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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

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Lagerfeld's fingerless gloves to go under hammer

Personal belongings of the late designer Karl Lagerfeld, including his trademark fingerless leather gloves and the cushions his cat Choupette sat on, are to go on sale in a series of auctions that begin in Monaco this week.

Monaco reports 29 new coronavirus cases

Twenty-nine Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, November 30. Twenty-five were declared fully-recovered.

Major success for Monaco author

Monaco resident Martin Stansfeld’s epic work focused on the strategic naval implication of choices made by the Japanese leadership during the Second World War has been published by the prestigious military publishing house Pen & Sword.

Digital security. agency renews trust in Gatewatcher

The Monegasque Digital Security Agency or L’Agence Monégasque de Sécurité Numérique (AMSN) has announced a new partnership with French software and cybersecurity company Gatewatcher.

Government consults unions, hospitality sector

The Prince’s Government continues to hold consultations with the various stakeholders in the Principality in order to establish a strategy to fight the pandemic...

DULY NOTED: Venturi and rider Max Biaggi have set a new world speed record for an electric motorcycle at the Kennedy Space Center of 455,737 kph, with a top speed of 470,257 kph.

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

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Good news and bad news on coronavirus in Monaco

Only ten new cases of coronavirus were reported in Monaco on Monday, while 37 residents were reported to have recovered fully from the virus...

School masks protesters hit back at "psychological pressure"

Organisers of a planned protest against children being made to wear masks at school have hit back at the Monaco Government after abandoning a planned public demonstration...

Josephine Baker makes historic entrance into Pantheon

France is inducting entertainer, World War II spy and civil rights activist Josephine Baker into the Pantheon, the final resting place of France’s most respected luminaries...

A quick look at: The Queen Bee and Preloved Monaco

The second-hand luxury goods market has been running ahead of the overall luxury goods market for at least five years. The Financial Times reports that only this month...

DULY NOTED: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday: "We take the Omicron variant very seriously. While scientists analyse it in detail, it is important to remain vigilant and to protect ourselves. Get vaccinated, if not done yet, and take your booster as soon as possible."

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Monday, November 29, 2021

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France unlikely to bring back lockdown

Government spokesman Gabriel Attal told the CNews TV channel on Sunday that France may escape a renewed lockdown this winter.

No new coronavirus cases on Sunday

After several consecutive days of very high new case numbers, no new cases of coronavirus were reported on Sunday, November 28.

UK tightens entry requirements

UPDATED Sunday, November 28, 12:23: Anyone travelling to the UK will need to undergo a PCR test within two days of arrival and will be required to self-isolate until they have a negative test result. The new rules...

Government changes inoculation reporting methods

The Government believes that the number of residents who have been vaccinated against coronavirus is higher than previously reported.

Final lap for Frank Williams, aged 79

One of F1’s best-known figures, Sir Frank Williams, has died aged 79, his family announced on Sunday.

AS Monaco deliver draw against Strasbourg

AS Monaco hosted Strasbourg on Sunday, November 28 at the Stade Louis II.

DULY NOTED: Switzerland has banned arrivals from UK as well as other European countries as it seeks to keep the Omicron coronavirus variant out of the country.

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Friday, November 26, 2021

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France: Minister tightens rules but rejects new lockdown

Health Minister Oliver Véran announced on Thursday that the peak of the fifth wave of coronavirus is likely to be reached at the start of December and the fifth wave will be stronger and longer than the fourth...

Monaco records 27 new cases

Twenty-seven Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, November 25, while 13 residents were declared fully-recovered.

Women's associations meet Minister of State

On the occasion of the International Day for Combating Violence Against Women, Minister of State Pierre Dartout held a working meeting with the presidents of associations...

CMB Monaco's shareholder confirms climate commitment

The Mediobanca Group, of which CMB Monaco is part, has renewed its commitment to tackling climate change with two important achievements: by becoming a member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, and by neutralising...

Monaco continue to conquer in Europa League campaign

AS Monaco welcomed La Liga’s Real Sociedad to Stade Louis II on Thursday, November 25, for a Europa League group stage fixture.

DULY NOTED: This evening, Friday November 26, 20:00, St-Paul's Church: Concert with Polish and English Baroque music, conducted by Errol Girdlestone with the Ristretto Vocal and Instrumental Ensemble. Also at St. Paul’s, at 10:00 today, a Book Swap in the Library.

* The National Council has voted to extend from 10 to 20 years the time lapse needed before the granting of Monegasque nationality to spouses.

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Thursday, November 25, 2021

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Another black day for coronavirus case numbers

Thirty Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus in Monaco on Wednesday, November 24. On Tuesday, 45 new cases were reported.

Post-Brexit rule changes for Brits in Monaco

The UK’s Honorary Consul in Monaco, Eric Blair, has outlined important new rules for UK citizens in Monaco...

Monaco's YPI teams up with superyacht builder

Green Yard Kleven of Norway, a pioneer of environmentally conscious marine technology and propulsion, has made its latest move on the superyacht industry in signing an agreement with international yacht brokerage and management firm Yachting Partners International...

Artcurial heralds January auctions in Monte-Carlo

Artcurial resumes its winter quarters on the Riviera, at the Hôtel Hermitage, from January 15 to 19, in the heart of the eternally elegant Monte-Carlo.

Women fight back against violence

Céline Cottalorda, the person appointed by the Government to coordinate initiatives to promote women’s rights, on Monday presented the 2021 campaign to fight violence against women.

DULY NOTED: At midday on Thursday, the French government is due to announce new restrictions in the light of an upsurge in coronavirus infections. See the latest coronavirus news on NEWS.MC.

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021

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Monaco posts 45 new cases in 24 hours

Forty-five Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, November 23, the highest daily figure since the start of the pandemic...

Seven Monaco restaurants to close from Friday

Seven popular restaurants throughout the Principality are subject to closure from Friday, November 26, for not completely complying with strict mask-wearing rules...

Oceanographic gets waste message across in style

Five of Monaco’s top chefs have been enlisted by the Oceanographic Museum to present a tasty little dish without any waste or excess packaging...

Monaco Telecom launches Fibre Pro service

Businesses in Monaco will be able to speed up their Internet connections by switching to the company’s Fibre Pro service...

Top cyclist says sorry after assault on police officer

Peter Sagan, three-time world cycling champion, has apologised ‘profoundly’ for an incident earlier this year in which he attacked a Monaco police officer.

DULY NOTED: President Macron is meeting several top ministers on Wednesday to discuss the worsening coronavirus pandemic situation. PM Jean Castex will not be there, as he tested positive on Monday.

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

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Monaco's coronavirus incidence rate almost doubles

According to official Government figures, Monaco’s coronavirus infection rate stood at 198.17 per 100,000 on a rolling seven-day basis to Sunday, November 21. Seven days earlier...

Minister of State enjoys warm welcome at CREM

Minister of State Pierre Dartout spoke to an enthusiastic gathering on Monday evening at the Club of Foreign Residents of Monaco, where he spoke about the attractiveness of the Principality and touched on other topics.

CMB Monaco emphasises projecting Monaco in the World

NEWS.MC editor-in-chief Ian Brodie asked Francesco Grosoli, CEO of CMB Monaco, about the bank’s involvement with the Monaco Pavilion at World Expo 2020 in Dubai...

A small pleasure for true connoisseurs

The second edition of the biggest Italian tasting of glazed chestnuts – Marrons Glacés - took place at Cova on Monday, November 22, at the start of the Week of Italian cuisine.

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Monday, November 22, 2021

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WHO puts Monaco higher than France in infection rates

The World Health Organisation says that Monaco has a rolling seven-day coronavirus positivity rate of 234.96, while France scores 184.52.

Parents campaign against face masks in schools

A number of Monaco parents have formed a protest group to campaign against the compulsory wearing of face masks in the Principality’s schools.

Again, just two new coronavirus cases

For the second day in a row, Monaco recorded two new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, November 21...

Altar tribute to Father Walter unveiled

An altar funded by subscriptions from parishioners was unveiled at Saint Paul’s Anglican Church in Monte-Carlo during Sunday service on November 21.

Hamilton wins over Verstappen in Qatar GP

Lewis Hamilton has closed the gap between himself and title rival Max Verstappen in the 2021 Drivers World Championship standings, after a dominant display...

DULY NOTED: The annual No Finish Line children's charity event ended on Sunday with 224,636 kilometres run and walked, 15,596 more than last year.

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

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Fireworks to be replaced by drones

In a sign of the times, fireworks will be replaced by drones for National Day celebrations, to the joy of those who oppose the pollution and noise produced by traditional displays in Monaco’s night skies.

Leap in new coronavirus cases on Wednesday

Although daily numbers of new cases in Monaco have varied widely in recent weeks, with none at all on a number of days, Wednesday’s figure casts a long shadow just before the national holiday.

Grand Prix tickets already selling out

As the current Formula 1 season nears an exciting conclusion, attention is already turning to next year. The 2022 Monaco Grand Prix is set to take place...

Oceanographic helps lead the way on waste

The European Waste Reduction Week (SERD) will take place from November 20 to 28, 2021, around the theme of “Sustainable Communities”...

Foundation and UNESCO prepare for 'Ocean Decade'

The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) finalised their partnership for the ‘Ocean Decade’ on Wednesday, November 17...

DULY NOTED: Friday, November 19, is Monaco's National Day and Good Morning Monaco will not be published. The NEWS.MC website will be updated today and tomorrow and our Saturday edition of Good Morning Monaco will be published as normal.

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

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Monaco talks rubbish

Monaco is playing its part again in the European Week of Rubbish Reduction as more and more companies and state offices join the campaign to limit waste.

Princess will not take part in National Day

Princess Charlene will stay away from public celebrations of Monaco’s National Day on Friday, the Prince’s Palace announced on Tuesday.

Lockdown in France dismissed but vigilance needed

Government spokesman Gabriel Attal said on Tuesday, November 16, that “”no confinement is planned today.”

Twelve new cases in Monaco on Tuesday

Twelve Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, November 16, while nine were declared fully-recovered.

Vroom Summit bounces back from coronavirus

The annual two-day Vroom Summit, which brings together promising start-ups and potential investors, became a face-to-face event again at the Monaco Yacht Club on Tuesday.

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