Day: 22 December 2016

The Prince’s Government has just approved the appointment of Dr Hervé Quintens as Chief of the Department of Urology at the Princess Grace Hospital, effective January 1, 2017.

Doctor Quintens was Head of Clinic in Professor Toubol’s Department at Pasteur Hospital in Nice.

Prior to his appointment in Monaco, Dr Quintens was practicing at the Arnault Tzanck Institute in Saint-Laurent-du-Var, as well as working part-time at the University Hospital of Nice. Dr Quintens is a specialist in robotic urological surgery, of which he is one of the most important practitioners in France.

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A special dinner at the Salle d’Or with a strong Italian flavour took place at the Fairmont Monte Carlo on December 10 in the presence of HSH Prince Albert.

Minister of Finance and Economy, Mr Jean Castellini and HE Mr Robert Fillon, Ambassador of Monaco to Italy, were joined by one of the instigators of the event, Guillaume Rose, Director of Monaco Tourist and Convention Authority, for the Italian Business Tourism Ambassadors’ Gala.

Mr Gianmarco Albani, who represented the Principality in Italy for many years, was also one of the moving forces behind the occasion, the aim of which was to bring together Italian dignitaries from all walks of life, who, motivated by their love of the Principality, actively promote “Destination Monaco” to their contacts, both professional and personal. Today, there are 230 members in 12 of the largest transalpine cities.

Initiatives by these dignitaries are dealt with first of all by the tourism representative office in Italy, headed by Ms Gloria Svezia who coordinates these initiatives, which are then passed to the department of the Prince’s Government that is best able to respond.

The evening included a fashion show featuring ten designers, who had been brought together under the aegis of the Fashion Council of Monaco, a partner of the gala. (Source: visitmonaco)

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On December 13, HE Claude Cottalorda, Ambassador of Monaco in France, invited the young Monegasques and enfants du pays who live in Paris for a reception in order to share a moment of conviviality before the holidays.

The Ambassador, his wife and the diplomats welcomed some fifty young students, mostly staying at the Fondation de Monaco at the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris (CIUP). Ms Karine Lemon-Médecin, Director of the Monaco Foundation, was also present.

The students took part in a quiz organised by the Ambassador and his colleagues, mainly centred on different aspects of the Principality, its institutions, arts, culture, history, and heritage.

All students responded brilliantly to the questions and the three finalists and lucky winners each received a gift.

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