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How to Obtain the new Monaco Health Pass

The princely government recently presented details about the new Monegasque Health Pass, a much-anticipated document and QR code.

On 24 June, Frédéric Genta, Monaco’s Chief Digital Officer, laid out the details for the new Health Pass, which will be recognized by France.

Monaco Pavilion is ready for Expo Dubai this October

Monaco Pavilion is ready for Expo Dubai this October
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The countdown has begun for Expo Dubai, with just three months to go! The Principality is gearing up for its much-anticipated pavilion, entitled ‘Monaco 360° a world of opportunities’. Initially scheduled for 2020, the Universal Exhibition was postponed due to Covid-19. The new dates are from 1 October 2021 until 31 March 2022 in the United Arab Emirates.

Driver of the Day, Charles LeClerc Shines in Austria

LeClerc
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It’s a rare occasion when Charles Leclerc finishes seventh and declares it as one of his best drives ever in Formula 1.

That’s exactly what happened in Austria this week-end when the Monegasque ace who started on the grid in seventh place collided with Pierre Gasly between turns 1 and 2 at the start of the race.

It could have been all over for Charles, forced to then pit with a damaged wing. But he was determined to fight to be in the points.

Summer’s Here with the Exquisite Oasis of Monte Carlo Restaurants and Bars

Summer’s Here with the Exquisite Oasis of Monte Carlo Restaurants and Bars
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After the launch of the summer season marked on June 21 by the Swing Monte-Carlo evening! Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer announces its new summer openings. 

The season is building up to cruising speed. Around the Place du Casino, the Mada Lounge has just moved into the Jardins des Boulingrins, a stone’s throw from another summer pop-up, the Crystal Lounge, which since June 16 has taken over the Excelsior garden of the Hôtel Hermitage. Monte Carlo. 

HERCULIS EBS Monaco – The Home of Middle Distance Records

HERCULIS EBS Monaco
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The best specialists in the world know it well: the Herculis EBS Meeting in Monaco has always favoured great performances in the middle distance. It is even the only one, among all the stages of the Wanda Diamond League, to have served as the setting for four current world records.

‘Sea Art’ documentaries: the Art is drawing new outlines for Oceans protection

‘Sea Art’ documentaries: the Art is drawing new outlines for Oceans protection
Excerpt from SEA ART documentary devoted to Miquel Barceló Artigues.© seaartmovies

Knowledge and protection of the oceans are major challenges for the future of the Planet. In this respect, visual and artistic communication plays a pivotal role in raising awareness. On those grounds, Time for the Ocean non-profit association aims at fostering ideas, understanding and expertise to create a symbiosis between Art and Science. SEA ART, documentaries project, is the result of achieving a significant target: how sea water can inspire brilliant human creativity. On the 23rd June 2021 at the Yacht Club de MonacoHelloMonaco and a selected audience could assist to the projection of a few relevant episodes within a special meeting promoted by Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the 60th Monte-Carlo Television Festival.

100 years of cooperation and innovation in hydrography

100 years of cooperation and innovation in hydrography
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The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), which was founded in Monaco at the initiative of Prince Albert I, celebrated recently its centenary.

On World Hydrography Day, the organisation’s 94 member states gathered in person at the IHO’s Monegasque headquarters and virtually, with a broadcast of speeches by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, Dr Mathias Jonas, the IHO Secretary-General, Engineer General Laurent Kerléguer, Director-General of the French Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service (SHOM), and H.E. Peter Thomson, the UN Special Envoy for the Ocean.

The Grand Ball of Princes and Princesses: the magnificence and sumptuousness of one of the most majestic events

The Grand Ball of Princes and Princesses
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The Principality has witnessed the magnificence and sumptuousness of one of the most majestic events of the Monegasque season, “The Grand Ball of Princes and Princesses” under the High Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco.

New success for The Grand Ball of Princes and Princesses which delighted 150 participants at the iconic Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo. At the end of an unforgettable evening, the guests discovered the magic of royalty and were transported into the world of fairy tales.

The Principality of Monaco acquires its digital identity anticipating the future

The Principality of Monaco acquires its digital identity anticipating the future
Keynote speech by H.E. Pierre Dartout, Ministry of State (Oceanographic Museum, 28th June 2021). © Direction de la Communication / Michael Alesi

Welcome to ‘Extended Monaco’. A comprehensive digitalization of the public administration that has no equal in recent times. The Principality of Monaco, in fact, meets the technological challenge which is revolutionizing economies and social relations worldwide to reinforce its individuality through a new digital model that combines public and private responsibility to sustainability by using pioneering devices.  And Digital ID for Monegasque nationals and residents is just the icing on the cake to even implement quality of life, economic prosperity and civil service efficiency. That was quite clear attending the official launch of digital identity, held on the 28th June 2021 at the Oceanographic Museum in the presence of the highest authorities involved in this emerging ecosystem at the peak of priorities by the will of the Sovereign Prince.

The Monaco Yacht Show 2021 goes on in the yachting industry

Monaco Yacht Show
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With 3 months to go before the opening of the 2021 edition, the Monaco Yacht Show is fine-tuning its brand-new format dedicated to superyacht end users. The show will be set in a safe environment, with the participation of major players from across the industry.

The organisers of the MYS have presently confirmed that 300 exhibitors will be participating. They have also announced that nearly 60 superyachts will be exhibited, including 40 brand-new launches by some of the most famous shipyards – not to mention regulars here at the MYS – including: Benetti, Feadship, Lürssen, Oceanco, etc. (full list at the end of the press release).

AS Monaco Sign an Upcoming Star from Bayern Munich

AS Monaco Sign an Upcoming Star from Bayern Munich
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AS Monaco have just announced the two-season signing of 24-year-old Alexander Nübel on loan from Bayern Munich to the “royal club” of the Principality. 

The former German Under 21s international goalkeeper, will wear Monaco’s colours until 2023.

Artmonte-carlo is coming to Grimaldi Forum on July 15th to 17th, 2021

5th edition of artmonte-carlo
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The art forum’s 5th edition reinstates its international reputation. According to its director, Thomas Hug: “Most of our exhibitors and collectors become our regulars”…

The 5th edition of artmonte-carlo, an unmissable event for collectors, had sadly, earlier, been compromised by the sanitary crisis. The forum initially planned, but cancelled in April 2020, is returning to the Principality this summer with new dynamics.

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