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Friday, April 30, 2021

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Macron names dates for lockdown changes

At last President Macron has given details of when current lockdown restrictions will be eased.

Nice Airport checks are random - readers' feedback

Following our report that all the passengers arriving on a UK flight at the weekend were bussed to a coronavirus testing centre on arrival, several readers contacted NEWS.MC to tell of their own experiences flying into Nice Airport from the UK in recent weeks.

Dubai property comes back to life with a bang

Dubai is recording a busy time for top-end residential properties, with March having been the busiest month on record, according to Property Monitor.

Monaco's Sea World Management in Pool venture

Scorpio Pool and Monaco based Sea World Management (SWM) decided to join together on a vintage Pool, focused on one sector: Only handysize tankers over 15 years old, Hellenic Shipping News reports.

Five new cases, 16 recoveries

Five Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday while 16 were declared to be fully recovered.

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Good Morning Monaco

Thursday, April 29, 2021

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Arriving UK passengers bussed to coronavirus testing centre

The only UK airline currently serving Nice is British Airways, and to be able to fly on the usually overcrowded service travellers have needed to provide a negative PCR test less than 72 hours old. However...

NEWS.MC partners Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge

NEWS.MC is excited to announce a partnership with the 2021 edition of the Monaco Ocean Protection Challenge.

Trees come back to Larvotto Beach as summer season approaches

Work has continued throughout the coronavirus pandemic on the reopening of Larvotto Beach, as the Monaco Government prioritises getting life back to normal by this summer.

Top woman sailor plays tribute to hero nurses

On Tuesday this week Alexia Barriera met 27 first-year students of the 2020-2023 class of the Nursing Training Institute (IFSI) of the Princess Grace Hospital Centre, of which she is the godmother.

Monaco midfielder tests positive for coronavirus

After AS Monaco’s victory away against Angers SCO on Sunday, April 25 the Principality’s midfielder, Aleksandr Golovin has tested positive for coronavirus.

Five new cases among residents on Wednesday

Monaco’s health authorities reported five new coronavirus cases among residents on Wednesday, while four residents were declared fully recovered.

DULY NOTED: Eighteen serving  senior French army officers are to be court-martialled for signing an open letter published last week calling for tougher action in the face of Islamist attacks.

Meanwhile, in the UK a 71 year-old lay preacher has been arrested for repeating from a soapbox outside Uxbridge Station the words of Genesis 1: “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” He has been charged with a public order offence, a police spokesperson said.

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

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Retired French generals call for military coup if nothing is done

The apparent inability of the French political establishment to deal with the growing problem of Islamic separatism within the country has provoked 20 retired army generals and 1,000 other military figures to call for tougher action.

Monaco victorious in first leg of Eurocup finals

Having played exceptionally well throughout the 2021 EuroCup tournament, the Roca Team deservedly arrived at the finals of the European basketball competition.

Three new cases, four recoveries

Three Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, April 27, while four residents were declared fully-recovered.

Boys will be vaccinated, too

(HPV) infections are the cause of most cancers of the cervix. To prevent these cancers, vaccination and screening are the two strands of action that the Prince’s Government is promoting.

Amber Lounge joins forces with Monaco Fashion Council

The 2021 Amber Lounge Monaco Charity Fashion Show has announced a partnership with Monte-Carlo Fashion Week and the Monaco Fashion Council (Chambre Monégasque de la Mode).

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

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Macron avoids announcing dates for cafe, restaurant, reopening

Despite the fact that more patients were in intensive care in France on Monday, April 26, than at any time since the first surge in coronavirus cases in the spring of 2020, President Macron continues to offer hope that bars, cafes and restaurants will start to open from as early as May 3.

French new COVID cases slow

New COVID-19 cases in France saw the lowest week-on-week increase since early March on Monday, but pressure on hospitals remained high...

Isabelle Bonnal appointed Commissioner General

Ms Isabelle Bonnal has been promoted to the grade of Commissioner General in charge of Department of National Education, Youth and Sports, by Sovereign decree.

Seven new cases, two residents in hospital

Seven Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Monday, April 26, while four residents recovered.

Monaco Telecom offers free access to Roca Team game

All LaBOX subscribers will be able to follow the Roca Team match against Unics Kazan for free from 18.30 on channel 132 on LaBOX.

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Monday, April 26, 2021

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Further coronavirus-related death in Monaco

A Monaco resident aged 83 who had tested positive for coronavirus died on Sunday, the Monaco health authorities said.

Historic Grand Prix enjoys roaring success

The 12th Historic Monaco Grand Prix enjoyed a roaring success on its return to the Principality this year. Seven races spanned several decades of Formula 1...

'There is nothing more exciting than Monaco'

On Friday, April 23 NEWS.MC had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing Steve Brooks, a British driver in this year’s edition of the Historic Grand Prix...

Monaco helps fight against malaria

Each year, more than 200 million new cases of this preventable and treatable disease are recorded, and nearly 400,000 deaths, especially of children, mainly on the African continent.

AS Monaco keep Angers at Bay

On Sunday, April 26 AS Monaco travelled to the Stade Jean-Bouin to face off against Ligue 1 rivals Angers SCO.

DULY NOTED: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Sunday, in an interview with The New York Times that US visitors will soon be welcome again in Europe with coronavirus passports.

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Friday, April 23, 2021

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French PM addresses nation, says nothing new

Prime Minister Jean Castex gave a press conference on Thursday, April 22, during which he confirmed what the government’s spokesman has been saying all week...

Double explosion at Larvotto Beach

A double explosion thought to have been caused by exploding fuel tanks in two vehicles hit the Larvotto Beach construction site, close to the new Palais de la Plage building...

One new coronavirus case, three recoveries

One Monaco resident tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, April 22, while three residents fully recovered.

Prince Albert honours Earth Day

In honour of Earth Day this year, on April 22, HSH Prince Albert II called for a collective mobilisation for the protection of the environment. (with video in English)

Memorial to resistance martyr unveiled

HSH Prince Albert unveiled a bust of Resistance hero René Borghini at a ceremony and homage in the great chamber of the National Council on Thursday, April 22.

DULY NOTED: The Sunday service at St. Paul's Anglican Church will not be held this Sunday, April 25, due to the Historic Grand Prix.

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

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Italy moves to end coronavirus lockdown

Italy’s coronavirus restrictions will start to be relaxed from next Monday, April 26, Italy’s government confirmed on Wednesday, April 21.

French curfew continues but some measures relaxed

Despite the fact that the health emergency in France continues to rage, with only a slight dip in key indicators, the French authorities seem determined to loosen some restrictions.

One Monaco resident in hospital with coronavirus

One Monaco resident is being treated as an inpatient at Princess Grace Hospital.

Prince Albert attends photo competition awards

The prize-giving ceremony for the first ever Monegasque International Solidarity Organisations (OSI) photography competition was held on Friday, April 16...

Monaco punish Lyon is French Cup quarter-final

Having found nothing but success so far in the French Cup, AS Monaco travelled to the Parc Olympique Lyonnais to face off against Lyon in a quarter final fixture of the national competition.

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021

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French hopes of early end to lockdown increasingly forlorn

Although President Macron continues to hint that a return to the French way of life is just around the corner, his promise of the good life ring increasingly hollow.

UK's Border Force grapples with IT challenges - very slowly

The British immigration control officers who now go under the name Border Force are planning to adjust the E-gates at airports to deal with passengers’ coronavirus status.

Only one Monaco resident in hospital with coronavirus

Nine Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, while two residents fully recovered.

Government claims progress on money laundering

At the initiative of Mr. Michel Hunault, Director of SICCFIN and head of the Monegasque delegation to the MONEYVAL committee, a point of view stage of the work of ENR 2 in Monaco was held on April 15 at the Grimaldi Forum...

Conference on cetaceans enjoys successful fifth edition

The fifth Conference on the Conservation of Cetaceans in Southern Mediterranean Countries went swimmingly well...

DULY NOTED: The French government has announced a list of second-line priority workers over 55 - 400,000 in total - who will be able to get a coronavirus jab from Saturday. Bus drivers and checkout workers are on the list.

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

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Monaco's colour-coded recovery plan hits its stride

The Principality is planning to boost economic recovery with a 75 million euro stimulus plan, and for ease of understanding the Government has colour coded each type of stimulus.

Inaugural Monaco Streaming Film Festival

The inaugural edition of the Monaco Streaming Film Festival (MCSFF) will take place from July 3 until July 6, 2021, at the Grimaldi Forum.

Infection rate plunges to new low

The benchmark infection rate for coronavirus in Monaco fell to 62.58 per 100,000 based on tests carried out on residents and non-residents to Sunday, April 18.

CMB Monaco becomes first to use 100% Monegasque solution

CMB Monaco has opted for the dematerialisation of payslips and has become the first bank to use a 100 percent Monegasque solution for this essential HR process.

EU sets out Indo-Pacific plan

The European Union resolved on Monday to step up its influence in the Indo-Pacific region, using areas from security to health to protect its interests and counter China’s rising power...

New layout revealed for 2021 Monaco E-prix

Formula E has unveiled an adapted version of the Formula 1 Monaco Circuit for the upcoming ePrix on May 8. The revision was created by Formula E, the FIA and the Automobile Club de Monaco, and follows the identical route that was used for the inaugural Grand Prix in 1929.

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Monday, April 19, 2021

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Just 12 new cases over weekend

Four new cases of coronavirus were notified each day on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, while the total number of recoveries over the three-day period was 24 as Monaco's health situation continued its sharp improvement.

Planet Sushi hit with stiff penalties

The operator of the popular Planet Sushi restaurant found himself in court in Monaco after a case of salmonella poisoning in July 2019.

Monaco send off for Prince Philip

Monaco’s Tuesday Lunch Club marked the passing of the Queen’s consort, Prince Philip, at its latest meeting.

Public outrage over 'Heathrow Hell'

Passengers arriving at Heathrow Airport are enduring waits at immigration desks of up to seven hours, the UK press reports.

ASM Manager tells of end of season hopes

After another victory on Sunday, this time a 0-3 win away to Bordeaux and Monaco’s fourth in a row, Manager Niko Kovac outlined how he expects the season to end.

DULY NOTED: Just 58 people accepted an offer of an AstraZeneca jab at the Palais des Expositions in Nice on Saturday when 3,000 were made available to front-line workers, mainly teachers. The centre closed early.

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