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Monday, October 18, 2021

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Guests celebrate Swiss accreditations

Following the accreditation of the Swiss Ambassador Dr Roberto Balzaretti and the Swiss Consul General Mr Andreas Maager in Monaco on Thursday, the Consulate General of Switzerland in Marseille held a Cocktail Dînatoire in the Salon Bellevue of the Café de Paris.

Garden Club brings floral imaginings to Monte-Carlo

The terraces of the Casino de Monte-Carlo were the venue on Saturday, October 17, for an exhibition and competition organised by the Garden Club of Monaco, chaired by HRH the Princess of Hanover.

Office of Space Affairs in Monaco

His Serene Highness Prince Albert II has approved the creation of an Office of Space Affairs in Monaco. This is a result of calls from numerous companies within the Monegasque aerospace business community...

No new coronavirus cases on Sunday

No Monaco residents tested motive for coronavirus on Sunday, October 17. Two residents were declared fully-recovered.

Monaco bow out to Lyon

On the evening of Saturday, October 16 AS Monaco travelled north to face off against Olympique Lyonnais. Monaco head coach Niko Kovac opted to play the dangerous duo...

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Friday, October 15, 2021

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Sudden jump in new coronavirus cases

Thirteen Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, October 14, while one resident recovered fully.

Avant-premiere tells touching story of unlikely friendship

HSH Prince Albert II was present at the avant-premiere of his first-ever film, titled ‘Alick and Albert’ in Saint-Tropez on Wednesday, October 13.

Sea extensions made Monaco's modern history

The history of Monaco’s many projects to extend its territory into the sea is also the history of the Principality itself.

Thales partners with Monegasque digital security

Thales is supporting the Monaco Government and public services as well as Monegasque OIVs (Operators of Vital Importance) in strengthening their cybersecurity.

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

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French Health Pass hopes raised at Wednesday meeting

A meeting of the Council of Ministers on Wednesday managed to raise hopes of a loosening of the Health Pass rules while at the same time dashing them.

Four new coronavirus cases in Monaco

Four Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, October 13.

Coronavirus gap widens between UK and France

A total of 5,578 new coronavirus cases were recorded in France on Wednesday, October 13, and 23 hospital deaths, according to Public Health France.

Paraglider drowns off Roquebrune Cap Martin

Monaco Matin reported on Wednesday that a paraglider died after landing in the sea off Roquebrune Cap Martin on October 6.

Busy few months for Princess Charlene Foundation

On Friday, October 1, the Dubai World Expo 2020 the opened its doors to the public. At the Monaco Pavilion, the Foundation is present alongside other Monegasque institutions to showcase its international initiatives...

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

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Government invites residents for third jab

The Prince’s Government is inviting Monegasques and residents aged 65 and over to receive a third dose of coronavirus vaccine...

Few surprises in drug use report

Monaco’s statistics office, IMSEE, has reported that the use of tobacco among 16 year-olds in Monaco has declined in recent years.

Environmental labs celebrate 60 years

Mr Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Agency of Atomic Energy (IAEA), paid a visit to the Principality on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the IAEA Environmental Laboratories in Monaco...

One new case, one full recovery

One Monaco resident tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, October 12. One further full recovery was also reported.

Luxury sparkling wine launches with extra punch

Mr Hassan N’Dam N’Jikam, a French-Cameroonian professional boxer and six-time middleweight world champion, has become a new ambassador of Vino Royale Monte Carlo...

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

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No more masks in Monaco - in most places

The Monaco Government issued a press release shortly before 17:30 on Monday, October 11, announcing the end of compulsory mask-wearing...

Incidence rate jumped last week

Monaco’s coronavirus incidence rate jumped to 52.15 in the seven days to Sunday, October 10, up from 31.29 per 100,000 one week earlier.

Free buses on horizon, and more trains

The Government is considering experimenting with free buses as a way to deal with overcrowding on the roads of the Principality.

Speaker addresses topic of a changing Ireland

Professor Joseph Lennon of Villanova University’s Centre of Irish Studies (Philadelphia) gave a lecture ‘Newcome and Native’: Visions of Irish Cultural Democracy at the Princess Grace Irish Library on Monday evening.

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Monday, October 11, 2021

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Princess Charlene undergoes another operation

HSH Princess Charlene underwent an operation under general anaesthetic on Friday, October 8. Sources at the Prince’s Palace said it would be the last one.

Empress Eugenie honoured with unveiling of bust

A bust representing the Empress Eugenie was unveiled by HSH Prince Albert II in the presence of Prince Jean-Christophe Napoléon, current head of the house of Bonaparte and his wife, Olympia.

Two new cases on Sunday

Two Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday, October 10, while two were reported to have fully recovered.

Female footballer collector cards launched

To mark the International Day of the Girl on Monday, October 11, the She Can He Can association launched its female footballer collector cards.

Bottas wins at slippery Turkish GP - Leclerc fourth

The Turkish Grand Prix was a wet one this year, as rain intermittently dampened the Istanbul Park circuit on the afternoon of Sunday, October 10. After a gripping 58 laps...

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Friday, October 8, 2021

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Council President welcomes budget 'in line with reality'

President of the National Council Stéphane Valeri opened his remarks at an important budget meeting on Thursday night by underlining the enduring difference in functions of the elected body on one hand and the Government on the other...

No new cases, no recoveries

It was the status quo in Monaco on Thursday, as no new cases of coronavirus were reported and no-one was reported to have fully recovered.

Cooking oil reduces carbon footprint

Air France, TotalEnergies, Métropole and Nice Côte d’Azur Airport joined forces to achieve a flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF.

Annual ball raises 1.5 million euros

The Butterfly Ball has raised 1.5 million euros for UK-based Caudwell Children, a charity that helps disabled children.

Monaco financier joins board of Hertz

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. announced that Evelina Vougessis Machas has joined its Board of Directors, effective September 30, 2021. She is an accomplished executive...

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

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Big success for latest Monaco Business

The ninth Monaco Business salon, organised by Monaco Communication, brought together many Monaco businesses at the Meridien hotel on Wednesday.

Gold rush for commemorative coin

A coin struck to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the marriage of HSH Prince Albert and HSH Princess Charlene almost sold out within a few hours.

Sportel Monaco rewards international talent

The 2021 Sportel Awards ceremony has celebrated the best in sports media creators and creations.

Three new cases, three recoveries

Three Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, October 6. Three residents fully recovered.

DULY NOTED: Arrivals at Heathrow's Terminal 5 had to queue for up to four hours during the day on Wednesday as e-gates succumbed to a nationwide outage.

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

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Sizeable sum won in Monaco nabbed by French Customs

A 38 year-old man from Nice had a lucky night at a casino in Monaco, walking away with 180,000 euros in his pocket.

Anti-Pass group wants mask rules loosened

The Facebook group that has pressured the Government over the Health Pass has turned its attention to the wearing of masks by younger schoolchildren.

Uptick in new coronavirus cases

Seven Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, October 5. Three residents were declared fully-recovered.

Monaco passes torch on coral reef protection

Monaco, Australia and Indonesia have officially passed their Joint Presidency of the International Coral Reef Initiative to the United States of America...

DULY NOTED: The Sportel Awards were held on Tuesday evening and our report will be published during the day on Wednesday, October 6.

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

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Stormy weather batters Marseille, peters out at Menton

The city of Marseille was battered by heavy rain, storms and flooding on Monday, while the residents of Cannes were told to move to higher floors.

Foreign residents thank the Principality

CREM, the Club of Foreign Residents of Monaco, held its opening cocktail of the season in the presence of HSH Prince Albert II on Monday, September 27, at the Yacht Club...

Sovereign renews support for devastated community

One year after the catastrophic storm that hit the Roya valley, HSH Prince Albert was once more present to provide his sympathy and support for the local community of Breil-sur-Roya.

Two new cases, lower infection rate

Two new positive cases of coronavirus were reported on Monday, October 4...

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