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WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 29, 2021

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Eighty new cases in Monaco - again

Eighty residents tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, December 28, equalling the record set last Friday, Christmas Day.

France shocked by latest pandemic stats

France reported 179,807 new confirmed coronavirus cases in a 24-hour period on Tuesday, December 28, by far the highest number since the start of the pandemic.

Monaco's Eneti makes new seajack purchase

Monaco’s Eneti has announced that its subsidiary Seajacks has signed a contract with Dutch marine contractor Van Oord for wind turbine installation vessel Seajacks Scylla...

ASM beat AC Milan and Brentford in bidding race for Brazilian

AS Monaco have reportedly beat Italian giants AC Milan and Premier League newcomers Brentford in a bidding race for Brazilian side Grêmio’s Vanderson.

Self tests at school from January 3

Pupils in Monaco will find a self-test coronavirus kit on their desk on their first day back at school. The screening system will be voluntary...

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TUESDAY, December 28, 2021

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New Year celebrations allowed - within limits

The health situation in Monaco is deteriorating, as witnessed by the number of positive tests for coronavirus and the increasing number of coronavirus patients at Princess Grace Hospital, the Government said on Monday afternoon...

Helmets soon required on electric scooters

The Monaco Government announced on Monday, December 27, that all riders of electric scooters will be required to wear safety helmets from January 24.

Ecclestone shares doubts over Hamilton's F1 future

Former Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has become the latest in a long list of F1 figures to make a comment on Lewis Hamilton’s future at the pinnacle of motorsport.

Forty-three positive tests in Monaco on Monday

Forty-three Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Monday December 27, while 39 were declared fully-recovered...

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MONDAY, December 27, 2021

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Much lower daily case numbers on Sunday

Sixteen residents tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday, December 26, while 75 were reported to have recovered fully.

Detailed figures show slow vaccine take-up among young

The Monaco Government reported last week that two-thirds of the population over the age of 12 have been given at least two doses of coronavirus vaccine.

Russian mercenaries arrive in Mali 'to help'

The Wagner mercenary group, which is aided and abetted by the Russian state, has already set up basic military infrastructure in the African state in which Monaco has helped...

Hermitage to welcome Artcurial in New Year

Artcurial takes up its winter quarters on the Riviera, at the Hôtel Hermitage, from January 15 to 19, for a series of sales of jewellery, timepieces and collector handbags.

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Friday, December 24, 2021

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One more coronavirus death; record new infections

A Monaco resident, 77, has died of coronavirus, the Monaco Government announced on Thursday evening, taking the total since the start of the pandemic to 38.

Prince Albert and children to visit Princess Charlene

Princess Charlene of Monaco will be visited by her two children and her husband, Prince Albert, during the Christmas holidays, the Prince’s Palace said in a statement on Thursday, as she remains convalescing in a secret location.

Hostess lands two month prison sentence for possession

A thirty-three year-old Spanish hostess has received a two month suspended prison sentence in the last hearing in the Palace of Justice in 2021.

Lebanon: Monaco Red Cross releases emergency aid

The humanitarian situation is still a concern in a large part of Lebanon. Following an appeal by the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) to support the population on site, the Monaco Red Cross is renewing its support.

The publishers and the entire team at NEWS.MC wish our readers

a very Merry Christmas and good health and happiness in 2022.

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Thursday, December 23, 2021

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Vaccination starts for children aged 5-11

In view of the favourable opinion issued by the Monegasque National Vaccination Committee, children aged 5 to 11 at risk of severe forms of Covid-19 as well as those living in the entourage of an immunocompromised person can now be vaccinated...

Monaco reports 52 new coronavirus cases

Fifty-two Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, December 22. The same number were declared fully-recovered.

German health experts urge more curbs

German health experts said on Wednesday that new coronavirus curbs probably did not go far enough to keep the Omicron variant in check, as the country’s health minister said he had not ruled out a full lockdown if cases spiked.

Gas prices rocket as perfect storm hits French power suppliies

UPDATED:  A chill wind from Russia’s north has seen temperatures plummet over most of Europe. Normally temperate southern France has been caught in its grip and the cold snap is expected to continue...

Well-known French actress first guest at Cultural Rendez-vous

Earlier this month Hôtel Métropole hosted its first ever edition of Cultural Rendez-vous with Anne Parillaud, a French actress best known internationally for playing the title character in Luc Besson’s film La Femme Nikita.

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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Daily case numbers close to record

The number of new coronavirus cases in Monaco, identified by tests, hit 62 on Tuesday, December 21, one short of the record daily new case number...

Alpes-Maritimes face rising infection rate

The neighbouring French Departement to Monaco has recorded the highest coronavirus infection rate since the start of the pandemic almost two years ago...

Minister of State thanks coronavirus teams in person

Minister of State Pierre Dartout paid a working visit on Monday to the various teams working at the Auditorium Rainier III on the ongoing health crisis...

Louboutin takes centre stage at Grimaldi Forum

The next big summer exhibition of the Grimaldi Forum will be dedicated to the work and imagination of Christian Louboutin, shoe designer and key figure in the fashion world...

Monaco's gifts delivered by Santa in person

As last year, Mr Laurent Anselmi, Minister of External Relations and Cooperation, has taken part, together with Mrs Alexandra Valleta-Ardisson, Deputy representing the Alpes-Maritimes, in “Christmas for children of the Roya.”

DULY NOTED: The Center for Disease Control in the US has added Monaco and seven others to its list of countries to which travel is ill-advised due to high coronavirus infection rates.

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Tuesday, December 21, 2021

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Coronavirus incidence rate rockets to 813

Monaco’s benchmark infection rate per 100,000 population has jumped to 813.46 from 544.98 seven days earlier. The figures are a rolling average for seven days until Sunday, December 19.

Top doctor warns of difficult New Year

Dr Mathieu Liberatore, head of the medical committee at Princess Grace Hospital, has told local French-language daily Monaco Matin that the early weeks of next year could prove difficult for the hospital.

DataDestruction service launches in Monaco

The Monegasque Digital Security Agency (AMSN) has launched a local project to destroy digital media hardware.

New US ambassador confirmed

The US Senate on Saturday confirmed veteran diplomat Denise Campbell Bauer as the country’s next ambassador to France and Monaco.

Oceanographic comes up with fishy gift ideas

Christmas presents vary but this season the Oceanographic Museum in Monaco has made it possible to adopt your very own fish. Unlike traditional presents this one does not come with plastic or packaging.

DULY NOTED: The number of coronavirus patients in intensive care in France rose to 3,025 on Monday, December 20, the first time the 3,000 figure has been surpassed since the end of May this year.

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Monday, December 20, 2021

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One more coronavirus death, 20 new cases

The Monegasque health authorities announced late on Sunday night that one resident has died from coronavirus.

Slow vaccination take-up in Monaco

The Principality has scored a major success in its ongoing vaccination program, with the vast majority of older residents having received at least two jabs. However...

HSH Prince Albert supports Anglican carol service

HSH Prince Albert attended the annual Saint Paul’s carol service on Sunday night, and as in previous years, read one of the lessons...

Despite challenges, Artcurial reports excellent year

The Artcurial auction house has reported sales totalling 169 million euros in 2021. Seven items sold for more than one million euros. Forty-nine auction records...

Ben Yedder celebrates 100th match at ASM

Having lost to Paris on the previous Sunday, AS Monaco return to Paris for another French fixture. This time though, the Monegasques faced off against Red Star FC...

DULY NOTED: The Netherlands went into lockdown on Sunday, until at least January 14. Schools have closed early for Christmas. In France, the annual fireworks in Paris have been cancelled, while the UK's health minister has refused to rule out much tighter restrictions before Christmas.

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Friday, December 17, 2021

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'Don't come to France,' Paris tells Brits

From midnight (23:00 UK time) on Friday, December 17, UK passport holders will not be allowed to enter France for either tourist or professional reasons, the French authorities announced...

Sixty more residents test positive for coronavirus

Sixty Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, December 16, while 41 were declared fully-recovered. The high number of new cases on Thursday followed

Unions furious after Place du Casino ban

Leaders of a protest against the Health Pass for restaurant employees found their way blocked on Wednesday morning as they prepared to demonstrate in front of the Casino...

Tesla taxi driver charged with involuntary manslaughter

The shocking accident in Paris at the weekend that resulted in one death and 20 other cases of serious injuries was not the result of a technical fault in the Tesla involved, the US company claims.

DULY NOTED: Despite the fact that Italy introduced new requirements for entry on December 16, visitors from France and Monaco have reported that they have been able to cross freely. Although there are now mandatory tests in place for vaccinated as well as unvaccinated EU travellers, there is a 36-hour transit period in place that enables short visits.

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

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Sixty-three new coronavirus cases in one day

On the blackest day yet in terms of new cases since the start of the coronavirus pandemic almost two years ago, 63 Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, December 15...

Italy introduces tougher new entry rules

Travellers from France to Italy are subject to tighter entry rules as of Thursday, December 16...

Hamilton knighted in London ceremony

HRH Prince Charles wielded the ceremonial sword to knight F1 hero – and Monaco resident – Lewis Hamilton at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, December 15.

Tourism Office in Middle East promotional push

Monaco’s Department of Tourism and Conventions has recently carried out a marketing operation to promote the Principality’s five-star hotels to Middle East markets that are seen as essential...

France and Germany seek fresh peace talks with Russia

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The leaders of France and Germany sought on Wednesday to revive talks with Russia while keeping up pressure on Moscow to deter what the West says may be preparations for a new attack on Ukrainian territory.

DULY NOTED: France’s oldest man, Marcel Meys, has died aged 112, from coronavirus. He was born on July 12, 1909, in the Isère Departement, and had been living at home until he went to hospital for treatment on December 2. The former ambulance driver lost his wife in 1998.

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