight days of holiday in the Alps...

Concierge gets prison term for abuse of duty

A concierge of 12 years in a prestigious Monaco residence has been jailed for six months following evidence of misuse of an apartment during the owner’s absence...

 Monaco's Black Jack survives to win Sydney-Hobart race

Monaco-registered 100-foot supermaxi Black Jack overcame rough seas to claim line honours in the slowest Sydney to Hobart victory since 2004.

DULY NOTED:  Good Morning Monaco will not be published this Saturday, January 1. However, the website NEWS.MC will be updated over the weekend and we will bring you breaking news whenever it happens in our NEWS ALERTS.

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