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Thursday, March 18, 2021

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Monaco vigilant as Europe's 'crisis of the century' descends into chaos

News on Wednesday evening that a third Spanish recipient of the AstraZeneca vaccine has died from a blood clot underlines the gravity of the crisis facing Europe’s shambolic coronavirus vaccine rollout.

Monaco fire service called to series of bin fires

In the space of just under a week, between March 5 and March 12, Monaco’s firefighters were called to Beausoleil six times to put out trash fires in the neighbouring municipality.

Monaco mayor's identity usurped on Facebook

Georges Marsan, the Mayor of Monaco, doesn’t have a real Facebook profile, but scammers have tried to fool Facebook users into believing he has in a bid to gather personal information.

Six new cases, 13 recoveries

Six Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus in the 24 hours to Wednesday evening, while 13 residents were fully recovered.

Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters to be behind closed doors

The 114th edition of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters will take place from April 10 to April 18 behind closed doors, in accordance with the latest Monegasque government health regulations.

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

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France faces myriad Covid challenges

The French authorities are waiting with impatience for the European Medicines Authority to give the all-clear to the AstraZeneca vaccine on Thursday...

Fairmont's turn to slim down workforce

Forty-seven employees of the Fairmont Hotel have left voluntarily as the establishment slimmed down its workforce, according to management.

First allocation of Monaco Boost offices

Mr Jean Castellini, Minister of Finance and the Economy – chaired the first meeting for the allocation of offices and workspaces of the Monaco Boost program.

Fifteen new coronavirus cases, 10 recoveries

Fifteen Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus in the latest 24-hour reporting period, while 10 were declared to have fully recovered.

Monaco participates in Day of Forests

The 2021 International Day of Forests will be celebrated on Sunday, March 21. This year, the theme is: “Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being.”

DULY NOTED: 234 vehicles were refused entry to Monaco over the weekend, out of a total of 3,500 stopped at the borders.

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021

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Case numbers up as 13 test positive

UPDATED Monday, March 15, 23:41: Among Monaco residents, 13 new coronavirus cases were recorded on Monday evening, with 10 full recoveries.

France pulls AstraZeneca vaccine 'for 24 hours'

UPDATED Monday, March 15, 23:29: On Monday afternoon the French authorities suspended vaccinations using AstraZeneca for 24 hours while they seek further advice from the European Medicines Agency concerning its safety

Administration puts on more friendly face

So-called ‘window masks’ have been issued to staff working in many of Monaco’s administrative offices.

Monaco Blue initiative returns in 12th edition

Having gone virtual for its 11th edition at the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak in March, 2020, the Monaco Blue Initiative is back in a mixed format this year.

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Monday, March 15, 2021

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Only 179 first jabs last week

During the seven days to the end of Thursday, March 11, 176 new vaccinations took place in Monaco, taking the total number to 8,625, or 22.7 percent of the Principality’s population.

Just one new coronavirus case on Sunday

Monaco’s program of inoculating elderly residents appears to be paying dividends as just one new case of coronavirus among residents was reported on Sunday, March 14.

'Successful' SBM restructuring runs into problems

Monaco’s Société des Bains de Mer apparently scored a great success by reducing to just four employees the number who will lose their jobs involuntarily as the hotel and casino operator slims down its workforce.

Facelifts, upgrades, for elevators, escalators, travelators

The Department of Urban Amenities will replace 65 of Monaco’s 140 lifts, escalators and travelators between now and 2025.

Monaco draw against table-topping Lille

On the afternoon of Sunday, March 14, AS Monaco welcomed Ligue 1 pace-setters Lille OSC to the Stade Louis II for a regular French league fixture.

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Friday, March 12, 2021

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Fall in number of residents in hospital

The number of Monaco residents being treated as inpatients at the Princess Grace Hospital has fallen to 17, with five of them in intensive care.

France relaxes travel rules - up to a point

As a result in a fall in the number of cases in seven countries, France will loosen travel restrictions for travellers originating from Australia, Israel, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, New Zealand and the UK.

Half-capacity GP stands increasingly likely

Monaco’s Automobile Club is planning for half-capacity grandstands for the forthcoming three Grand Prix events, starting next month, according to unconfirmed reports.

Scuderia Ferrari unveil new car for F1 season

Just two days before preseason testing begins, Scuderia Ferrari have unveiled their new car for the 2021 Formula 1 season.

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

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Seeing eye to eye on ending pandemic

An extraordinary meeting of the National Council on Wednesday evening provided members the opportunity to express their views on the handling of the coronavirus emergency in the Principality.

Monaco's vaccine drought about to end

Monaco will take delivery of 5,000 doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine by the end of this week, Minister of Health and Social Affairs Didier Gamerdinger said on Wednesday.

Another weekend lockdown for Alpes-Maritimes

UPDATED, 23:00 March 10: The neighbouring Alpes-Maritimes will again have a weekend confinement, from Friday, March 12, until Monday, March 15...

Fourteen new coronavirus cases in Monaco

Fourteen residents tested positive for coronavirus in Monaco in the 24 hours to Wednesday evening, while six residents recovered fully.

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

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Sotheby's to hold Lagerfeld sale in Monte-Carlo

The administrators of the Karl Lagerfeld Estate have chosen Sotheby’s to hold inventories and sell the collections held in the residences of the late designer.

Bal de la Rose again delayed for 12 months

The annual Bal de la Rose will not be held this month for the second year running as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Twenty new coronavirus cases in Monaco

Twenty Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday while 19 were declared fully recovered.

Monaco Telecom subsidiaries in tower deal

The Cypriot and Maltese subsidiaries of Monaco Telecom, leading mobile operators in their countries, have signed a strategic partnership with Phoenix Towers International (PTI).

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

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Monaco pays tribute to Olivier Dassault

The death of Olivier Dassault in a helicopter accident on Sunday evening has resulted in Monaco losing “a great friend,” the President of the National Council said on Monday.

Coronavirus infection rate down sharply

While five more Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Monday, continuing a general downward trend, the testing program over the last seven days has shown that 176.32 people per 100,000 are infected...

CMB Monaco has perfect gender balance

On the occasion of the International Women’s Day on Monday March 8, CMB Monaco shared some figures on gender equality within its company.

My Art Goes Boom - explosive local artistry

Joris Brantuas (Golec&Golec), an artist from Nîmes, is the founder of the “My Art Goes Boom” project, which continues to promote cultural inclusion and diversity in the world of art.

Monaco knock out Nice in French Cup fixture

For their French Cup Round of 32 fixture, AS Monaco didn’t have far to travel, as the Monegasques faced OGC Nice in the Allianz Riviera stadium on Monday, March 8.

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Monday, March 8, 2021

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France faces up to need to vaccinate

The French prime minister said even less than usual at a press conference last week when asked if the country’s vaccination programme against coronavirus was producing results.

Sale of Monaco Luxury Group awaits approval

France’s BPM Group has made a bid to acquire Monaco Luxury Group and is awaiting approval from the French competition authority, the Autorité de la Concurrence.

Just four new coronavirus cases, 15 recoveries

Four Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus in the latest 24-hour reporting period, while 15 residents fully recovered. The total of new cases from Friday to Sunday inclusive is 26.

Monaco supercar enthusiast succumbs to coronavirus

A leading figure in Monaco’s automotive world, Stéphane Edelstein, has died from coronavirus.

Youths nabbed after police station escapade

Late last week several young people broke into the newly-renovated and as yet uninaugurated police station in neighbouring Beausoleil by breaking through a sturdy wooden door of some historical value.

DULY NOTED: By the evening of Thursday, March 4, Monaco had given a first dose of vaccine to 22.23 percent of the population, up from 21.58 percent a week earlier, an increase of 249 individuals.

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Friday, March 5, 2021

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Good news for Monaco as neighbours speed up vaccinations

Whatever the successes of Monaco’s own programme of testing and vaccination, if neighbouring Nice Côte d´Azur continues to register a high number of new coronavirus cases...

Sixteen new cases and sixteen recoveries

Sixteen Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus during the latest 24-hour reporting period, while 16 were declared fully recovered.

HSH Prince Albert addresses World Ocean Summit

On the occasion of the Economist Group’s 8th Annual World Ocean Summit on March 3, HSH Prince Albert addressed major challenges facing ocean conservation.

Monaco's Spring Arts Festival is back

A fixture on the Monaco calendar, Les Printemps des Arts, will start on March 14 and run until April 11. Last year the festival was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

DULY NOTED: The Monaco Government announces its latest inoculation figures on Friday. Read all about it at NEWS.MC

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