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Monday, October 4, 2021

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Blockbuster report opens Pandora's box

First there was the earthquake of the Panama Papers, now there is the tsunami of the Pandora Papers, a huge international investigation into corruption and money-laundering...

Death announced of Bernard Tapie

Man of many parts Bernard Tapie, former owner of Olympique Marseille, former politician and controversial businessman, succumbed to cancer on Sunday morning.

Monaco celebrates James Bond connections

The latest Bond epic No Time to Die had its world premiere in London on Tuesday to great critical acclaim and went on to gross $6.5 million on its opening day – September 30 – in the UK and Ireland.

No new cases on Sunday

Only one Monaco resident tested positive for coronavirus over the three days from Friday. On Sunday, a further five residents were declared fully-recovered.

Sovereign cloud arrives in Monaco

The sovereign cloud has arrived in Monaco, much to the delight of the Monaco administration.

Monaco maintain momentum with win against Bordeaux

AS Monaco hosted Girondins de Bordeaux at Stade Louis II on Sunday, October 3, and put on a show for home supporters as they claimed their third consecutive win in Ligue 1.

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Friday, October 1, 2021

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Local Prefect prolongs mask regulations

The prefect of the neighbouring Alpes-Maritimes decided on Thursday, September 30, to extend the requirement that masks be worn outdoors and in all public places.

France adds rip-off investor sites to blacklist

France’s Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has added more internet sites to its blacklist of investment entities that are not authorised to offer financial services.

One new case again in Monaco

One Monaco resident tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, September 30, while two were declared fully-recovered.

Body of art makes stunning debut

Young Belgian-Greek artist Samantha Ganotakis enjoyed a popular grand opening at her first ever exhibition on Thursday, September 23, at the L’Entrepôt gallery in Monaco, alongside the ever-colourful artwork of Dave van Dorst.

AS Monaco hold Real Sociedad to draw

AS Monaco managed to hold Real Sociedad to a draw in a tense Europa League matchup in Spain on Thursday, September 30.

DULY NOTED: The price of household gas will jump by 12.8 percent in France from October 1, but Prime Minister Jean Castex said it would be the last increase until next April, when prices “will plummet.” A planned increase in electricity prices of 12 percent next February will be limited to four percent.

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

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France plans to extend Health Pass for 10 more months

Citing the possibility of a resurgence of coronavirus over the winter months, the French government is planning to extend the Health Pass until July 31, 2022.

Economic Board targets Belgium in charm offensive

A delegation from the Monaco Economic Board hit Antwerp on Tuesday at the start of a visit to promote bilateral trade and also showcase the Principality as a possible destination for the country’s wealthiest.

Rolls-Royce to switch to all-electric by 2030

Rolls-Royce will produce only electric cars by 2030, the luxury carmaker said on Wednesday, joining other premium brands making the switch...

One new coronavirus case in Monaco

One more Monaco resident tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, September 29. Two residents were reported to have fully recovered.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: We have been asked to point out that the funeral of David Waters, the former churchwarden at St. Pauls Church, will take place at St. Paul's at 14:30 on October 6, not at 10:30 as we indicated yesterday, followed by Cremation at the Athanée at 16:00.

DULY NOTED: The Monaco charity premiere of the latest Bond film, No Time to Die, took place last night, September 29. The movie was due to be released in April, 2020, but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The beneficiary of the premiere event was the Princess Grace Foundation USA.

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

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Another tragic motorbike accident hits Monaco

A senior policeman in Monaco died in a tragic accident while on his way to work on Tuesday morning.

It's all about fibre at Monaco Telecom

Martin Peronnet, CEO of Monaco Telecom, is very proud of the way in which the Principality’s service provider has improved its service over the last 12 years, when he first joined the company.

Six new coronavirus cases in Monaco

Six Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, September 28. Five residents were declared fully-recovered.

Marketa brings retreat atmosphere to a Grand Hotel

It was a love of Yoga and a community of ladies who practice together and take time for themselves that inspired a well-known fertility coach In Monaco, Marketa Hakkinen, to organise a Luxury Wellness Day on Tuesday, September 28.

Death announced of David Waters

David Waters, who was a Church Warden at St. Paul’s Church in Monaco up until 2002, died at home in Moulinet on Sunday evening aged 73...

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

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Top Monaco chef excluded and humiliated

Marcel Ravin, the Michelin-starred chef at Blue Bay in Monaco, was turned away from a prestigious culinary event on Sunday at which the guest of honour was President Emmanuel Macron.

After shedding jobs, SBM looks to brighter future

As expected the coronavirus lockdowns had a major impact on the fortunes of Société des bains de mer, the operator of the casinos and most of Monaco’s top hotels.

Monaco makes electric car charging even easier

The Principality is expanding the network of charging points for electric vehicles as it sets out to gradually replace self-service outlets with electric service stations and several electric terminals...

Infection rate down, three new cases

Monaco’s benchmark infection rate per 100,000 fell to 33.90 on Sunday, September 26, down from 36.51 one week earlier...

Team Ambrosio MC goes above and beyond

Brother and sister Michele and Camilla Charlotte Ambrosio or just Team Ambrosio MC have broken yet another unprecedented record at the Monte-Carlo Country Club members’ tournament.

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Monday, September 27, 2021

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Café de Paris to close for one year

Société des bains de mer announced on Friday that the Café de Paris will undergo a major internal refit that will take between 10 and 12 months.

This year's Yacht Show hailed as great success

Manola Ballerio, co-owner and designer of Sabrina Monte Carlo, was very happy with the Yacht Show...

Despite improvement, most coronavirus restrictions remain

Pierre Dartout, Minister of State, told journalists on Friday afternoon that the coronavirus situation in Monaco is much more favourable than at the beginning of the summer. (First published as a News Alert on Friday, September 24)

No new coronavirus cases on Sunday

Only two new cases of coronavirus were reported on Friday and one on Saturday, making the three-day weekend total just three...

Monte-Carlo Diary

The event that stood out for me this week was a very interesting car ride with my wife and four strangers. We were sharing a limo to an after-party...

Monaco continue run of good form with away win

For the eighth match day of Ligue 1, the AS Monaco team travelled to the Gabriel Montpied stadium to face off against newly promoted side Clermont Foot on Sunday, September 26.

Wet and wild Russian Grand Prix sees usual suspects win

Lewis Hamilton claimed his 100th Formula 1 victory at an eventful 2021 Russian Grand Prix as he was the first to cross the finish line at a wet Sochi Autodrome, ahead of title rival Max Verstappen, who somehow managed...

DULY NOTED: Limited places are still available for a Luxury Wellness Day with Marketa Hakkinen and her guests. Rejuvenate, relax, discover new things and meet new people at Grand Hotel du Cap-Ferrat on Tuesday, September 28. One day Luxury Holistic Health experience has a structured program from Breakfast to Vintage Dinner with opera singer Julia Cubo. The all inclusive price is 700 euros. Book now: [email protected] or [email protected]

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Friday, September 24, 2021

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Health Pass relaxation mooted in France and Monaco

The benchmark coronavirus infection rate of cases per 100,000 population has fallen to 106 in the neighbouring Alpes-Maritimes, Public Health France reported...

Thursday practice dropped for 2022 Grand Prix

Next year’s Monaco Grand Prix will move to a more conventional timetable, by dropping the traditional Thursday practice session and moving it to Friday.

Aston Martin unveils Valhalla at MYS

The crossover between the Monaco Yacht Show and high-end motor cars was underlined this week by the unveiling of the new James Bond car, the Aston Martin Valhalla.

Two centuries of English music at St. Pauls

Musician Dimitri Goldobine entranced a small but very appreciative audience at Saint Paul’s Church in Monte-Carlo on Thursday evening...

One new coronavirus case in Monaco

One Monaco resident tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, September 23. Three residents were reported to have recovered fully.

DULY NOTED: Today is the third day of the Monaco Yacht Show, which continues through Saturday.

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

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Monaco has eyes on Sanremo Port

The Société d’Exploitation des Ports de Monaco is seeking to expand its ownership of yacht harbours in Italy, and is now targeting the old port of Sanremo...

Feadship makes waves with Future Concept

Feadship will mark the opening of the 2021 Monaco Yacht Show in the purest form possible by unveiling its latest Feadship Future Concept.

Sentence handed down in puppy killing case

The young Monaco resident arrested in Paris in May after killing his puppy has been sentenced to jail. The business student, who lived in an expensive part of Paris, beat his eight month-old beagle puppy to death...

Countries of the Med sign up to Athens pact

France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Cyprus, Malta, Slovenia and Croatia have signed an agreement to take a more coordinated approach in dealing with the catastrophes associated with extreme weather.

Six new coronavirus cases, three recoveries

After three days when only one new case was reported, the Monaco health authorities announced on Tuesday, September 21, that six residents tested positive...

DULY NOTED: Today is the first day of the much-awaited Monaco Yacht Show, which continues through Saturday.

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

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Infection rates dive in Monaco and region

One resident tested positive for coronavirus on Monday, September 20, following two consecutive days with no new cases. Also on Monday...

Alberto Giacometti at Grimaldi Forum attracts 32,500

The major summer exhibition at the Grimaldi Forum, organised in collaboration with the Giacometti Foundation, was unanimously acclaimed as a great success in every way and undoubtedly renewed...

CFM Indosuez launches 'solidarity finance' with 130k gift

CFM Indosuez Wealth Management, in collaboration with Crédit Agricole CIB, is inaugurating innovative solidarity finance that has been acclaimed by its clients and includes a donation of 130,000 euros to the Oceanographic Institute.

Save my sight - the plight of Thomas Rodier

At 20 years old and with a bright mind, Thomas Rodier was studying to become an engineer when he discovered that he was beginning to lose his eyesight...

DULY NOTED: Monaco Yacht Show comes back in a different format from tomorrow, Wednesday, September 22, through Saturday, September 25. Visitor tickets this year cost 500 euros, but NEWS.MC will be in Port Hercule in force reporting on the world's leading yacht show in all its aspects.

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Monday, September 20, 2021

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First half figures show still-struggling economy

Economic figures for the second quarter of 2021 released on Friday, September 17, show a strong recovery from 2020. However, comparisons with 2019 – before the onset of the coronavirus pandemic – demonstrate a net decline in turnover in almost all sectors.

Rybolovlev loses last Swiss lawsuit

The Geneva prosecutor’s office has dropped the last legal case initiated by Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev against Swiss art dealer Yves Bouvier...

Excellent news on coronavirus in Monaco

There were no new cases of coronavirus in Monaco over the weekend. No Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on either Saturday, September 18, or on Sunday.

Derby brings ASM much-needed point

The 101st Côte d’Azur derby ended in a 2-2 draw between OGC Nice and AS Monaco at the Allianz Riviera Arena on Sunday, September 19.

'My European Week'

The week’s big story in Europe was undoubtedly the diplomatic row between France on one hand and Australia and the US on the other....

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