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Friday, June 11, 2021

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Lockdown measures to be relaxed from Saturday

In light of the much-improved health situation in Monaco, the curfew is to be moved back to midnight from this Saturday, June 12.

Two new challenges for local drivers

Motorists coming into Monaco from the A8 will soon have something else to worry about other than the traffic jam that awaits them, thanks to the installation of new radar towers.

President helps represent Georgian wines

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili was in Monaco on Thursday to help present 12 varieties of Georgian wine at the Wine Palace.

Two new cases, four recoveries

Two Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, June 10, while four were declared fully-recovered.

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

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Three new cases again on Wednesday

Three Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus in the 24 hours to Wednesday evening.

Another slap in the face for French leaders

France’s Prime Minister must isolate for seven days after his wife tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, June 9.

Flights to Dubai restart next month

Emirates flights to and from Dubai will operate to and from Nice four times a week from July 2.

Tickets now available for Ocean Challenge

With just one week to go until the highly anticipated Grand Finale of the 2021 Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge, tickets are ready to reserve online.

Death from above - a growing threat

According to Monaco’s Department of the Environment the Principality’s seagull population has not grown in recent years. However, some of them seem to be getting more aggressive.

DULY NOTED: Monaco's National Coumcil has called for an end to the nighttime curfew as the pandemic eases.

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

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Place du Casino to hold first summer concert

The universally recognisable Place du Casino will host its first major public event on July 16 since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, in the presence of HSH Prince Albert.

Endangered plant poses problem for yachts

This summer boats over 20 metres will no longer be allowed to anchor in certain areas of the Var and the Alpes-Maritimes, according to a report by cnews.fr.

Very nearly back to normal at MCCC

From Wednesday, June 9, the Monte-Carlo Country Club will reopen all its facilities again in line with the French government’s policy of relaxing restrictions and ending lockdown.

Racism and Intolerance Commission visits Monaco

A delegation from the Commission against Racism and Intolerance of the Council of Europe (ECRI) paid a visit to Monaco from May 31 to June 2.

Three new coronavirus cases in Monaco

Three residents tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, June 8...

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

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National Council calls for QR code

The elected body has again called for the creation of a QR code to enable inoculated Monaco residents to travel freely within Europe and world-wide.

Forced sale cancelled - legal wrangle to continue

The Crémaillère building site just over the border in Beausoleil is likely to remain in its present form for many more years pending further legal proceedings after the Nice Commercial Court ruled...

Monaco reiterates support for human rights

Laurent Anselmi, Minister of External Relations and Cooperation, delivered a message on behalf of the Principality of Monaco during the recent 131st Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe.

Streaming Film Festival set to honour Reg Grundy

The Monaco Streaming Film Festival and Grundy Media have joined forces to recognise the highest tier of outstanding contributors in film and global media with the introduction of the Reg Grundy Innovation Award.

Little change in coronavirus figures

Again, no new cases of coronavirus were reported in Monaco on Monday, June 7.

DULY NOTED: The sea shuttle set to bring commuters from Nice to Monaco, due to start in August, will not enter service until 2022, due to tendering glitches.

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Monday, June 7, 2021

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France eases entry rules for travellers

From this coming Wednesday, June 9, France will relax its entry rules for travellers.

Three days of no new cases in Monaco

No new cases of coronavirus among Monaco residents were reported on Sunday for the third day in a row.

Clandestine party ended in blows

A young man who held a party during curfew in January this year, without his parents’ knowledge, ended up in court facing charges of assault...

French health minister warns on masks

Health Minister Olivier Véran told TV news station BFMTV on Sunday that it was too early for people to stop wearing face masks in public places.

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Friday, June 4, 2021

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Italy opens up again for visits

Monaco residents who wish to visit Liguria on short trips can now do so without the need for a PCR or antigen test.

Cinemas in Monaco reopen

As of Wednesday, June 2, Monaco’s Cinéma des Beaux-Arts has opened its doors once again, having been closed as a result of the pandemic for so long.

World Bicycle Day marked in Monaco

The 3rd ‘World Bicycle Day’ fell on Thursday June 3 this year. The special day was created in 2018 by the United Nations to promote the bicycle as a healthy and environmentally-friendly form of transport worldwide.

Grimaldi Forum back in business bigtime

Summer is approaching, and with it the promise for the public of a great recovery in events at the Grimaldi Forum, with three festivals dedicated successively to comedy, television and streaming.

No new cases, no residents in CHPG

No new cases of coronavirus were reported on Thursday, June 3, while one resident was declared fully-recovered.

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

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Monaco dips into Blue Gold of thermal energy

Monaco’s last remaining oil-fired boiler has been removed in favour of ocean thermal energy, also known as the Principality’s Blue Gold.

Two new coronavirus cases reported

Two new coronavirus cases among Monaco residents were reported this Wednesday, June 2.

Relaunching tourism with digital technology

As the tourist season dawns on Monaco in an unprecedented context this year, it is more clear than ever that digital services play a predominant role at all levels of the sector.

Environmental disaster at sea - response tested

As part of the RAMOGE agreement between Monaco, France and Italy, the Maritime Prefecture of the Mediterranean last week held a RAMOGEPOL exercise to practice responses to pollution along the eastern coast of Cape Corsica...

French road deaths down sharply in 2020

Recently published statistics have shown that 2,541 people died on the roads of metropolitan France in 2020. While this figure may seem very large, it is in fact the lowest recorded toll in France in the entire post-war period.

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

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One more coronavirus death in Monaco

The Government has announced that a 96 year-old Monaco resident who had tested positive for coronavirus has died.

Nice Airport acquires more reliable wind equipment

Through Meteo France, Nice Airport has acquired more accurate equipment to help detect sudden changes in wind direction and the problem of wind shear.

Sculptures abound in open air in Monaco

Building on the success of the first Monaco Sculptures auction in 2019, Artcurial will soon be holding the second edition. Many of the works can be seen...

Monaco comes out on top, again

Residents of the Principality often become accustomed to the sights and sounds of passing supercars on their home streets, while these same machines draw the attention of tourists in mass numbers.

France 137, UK 0

Not a nightmare rugby score, but a comparison of coronavirus fatalities on Tuesday, June 1. The French figure relates to deaths in hospitals, while the UK figure represents the absence of deaths anywhere in any setting...

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

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Larvotto reopening to go ahead despite unfinished details

With just a month ago to its long-awaited reopening, the new Larvotto Beach will open at the beginning of July despite some unfinished details.

Government extends ban on plastic in everyday use

The Principality, under the leadership of His Serene Highness the Sovereign Prince, is committed to a process of reducing its waste and aims for zero single-use plastic waste by 2030.

Infection rate falls to new low

Tests carried out over the previous six days to Sunday, May 30, show that the benchmark infection rate per 100,000 population now stands at 7.82. The 3,042 tests were PCR and antigen and included non-residents.

Monaco set to welcome rugby fans

Continuing to play a role in world rugby, the Principality is set to host the final Olympic rugby qualification event ahead of Tokyo ‘2020’, which will actually be held this year after the pandemic postponed the Olympic games.

Top Marques unveil only French NASCAR

The Top Marques team last week unveiled the only NASCAR driven by a French racing driver, Michel Disdier, at the Collection of Cars of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco.

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Monday, May 31, 2021

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Further relaxation of coronavirus regulations

The Monaco Government announced on Friday that certain rules relating to the coronavirus pandemic will be relaxed from Monday, May 31.

FT dissects Monaco property market

The prestigious and cooly analytical Financial Times has taken a look at the Monaco real estate market through the prism of the Portier sea extension, now more frequently called Mareterra.

Jabs now open to all adults

By Thursday, May 27, 16,502 Monaco residents had received a first dose of coronavirus vaccine, accounting for 43.03 percent of the total population.

One new coronavirus case over three days

While no new cases were reported on Friday or Saturday, one new case was reported on Sunday, May 30.

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