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Friday, June 25, 2021

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Monaco health pass unveiled

The Monegasque Government has unveiled the content and terms of Monaco’s new Health Pass, or Pass Sanitaire.

France agrees to impose quarantine on UK arrivals

Following a European Council meeting in Brussels on Thursday, at which Chancellor Merkel repeated her call for a united EU front to dissuade UK visitors, President Macron said that France would fall into line with Germany.

Five new coronavirus cases in Monaco

The long-running saga of coronavirus continued on Thursday with the announcement of five new coronavirus cases among Monaco residents, and five full recoveries.

Summer travellers brace for French strikes

Rail and air passengers face serious disruption next month. Managers in the rail sector have warned of “a serious impact”...

Sotheby's to open pop-up gallery

Sotheby’s will open a private sales gallery in Monaco this summer from July 1 until October, the first “pop up” private sales space for Sotheby’s in Europe.

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

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UK travellers fear new French clampdown

Although the most recent French move on UK arrivals was a loosening of restrictions, enabling entry for double-jabbed travellers without a compelling reason, the tide has turned in the opposite direction.

Vaccinations and testing move to Auditorium Rainier III

As the programme of summer events at the Grimaldi Forum gathers pace, the venue for vaccinations and testing will move to the Auditorium Rainier III.

Three new cases, four recoveries

Three Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, June 23. Four residents were declared to be fully-recovered.

SBM launches second Swing Monte-Carlo

On Monday, June 21 Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer launched the second edition of Swing Monte-Carlo...

Bentley interior is 'best of the best'

For more than 30 years, Robb Report’s ‘Best of the Best’ has only been awarded to those who have stood apart from their peers for their exceptional craftsmanship...

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

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Five new coronavirus cases in Monaco

Five Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, June 22. Six residents were declared to be fully-recovered.

Golden Nymph award winners announced

Over the course of this year’s Monte-Carlo Television Festival, an international jury of leading actors and industry professionals have attended screenings of all programs in the competition in order to determine the winners of the prestigious Golden Nymph Awards...

Suspended sentence for revenge porn photos

An employee of the Nice town hall has appeared in court in Monaco to answer accusations of having sent nude photos of his former lover after the break-up of their relationship.

100 days to go

Monday, June 22 marks 100 days until the opening of EXPO 2020 DUBAI. Initially scheduled for 2020, this Universal Exhibition was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic...

Monaco at the fore in refugee training program

Monaco, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Bioforce are upping their joint efforts to improve the access of refugees to training and professional development in West Africa.

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

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Unaoil executive ordered to pay £400,000

A former senior executive of Monaco-based oil and gas consultancy Unaoil, who was sentenced to jail over a bribery plot in post-occupation Iraq, has been ordered to pay 402,466 pounds ($560,000) by a London judge.

Michel Dotta steps down from presidency

After 22 years, Michel Dotta has decided to step down as president of the Monaco real estate chamber, having forewarned his colleagues three years ago that he would not continue in the role.

One new coronavirus case, three recoveries in Monaco

One Monaco resident tested positive for coronavirus on Monday, June 21, while two others were declared fully-recovered.

Fête de la Mer returns to Monaco

The Principality will once again celebrate the patron saint of fishermen, Saint Pierre, and the Fête de la Mer on Saturday, June 26.

Stade Louis II sees Ireland make history

All eyes were on Stade Louis II on Sunday, June 20, as the World Rugby Sevens Repechage drew to a suspenseful close.

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Monday, June 21, 2021

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Investigation opens into child's fatal fall

The death of a six year-old child who fell six floors at the Parc Saint Roman building on Thursday sent shock waves through Monaco...

Lady Moura sold to unknown buyer

Lady Moura, the luxury super yacht that has been a fixture in Port Hercule for many years, has been sold to an unknown buyer by Camper & Nicholsons...

Three new coronavirus cases over three days of weekend

No new coronavirus cases among Monaco residents were reported on Sunday, June 20, following one on Saturday and two on Friday.

Verstappen steals the show at French Grand Prix

Red Bull have taken their third consecutive victory this year with a stellar performance at the 2021 French Grand Prix.

DULY NOTED: Italy has reintroduced quarantine for UK arrivals. On Sunday Belgium ruled that no British passport holders will be allowed to visit. In both cases the Indian variant was cited.

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Friday, June 18, 2021

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Terrible tragedy at Saint Roman

A six year-old child has died after falling from the sixth-floor balcony of his mother’s apartment in the Parc Saint Roman tower in the east of the Principality.

No more masks but curfew stays

HSH Prince Albert has relaxed the rules on face masks. Wearing a mask outdoors will no longer be compulsory from June 19...

Positive coronavirus cases continue to rise

Six Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, June 17. The situation at Princess Grace Hospital remains much the same...

APIdays return to the Principality

In 2005, the National Union of French Beekeeping (UNAF) launched the national program ‘The bee, sentinel of the environment’. The Principality began participating in this program in 2011...

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

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National Council urges end to curfew

Monaco’s elected assembly has called on the Government to further reduce coronavirus restrictions.

France eases lockdown, ends curfew

Prime Minister Jean Castex told a press conference on Wednesday, June 16, that the unpopular night-time curfew will be lifted 10 days earlier than planned...

Seven new coronavirus cases in Monaco

Seven new cases of coronavirus among Monaco residents were reported on Wednesday, June 16.

Mediobanca embraces responsible banking

Mediobanca – CMB Monaco’s shareholder – has adhered to the Principles for Responsible Banking of the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative promoted by the United Nations...

Photovoltaic panles on roof of Ballets de Monte-Carlo atelier

In line with the Monegasque government’s energy transition policy, the Public Buildings Maintenance Service has installed photovoltaic panels on the roof of the Atelier des Ballets de Monte-Carlo.

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

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BREAKING NEWS: First quarter shows sharp economic downturn

GDP figures for the first three months of 2021 – excluding financial and insurance activities – show a fall of 7.4 percent compared to the same period of 2020, Monaco’s statistical office reported on Tuesday, June 15.

Six new coronavirus cases reported on Tuesday

The number of new coronavirus infections among Monaco residents rose to six on Tuesday, June 15, for the previous 24 hours.

Money launderer escapes with 150,000 fine

An Italian described as a restaurateur has been found guilty of money laundering over a period of several years.

Five long-term charters for Navios

Navios Maritime Partners, the Monaco-based owner and operator of dry cargo vessels, announced on June 15 that it has secured new long-term time charters for five containerships.

Celebrate Bloomsday with the Princess Grace Irish Liibrary

The Princess Grace Irish Library has got a treat for the Principality with its very first Bloomsday. Actors from the Monaco-Ireland Arts Society will be accompanied by music...

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

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Monaco calls for prudence as coronavirus rates rise

The coronavirus infection rate in Monaco has more than quadrupled in the last week, from 10.43 to 44.33 per 100,000, prompting the Government to issue an appeal for continued vigilance.

UK takes step back as case numbers rocket

In a move that tacitly recognises its own dismal failings, the UK government has delayed the ending of all coronavirus restrictions for at least four weeks from June 21, the original target date.

New roundabout at Saint Devote

The Direction de l’Aménagement Urbain (DAU) will change the traffic pattern around Place Sainte Dévote from June 12 until the end of September, 2021.

Avenue d'Ostende to be renewed

The Direction de l’Aménagement Urbain (DAU) has launched a project with the purpose of renewing the telephone networks, public lighting, sanitation and water supply of Avenue d’Ostende.

International show jumping returns

Having been postponed by the pandemic, the 15th Monte-Carlo International Show Jumping competition returns and will take place on the Darse Sud from from July 1 to 3, 2021.

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Monday, June 14, 2021

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Wealthy Parisians face torrent of violent robberies

The very wealthy have been the targets of thefts and robberies since time immemorial, but matters have taken an alarming turn for the worse in Paris, where a new plague of violence and theft stalks...

Nine new cases over three-day weekend

A total of nine Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus from Friday, June 11 until Sunday, June 13, inclusive.

Monte--Carlo Country Club plays special tribute

On the occasion of the first anniversary of Baroness Elizabeth-Ann de Massy’s passing, the Monte-Carlo Country Club paid a special tribute to an exceptional president...

SPECIAL FEATURE: Lorenza von Stein

The Lorenza von Stein real estate agency in Monaco is owned and run by the mother and daughter team of Angela and Annabelle Kleiber.

Numbers jabbed in Monaco reach 54.7 percent

An increase in the rate of inoculation over the last seven days to Thursday, June 10, has resulted in 54.7 percent of the total population aged 12 and over being fully-vaccinated, the Government said on Friday.

MTE tackles yachting and sustainable development

Monaco’s Mission pour la Transition Énergétique (MTE) hosted a conference at the Yacht Club de Monaco to discuss the role of sustainable development in the yachting sector.

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