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Friday, August 6, 2021

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France leaves UK amber-plus list

Fully-jabbed travellers will be able to return to UK from France without having to self-isolate, the UK administration has announced.

Big jump in coronavirus hospital cases

Thirteen residents were among the 24 patients receiving treatment for coronavirus at Princess Grace Hospital on Thursday evening, August 6. The Government did not stipulate how many were in intensive care.

Monaco surpasses two-thirds jabbed with first dose

The Monaco Government has announced that as of Tuesday evening, August 3, 67.11 percent of the population aged over 12 has now received a first dose of vaccine against coronavirus...

Monaco extends vaccination to all employees

The aim is to complete its vaccination program with vaccination coverage for its entire resident population as well as to its workers...

DULY NOTED: A leading member of the Yellow Vest movement has been arrested after allegedly replacing the official portrait of President Macron with a QR code in the town hall of Besançon. He is being investigated for “outrage against a person in authority” and theft, presumably of the portrait of Mr Macron, and remains in custody.

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

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Corona virus outbreak at SBM causes concern

The Société des Bains de Mer has been facing challenging times since the start of the coronavirus pandemic and has had to slim down its workforce in the face of serious financial challenges. Now it faces a new challenge...

Belarus art expo keeps us guessing

An art expo at Monaco’s Espace 22 gallery, located at 24 blvd. d’Italie, showcases the art of several Belarusian artists at a time when Belarus and the murderous activities of its regime are very much at the forefront of the news.

Three residents in intensive care

Fourteen new positives of coronavirus were reported as a result of testing on August 4. Fifteen residents were declared fully-recovered.

Monaco welcome two new summer signngs

It has been a busy summer for AS Monaco, who have now welcomed two new signings, both on a five-year contract deal lasting until 2026.

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

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Disappointing jump in cases in Monaco

The number of Monaco residents testing positive for coronavirus jumped to 29 on Tuesday, August 3.

Polite stand-off between campaigners and Government

A meeting between Government ministers and Monaco anti-pass campaigners lasted more than two hours on Monday, but as expected there was no resolution of deep differences.

Swiss National Day celebrated in style

The Club Suisse de Monaco celebrated Swiss National Day in absolute red-and-white-style at the Horizon Deck of the Fairmont in Monaco on Sunday, August 1.

EU talks about sanctions to tackle Belarus

The European Union will consider sanctions against migrant smugglers and those involved in human trafficking to address a surge in “irregular” border crossings from Belarus...

AS Monaco silence haters with big win in Prague

AS Monaco kicked off their UEFA Champions League campaign with a touch of Côte d’Azur class, as the Monegasques responded to rather unsporting crowds in the Generali Arena with two red and white goals...

DULY NOTED: Coronavirus remains at the forefront of many people's concerns, and NEWS.MC will endeavour to keep on top of the fast-changing situation during the rest of this summer. In the meantime, as we enter the cucumber season, we will be reporting also on stories with a wider European scope.

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

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Many tests; encouraging incidence rate in Monaco

While the benchmark coronavirus infection rate in the neighbouring Alpes-Maritimes has rocketed to 742, with no sign of slowing, the figure per 100,000 inhabitants in Monaco stood at 276.4...

Six new cases, 14 recoveries

Six Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Monday, August 2, while 14 were declared fully-recovered.

Coronavirus case rates rocket, but few deaths

The benchmark coronavirus infection rate in the Alpes-Maritimes stood at 742 on the first day of August, and at over 1,000 in Cannes, according to Public Health France. Both figures are a record.

IKEA opening pushed back to next spring

Already delayed by the first lockdown, the completion of the huge IKEA store on the Var Plain on the edge of Nice has fallen behind its new schedule.

German warship heads for South China Sea

Germany on Monday sent a warship to the South China Sea for the first time in almost two decades, joining other Western nations in expanding its military presence in the region...

DULY NOTED: Coronavirus remains at the forefront of many people's concerns, and NEWS.MC will endeavour to keep on top of the fast-changing situation during the rest of this summer. In the meantime, as we enter the cucumber season, we will be reporting also on stories with a wider European scope.

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Monday, August 2, 2021

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France has dropped negative test requirement

Travellers from the UK to France no longer need to present a recent coronavirus test result, provided that they are fully-vaccinated against coronavirus. However...

Two restaurants closed for breaking coronavirus regs

Two of Monaco’s restaurants were closed by administrative order last week – each for four days – for breaking the coronavirus regulations.

Sharon's health pass campaign gains rapid momentum

Monegasque Sharon Rochetin has struck a chord with many fellow Monegasques and residents who share her concern about the loss of freedoms implicit in Monaco’s drive to make the Health Pass an everyday part of life in the Principality...

Health Pass protests bigger each week

Attempts by the French government to browbeat the populace into being jabbed against coronavirus are bearing very mixed results...

German International Club raises money for two good causes

The German International Club of Monaco celebrated its 48th Charity Evening a few days ago at the Hotel de Paris, after a break due to the pandemic last year.

Only two new coronavirus cases on Sunday

On Friday 20 Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus, plus 16 on Saturday, while on Sunday the number of new infections fell to two...

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Friday, July 30, 2021

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Government clarifies Health Pass eligibility

Monaco’s Ministry of Health has responded to a number of queries raised by NEWS.MC about who qualifies for the Health Pass.

Twenty new coronavirus cases

Twenty Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, July 29. Eleven residents were declared fully-recovered.

Monaco extends vaccinations for employees

The Government is extending free vaccination to those insured under the Monegasque health schemes to those aged 40 and over...

Bentley looks to luxurious future

At the beginning of July 2020 the Crewe-based car manufacture known as Bentley announced to the world that its Flying Spur has gone green. Well, almost.

Monaco set their sights on Champions League

This summer has been a busy one for AS Monaco, as the Mediterranean club announced signings and enjoyed an almost completely successful pre-season.

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

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Larvotto venue forced to close because of infractions

A popular restaurant on the beach at Larvotto has been obliged to close for four days because members of staff were found not to be wearing face masks while serving customers.

Nineteen new cases, 22 recoveries

Nineteen Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, July 28. Twenty-two were declared fully-recovered.

Appetizr: made in Monaco for a better dining experience

NEWS.MC had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing two of the three young entrepreneurs behind Appetizr, an application that aims to streamline the restaurant experience in Monaco.

Artcurial supports Catherine Deneuve charity sale

From September 7 to 14, Artcurial is holding an online-only sale of fashion accessories belonging to Catherine Deneuve for the benefit of the “Les Restos du Cœur” association.

Keeping up with the Monaco Olympic team in Tokyo

Having been postponed to this summer as a result of the global coronavirus outbreak in 2020, the Tokyo Olympic Games are finally upon us, despite a great deal of protest from locals.

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

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Health Pass needed in restaurants

The Government announced late on Tuesday afternoon that a Health Pass will be needed for all Monegasques, residents and employees to access bars, cafes and restaurants from August 23.

Regional health situation causing concern

The Regional Health Agency (ARS) reported on Tuesday that the benchmark coronavirus infection rate has jumped to 570 from 523 on Monday.

Burglars turn attention to Beausoleil

Three women, between the ages of 24 and 38, have been arrested while carrying out a burglary just metres from Monaco...

Positive take on crypto-currency crash

Yet another crash has rocked the crypto world, leaving some cryptocurrency investors out of pocket and understandably frustrated. However, all hope is not lost...

Eighteen new cases, six recoveries

Eighteen Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, July 27, while six were declared fully-recovered.

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

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France celebrates more than 40 million jabbed

President Macron took to Twitter on Monday, July 26, to boost his hardline vaccination campaign. “It is together that we will defeat the virus. We continue!”

Eleven new cases, 14 in hospital

Eleven new cases of coronavirus were reported in Monaco on Monday, July 26. Seven residents are among a total of 14 patients being treated for coronavirus at Princess Grace Hospital...

UK's coronavirus rate tumbles

In the UK on Monday, July 26, 24,950 new cases were reported, down from 29,173 new cases on Sunday, July 25, and down from 39,375 new cases seven days ago. The fall in the number of new cases has taken many experts by surprise...

Exciting new look Rallye Monte-Carlo

The opening round of next year’s FIA World Rally Championship and its new hybrid era will be based exclusively in Monaco for the first time since 2006, making the Rallye Monte-Carlo...

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Monday, July 26, 2021

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Masks and no music in Alpes-Maritimes

The Prefect of the Alpes-Maritimes Department has ordered that masks must be worn in public places. He also forbade the playing of live music in bars and restaurants...

Six new coronavirus cases on Sunday, 41 for weekend

Six Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday, July 25. Ten residents were declared fully-recovered.

French daily puzzled by English muddle

Prestigious French daily Le Figaro has reported on the various problems facing English residents, six days after Monday’s Freedom Day which saw the relaxation of all restrictions.

Enormous success for Artcurial in Monaco

Artcurial enjoyed a very gratifying Monaco Auction Week. “Our enormous success confirms our leadership in Monaco,” the auction house said on Friday, July 23.

Patek Philippe beats all guesstimates

Antiquorum, the Swiss auction house, hit the headlines during the week when a Patek Philippe Nautilus watch sold for an astounding 320,000 euros at its sale at the Hôtel de Paris.

Monaco fight back for win in Germany

For their fourth friendly fixture in the 2021 pre-season, AS Monaco faced off against German side VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday, July 24.

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