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Official release of the double album of the Orchestra of the Palace Guards
The new vinyl double album of the Orchestra of the Palace Guards was presented at a Gala evening event on March 7. From its inception in 2022, this project has received support from Ms Françoise Gamerdinger, Director of Cultural Affairs, and Mr Jean-Charles Curau, President of SOGEDA.The four sides of the double alb...
Read moreA new website for the Monaco Fire and Emergency Service
As part of efforts to update government websites, the Digital Transition Office of the Digital Services Department has worked with the communications unit of the Monaco Fire and Emergency Service for the last few months to develop the fire service’s new website.The improved site has a new layout and look that comply...
Read moreMonaco takes part in the Commission on the Status of Women, focused this year on the subject of poverty
Monaco participated in the 68th Commission on the Status of Women of the United Nations, held from 11 to 22 March 2024 in New York on the priority theme of poverty.Mr Alyson Calem-Sangiorgio, Second Secretary to Monaco’s Permanent Representation to the United Nations, spoke about the new legislation signed into law...
Read moreThe Prince’s Palace lit up in yellow for the 100-day lead-up to the Grand Départ of the Tour de France
Just 100 days before the Tour de France begins in Florence, Italy, the Prince’s Palace was lit up in yellow last night.The famous French cycling race will end on Sunday 21 July 2024 with a 34-kilometre individual time trial from Monaco to Nice.This is the eighth time that Monaco will host the Tour de France.
Read moreTourist and Convention Authority presents a review of 2023 and its 2024 strategic orientations
In the presence of H.E. Mr Pierre Dartout, Minister of State, and Mr Pierre-André Chiappori, the Minister of Finance and Economy, the Tourist and Convention Authority (DTC) recently met with representatives of Monaco’s tourism sector at the Grimaldi Forum.2023 was a wonderful year that closed with an occupancy rate...
Read moreClicBus Monaco: the new on-demand transportation service
As part of the Mobility Plan launched by the Prince’s Government last February, ClicBus Monaco, a new on-demand transportation service, will begin operating on Monday 25 March 2024.This innovative new system, an add-on to the current urban public transport available, will meet the travel needs of people residing in...
Read moreNational simplified weapons surrender scheme - 25/03/2024 to 05/04/2024
The Police Department is organising a simplified weapons surrender drive.Illegally owned weapons in the country are sometimes acquired as the result of an inheritance or simply found and kept; most often without knowledge of the legalities of owning these weapons.Often stored without taking particular care, or even...
Read moreThe Principality of Monaco brings civil action in the Esplanade des Pêcheurs case
In June 2020, the State was ordered to pay 136 million euros, plus interest, to a developer in connection with a property and cultural development project on the Esplanade des Pêcheurs.Recent publications on the internet and various press articles relating to judicial proceedings brought before the Principality's co...
Read more2024 Cycling Criterium: how will it impact your travel plans?
On Sunday 17 March, Port Hercule will be the starting point for the 49th Cycling Criterium organised by the Monaco Cycling Union. As in previous years, the event village will be installed on Quai Albert I and the race will take place on Route de la Piscine, Avenue J.F. Kennedy and Boulevard Albert I. This will impac...
Read morePropTech Conference: impacts and challenges in Monaco and around the world
As part of the Extended Monaco programme, the Prince’s Government and the Monaco Economic Board hosted its third conference on property technology at the Yacht Club of Monaco last Tuesday.Supported by professional organisations in the sector – the Chambre Immobilière, the Monegasque Chamber of Builders, the Union of...
Read moreThe Monaco Business Office of the Business Development Agency meets new traders in Monaco-Ville
In early March, the Business Development Agency visited the neighbourhood of Monaco-Ville to visit new shops and restaurants.This initiative is part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to support and develop local trade, by meeting on a regular basis with traders to discuss their development ideas and concerns.These...
Read moreDiplomacy: accreditation of new ambassadors Slovakia – Venezuela – Romania – Belgium
On Tuesday 12 March, Ms Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, received H.E. Mr Jan Soth, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Slovak Republic; H.E. Mr Arturo Enrique Gil Pinto, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela; H.E. Ms I...
Read moreThe Ministry of Health and Social Affairs and the Construction Sector Employers’ Chamber sign an agreement to support initiatives backed by the Caisse de Formation du Bâtiment (CFB)
The building sector is a model of prosperity in the Principality that offers real job and career opportunities at all levels of qualification and responsibility.Government Minister Christophe Robino met with the members of the Construction Sector Employers’ Chamber at the Ministry of State today, where he was presen...
Read moreCelebrating Monaco's commitment to women's rights on 8 March 2024
International Women's Day 2024, entitled 'POWHER', focused on the collective commitment of all those actively supporting women's rights issues.The day, organised by the Committee for the Promotion and Protection of Women's Rights, was launched by HSH Prince Albert II accompanied by HSH Princess Stéphanie. To mark th...
Read moreBarometer – Retail trade
The aim of this barometer is to supply early information on changes in the retail sector, for the purposes of economic analysis and business forecasting.It seeks to record the opinions of the retailers surveyed on their business prospects. This trend is measured by monitoring activity and variables such as changes i...
Read moreDismantling of the crane at the Tour Elsa and Tour Réséda buildings from 11 to 22 March 2024
Construction of the Elsa and Réséda buildings, two major projects of the National Housing Plan for Monegasques, are now complete. The imposing – and essential – 127.9-metre crane used for the building process will be dismantled between 11 and 22 March 2024.The highest crane currently in use in the Principality is an...
Read moreThe Minister of State receives the Chairperson of the Council on the Status of Women for International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day, the Minister of State held a luncheon with Ms Louise Cordeau, Chairperson of the Council on the Status of Women of Quebec and guest of honour of the Women’s Rights Committee.His Excellency Pierre Dartout recalled that Quebec had long been at the forefront of gender equality and that the...
Read moreIsabelle Berro-Amadeï pays official visit to Mauritania
From 25 February to 1 March 2024, a Monegasque delegation* led by Ms Isabelle Berro-Amadeï, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, travelled to Mauritania for the first meeting of the Bilateral Commission for Cooperation between the two countries, which she co-chaired with Mr Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, the Mi...
Read moreResurfacing work
A few weeks away from the 7th Monaco e-Prix (27 April 2024), the 14th Monaco Historic Grand Prix (10–12 May 2024) and the 81st Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix (23–26 May 2024), the Department of Urban Amenities will be carrying out road resurfacing work on part of the circuit, as it does every year, as well as in other...
Read moreAccreditation of the new Ambassador of Monaco to France
On Thursday 29 February 2024, H.E. Ms Valérie Bruell-Melchior, Monaco’s Ambassador to France, presented her credentials to Mr Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, during an official ceremony held at the Elysée palace.During a private meeting, Ambassador Bruell-Melchior expressed her commitment to pursu...
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