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Friday, July 23, 2021

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Monaco Government makes masks compulsory

Faced with a steep climb in the coronavirus infection rate, the Monaco Government announced late on Thursday afternoon that new rules governing the wearing of masks will come into effect on Saturday, July 24.

UK residents "highly thought-of"

British people living in Monaco are highly thought of by the local population, the ambassador told the Speaker of the UK’s House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle.

Curfew may be ordered in Alpes-Maritimes

The benchmark incidence rate in the neighbouring Alpes-Maritimes is likely to rise above the 200 per 100,000 people, prompting a return to a number of lockdown measures.

Sixteen new cases on Thursday

Sixteen Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, July 22, while 12 residents were declared fully-recovered.

Jimmy'z is back three days a week

Starting on Thursday, July 22, Jimmy’z Monte-Carlo is back in action after 16 months in darkness.

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

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French restaurant owners sound alarm over 'Health Pass'

Not only will restaurant owners and cafe proprietors soon have the burden of checking the vaccination status of their clients, but they will also be obliged to fire their workers who are not vaccinated themselves.

Jabs likely to be compulsory for health workers

Minister of State Pierre Dartout has said that Monaco will move towards mandatory inoculations for all medical staff and carers.

Eleven new coronavirus cases in Monaco

Eleven Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, July 21, while ten were declared fully-recovered.

Just one month to go until Regatta

Set to start at noon on Saturday, August 21, the Palermo-Montecarlo Regatta is already building excitement in the yachting world.

Monaco enjoys excellent church-state relations

The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, made a special visit to Monaco on Sunday, July 18, to mark the 40th anniversary of the elevation of the Diocese of Monaco to the rank of an archdiocese.

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

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France grasps at herd immunity as cases rocket

Minister of Health Olivier Véran made it very clear on Tuesday in the National Assembly that the country’s strategy is based on herd immunity.

Monaco records 24 new cases, more in hospital

Twenty-four Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, July 20. Thirteen were declared fully-recovered.

Bodies come together to strengthen financial controls

An agreement has been signed between the Monegasque Association for Financial Activities (AMAF) and the Service d’Information et de Contrôle sur les Circuits Financiers (SICCFIN), the body that investigates allegations of money-laundering...

Lamborghini Miura steals the show

On Monday, July 19 Artcurial Motorcars held an auction of rare and desirable automobiles at the Hôtel Hermitage, attracting buyers from around the world...

Country Club must ask for Health Pass

From Wednesday, July 21, members of the Monte-Carlo Country Club will be required to present a Health Pass to access all activities at the club, with or without a coach...

DULY NOTED: President Macron has been added to the list of thousands of political leaders and journalists targetted by technology developed by Israeli company NSO.

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

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Authorities come to aid of troubled restaurants

Cafes and restaurants struggling in the post-pandemic economic slowdown have been offered a helping hand by the Monaco authorities.

Outrage at Israeli firm's spyware targetting journalists

An Israeli company’s spyware was used in attempted and successful hacks of at least 37 smartphones belonging to journalists, government officials and human rights activists around the world, according to an investigation by 17 media organisations...

Cash-strapped concierge stole watch and cheques

A concierge who was working at the Parc Saint Romain residence has appeared before Monaco Criminal Court charged with theft.

Monaco's coronavirus infection rate jumps again

Results from 4,341 PCR and antigen tests in the seven days to the end of Sunday, July 18, reflect an incidence rate of 156.45 per 100,000, up from 91.26 one week earlier.

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Monday, July 19, 2021

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France avoids UK's red list, but all travellers must quarantine

UPDATED Sunday, July 18, 19:58: Two government-supporting UK newspapers have reported that the UK authorities had been actively considering placing France on the so-called red list,..

Bizarre accident outside Hôtel de Paris

UPDATED Saturday, July 17 19:37: A 53 year-old man was gravely injured outside the Hôtel de Paris early on Friday evening when a four year-old child took the place of the driver of a Bentley and pressed the accelerator.

Vaccinations creep up, 27 new cases over three days

Two Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday, while seven were declared fully-recovered. The Government had announced seven new cases on Friday and 18 on Saturday.

Artcurial's major car auction on Monday

The much-awaited Artcurial car auction takes place on Monday, July 19, at 16:00 in the Salle Eiffel of the Hermitage Monte-Carlo.

Hamilton steals lead from unlucky Leclerc

Monaco’s Charles Leclerc didn’t put a foot wrong throughout the race on Sunday, July 18, on a sizzling Silverstone circuit, but came in second to Lewis Hamilton thanks to a conspiracy...

AS Monaco hold Antwerp to draw in pre-season friendly

AS Monaco remain undefeated in pre-season, as they held Belgian side Antwerp FC to a draw in their third friendly fixture on Saturday, July 17.

NOTICE: A Requiem service will be held on Wednesday, July 21, for Father Walter Raymond, who passed last week. The service will start at 19:30 at Saint Paul’s Church in Monte-Carlo, where Father Walter served as an outstanding and much-loved Chaplain for 10 years until his retirement in 2017. Those attending are advised to come early, as space will be limited.

DULY NOTED: Monaco is to donate 15,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine to the Covax program, which is mainly concerned with providing doses to poorer nations.

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Friday, July 16, 2021

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SBM breathes sigh of relief, gears up for autumn

Jean-Luc Biamonti, Deputy Chairman of Société des bains de mer, has welcomed the apparent rebound that’s bringing life back to Monaco’s main hotels and other operations.

Association helpes women with heart disease

For the last four years the Association Femmes Leaders Mondiales Monaco has been raising awareness of cardiovascular diseases, particularly those affecting women.

Six new cases of coronavirus in Monaco

Six Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, July 15. Three residents were declared fully-recovered.

Free access to artmonte-carlo on Saturday

Now in its fifth edition, the art fair presents an even more exclusive and original format than previously with a selection of prestigious contemporary galleries...

A sight to behold- F1 unveils 2022 car

Fans of Formula 1 were treated to a first look at the 2022 season car on Thursday, July 15, ahead of the British Grand Prix.

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

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Demonstrators take to streets over health pass

It may have been a national holiday in France on Wednesday to celebrate liberty, but Bastille Day was also marked by angry demonstrations in several French cities, including Paris and Lyon...

Eight new cases among Monaco residents

Eight Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, while three residents were declared fully-recovered.

CMB Monaco commits to remote working

CMB was one of the first banks in Monaco to implement remote work for the majority of its 265 employees at the beginning of the health crisis.

Monaco Art Week offers something for everyone

Monaco Art Week, which opened on Wednesday, July 14, and runs through Sunday, July 18, is an outstanding opportunity to discover the very wide range of art being displayed in 14 art galleries in the Principality.

F1 star falls victim to football mugging

Followers of football may already be well aware of the scenes that unfolded in front of the Wembley Arena in London after the England national team narrowly lost to Italy on penalties in the Finals of the UEFA Euros tournament.

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

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French flock to vaccination centres in their legions

Following President Macron’s TV address on Monday night stipulating that access to cafes, bars and restaurants will be limited to those who have had two covid shots, there was a stampede to vaccination centres on Tuesday.

Death announced of Father Walter

The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Quebec has announced the death of Father Walter Raymond, the much-loved chaplain at St Paul’s Church Monte-Carlo for ten years until 2017.

Big jump in coronavirus cases in Monaco

The biggest increase in coronavirus cases in several weeks was recorded on Tuesday, July 13.

Major work starts on lifts and escalators

As part of the replacement and renovation plan for 65 lifts and escalators scheduled over the next five years, the Urban Planning Department will proceed this year with the replacement of six escalators...

Monaco sign young German for five seasons

AS Monaco have announced another signing from Germany. The Principality side signed German international Ismail Jakobs from Bundesliga team FC Köln for a total of five seasons...

REMINDER: Monaco's post offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 14, as France marks Bastille Day.

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

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Macron turns the screws again

While any return to curfews and lockdown has been avoided – and would most likely no longer be accepted by the populace – President Macron has imposed new measures

Whistleblower speaks fondly of Monaco

Days after hearing that he is free to return home to the UK after almost 12 months confined to Croatia, Jonathan Taylor has spoken to NEWS.MC about his hope that Monaco’s reputation can be healed.

Infection rate in Monaco doubles in a week

With more than 3,900 PCR and antigen tests carried out in the seven days to Sunday, July 11, the coronavirus infection rate per 100,000 population has jumped to 91.26 from 41.72 one week earlier.

Boutsen Classic Cars has a home in Monaco's new port

Founded in 2018 by former Formula 1 driver Thierry Boutsen, Boutsen Classic Cars is a brokerage company dedicated to the sale of exceptional vehicles. Offering exclusive representation with a unique international network,

Monaco marks 15 years of diplomacy with Russia

On the 15th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Russian Federation and the Principality of Monaco, Mr. Laurent Anselmi, Minister of Relations Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, addressed a message to Mr Sergeï Lavrov, his Russian counterpart...

DULY NOTED: Monaco's post offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 14, as France marks Bastille Day.

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Monday, July 12, 2021

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Uptick in cases blamed on Spanish holidays

The increased number of coronavirus cases in Monaco at the end of last week, with eight new cases on Friday and 11 on Saturday, are the result of holidaymakers returning from Spain...

Health authority pushes romantic jab message

With exhortations to the young of southern France to have coronavirus jabs falling on inattentive ears, the health authority in the Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur region is trying out a more romantic message.

No new cases recorded on Sunday

No Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday, July 11. One residents was declared fully-recovered. On Saturday 11 new cases...

Busy week for Monaco art lovers

The week starting Monday, July 12, sees two important art events in Monaco, artmonte-carlo and Monaco Art Week. The artmonte-carlo salon is centred on the Grimaldi Forum, starting at noon...

Helmets to raise funds for children's hospital

Almost 100 artist-created helmets will be sold for charity on Saturday, July 17. The sale of the 98 helmets, priced at 800 euros, from the DPM Motors collection will be in the hands of the Artcurial auction house.

Athletics meet sees several records slashed

The Herculis EBS athletics Diamond League event returned to the Principality on Friday, July 9, and brought with it a selection of the world’s finest athletes...

AS Monaco find success against Cercle Bruges

For their second friendly fixture of the preseason, AS Monaco hosted Belgian side Cercle Bruges at their training facility in La Turbie.

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