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Friday, May 28, 2021

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France clarifies new entry rules for UK visitors

Having announced on Wednesday that UK travellers entering France will need to quarantine due to fears about the Indian variant, the French government has specified the exact requirements...

Despite disastrous trading year, SBM reduces debt

Unsurprisingly, given the coronavirus pandemic, Société des Bains de Mer reported a disastrous 12 months to March 31, 2021.

Meridien goes into reverse on lay-offs

Faced with an implied threat of a lightening 24-hour strike during the Grand Prix period, the management of the Méridien Beach Plaza retracted its plan to lay off 31 employees.

Monte-Carlo TV Festival returns in 60th edition

The Monte-Carlo Television Festival is set to return in its 60th anniversary edition this year. The festival will take over the Grimaldi Forum from June 18 until June 22...

One new coronavirus case, one recovery

One Monaco resident tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, May 27, while one was declared fully-recovered.

DULY NOTED: The annual summer fireworks competition has been cancelled. The four-part international contest attracts large crowds every year to Port Hercule. Last year's competition was also cancelled due to the pandemic.

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

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France imposes quarantine on UK visitors

France on Wednesday declared a mandatory quarantine period for people coming from Britain due to the increasing prevalence there of a highly contagious coronavirus variant first detected in India.

Ghost building above Cremaillere to be sold

Sitting in Beausoleil but casting a shadow over Monaco, the very unfinished building just above Crémaillère is to sold at auction in Nice to cover a number of outstanding debts.

Belarus accuses France of air piracy

On Wednesday France refused permission for a Belavia airliner to overfly its territory on the way from Belarus to Barcelona, forcing the aircraft to turn around and head back to Minsk.

One new coronavirus case on Wednesday

One Monaco resident tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, May 26.

Looking back at best lids of GP

The highly anticipated Monaco Grand Prix was a roaring success, as Formula 1 returned to the sunny streets of Monte-Carlo for the first time since 2019.

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

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Coronavirus infection rates tumble

As of Sunday May 23, the coronavirus infection rate in Monaco stood at 20.86, down from 36.5 seven days previously, the Government reported on Tuesday evening.

Jean-Rene Palacio dies, eged 67

One of Monaco’s most important behind-the-curtains musical figures, Jean-René Palacio, died on Tuesday, May 25, at Princess Grace Hospital at the age of 67.

Vaccination now open for 35-44 year-olds

Thanks to a recent delivery of thousands of doses of Pfizer vaccine, residents between 35 and 44 will be invited to contact the vaccination centre at the Grimaldi Forum to make an appointment.

Cigarette Racing sold to two enthusiasts

Cigarette Racing Team has new ownership with big plans for growth of the company and the future of boat racing across the globe, the company said on Tuesday, May 25.

Charities deliver vaccine against gloom

Monaco Collectif Humanitaire (MCH) has joined forces with “A vaccine against gloom”, of the association ‘Les Képis Pescalunes,’ to deliver colouring kits to hospitalised children in three partner establishments in the Principality and in France.

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

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France mulls tougher travel rules for Brits

Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has told several media outlets that France is considering placing the UK in a special category for travellers, due to worries about the Indian variant.

Monegasque couple robbed on way home from GP

A Monegasque couple living in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin were robbed by a number of armed men after returning home from the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday.

F1 legend Max Mosley dead at 81

F1 legend and privacy campaigner Max Mosley has died at his home in Chelsea, aged 81.

Hamilton "not focussing" on war of words

Max Verstappen soared to his first ever Monaco Grand Prix victory on Sunday, May 23 before delivering some words for his rival, Lewis Hamilton.

No new coronavirus cases on Monday

No new cases of coronavirus were reported on Monday for the second day running.

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Monday, May 24, 2021

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Leclerc misses out on Monaco Grand Prix

The highly-anticipated 78th Monaco Grand Prix packed a punch, as a drama-filled race saw Formula 1 drivers roar through the Principality’s street circuit once again.

Hopes dashed for Monaco's own driver

Charles Leclerc told Canal + of his great disappointment at being unable to start in Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix, which was won by Max Verstappen.

Forced landing of Ryanair flight: France condemns

France denounced on Sunday what it called the “hijacking” by Belarus of a commercial flight carrying a journalist accsued of reporting unfavourably on its dictator president Alexander Lukashenko.

No new cases and one recovery on Sunday

No Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday, May 23, while one new recovery was noted.

Princess Charlene misses Grand Prix

HSH Princess Charlene would not be at the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend, the Prince’s Palace announced on Friday.

Chequered flag for palm trees

The United Nations designated May 22 as International Biodiversity Day, in which Monaco has played its part.

Monaco draw against Lens

For their last game of what has been an incredible season for them, AS Monaco travelled to the Stade Bolleart to face off against RC Lens.

DULY NOTED: Today, Monday, May 24, is Whit Monday and a state holiday in Monaco.

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Friday, May 21, 2021

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Taxi drivers say 'it's not fair'

Stephane Valeri, President of the National Council, is hopeful that a solution will be found for Monaco taxi drivers who are unhappy about recent Government decisions.

Leclerc dominates free practice

Charles Leclerc put in a big shift in Free Practice 2 of the Monaco Grand Prix. The young Monegasque driver displayed confident local knowledge, as he stormed the Principality’s street circuit so rapidly...

Stefano Brancato - Mr Cafe de Paris

NEWS.MC had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing Monsieur Stefano Brancato, the longstanding director of the Cafe de Paris...

Monaco plays its part in bee protection

Thursday, May 20, was World Bee Day, designated by the UN to draw attention to the key role pollinators play, the threats they face and their important contribution to sustainable development.

Two new coronavirus infections on Thursday

Two Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, May 20, while seven were declared to be fully-recovered.

DULY NOTED: Monday, May 24, is Whit Monday and a state holiday in Monaco.

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

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British whistleblower still faces extradition to Monaco

Jonathan Taylor, the British whistleblower who was arrested in Croatia 10 months ago on an Interpol red notice issued by Monaco, lost an important court case this week...

Disappointment for Monaco is French cup final defeat

AS Monaco has enjoyed a successful journey to the 2021 Coupe de France final in the Stade de France. In a tense final fixture of what has been an epic tournament, Monaco faced off against defending champions Paris Saint-Germain.

No new coronavirus infections

No Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, while three were declared to be fully-recovered.

Now open at the Hermitage

After months of preparation, on Wednesday, May 19, Jean-Luc Biamonti, President of the Group Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer and Louis Starck, General Manager of Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo, opened the restaurant Yannick Alléno à l’Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo...

DULY NOTED: Monaco’s Grand Prix four-day fiesta starts at 11:30 today, Thursday May 20, with the first of three practice sessions.

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

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France enters race between relaxation and vaccination

France will have a first taste of freedom from lockdown on Wednesday, May 19, with the opening of outside seating areas for bars, cafes and restaurants...

Three new cases, one hospitalisation and one recovery

Three Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, May 18, while one person was declared fully-recovered.

Quintessentially to offload property division

The UK’s Daily Telegraph reports that a UK-based luxury concierge company, Quintessentially, is planning to spin off its property sales department. The company advertises property for sale in Monaco...

Ban on sale of alcohol extends to supermarkets

“Anticipate your purchases” reads a sign in a Casino Supermarché in Monaco, which goes on to warn shoppers that the sale of alcohol will be prohibited from Thursday, May 20.

Rose competition invites readers to vote

The Association of Friends of the Princess Grace Rose Garden, chaired by Mr Yves Piaget, in partnership with the Urban Planning Department, is organising the fifth edition of the International Rose Competition this year.

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

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Infection rates fall sharply

One Monaco resident tested positive for coronavirus on Monday, May 17, while 10 were declared fully-recovered.

Desperate for tourists, France to offer free tests

Although its slow rollout of vaccinations has kept France off the UK’s ‘green list’ of destinations, meaning that visitors must isolate at home for 10 days on their return, the French authorities...

Larvotto set to welcome old and new traders

At the beginning of July, the completely renovated public beach will be open again to residents and tourists.

Monaco Telecom concession renewed for 20 years

The Monegasque state has extended its public concession agreement in force since 2011 in the cable and telecommunications sectors to the national operator Monaco Telecom.

DULY NOTED: A rail strike is likely to disrupt the daily commute to and from Monaco on Tuesday, May 18. Unions are unhappy as SNCF reduces the number of on-board controllers.

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Monday, May 17, 2021

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Latest vaccine delivery boosts jab programme

The Government announced on Friday that a recent delivery of Pfizer vaccine has helped increase the total number of first jabs by 926 over seven days...

Curfew put back, other restrictions eased

The Monaco Government announced on Friday, May 14, that curfew will start at 22:00 from Monday, May 17, instead of at 21:00 at present.

No new coronavirus cases in Monaco

No Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday, May 16. Three residents tested positive on Saturday and none on Friday.

France meets 20 million jabbing target

Twenty million people in France have been vaccinated with at least a first dose, Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Saturday, May 15.

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