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Wednesday, January 20, 2021

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European countries struggle with vaccine doses

Some European countries are drawing fewer than the approved six doses from Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine vials, meaning shots are likely going to waste even as nations plead for more.

Coronavirus cases rise again; one more death

A resident aged 87 has died of coronavirus, the Monaco Government said on Tuesday evening, taking the total since the start of the pandemic to nine, according to Government calculations.

Progress report on vaccination campaign

The vaccination campaign launched in the Principality on December 31 among people living in retirement homes has continued for those over 75 years of age.

Second child at Stella School tests positive

Monaco’s education authorities on Tuesday closed a second class in the kindergarten section of the Stella School after another child tested positive for coronavirus following the detection of a positive case on Monday.

Grimaldi Forum to showcase Alberto Giacometti

In the summer of 2021 Monaco will experience its first ever exhibition of sculptor and painter Alberto Giacometti’s work.

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021

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National Council president calls for clearer communication

Stephane Valeri, President of the National Council, said on Monday, January 18, that it would be better if the Government would publish more details of the evolving coronavirus situation.

Kindergarten class closed after child tests positive

A kindergarten student at the Stella School tested positive on Monday, January 18, for coronavirus after members of the child’s family also tested positive.

Seven new coronavirus cases on Monday

Seven new cases of coronavirus among residents were reported on Monday, January 18. Eighteen residents fully recovered in the previous 24 hours.

SBM hotels maintain Green Globe status

Green Globe has recertified three Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer properties – Monte-Carlo Beach, Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo and Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo.

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Monday, January 18, 2021

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Joint Monitoring Committee explores coronavirus progress

The Prince’s Government and representatives of the National Council met on Friday, January 15, and discussed the evolution of the health situation in the Principality for two hours.

Eleven new cases on Sunday, January 17

Eleven new cases of coronavirus among residents were reported on Sunday evening, together with 18 full recoveries.

Baron Benjamin de Rothschild dies at 57

Baron Benjamin de Rothschild, president of the board of Edmond de Rothschild Holding SA, died on Friday, January 15, from a heart attack.

Magic AS Monaco keep Montpellier at bay

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Friday, January 15, 2021

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Resident, 88, succumbs to coronavirus at CHPG

The Government has reported the eighth coronavirus-related death of a resident in Monaco.

Berlusconi admitted to hospital in Monaco

Italian media mogul and former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi was admitted to hospital in Monaco on Thursday, according to the Italian press.

Artcurial launches 2021 at Hotel Hermitage

At the start of an ambitious year ahead, Artcurial auction house will be at the Hotel Hermitage in the heart of the timelessly elegant Monte-Carlo, during the week of January 17 to 21...

Tintin painting sells for 3.2 million euros

A painting of comic book hero Tintin that was kept folded in a drawer for years sold at a Paris auction on Thursday for 3.175 million euros ($3.86 million), the auction house said.

Historic Monte-Carlo Rally cancelled

The Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique, known in English as the Historic Monte-Carlo Rally, has been cancelled in the face of increasingly tighter coronavirus-related restrictions in France.

Leclerc tests positive for coronavirus

Formula 1’s Monegasque sensation, Charles Leclerc, has tested positive for coronavirus after coming into contact with a positive case.

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

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Sir David Barclay dies, aged 86

Reclusive Monaco resident Sir David Barclay, twin brother of Sir Frederick Barclay, has died after a short illness, the Daily Telegraph reported overnight on Tuesday.

33 new coronavirus cases reported

Thirty-three new cases of coronavirus among residents were reported on Wednesday, January 13.

CMB renews "historic" partnership with Grimaldi Forum

The renewal of the partnership between CMB, the most Monegasque of banks, and the Principality’s Congress and Cultural centre, the Grimaldi Forum, was formalised at a ceremony in the Forum’s Indigo Space on Wednesday, January 13.

UIM invites entries for environmental award competition

Inspired by past editions, the Union International Motonautique has launched the 2020 Environmental Award and Special Mentions.

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

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Monaco records one more resident death

Another resident – 75 years-old – has died at Princess Grace Hospital, it was announced on Tuesday evening.

SPORTEL cancelled in face of pandemic

The annual global sports marketing convention SPORTEL has abandoned plans to hold its event from February 22 to 24 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Brexit and VAT - Monaco explains new rules

Due to the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union as of January 1, 2021, the concepts of intra-community transactions carried out between Monaco and the United Kingdom have been replaced by a regime of import and export from or to a third country.

89th Monte-Carlo Rally draws nearer

On Thursday, January 21, the 2021 Monte-Carlo Rally will commence in Gap.

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

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SBM whistleblower still the target of Monaco prosecutors

Despite an international outcry, Jonathan Taylor, the lawyer who blew the whistle on corrupt practices at SBM Offshore in Monaco, remains the target of an Interpol Red Notice issued by Monaco.

Additional coronavirus-related death in Monaco

The death of a 72 year-old patient has been reported overnight from Sunday to Monday.

Scientific Centre takes stake in coral pioneer

The Monaco Scientific Centre (CSM) has taken a stake in the startup Coraliotech. A signing ceremony was held on Monday, January 11, to mark the financial agreement.

Top Marques Monaco postponed until September

Initially planned to take place in June, 2021, the Top Marques Monaco supercar show has been postponed and is now set to go ahead on September 1 to September 5.

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Monday, January 11, 2021

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Monaco's curfew brought forward to 19:00

The Prince’s Government has taken the decision to bring forward the nightly curfew by one hour to 19:00 from Monday, January 11.

Sharp fall in Monaco coronavirus cases

After a week that saw record numbers of new coronavirus cases among Monaco residents, the weekend figures witnessed a considerable improvement.

Passing of Gillian Johnson Flint

The diocese of St. Paul’s Anglican Church has announced the passing of Mrs Gillian Johnson Flint. She died peacefully at home on Thursday evening with her husband, Stuart at her side.

AS Monaco heroic in home victory against Angers

Following a sensational first fixture of 2021 against FC Lorient, which Monaco won 2-5, Niko Kovac and co. welcomed Angers SCO to the pitch of Stade Louis II on Saturday, January 9.

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Friday, January 8, 2021

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Mayor of Nice picks on Monaco again

The mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, has again criticised Monaco, and Italy, for not imposing more stringent health measures during the ongoing pandemic.

Sovereign reacts to French critics

HSH Prince Albert has reacted to implied criticism by French political leaders over the Principality’s different approach to keeping businesses open during the coronavirus pandemic.

Another big jump in confirmed coronavirus cases

Forty new cases of coronavirus among residents were reported in the 24 hours to Thursday evening, January 7.

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Thursday, January 7, 2021

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Sports halls, swimming pools closed - hotel rooms offered

The Prince’s Government has decided to close sports halls and swimming pools, as well as introduce a more general ban on the practice of sport in a closed environment, including school sport, for three weeks...

Thirty-one new cases reported

Following the announcement on Tuesday evening of 30 new coronavirus cases among Monaco residents, 31 new cases were reported on Wednesday evening.

Monaco Boost sees light of day

On Wednesday January 6, Pierre Dartout, Minister of State, Stéphane Valeri, President of the National Council, and Jean Castellini, Minister of Finance and the Economy, visited the premises of the brand new State company: Monaco Boost.

Le Dimanche a Velo event returns

The ‘Le Dimanche à Vélo’ event was first introduced on September 20 of last year. As a result of its popularity with the Monegasque public, the event is set to make a return to the Principality on January 10.

AS Monaco punish FC Lorient in crushing win

For their first fixture in 2021, Niko Kovac and co. travelled north to Brittany on Thursday, January 6 to take on FC Lorient.

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