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Exotic Gardens
Exotic Garden under Renovation for 2021
Monaco’s Exotic Garden recently announced that they will be closed this year due to renovation and safety work.  The cliffside ‘Jardin Exotique’ offers breathtaking views of the Principality, the Mediterranean, as well as an impressive collection of gorgeous and rare succulent plants.
14 Jan, 2021
New Law combats Money Laundering and Terrorism
New Law combats Money Laundering and Terrorism
The National Council voted unanimously on a bill which combats money laundering and the financing of terrorism.  Bill 1008, which was passed in December 2020, aims to update and strengthen the system for combating money laundering, terrorist financing and corruption, in accordance with the Principality's international commitments.
13 Jan, 2021
Monaco Boost – A New Monegasque Business Incubator
Monaco Boost – A New Monegasque Business Incubator
On Wednesday 6 January, Pierre Dartout, Minister of State, Stéphane Valeri, President of the National Council, and Jean Castellini, Minister of Finance and Economy, visited the premises of the brand-new State-owned company Monaco Boost.
13 Jan, 2021
Earlier Curfew in Monaco as the Epidemic Rebounds
A new meeting of the Joint Covid-19 Monitoring Committee was held this Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Ministry of State. The Prince's Government and the representatives of the National Council discussed new decisions to be taken in the context of the health crisis.
11 Jan, 2021
Finals for ASM Swimmers in French Elite Championships
Finals for ASM Swimmers in French Elite Championships
Imagine being an athlete in the past year. Covid-19 has been a nightmare. How can you plan your training to peak for each event, when you never know if and when the event will take place.
11 Jan, 2021
The worlds longest motoryacht below 500GT
The World’s Longest Motoryacht Below 500GT and other yacht news
The World's Longest Motoryacht Below 500GT Lifting the veil on the radical, fast displacement aluminium motoryacht (bit by bit, to respect the Owner’s request) Royal Huisman is excited to present an impressive new fact: PHI will be the world’s longest motoryacht below 500 GT.
10 Jan, 2021
What to do with a Christmas tree now?
Monaco Fir Enclosures in which to Drop Off your Christmas Tree
That beautiful natural Christmas tree - what to do with it now? Thanks to the Monaco Mairie and the SMA there are special depots all over the Principality specially organised uniquely for your Christmas tree.
10 Jan, 2021
Monaco’s Nativity Trail
Monaco’s Nativity Trail at the Palace and other Monaco news
The first week of the year is over. We are drawing results and in case you were too busy this week to follow the news, read our digest and stay updated.
9 Jan, 2021
Boris Herrmann, Yacht Club Monaco, crosses Cape Horn Single Handed
Boris Herrmann, Yacht Club Monaco, crosses Cape Horn Single Handed
The ultimate test - crossing Cape Horn. It is fitting the crossing from the Pacific to the Atlantic be an extra-ordinary experience. A literal rite of passage. Boris Herrmann, now at the helm of the Seaexplorer - Yacht-club de Monaco has done it four times but always with a crew.
9 Jan, 2021
Reinforced Border Control During This Saturday’s Sales
This Saturday January 9 is the second Saturday of the sales in the Principality of Monaco. The gap between this period of the sales in Monaco and in France calls for the greatest vigilance.
9 Jan, 2021
Fontvieille
Fontvieille Commercial Centre: Massive Sustainable Greening Project Inches Ahead
By 2027, if there are not unforeseen hitches there is another giant Monegasque project scheduled to be completed. This particular one is not the current expansion of the Principality into the sea but rather on land linked to Monaco’s first extension into the Mediterranean.
8 Jan, 2021
New Year Sales
Price Reductions Galore: Monaco is First Out of the Blocks in the New Year Sales Race
It’s a tradition and one in which Monaco is ahead of the pack. New Year sales have already burst into bloom and the customers are off to a flying start.
7 Jan, 2021
New Measures By Monaco In The Battle Against Covid-19
New Measures By Monaco In The Battle Against Covid-19
The evolution of the health situation over the past few days shows an active circulation of the virus in the Principality of Monaco according to the government.
6 Jan, 2021
Auction
Steve McQueen’s “Monaco” Watch sells for a record price
Steve McQueen's Tag Heuer ‘Monaco’ watch was sold for $2.2 million recently at an auction in New York. The watch belonged to Haig Altounian, chief mechanic for the film ‘Le Mans’ and personal mechanic for Steve McQueen. The much-anticipated auction, ‘Racing Pulse’ by Phillips took place online.
6 Jan, 2021
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