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France's lockdown extended to whole country - schools to close

UPDATED Wednesday, March 31 23:02: In dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, there are three principles to follow: Safety, Balance and Responsibility, President Macron said on French television on Wednesday night.

Europe talks jabs with Putin as second Navalny doctor dies

German Chancellor Merkel and French President Macron held talks on Wednesday with Russia’s leader, Vladimir Putin, about using the Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine in a desperate game of inoculation catch-up.

Six new cases, five recoveries on Wednesday

Monaco recorded six new coronavirus cases among residents on Wednesday, plus five full recoveries.

IHO, CIESM, renew cooperation for 4 more years

On Tuesday, March 23, the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) and the International Commission for the Scientific Exploration of the Mediterranean Sea (CIESM) renewed their scientific cooperation agreement for the next four years.

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Hospital numbers fall, recoveries increase

Seventeen Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, March 30.

Dartout in talks with Dubai Chamber

On Monday, March 29, a delegation from Monaco met with Dubai’s Chamber of Commerce to discuss investment opportunities and to enhance bi-lateral relations.

France's death rate curtailed by jabbing elderly

One ray of hope for France as coronavirus hospitalisations increase is that the death rate has remained close to steady.

Italy set to impose 5-day quarantine on EU visitors

The Italian government is set to introduce a mandatory five-day quarantine for travellers from European Union member states, as a third wave of coronavirus infections takes its toll throughout Europe.

DULY NOTED: Morocco has banned all incoming and outgoing flights with France and Spain.

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021

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Quasi-ineffective Macron places blame elsewhere as new full lockdown looms

French President Emmanuel Macron is faced with hard decisions in the run-up to Easter and at the top of that list is a choice of bringing back a hard lockdown, or not.

Only six new cases but incidence rate rises

Six new coronavirus cases were reported among Monaco residents on Monday, March 29, together with a jump in complete recoveries – 20.

Closure of local Air France bases sparks dismay and demos

On Sunday, March 28, 80 disgruntled Air France employees demonstrated at the Marseille-Provence airport against the decision to close Air France bases at three local airports.

Marangoni promoted Comptroller-General of Public Security

By Sovereign Order n ° 8.517 of February 26, 2021, Mr Richard Marangoni was promoted Comptroller General of Public Security.

Commission on human health and ocean pollution hears reports

Created on the occasion of Monaco Ocean Week 2019, the Monaco Commission on Human Health and Ocean Pollution is chaired by...

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Monday, March 29, 2021

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France faces joining UK red list

A decision is expected in the coming week on adding further countries to the UK red list, meaning that returning UK residents will need to spend 10 days in a designated quarantine hotel, at a cost of more than 2,000 euros (£1,750), from additional states.

Progress on jabs as 1,000 inoculated in a week

The Principality has now inoculated 10,829 people with a first jab of ant-coronavirus vaccine, amounting to 28.5 percent of the total population.

Workman killed on Larvotto Beach construction site

A workman, aged 60, was fatally injured on Friday morning while working on the Larvotto Beach construction site.

Five new coronavirus cases on Sunday

Five Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus in the latest 24-hour reporting period until Sunday evening, while 13 residents were declared fully-recovered.

F1 returns with gripping 2021 season opener

The highly anticipated 2021 Formula 1 season finally got underway on Sunday, March 28, as a fairly refreshed F1 circus descended onto the Bahrain International Circuit for what would become a gripping Bahrain Grand Prix season opener.

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Friday, March 26, 2021

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Monaco records 17 new cases among residents

Seventeen Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus in the latest 24-hour reporting period until Thursday evening.

Cherry blossom blooms in Hotel de Paris

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer and The Highlife Monaco Foundation invite all to celebrate the arrival of spring in a traditional Japanese style with the Cherry Blossom ‘Make a Wish’ charity event.

Paula promotes fitness with leading local sports personalities

World marathon champion for 16 years, British athlete Paula Radcliffe has joined with the Princess Charlene Foundation and the Department of National Education to produce a series of videos promoting sporting activities and physical fitness.

Monaco to be twinned with Italy's Dolceaqua

The Principality of Monaco has found its third twin, in the form of the Italian municipality of Dolceaqua.

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

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One more elderly death, 11 new cases

A 74 year-old Monaco resident has succumbed to coronavirus, the Government reported on Wednesday, March 24.

Mysterious man arrived in Monaco with letter for the Prince

Among the most peculiar cases heard at the Palace of Justice is that of a mysterious 60 year-old Russian man and his letter for the Prince.

CHANEL joins forces with CSM on precious red corals

In an alliance that at first glance looks unlikely, but is very significant, the House of CHANEL has joined forces with the Scientific Centre of Monaco (CSM) to further research the precious Mediterranean Red Coral (Corallium rubrum) species.

Savills showcase their top five penthouses in Monaco

“We have compiled a list of our five top penthouses for sale in Monaco and the best penthouses for rent in Monaco so that you have them all in one place," say Savills.

DULY NOTED: The French authorities have issued a new regulation for the whole of the country limiting the number of people who can gather outside to six.

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Airlines cut flights following UK's 'reasonable excuse' ruling

BA and EasyJet have both slashed their UK-Nice flights after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced tough new restrictions on Brits leaving the country.

It's lockdown light for Monaco's neighbours

The new lockdown that came into effect on midnight in the Alpes-Maritimes is much lighter than its predecessors...

Seventeen new coronavirus cases reported

The Monaco health authorities reported 17 new cases of coronavirus among residents on Tuesday, March 23, together with 10 full recoveries.

AS Monaco's Ben Yedder set to star in French team

Fans of AS Monaco may find themselves quite miffed at the absence of Ligue 1 football this weekend. However, all is not lost...

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

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Statistics Office publishes fourth-quarter figures

IMSEE has published the Economic Bulletin for the last quarter of 2020 showing the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.

Infection rate falls as 9 new cases reported

Nine Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24-hour reporting period, while 13 were declared to have fully recovered..

Historic Monegasque family invests in Monaco Foundry

4Stars, an investment fund managed by PLEION GROUP (Monaco) is the latest to invest in MONACO FOUNDRY.

Stéphane Valeri receives vaccine in Monegasque inoculation mission

Among the most recent high-profile individuals to receive a vaccine in Monaco was the President of the National Council, Stéphane Valeri on Monday, March 22, in the Grimaldi Forum’s vaccination centre..

UK records 17 new coronavirus deaths, Alpes-Maritimes 20

The UK’s inoculation campaign has been so successful that the figure for new deaths on Monday, March 22, was just 17, with just over 5,000 new cases.

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Monday, March 22, 2021

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Monaco records no new cases on Sunday

No new cases of coronavirus among residents were reported on Sunday, the first day without new cases since December 13 last year.

Shot in the arm for Monaco's vaccination program

A total of 1,150 Monaco residents received a coronavirus jab during the seven days to Thursday, March 18, marking a turnaround in the Principality’s inoculation campaign as vaccine supplies eased.

Monaco advises against travel in France - UPDATED

UPDATED Sunday, March 21, 23:04:  Following the decision by the French authorities to place the Alpes-Maritimes into a four-week lockdown, the Monaco Government on Friday advised residents to avoid travel into the neighbouring Department.

Death announced of well-known Monaco personality

The Committee of Outward Bound Monaco has paid tribute to Judy Churchill, who worked tirelessly for the association over many years.

Monaco show no mercy against Saint Etienne

For the final Ligue 1 fixture before the international break, AS Monaco travelled to the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard to face off against Saint-Etienne.

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Friday, March 19, 2021

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Monaco's health restrictions extended for two more weeks

The existing nighttime curfew and other restrictions have been extended until April 2, the Prince’s Government announced on Thursday afternoon.

"It's not good news," says French PM

UPDATED Thursday, March 18 22:53: The neighbouring Alpes-Maritimes will go into lockdown from midnight on Friday, March 19, for a period of four weeks, along with 15 other French Departments.

Eight new coronavirus cases, 12 recoveries

Eight Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus in the latest 24-hour reporting period, while 12 residents fully recovered.

Monaco signs into the future

Businesses and individuals based in Monaco will now be able to use digital signatures as they would pen-on-paper signatures,

Blue Fund seeks to level up Monegasque economy

DULY NOTED: In a temporary measure to deal with high demand from members, the Automobile Club is adding dining tables to its bar area in order to accommodate more lunchtime diners.As a continuation of the Extended Monaco programme, the Principality’s government has drawn up an action plan to create a stronger and more digitally mature economy.

DULY NOTED: In a temporary measure to deal with high demand from members, the Automobile Club is adding dining tables to its bar area in order to accommodate more lunchtime diners.

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