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Thursday, February 4, 2021

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Monaco residents still excluded as France approaches winter holidays

Unless a change in the rules can be swiftly concluded, Monaco residents will not be allowed to travel more than 30 kilometres into France without “an imperative reason” and a recent negative coronavirus test result.

Another elderly patient dies after coronavirus infection

A 91 year-old Monaco resident has died following a positive test for coronavirus, the Government said on Wednesday evening, February 3.

Six new radar traps close to Monaco

The French authorities have installed three new radar traps in Beausoleil and three in Roquebrune, each of them on the top of masts to dissuade saboteurs.

Nice to Paris night train set to return

After its discontinuation in 2017, the Nice to Paris night train is making a comeback this year.

Ben Yedder brace blasts Monaco past Nice

On the evening of February 3, AS Monaco welcomed OGC Nice to Stade Louis II for the 100th Côte d’Azur Derby.

DULY NOTED: No amateur races at Monaco Run. The annual athletics event on February 14 will be for professional runners only due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021

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Bleak day for Monaco as 3 elderly patients die

Three residents, aged 82, 90 and 92, all of whom had tested positive for coronavirus, were reported to have died in the latest 24-hour period for which data is available.

Lockdown and domestic violence show little correlationCouncil expresses incomprehension over travel restrictions

IMSEE, Monaco’s statistical office, which devotes much of its work to examining numerical differences between men and women, has reported an increase in violent acts against women in 2020 compared to 2019, to 39 from 33.

Minister of State and Clement Beaune meet in Paris

HE Pierre Dartout met Clément Beaune, France’s Secretary of State for European Affairs, on Tuesday, February 2, to discuss the draft association agreement between Monaco and the European Union, which has been under negotiation since 2015.

F1 team manager doubts GP will go ahead

Having enduring a turbulent 2020 season, Formula 1’s organisers and teams would surely be hoping for an easier season in 2021. However, the coronavirus pandemic continues to be omnipresent, casting a shadow of doubt over the first few races on the F1 calendar.

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021

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Travel in France poses new challenges for MC residents

It has become increasingly difficult - almost impossible -

One more coronavirus-related death

An additional death related to coronavirus was reported in Monaco on Monday, February 1. The victims was 65 years old.

Partnership renewed between CFM Indosuez and Ballets

The 20-year partnership between CFM Indosuez and the Compagnie des Ballets de Monte-Carlo was celebrated in 2019 in the presence of HRH The Princess of Hanover

Lessons learned from real life

Alicia Sedgwick is an expert communication coach who currently teaches at The International University of Monaco and International School of Monaco.

DULY NOTED: The official rate for a taxi ride from Nice Airport to Monaco has risen by 5 euros to 95 euros. The hike was agreed before the pandemic struck.

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Monday, February 1, 2021

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CHPG busy but not overwhelmed

The number of in-patients at Princess Grace Hospital has increased in recent weeks, adding pressure to staff and facilities.

Monaco reports 13th coronavirus-related death

An 86 year-old resident who tested positive for coronavirus has died at Princess Grace Hospital, the Monaco authorities announced on Sunday evening.

President of rowing club succumbs to coronavirus

Jean-Marc Giraldi (62), President of the Monaco Nautical Society, succumbed to coronavirus late on Thursday after weeks of fighting the disease.

France avoids third lockdown - just

A third national lockdown had been expected and the public had been forewarned last week that the nightly curfew was not enough to bring down the number of coronavirus cases in the country.

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Friday, January 29, 2021

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Monaco's first sea shuttle close to reality

There has been talk for some considerable time of a shuttle service bringing commuters from Cap d’Ail to Port Hercule, but while that project remains little more than a Mediterranean mirage...

One more coronavirus positive patient dies at CHPG

An eleventh resident has died after testing positive for coronavirus, the Government announced on Thursday evening. The latest victim was 79.

'Moped menace' to be curtailed from Monday

From Monday, February 1, moped users in France will no longer be able to filter through multi-lane traffic following a four-year study in 11 French Departments.

Paula takes over at Princess Grace Irish Library

Paula Farquharson-Blengino could not be better qualified to take over from Judith Gantley at the head of the prestigious and very special Princess Grace Irish Library.

DULY NOTED: France's President Macron is expected to announce a tightening of coronavirus regulations at the weekend. NEWS.MC will update you.

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Thursday, January 28, 2021

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One more coronavirus death in Monaco

A 76 year-old patient at the Princess Grace Hospital has succumbed to coronavirus, taking the total number of fatalities linked to the disease to 10 since the start of the pandemic, according to Government calculations.

Curfew and other measures extended until February 19

HSH Prince Albert has decided to extend the current curfew arrangements until February 19, inclusive.

Kindergarten class sent home after pupil tests positive

A kindergarten student from the Parc School tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday, January 26.

EU pushes for access to vaccines from UK plants

The European Union is pushing AstraZeneca to supply the bloc with more doses of its COVID-19 vaccine from plants in Europe and Britain after the company announced delivery delays, adding to frustrations over the EU’s inoculation programme.

Biodiversity exhibition inaugurated

On Monday January 25, the ‘Principality of Monaco – Biodiversity under high surveillance’ photographic exhibition was inaugurated in the presence of HSH Prince Albert.

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021

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Monaco pins hopes on rapid vaccine rollout

Underlining the central plank of Monaco’s strategy to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, HSH Prince Albert visited the new national vaccination centre at the Grimaldi Forum on Monday.

Two days of celebration of Patron Saint

The celebrations of Saint Dévote, Patron Saint of Monaco, will take place on Tuesday January 26 and Wednesday January 27 January with a series of traditional events.

Eleven new coronavirus cases on Monday

Monaco recorded 11 new cases of coronavirus among residents on Monday, January 25, together with 19 full recoveries.

French vaccine hopes dashed as Pasteur abandons project

Hopes that a French pharma could develop and supply a vaccine against coronavirus were dashed on Monday when the Pasteur Institute announced it would abandon development of its principal anti-Covid 19 vaccine.

DULY NOTED: Good Morning Monaco will not be publshed on Wednesday, January 27, a national holiday in the Principality.

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Monday, January 25, 2021

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Cannes Festival postponement puts pressure on Grand Prix

Reports that the Cannes Film Festival will be postponed until later in the year, possibly July, adds pressure on the organisers of the Monaco Grand Prix to push back plans to hold the event in the second half of May.

Steak'n'Shake broke rules - closed temporarily

The popular eatery at Saint Devote has been closed by the authorities for four days following an inspection on Thursday.

Seventy new coronavirus cases over weekend

Twelve more residents tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday, according to Government sources. Twenty-one residents were declared to be fully recovered.

Ogier shatters Monte-Carlo Rally wins record

The 89th edition of the Rallye Monte-Carlo was nothing short of magic. Each constructor gave it their all on an almost completely different but still treacherous route.

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Friday, January 22, 2021

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Monaco launches e-health portal

The Government has launched the Monaco Santé project with the objective of offering a simple and easy to use website to Monegasques, residents and visitors of the Principality.

Monaco goes on Swiss red list

Switzerland has placed Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur and Monaco on its red list, with a 10-day quarantine in place for travellers.

Monaco records 25 new cases of coronavirus

Twenty-five residents tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, January 21. Eight residents were reported to have fully recovered in the preceding 24-hour period.

Emanuele Lauro elected as Chamber president

Emanuele Lauro, chairman of Scorpio Bulkers and Scorpio Tankers, is the new president of the Monaco Chamber of Shipping.

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Thursday, January 21, 2021

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Residents can now book vaccinations online

From Wednesday, January 20, residents can complete an online form to register for a coronavirus inoculation as part of the Government’s policy of making access to the vaccine easier and more efficient.

Twenty-two new coronavirus cases in Monaco

Twenty-two new cases of coronavirus were reported among Monaco residents on Wednesday, January 20. Fourteen recoveries were also noted.

France faces tough Covid month

A more infectious coronavirus variant is expected to spread rapidly through France in the coming month, hospital chiefs said on Wednesday, raising fears of another lockdown...

Second school sends class home

A young student at the Fontvieille Kindergarten tested positive for coronavirus on Wednesday, January 20.

Sovereign Prince leads carabinieri celebration

The traditional ceremony commemorating Saint Sebastian, Patron Saint of the Prince’s Carabinieri, was held on Wednesday morning in the presence of HSH the Sovereign Prince.

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