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Day: 4 February 2017

Free screening of Solar Impulse movie

by: Cassandra Tanti
04/02/2017
André Borschberg, Prince Albert and Bertand Piccard and Burak Oymen.
André Borschberg, Prince Albert and Bertand Piccard with Burak Oymen.

An exciting opportunity to learn more about the round the world flight by Solar Impulse is being offered by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the Prince’s Government.

The public are invited to see the film, Solar Impulse, the Impossible World Tour, on Monday, February 13, in the presence of the two founders and pilots, Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg, who will speak and answer questions following the showing of the film.

In order to take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity, it’s necessary to email solarimpulse@fpa2.org, giving the names of everyone in the party by Wednesday, February 8.

Doors open at 5 pm and the film starts at 5:30 pm, at the Auditorium Rainier III.

The Principality of Monaco actively supported the Solar Impulse 2 project as part of its campaign to promote renewable energy. Monaco also welcomed the control centre for the mission here in Monaco.

Article first published February 2, 2017.

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Hugh Grant, a real sport in Monaco

by: Cassandra Tanti
04/02/2017
Photo: Tine Hemeryck
Photo: Tine Hemeryck

Hugh Grant will be in Monaco to host the 2017 Laureus World Sports Awards on February 14 at the Salles des Etoiles.

The first Awards Ceremony was staged in the Principality in 2000, during which South African President Mandela said during his now famous speech, “Sport has the power to change the world.”

Mr Mandela’s inspiration led to the formation of the Laureus Sport for Good Movement, which has improved the lives of countless young people.

Mr Grant said: “As always, this is a massive occasion for the world’s sporting community and I’m really delighted to be hosting the event, particularly in Monaco where it all started back in 2000. This isn’t just about who wins the awards, it’s also about Laureus and its friends reaffirming their support for what Nelson Mandela.”

Mr Grant won a Golden Globe and a BAFTA for his part in Four Weddings and a Funeral, and was nominated for Golden Globes for Notting Hill and About a Boy.

The organisers stated: “The greatest names in sport, past and present, will join celebrities from the worlds of entertainment, fashion and business at the Awards Ceremony on what promises to be an evening to remember.”

Article first published January 30, 2017.

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